Cops: Luigi Mangione Was Carrying Ghost Gun, 'Manifesto' (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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December 9, 2024     The Big Rundown Cops: Luigi Mangione Was Carrying Ghost Gun, 'Manifesto' New York Mayor Eric Adams says a man arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Monday is a "strong person of interest" in the Wednesday shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Keep reading   From our sponsors Golf's Secret Weapon: The Tee That Fixes Your Slice Instantly Take your golf performance to the next level with the Flight Path Tee! Engineered for precision, durability, and maximum distance, this revolutionary tee ensures straighter, longer drives every time. Designed for golfers who demand the best, the Flight Path Tee is proven to improve accuracy and consistency. Don't settle for ordinary – upgrade your game with the advanced technology pros trust! KEEP READING   More Big News What We Know About Syria's 'Most Important' Figure It remains unclear who will be the next leader of Syria now that Bashar al-Assad is gone, but one man is clearly positioning himself for the role: Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of the main military faction behind the push to oust Assad. Keep reading   Also Making Headlines >  Liz Cheney Fires Back After Trump's Jail Threat  (Read It) >  Elite 'Topgun' Pilots May Face Brain Injuries  (Read It) >  NYC Subway Rider Is Cleared in Fatal Chokehold  (Read It) >  Shortlist for Time's Person of the Year Is Out  (Read It)   Today's Jaw-Dropper Wrongfully Imprisoned. Freed. And Now: a Murderer Shaurn Thomas is going back to prison in Philadelphia, this time for a murder he did commit. Keep reading     Don't Overlook 'Operation RU Pharm' Nabs 7 in Rutgers Bust A monthslong probe into drug activity at New Jersey's Rutgers University has resulted in seven arrests, including that of a former student. Keep reading   On the Lighter Side Here Are the New Golden Globe Nominees Jacques Audiard's audacious musical Emilia Perez about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender surgery to become a woman led nominations in the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods. Keep reading   Science Buzz EPA Throws Hammer Down on 2 Toxic Chemicals Bans of two toxic chemicals first proposed last year have finally come to fruition. Keep reading   Wild Card A Millennial Admits: Sappy Christmas Films Aren't Terrible If you've ever scoffed at the treacly looking Christmas movies churned out annually by the likes of the Hallmark Channel and Netflix, refusing to become an old cat lady (or lad) sobbing over a rom-com, take comfort that "old" isn't the only demographic that these type of films are now appealing to. Keep reading   Comment of the Day "I don't know what ticket and hot dog prices will have to be to pay for these contracts, but it'll be too rich for my blood. Ah well, at least I've got got some great memories of what baseball used to be." Winston Smith Read the story Quote of the Day "It does seem that he has some ill will towards corporate America." Read the story Read This Elsewhere An Elite School and the Criminal It Hired to Teach Math Read the story   Today's 6 Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved