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<p>Brian Thompson had been in New York City for a conference when he was killed in what police believe was a targeted shooting</p>

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Manhunt for suspected killer enters third day as cops reveal new details about his movements in days before shooting

<p>The smile of the ‘person of interest wanted for questioning’ in the case of Brian Thompson has given police their biggest clue yet </p>

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Major break in search for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer came from a flirty moment with hostel receptionist

<p>Flags fly at half-staff at the Minnetonka, Minnesota, office of UnitedHealthcare after company CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in Manhattan. </p>

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Several insurance companies pulled down executive biography webpages after Brian Thompson was killed

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<p>Elon Musk was pictured at Capitol Hill on Thursday to take up his co-chair position on DOGE</p>

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<p>A San Francisco Surf Rescue team evacuates surfers from Ocean Beach in case of a possible tsunami on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024</p>

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<p>Firefighters have contained a massive brush fire that led to road closures near Baltimore </p>

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<p>The Prince of Wales will stand alongside a host of world leaders to mark the official reopening of the Notre Dame.</p>

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Prince William to represent the King alongside Donald Trump at reopening of Notre Dame

<p>Employees work in the battery assembly hall at the BMW Spartanburg plant in Greer, S.C</p>

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<p>The Russian national was detained on arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris</p>

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<p>NYPD released two photographs of the suspect connected with Brian Thompson’s fatal shooting on Thursday Thursday morning </p>

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NYPD releases unmasked photo of smiling suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

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<p>Police are searching for a gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO in midtown Manhattan </p>

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The unanswered questions: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder leaves trail of unknowns

Wife reveals murdered CEO had received ‘some threats’ before ‘brazen attack’

<p>Gunman is still on the run following the deadly shooting (scene pictured) of Brian Thompson (inset) </p>

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<p>Members of the New York police crime scene unit investigate bullets lying on the sidewalk at the scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot</p>

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Revealed: Brian Thompson sold company stocks just before DOJ probe made public

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House Republicans block release of Gaetz ethics report on accusations of sex with minor

<p>Chelsea Manning, bottom-right, sits with other protesters in a congressional bathroom on Thursday December 5, 2024</p>

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Chelsea Manning arrested in Congress for protesting trans bathroom ban

<p>Rudy Giuliani is facing a threat of court-ordered sanctions in Manhattan and Washington, DC, for failing to keep up with litigation against him </p>

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Donald Trump names David Perdue as US ambassador to China

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<p>U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill earlier this week</p>

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<p>Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation, speaks at the 2023 Margaret Thatcher Freedom Lecture in Washington, April 12, 2023</p>

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Republican congressman explodes at Secret Service director at hearing on Trump assassination attempt

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<p>A jury awarded the family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson following a civil trial against a manufacturer responsible for his death </p>

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Family of teen killed in fall from Florida ride awarded $310 million by jury

<p>Michael Howard has been charged with murder after officials say he accidentally shot his son in a ‘horrible’ accident</p>

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Texas attorney burned Down Syndrome son’s body after shooting him dead when he mistook him for an intruder

<p>Syrian anti-government fighters pose for a picture as they celebrate the capture of the city of Hama </p>

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<p>Greg Johnson, of the Nashville Predators, looks on from the bench during the game against the Detroit Red Wings in March 2006. Johnson was posthumously diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease known as CTE. Now, a new study has found that odds of developing the disease increased by 34 percent with each year men played </p>

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<p>Taiwanese leader Lai Ching Te posing with Palau’s president Surangel Whipps Jr</p>

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Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions

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<p>Ariana Grande reflects on the public body-shaming she’s experienced since she was a teenager </p>

Ariana Grande says intense public criticism of her appearance is ‘dangerous’

<p>Ken Yager taking part in a field sobriety test with Georgia police on Tuesday December 3 2024</p>

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Tennessee state senator appears to urinate on himself when he’s pulled over for DUI arrest

<p>Megan Imirowicz, now 21, was sentenced to a year in jail in 2023</p>

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A teen killed her dad when he refused to drive her to the salon. An appeals court said a year in lockup was justice

