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Gun violence in the US
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9 September, 2024
US president-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump blasts Biden for commuting nearly all US federal death sentences

The US president-elect vowed to pursue the death penalty against ‘violent rapists, murderers and monsters’.

United States

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder in United Healthcare CEO’s death

United States

‘Who’s next?’: misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying

Crime

Mangione faces new murder charge that could put death penalty on the table

Federal charges could allow prosecutors to pursue capital punishment, despite it being having been abolished for decades in New York.

Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is escorted by police in New York on Thursday. Photo: AP
Crime

US CEO shooting suspect Mangione charged with killing as an act of terrorism

The alleged gunman was already charged with murder, but the terror charge is new, and is based on a law passed after the 9/11 attacks.

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Crime

Motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’: police

The authenticity of a ‘manifesto’ said to be written by Natalie Rupnow, 15, who killed a teacher and fellow student, has not been confirmed.

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Crime

Teen girl shoots dead a fellow student and teacher at Wisconsin school

Police chief says shooter shot herself dead after rampage at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison.

Students aboard a bus as they leave a shelter following the shooting. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Outside In | US insurer murder a warning as Hongkongers worry about medical bills

City’s situation is not as extreme but the private sector is out of reach for too many and wait times in the public sector can be painfully long.

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United States

Gun found on US CEO shooting suspect matches shell casings at scene: police

Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints also matched those on a water bottle near where United Healthcare’s Brian Thompson was killed.

United States

CEO shooting suspect had manifesto railing against US healthcare system

Handwritten document could indicate for the first time a possible motive for the murder of UnitedHealthcare chief Brian Thompson.

Luigi Mangione arrives for an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Photo: Reuters
Social media

US CEO murder suspect was Ivy League graduate who praised Unabomber

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested by police in Pennsylvania on Monday for the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.

Suspect Luigi Mangione, 26, arrives for his arraignment at Blair County Court House in Holidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Photo: FOX News Channel via Reuters
Crime

Suspect in US insurance CEO killing charged with murder in New York

Suspect Luigi Mangione, 26, arrested in Pennsylvania with ‘ghost gun’ and silencer after he was spotted eating at a McDonald’s.

United States

On Balance | US must target Big Food and insurance industry to fix its healthcare

The only positive likely to come out of the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO is a national conversation about why US healthcare is so bad.

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Crime

US CEO shooting suspect identified, ‘net tightening’, New York mayor says

The FBI is offering up to US$50,000 for information leading to the capture of the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s Brian Thompson.

A undated police image shows an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the killing of UnitedHeatlhcare CEO Brian Thompson. Photo: NYPD via Reuters
Crime

As clock ticks down, police believe gunman who killed US CEO has left New York

The search for Brian Thompson’s shooter has passed the crucial 48-hour mark – the best window of opportunity to catch the attacker.

Footage released by police shows “the individual sought in connection” with the killing of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. Photo: NYPD via TNS
Crime

Murder and memes: CEO’s killing exposes frustrations with US medical system

His death did not draw much online sympathy, and a research group noted his firm denies a striking one-third of all health insurance claims.

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United States

New clues emerge as New York police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer

Police released new photos of suspect and analyse shell casings that were emblazoned with the words ‘deny’, ‘defend’ and ‘depose’.

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Crime

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in New York, prompting hunt for masked killer

Suspect fled on an electric bike towards Central Park after shooting Brian Thompson in an apparently targeted hit.

Surveillance footage shows an individual sought in connection to the shooting. Photo: NYPD via Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Bonnie Rotten, the 5th wife of Sandra Bullock’s ex Jesse James

The couple married in 2022 but recently accused each other of abuse, leading to temporary restraining orders; meanwhile, Rotten, a former adult film star, is also a strong advocate for gun rights.

Donald Trump

Putin says he doesn’t believe Trump is safe after assassination attempts

The Russian leader also praised the US president-elect as ‘intelligent’ and said he was shocked by how the election campaign had unfolded.

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United States

The Onion parody website buys Infowars with backing from Sandy Hook families

Satirical publication plans ‘less hateful disinformation’ for Infowars, which for decades has peddled in conspiracies.

American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. File photo: AFP
US presidential election 2024

Meet Matt Manda, husband of Donald Trump’s new UN ambassador, Elise Stefanik

Manda urged Americans to vote for Trump – and pro-gun policies – in the lead-up to the US elections; now there are concerns that he could wield his influence on his wife.

Donald Trump’s new UN ambassador Elise Stefanik with her husband, Matt Manda and their son, Samuel, at the 2024 Republican National Convention earlier this year. Photo: @mandamatthew/Instagram
Crime

Shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama leaves 1 dead, 16 injured

Authorities arrested a 25-year-old man after the shooting at the historically black university during homecoming weekend.

Crime

Killer clown who murdered US woman and married her widower is freed

Sheila Keen-Warren pleaded guilty to wearing a costume and shooting the wife of her employer, with whom she was allegedly having an affair.

US presidential election 2024

Florida sues DOJ for blocking investigation into Trump assassination attempt

State’s attorney general filed complaint after Justice Department told Florida to halt its investigation until the federal inquiry concluded.

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Ryan Routh is arrested in Florida after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in September. Photo: Martin County Sheriff’s Office / TNS
Fame and celebrity

8 celebrities who you probably didn’t know own guns, besides Kamala Harris

Gun rights are a contentious issue in the US, but some stars seem proud to own firearms, from Eva Longoria who grew up with them to Chris Pratt, who bought one for his ex-wife but argued for regulations.

Many celebs are slow to mention their status as firearm owners, but here are 9 gun-owning celebrities that may shock you, from Eva Longoria and Chris Pratt to Angelina Jolie. Photos: EPA/EEE, AP, AFP
Donald Trump

After Trump assassination attempt, US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

The review faulted the Secret Service for poor communications on July 13 in Butler, and recommended bringing in new, outside leadership.

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US presidential election 2024

Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally in California

US officials said Trump was not in danger, as Nevada man is released on bail following weapons find.

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