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Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
SUMMARY: A judge has ruled that federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett's ruling Friday foiled the Trump administration’s bid to see Mangione executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding that it was technically flawed. She left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison. In a win for prosecutors, Garnett also ruled that prosecutors can use evidence collected from his backpack during his arrest, including a 9 mm handgun and a notebook in which authorities say Mangione described his intent to “wack” an insurance executive.
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Man who rammed a car into NYC Jewish site had recently connected with Chabad community, police say
SUMMARY: A man arrested after crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City had “recently connected” with the Hasidic community and this month attended an event at the revered Jewish site. Police on Thursday said 36-year-old Dan Sohail of New Jersey has been charged with attempted assault as a hate crime and reckless endangerment as a hate crime. No one was injured in the crash Wednesday night, when Sohail is accused of ramming a door at the revered Hasidic Jewish site in Brooklyn before reversing direction and hitting it several more times.
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Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music
SUMMARY: The Detroit Opera is showcasing Parliament-Funkadelic in a new way. George Clinton’s and P-Funk’s greatest hits will be performed by an orchestra. The event, titled “Symphonic PFunk-Celebrating the Music of Parliament Funkadelic,” takes place Saturday at the Detroit Opera House. Violins, cellos, horns, and more will bring some of the group’s classics to life. The 84-year-old Clinton says going classical is something he has been expecting to happen at some point with the group’s music. Detroit Opera has assembled 47 players, including a full string section and a harp, to perform these iconic tunes.
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Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
SUMMARY: A judge has ruled that federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett's ruling Friday foiled the Trump administration’s bid to see Mangione executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding that it was technically flawed. She left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison. In a win for prosecutors, Garnett also ruled that prosecutors can use evidence collected from his backpack during his arrest, including a 9 mm handgun and a notebook in which authorities say Mangione described his intent to “wack” an insurance executive.
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Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on attempted kidnapping and battery charges
SUMMARY: Professional boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis bonded out of a Miami jail following his arrest on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery. Miami Gardens police says a fugitive task force took Davis into custody on Wednesday in Miami's Design District. The charges stem from an incident at a Miami Gardens business on Oct. 27, 2025. Thirty-one-year-old Davis has had other run-ins with law enforcement in South Florida. Last summer, he was arrested on domestic violence charges, which were later dropped. Davis, a top contender in boxing, is known for his knockout power and drawing sellout crowds. His attorney called Davis the victim in this case and said he looks forward to presenting his side of the story in court.
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Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta on new coach Jesse Minter: 'He just blew us away'
SUMMARY: Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta says he was blown away by Jesse Minter when he interviewed for the team's head coaching job. And Minter says the Baltimore job was the one he wanted more than any other. The Ravens introduced Minter as their coach at a news conference Thursday. The 42-year-old has the task of replacing John Harbaugh and leading a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago but did not make the playoffs. Minter was on Baltimore's defensive staff from 2017-20. He says he plans to call the Ravens' defensive plays.
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George, Sarr help Wizards outlast Bucks, playing without Antetokounmpo, 109-99
SUMMARY: Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-99. Amid swirling trade rumors, Milwaukee’s two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a second straight game with a calf strain. Myles Turner scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Milwaukee, which lost its fourth straight and seventh out of its last eight games. Bobby Portis Jr. and Kyle Porter each added 19 points for the Bucks. Washington led by 18 in the second quarter and took a 57-43 lead into halftime.
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Hurley scores 18, Vermont beats UMBC 64-55
SUMMARY: Led by TJ Hurley's 18 points, the Vermont Catamounts defeated the UMBC Retrievers 64-55 on Thursday. The Catamounts improved to 14-8 with the win and the Retrievers fell to 12-8.
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Kane passes Modano for most points by US-born NHL player in Red Wings' 4-3 shootout loss to Capitals
SUMMARY: Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout. Alex DeBrincat scored with 1:40 left and again with 51.1 seconds remaining, pulling the Red Wings into a 3-all tie after goaltender Josh Gibson went to the bench to add an extra skater. DeBrincat had some good fortune on the tying goal, dumping the puck and having it carom off the end boards and toward the crease, where it went off Charlie Lindgren and into the net.
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Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring training
SUMMARY: The New York Mets have signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. The nine-time All-Star could pitch for his 10th team if he makes the club. The 37-year-old Kimbrel was 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA in 14 games for the Braves and Astros last season. He also played in the Rangers organization before being released. Over 16 seasons, Kimbrel has 1,282 career strikeouts and 440 saves. The Mets also signed catcher Austin Barnes to a minor league deal. Barnes hit .214 over 13 games with the Dodgers last season.
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Devils' Jack Hughes leaves game with injury 2 weeks before US opens play at the Olympics
SUMMARY: New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes left the team's game against Nashville in the first period and did not return. Coach Sheldon Keefe said it was a lower-body injury, but does not believe it to be serious. Hughes’ exit comes two weeks before the U.S. is set to play its first game at the Milan Cortina Olympics. He missed five weeks earlier this season after injuring his right thumb at a team dinner and undergoing surgery. He had 14 points in his first 16 games back.
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Hischier scores 42 seconds into OT, Devils beat Predators 3-2 after Jack Hughes leaves in 1st period
SUMMARY: Nico Hischier scored 42 seconds into overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night after New Jersey’s Jack Hughes left the game in the first period and didn’t return. New Jersey’s Jesper Bratt tied the game at 2 midway through the third. Dougie Hamilton also scored for the Devils, who snapped a two-game skid. Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves. Michael McCarron and Filip Forsberg scored for Nashville, which lost its third straight. Justus Annunen made 32 saves.
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Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter's return to Denver
SUMMARY: Jamal Murray scored nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26, and the Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Porter had a season-high 38 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Brooklyn, which has lost seven straight. Tim Hardaway Jr. tied a season high with seven 3-pointers on his way to 25 points and Peyton Watson scored 19 for Denver. Porter was drafted 14th overall by the Nuggets in 2018 and played six seasons in Denver, helping the franchise win its first NBA title in 2023. He was traded to Brooklyn in the offseason.
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Eagles hire Packers QBs coach Sean Mannion as their 5th offensive coordinator in 5 seasons
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their offensive coordinator. Mannion replaces Kevin Patullo, who lost his job as play-caller after the Eagles’ offense slumped in his lone season and they failed to repeat as Super Bowl champions. The 33-year-old Mannion joined Green Bay as an offensive assistant in 2024 and was promoted to quarterbacks coach ahead of the 2025 season. He will be the Eagles’ fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons. Coach Nick Sirianni says he talked to numerous candidates and determined that Mannion was the right fit.
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Maxey scores 40 points and hits winning layup with 1.3 seconds left to lead 76ers over Kings 113-111
SUMMARY: Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111. Paul George added 15 points for Philadelphia, which came back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth-quarter. Dennis Schroder scored 27 points and DeMar DeRozan added 25 for the Kings, who have lost seven in a row. Zach LaVine’s three-point play with 7:44 remaining put Sacramento up 103-92. But Philadelphia scored 13 of the next 15 points, tying the game at 105 on two free throws by Maxey.
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Bruins dominate Flyers 6-3 behind Minten and Mittelstadt with a goal and two assists each
SUMMARY: Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3. Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored for the Bruins, while Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves to win his seventh game in nine starts this month. Travis Konecny netted his 21st goal for the Flyers. Nikita Grebenkin and Matvei Michkov also scored for Philadelphia. Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson was slow to leave the ice as the second period concluded and was ruled out with a lower-body injury. He made 15 saves while Dan Vladar made six saves in relief.
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