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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to talk publicly about the case and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The person cautioned that Mangione could change his mind. Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson, 50, then shooting him outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, as the executive walked to UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Mangione is due in court on Friday for a hastily scheduled hearing in the federal case. Mangione’s lawyers declined to comment.
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A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson resolves one of two cases against him. He is set to go on trial for state murder charges on Sept. 8. Thompson was shot outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, while heading to an investor conference. Mangione was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. The case has seen numerous legal twists, including the dismissal of terrorism charges and a judge taking the death penalty off the table. Mangione briefly planned a psychiatric defense but abandoned it. He pleaded guilty in the federal case on Friday.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He admitted to following Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street. The 28-year-old Mangione acknowledged his actions Friday at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan. His lawyers are now seeking to dismiss a separate New York state murder case on double jeopardy grounds. At sentencing, he could face life in prison. The case has become a fulcrum for debate about the healthcare industry and made Mangione a cause célèbre for some of its critics.
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Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
SUMMARY: As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic. A California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders’ parents. New York City’s mayor sent cease-and-desist notices to online retailers selling products marketed as e-bikes that aren’t street legal. New Jersey and Illinois are among the states that have enacted statewide regulations recently. But in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have imposed a 10 mph speed limit and other e-bike safety measures.
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to talk publicly about the case and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The person cautioned that Mangione could change his mind. Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson, 50, then shooting him outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, as the executive walked to UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Mangione is due in court on Friday for a hastily scheduled hearing in the federal case. Mangione’s lawyers declined to comment.
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A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson resolves one of two cases against him. He is set to go on trial for state murder charges on Sept. 8. Thompson was shot outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, while heading to an investor conference. Mangione was arrested five days later at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. The case has seen numerous legal twists, including the dismissal of terrorism charges and a judge taking the death penalty off the table. Mangione briefly planned a psychiatric defense but abandoned it. He pleaded guilty in the federal case on Friday.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He admitted to following Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street. The 28-year-old Mangione acknowledged his actions Friday at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan. His lawyers are now seeking to dismiss a separate New York state murder case on double jeopardy grounds. At sentencing, he could face life in prison. The case has become a fulcrum for debate about the healthcare industry and made Mangione a cause célèbre for some of its critics.
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Ravens cornerbacks Wiggins, Humphrey could be back as soon as next week
SUMMARY: Baltimore Ravens cornerbacks Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey could return next week from injuries they suffered in training camp this week, coach Jesse Minter said after Thursday’s practice. Wiggins was carted off the field with a left leg injury midway through Tuesday’s practice. Humphrey walked off under his own power during Wednesday’s session with an undisclosed issue. Given how serious it initially appeared, the update on Wiggins — currently considered Baltimore’s best cover corner — is a particular relief for a defense that finished last season tied for second-to-last in the NFL against the pass.
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Cade Cavalli takes a no-hitter into 7th inning as the Nationals rout the Cubs 7-0
SUMMARY: Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 to avoid a three-game sweep. Michael Busch delivered the Cubs’ lone hit with an opposite-field bloop single to left with two outs in the seventh. The Nationals Park crowd then applauded Cavalli, who was trying to throw Washington’s first no-hitter since Max Scherzer did it twice in 2015. Cavalli retired the first 15 batters before walking Dansby Swanson to open the sixth. Cavalli walked Swanson again with two outs in the eighth, but struck out Conforto looking to finish his day.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli's no-hit bid ends after 6 2/3 innings against Cubs
SUMMARY: Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli’s no-hit bid against the Chicago Cubs was broken up after 6 2/3 innings on Michael Busch’s bloop single to left field. Busch poked a 1-2 fastball the opposite way, and it landed in front of left fielder Daylen Lile. The crowd at Nationals Park then applauded before Cavalli got Alex Bregman to fly out to end the inning. Cavalli was perfect before Dansby Swanson led off the sixth with a walk. He was erased a batter later on Michael Conforto’s double-play grounder. Max Scherzer was the most recent Nationals pitcher to throw a no-hitter, doing so on Oct. 3, 2015, against the New York Mets.
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Lane Kiffin stands by D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 of former LSU QB Jayden Daniels
SUMMARY: LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday that he is standing by his initial stance on allowing cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey previously worn by 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels — even in the face of objections and legal threats from the former Tigers quarterback. LSU's official online store has even removed replica Daniels jerseys from its website. Daniels said in a social media post that the matter will not affect his preparation for the NFL season. Kiffin has said he doesn't want to break a promise made to Pickett by the previous coaching regime that the player could wear No. 5.
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Aces secure playoff spot with 83-76 victory over the Mystics
SUMMARY: Jackie Young had a season-high 32 points and five 3-pointers, A’ja Wilson added 15 points and the Las Vegas Aces secured a playoff spot with an 83-76 victory over the Washington Mystics. Young scored 12 straight Las Vegas points in the fourth quarter, capped by a 3-pointer with 4:17 remaining, for a 74-64 lead. Young finished 10 of 14 from the field, including 5 of 8 behind the arc, and 7 of 8 at the free-throw line for her first 30-point performance of the season. Fellow guard Jewell Loyd added 13 points off the bench. Las Vegas (24-11) moved within one game of second-place Golden State (24-9). Shakira Austin had 29 points and eight rebounds and Sonia Citron added 17 points and eight assists for Washington (19-14).
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Top receiver Malik Nabers takes a 'big step' forward at Giants training camp
SUMMARY: Malik Nabers has taken another step forward in his long road back from a torn ACL. Nabers caught a handful of passes during team drills at New York Giants training camp on Thursday while wearing a red no-contact jersey in a non-padded session. While it was similar to a practice earlier this month at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, coach John Harbaugh called it a big step and a milestone for the team's No. 1 receiver. Nabers has just worked individually for the vast majority of camp, but the 23-year-old has looked comfortable running and cutting in those situations.
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US Amateur results from Thursday at Merion
SUMMARY: U.S. Amateur results from Thursday at Merion
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Logan Reilly goes overtime again in U.S. Amateur to be among 8 players to advance at Merion
SUMMARY: Logan Reilly had to go extra holes for the second time to advance in the U.S. Amateur. The Auburn sophomore won a thriller in the round of 16 by losing the last two holes with bogeys to Oklahoma senior Ryder Cowan and winning with par on the 20th hole. Carter Loflin of Georgia also lost his last two holes with bogeys and recovered to make birdie on the 19th hole to knock off William Jennings. There are no players remaining from the top 10 in the world amateur ranking. The other was Tyler Watts who lost to Jay Leng Jr.
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Ionescu scores 20 points and Liberty avoid record collapse to hold off Sparks
SUMMARY: Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points and the New York Liberty avoided one of the biggest collapses in WNBA history, holding off the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 on Thursday night. New York (21-14) led 69-41 early in the fourth quarter and looked poised to cruise to an easy victory when Los Angeles (12-21) scored 21 straight points to get within striking distance. The Sparks only trailed 82-79 with 26.6 seconds left and were in position to match the Chicago Sky for the biggest comeback in league history. The Sky rallied from 28-down to beat Las Vegas in 2022.
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Jimmie Johnson set to leave NASCAR with famous friends in tow and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
SUMMARY: Jimmie Johnson is gearing up for his final NASCAR Cup race at next season's Daytona 500, reclaiming his old No. 48. Despite nearing retirement, Johnson remains a major figure in racing. He's busy off the track as the majority owner of Legacy Motor Club, attracting celebrity investors like Bryce Harper and Darius Rucker. Johnson is focused on growing his team and making it profitable. He's also been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he hopes to unveil during Daytona 500 week. Johnson's legacy in racing continues to evolve, both on and off the track.
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NBA's 2026-27 schedule gives Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo homecoming games in January
SUMMARY: Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January. The 2026-27 NBA schedule was released Thursday, setting the dates for the two former NBA Finals MVPs to return to face the teams that traded them this summer. Brown, who was dealt from the Celtics to the rival Philadelphia 76ers in a stunning move, will play his first game back in Boston on Jan. 21. Antetokounmpo was sent from Milwaukee to Miami. The Heat will travel to face the Bucks for the first time on Jan. 28.
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Ashcraft throws complete game, Flores has 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Pirates rout Marlins 13-1
SUMMARY: Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1. Jared Triolo and Jacob Gonzalez also went deep for the Pirates, who snapped a three-game skid. Pittsburgh’s Jake Mangum went 3 for 4 with three runs scored. Ashcraft struck out 10 and walked one in his 85-pitch outing. The Pirates’ Nick Gonzales had a walk and two singles. His two singles increased Gonzales’ multi-hit games to a major league-leading 48.
