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Mangione state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea in CEO killing
Mangione admitted to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Friday, after which his lawyers moved to dismiss the state case.
August 17, 2026Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
August 17, 2026Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.
August 14, 2026'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
August 14, 2026Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty. What happens to his other trial?
The 28-year-old's lawyers want his upcoming state murder trial thrown out as they argue he has already pleaded guilty in federal court.
August 14, 2026Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.
July 14, 2026How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter
The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
July 12, 2026Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
July 11, 2026Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll
The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case, but Trump still sought to delay the payment.
July 8, 2026Columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle, prompting evacuations - Reuters
Columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle, prompting evacuations Reuters
July 7, 2026Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river
Eight people were removed from the Kodiak 100 seaplane by fire department units and two had minor injures.
July 5, 2026'Time for him to pay' - Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president's appeal fails
The writer's lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.
July 1, 2026Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
June 26, 2026Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
June 22, 2026Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
June 22, 2026Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
June 19, 2026Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial
The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".
June 19, 2026Mangione's lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial
They will argue he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was killed.
June 17, 2026Senator Cruz urges regulator to impose conditions on T-Mobile spectrum sale - Reuters
Senator Cruz urges regulator to impose conditions on T-Mobile spectrum sale Reuters
June 15, 2026US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry - Reuters
US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industry Reuters
June 15, 2026World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win - Reuters
World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win Reuters
June 14, 2026'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.
June 14, 2026Trump names James McDonald as US attorney for Manhattan - Reuters
Trump names James McDonald as US attorney for Manhattan Reuters
June 13, 2026Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO - Reuters
Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO Reuters
June 12, 2026Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief - Reuters
Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief Reuters
June 11, 2026'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
June 10, 2026SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says - Reuters
SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says Reuters
June 9, 2026Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
June 9, 2026Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell - Reuters
Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell Reuters
April 11, 2026Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central
Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.
April 11, 2026This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.
April 11, 2026Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump "mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation".
April 9, 2026Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect expected to plead guilty to eighth victim
Architect Rex Heuermann will appear in court on Wednesday when he is expected to plead guilty to murder charges.
April 8, 2026Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect to plead guilty, US media report
Rex Heuermann, who is accused of murdering seven women, previously maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty.
March 27, 2026Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's home
The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.
March 10, 2026Watch: Dozens of trombones play at pioneering salsa musician's funeral
Willie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.
March 9, 2026Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case
The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.
March 9, 2026Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander - Reuters
Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander Reuters
March 7, 2026US and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
The US said the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability after the US seized Maduro and his wife.
March 6, 2026Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun settles SEC fraud case for $10 million - Reuters
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun settles SEC fraud case for $10 million Reuters
March 5, 2026A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police
The NYPD arrested one of four people it says injured officers with snowballs, in behaviour the commissioner called "disgraceful".
February 26, 2026Epstein estate agrees to $35 million settlement in victim class action - Reuters
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February 20, 2026New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch
The initial investigation was closed in 2019 but prosecutors say that new revelations "warrant further examination".
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