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<p>Wisdom the Laysan albatross was spotted with a new egg last week</p>

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World’s oldest wild bird is about to become a mom again at 74

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<p>An 18-year-old is dead after a shooting outside a Creed concert on Wednesday </p>

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Teen dead after dispute over selling T-shirts outside a Creed concert

<p>Beverly Hills High School, the site of a rally last month in support of President-elect Donald Trump. A teacher employed by the district said she was fired over a Facebook post criticizing the event </p>

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Beverly Hills teacher claims she was fired over anti-Trump post on Facebook

NASA says Artemis mission to Moon will be substantially delayed as it reveals details of spacecraft problem

<p>‘Trooper’ the bull terrier with his new family </p>

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Bull terrier found tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton has new family

Britney Spears reveals reason she’s ditching the U.S. for Mexico

<p>The Mega Millions jackpot has hit $579 million, the tenth-highest prize in the lottery’s history</p>

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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $579 million

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Thirteen children dead in Mexico due to suspected IV bag contamination

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Airline CEO says travelers trying to avoid paying for carry-on luggage are ‘shoplifters’

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<p>Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville said Democrats should be the one to bring concerns about Hegseth forward, not Republicans </p>

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Tommy Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cabinet picks

<p>Donors can enjoy a candlelit dinner with the Trumps – if they pay up to $2 million </p>

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Melania Trump fans can have a private dinner with her. It could cost up to $2 million

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Kash Patel’s bizarre conspiracy theories haunt quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director

<p>Pete Hegseth appears on Capitol Hill to meet with senators amid allegations about drinking and sexual impropriety</p>

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Fox News colleagues jump on bandwagon to back Pete Hegseth as Trump defense secretary pick

<p>Donald Trump has signaled his desire to have a ‘say’ in the Federal Reserve’s decisions – something economists and some Republicans do not support</p>

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Trump wants ‘a say’ in the Federal Reserve. Many Republicans do not agree

<p>Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski react to criticism that they apologized for “flippant” remarks due to fear of Donald Trump</p>

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Joe Scarborough loses his mind over David Frum’s criticism that ‘Morning Joe’ fears Trump

<p>Joe Biden’s administration is reportedly considering pardoning a number of allies to shield them from vengeful prosecutions by Donald Trump </p>

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Biden administration mulling preemptive pardons for Trump enemies Liz Cheney and Dr Fauci

<p>President Biden appears to fall asleep during Trans-Africa Summit in Angola.</p>

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Biden appears to fall asleep during Trans-Africa Summit in Angola

<p>Victor Willis (R) of Village People performs during the 91st anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys For Tots last year in Hollywood, California</p>

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Village People founder has change of heart, is considering performing YMCA at Trump inauguration

<p>Lindsey Graham defends Pete Hegseth on Fox News </p>

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Lindsey Graham offers two hugely different takes on Pete Hegseth within 24 hours

<p>Joe Biden boards Air Force One </p>

Politics

Death penalty opponents say Joe Biden betrayed a campaign promise — but it’s not too late

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Trump gloats as Bitcoin tops $100,000 for the first time in history

<p>Catalan traditional figurines 'caganers’ (poopers), which symbolise defecation and fertilisation of the earth and are believed to bring prosperity and luck for the coming year, including ones representing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump</p>

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Donald Trump ‘pooper’ statue becomes festive best seller

<p>Marjorie Taylor Greene (left) and Laura Loomer (right) have come to blows yet again </p>

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MTG and Laura Loomer come to blows again - this time over Hunter Biden’s pardon

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<p>A woman says she plans on charging her family for staying over for Christmas </p>

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<p>Korean actor Park Sung-hoo joins ‘Squid Game’ season 2 to play the role of a transgender woman</p>

Squid Game season 2 faces scrutiny over casting choice for trans character

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Demi Moore gives health update on ex-husband Bruce Willis

Cambridge University gives statement after woman subject to ‘misogyny’

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