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Steelers reunite with linebacker Elandon Roberts, signing the veteran to a 1-year deal
SUMMARY: Elandon Roberts is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team has signed the veteran linebacker to a one-year deal. Roberts, 32, spent two seasons with the Steelers in 2023 and 2024 before playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. Roberts has 694 tackles, 14 1/2 sacks, and one interception in his 10-year career. He won two Super Bowls with New England in 2016 and 2018 before moving to Miami and then Pittsburgh. Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin described Roberts as a “tooth chipper” for his physical play. Roberts joins an inside linebacker group with Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, and Cole Holcomb.
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US Amateur results from Thursday at Merion
SUMMARY: U.S. Amateur results from Thursday at Merion
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Logan Reilly goes overtime again in U.S. Amateur to be among 8 players to advance at Merion
SUMMARY: Logan Reilly had to go extra holes for the second time to advance in the U.S. Amateur. The Auburn sophomore won a thriller in the round of 16 by losing the last two holes with bogeys to Oklahoma senior Ryder Cowan and winning with par on the 20th hole. Carter Loflin of Georgia also lost his last two holes with bogeys and recovered to make birdie on the 19th hole to knock off William Jennings. There are no players remaining from the top 10 in the world amateur ranking. The other was Tyler Watts who lost to Jay Leng Jr.
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Phillies homer 3 times into the Field of Dreams corn in 7-1 win over Twins, with pair from Schwarber
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years. Schwarber sent the third pitch from Twins right-hander Taj Bradley into the cornfield that frames the picturesque backdrop for the uniquely rural regular-season game. He followed with a two-run stalk shot in the fourth inning that Luke Keaschall nearly caught above the right-field wall but had glance off his glove. Brandon Marsh added a two-run homer for the Phillies. Keaschall also went deep.
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Twins bring back All-Star CF Byron Buxton from the injured list for the Field of Dreams game
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Twins have reinstated All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before their game at the Field of Dreams against the Philadelphia Phillies. Buxton missed 14 games with a right hip impingement. This was his second stint this season on the injured list. The first stay prevented him from playing in the All-Star Game. He played in seven games after the break and was sidelined again with the injury. Major League Baseball allowed a 27th player for the special site game, so the Twins did not need to open a roster spot for him.
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Rookie Drew Allar has 2 TD passes, 1 TD run as Steelers beat Packers 28-9 in preseason opener
SUMMARY: Rookie Drew Allar threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener for both teams. Allar was a third-round pick from Penn State. He completed 10 of 13 passes for 154 yards, including short scoring tosses to Kaden Wetjen and Riley Nowakowski. Will Howard also impressed for Pittsburgh, guiding the Steelers to a touchdown late in the first half. Green Bay's Jordan Love completed 3 of 5 passes while making a brief appearance. Pittsburgh star Aaron Rodgers watched from the sideline while the competition to serve as his backup heated up.
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Field of Dreams welcomes Hall of Fame, as 26 members come out of the corn for Phillies-Twins game
SUMMARY: Major League Baseball came back to the Field of Dreams carrying a big piece of Cooperstown. The pregame pomp before the Minnesota Twins played the Philadelphia Phillies featured 26 members of the Hall of Fame emerging from the outfield corn just like the ghost players did in the movie. The first big league game at the site since 2022 was staged in a newly constructed ballpark adjacent to the farmland where the 1989 fantasy was filmed. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit a homer into the cornfield on the third pitch of the game with a capacity crowd of about 8,000.
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Kyle Schwarber can't wait to watch 'Field of Dreams' with his kids. Dad hit a pair of homers there
SUMMARY: Kyle Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio, played college ball at Indiana and spent his first six major league seasons with the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old Philadelphia Phillies slugger added another thoroughly Midwestern highlight to his well-decorated career Thursday night by hitting two home runs into an Iowa cornfield. Schwarber led off the Field of Dreams game with a homer and then connected for a two-run shot in the fourth inning to spark the Phillies in a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Schwarber said he's looking forward to eventually watching the 1989 movie that was filmed at the site with his two children.
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Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense
SUMMARY: Islam Makhachev dismisses the idea that Ian Machado Garry is his toughest challenge yet. Makhachev, a two-division champion, could break Anderson Silva's record for most consecutive UFC wins if he defeats Garry on Saturday in Philadelphia. Makhachev hasn't lost since 2015 and recently won the welterweight crown. Garry, with a 17-1 record, poses a significant challenge. Meanwhile, Mackenzie Dern defends her 115-pound title against Gillian Robertson, who holds the record for most UFC submission wins by a woman. UFC returns to Philadelphia for only its third numbered card in the city.
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