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    Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
    The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 23:  Luigi Mangione arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court on December 23, 2024 in New York City. Mangione, 26, is set to appear for his arraignment on state murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street on December 4.
    Party City stores closing: What’s next for Maryland’s 20 locations
    Party City announced plans to close its more than 700 stores nationwide.
    Party City announced plans to close all of its stores after nearly 40 years in business.
    RFK Stadium land bill passed, giving Washington Commanders major win
    The Washington Commanders’ path to returning to the nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve.
    The U.S. Senate passed a resolution early Saturday morning to transfer the land including the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia.
    Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles: See if your model is on the list
    Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system.
    FREMONT, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: In an aerial view, brand new Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at the Tesla Fremont Factory on April 24, 2024 in Fremont, California. Electric car maker Tesla announced plans to lay off nearly 3,000 workers at facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area in June. The company plans to lay off 10 percent of its 140,000 thousand employees worldwide. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
    Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
    Stock shot of a floating white drone.
    Download the code and print: Luigi Mangione and the rise of 3D gun violence
    If police are right, Luigi Mangione will be remembered as a herald of 3D-printed gun violence, of a weapon spreading so fast it is outpacing ways we think of protecting ourselves.
    A closeup of 3D printed turquoise and white "ghost" guns.
    Health care CEO’s killing, menacing threats sends shudder through corporate America
    The apparent targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the menacing threats that followed have sent a shudder through corporate America and the health care industry in particular, leading to increased security for executives and some workers.
    A New York police officer stands on 54th Street outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York.
    Syrians with Maryland ties celebrate fall of Assad, brace for what comes next
    For people of Syrian descent with Maryland ties, the news of rebels toppling the Assad regime has been met with mixed emotions.
    Jay Salkini at his restaurant, Ammoora, in Baltimore.
    Luigi Mangione casts an unwelcome spotlight on Baltimore’s elite private schools
    The Gilman School, his alma mater, stayed mostly silent as national media descended.
    Gilman School.
    The latest on Luigi Mangione: Details emerge on what’s next for murder suspect
    Luigi Mangione, a Maryland native, has been charged with murder in New York in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing in Hollidaysburg, Penn., on Tuesday.
    Read the court documents in Luigi Mangione’s ghost gun case (PDF)
    Mangione was arrested after giving police officers a fake ID, according to court documents. Officers found a 3D-printed pistol and a silencer in his backpack.
    A screengrab of the charging documents in Luigi Mangione's ghost gun case.
    Luigi Mangione’s social media profiles portray a privileged man interested in utilitarianism
    Luigi Mangione’s name had barely been released when the internet turned its attention to his digital footprint, poring over his posts and profiles for insight into the man accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
    A photo released by the Altoona Police Department shows Luigi Mangione in a holding cell after being taken into custody on Monday, overlaid on what is believed to be Mangione's public Instagram page.
    Maryland’s immigrant support groups see a surge in requests following Trump win
    In the month following Donald Trump’s presidential win, organizations and advocates representing immigrant populations report a significant uptick in inquiries and calls.
    Guests write holiday cards to newly-arrived immigrant neighbors across the country during Global Refuge’s 10th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign in Baltimore, Md., on Friday, December 6, 2024.
    Who is Luigi Mangione? Scion of Baltimore family charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
    Police apprehended the man after receiving a tip that he had been spotted at a McDonald’s near Altoona, Pennsylvania.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Police gather outside of a Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan where United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on December 04, 2024 in New York City. Brian Thompson was shot and killed before 7:00 AM this morning outside the Hilton Hotel, just before he was set to attend the company's annual investors' meeting.
    Impact director at Hotel Revival begins job as DEI positions are under attack
    As the newly hired Impact Director at Hotel Revival in Mount Vernon, Jasmine Garland begins her role as DEI positions are under attack.
    Jasmine Garland Hotel Revival
    Prosecutors nearing criminal charges in Key Bridge collapse
    Prosecutors are weighing whether to bring criminal charges against the Singapore-based companies who own and operate the Dali cargo ship that hit the Key Bridge.
    The Dali, a massive container ship from Singapore,  still sits in the wreckage and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore port on April 1, 2024. It has been a week since it lost power and struck the bridge , causing it to topple in seconds, taking several roadway workers and their cars with it. The once giant frame of the bridge now sits in the water and large cranes have arrived to untangle the mess.
    Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s masked killer after ‘brazen, targeted’ attack on NYC street
    The killing was was a “brazen, targeted attack,” Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner said.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 4: New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch (R) participates in a press conference regarding what homicide authorities believe was a targeted attack on United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson at One Police Plaza on December 4, 2024, in New York City.  Thompson was shot before 7:00am this morning before he was to attend the company's annual investors meeting.
    Is a welcoming Maryland ready for an increase in its immigrant populations?
    Maryland is preparing for an influx of immigrants looking for less hostile living conditions than in other less-welcoming states
    Gabriela Hernandez Marquez, an undocumented immigrant, speaks at an event announcing Anne Arundel County’s pursuit of a Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America. The designation will position Anne Arundel as a leader in immigrant inclusion, joining more than two dozen communities across the U.S. and becoming only the third local government in Maryland to achieve this distinction.
    Trump concerns temper immigrant joy at Maryland naturalization ceremony
    On a day of joy and accomplishment, there were also concerns as Trump’s campaign has promised to “seal the border and stop the migrant invasion.”
    Exterior of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
    Maryland’s congressional delegation is trading seniority for enthusiasm
    The four newest members of Team Maryland bring vigor, but also race and gender diversity. Three are women, and Angela Alsobrooks is the state’s first Black senator.
    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: Rep.-elect Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) (L) rushes to join other congressional freshmen of the 119th Congress as she arrives late for a group photograph on the steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. New members of congress are in-town for an orientation program to help them prepare for their upcoming roles.
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