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The Day Damascus Fell While Manhattan Found Its Killer

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 09.12.2024.

It displays 308 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day Damascus Fell While Manhattan Found Its Killer
โŒจAssad's flight to Moscow marked the end of his 50-year family dynasty, as rebels completed their 11-day offensive on Damascus. Israel moved to secure chemical weapons sites while the U.S. launched airstrikes against ISIS positions amid the power transition.
The manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer concluded at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. Luigi Mangione, 26, a former valedictorian, was found with a ghost gun, suppressor, and documents expressing opposition to the insurance industry. The arrest followed three days of nationwide search after Thompson's assassination outside his Manhattan hotel.
Marine veteran Daniel Penny was acquitted in Jordan Neely's subway chokehold death, while Juan Soto signed with the Mets for $765 million. Jay-Z faced allegations in connection with the expanding Diddy lawsuit, while Lara Trump stepped down from RNC amid Senate speculation.
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Yahoo! News

Jay-Z named with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sexual assault lawsuit

Jay-Z was added as a defendant in the civil lawsuit Sunday, making him the first celebrity accused of assault in connection to Combs.
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00:59 (05:59)โ‡ขJay-Z Named in Diddy Lawsuit While Assad's Palace Burns

โŒจThe newspapers report two major developments: Jay-Z has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs, involving allegations from over two decades ago (Fox News, NY Post, Yahoo, Daily Beast, HuffPost). Meanwhile, new details emerge about Assad's fall, with Wall Street Journal describing an 11-day rebel offensive that ended the regime, while Biden warns Syrian rebel groups (Newsweek, WSJ, Atlantic). South Korean police consider a travel ban for President Yoon amid martial law inquiry (ABC News).
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President Bashar al-Assadโ€™s fall was an earthshaking moment in the history of Syria, which had been ruled by his family with an iron fist since the early 1970s.
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05:52 (10:52)โ‡ขDamascus Jailbreak as Assad Takes Moscow

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Assad's fall aftermath, with Putin granting him asylum in Moscow (ABC, Newsweek, Boston Globe). Syrian rebels have freed prisoners from Assad's notorious jails as Syrians abroad celebrate the regime's collapse (NBC, Boston Globe). Israel has conducted airstrikes on Syrian chemical weapons facilities during the transition (WSJ). Meanwhile, Jay-Z faces rape allegations in connection to the Diddy lawsuit (LA Times, Fox), and the Mets signed Juan Soto for $765M (NY Post).
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Syrians search notorious Assad jail for underground cells while freed prisoners rejoice

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Yahoo! News

Juan Soto reportedly signs richest deal in history of sports with Mets

The former N.Y. Yankees slugger received the most anticipated payday of the offseason on Sunday, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets, according to multiple reports.
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Yahoo! News

Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted girl, 13, with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Jay-Z was added as a defendant in a civil lawsuit Sunday, making him the first celebrity accused of assault in connection to Combs.
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08:15 (13:15)โ‡ขDamascus Prison Gates Open As Assad Takes Moscow

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Assad's exile aftermath, with rebels now controlling Damascus as the former leader receives asylum in Moscow (NYT, CBS, CNN, AP, MSNBC). US launches airstrikes against ISIS amid concerns over power vacuum (Washington Post). Israel targets suspected chemical weapons sites (Newsweek). New developments include Syrian rebels accessing Assad's notorious prisons (NBC) and international concerns over Syria's future governance (LA Times, NYT).
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Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebel forces staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
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Yahoo! News

Juan Soto reportedly signs richest deal in history of sports with Mets

The former Yankees slugger received the most anticipated payday of the offseason, signing a 15-year, $765 million deal, according to reports.
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The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad was met with widespread celebrations in Syria. But the situation is full of unknowns for the Kurdish population, with Turkish-backed militias massively expanding their presence in the country.
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09:57 (14:57)โ‡ขDamascus Power Shifts While Kurds Hold Breath

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of Assad's fall, with rebels now controlling Damascus as Putin grants asylum to the former leader (CBS, NYT, Jacobin). US launches airstrikes against ISIS amid concerns over power vacuum (Washington Post, The Blaze), while Kurdish populations face uncertainty with Turkish-backed militia expansion (Jacobin). In US politics, Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair amid speculation about a Senate run (Breitbart, Politico).
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Yahoo! News

How long can suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO evade arrest?

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Yahoo! News

How long can suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO avoid being caught?

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11:18 (16:18)โ‡ขDamascus Prison Gates Break Open

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Syria's transformation, with rebels freeing prisoners from Assad's notorious "human slaughterhouse" prison (NY Post, WSJ). New concerns emerge over Haiti, where gangs killed 180 elderly people in a witchcraft-related massacre (WSJ). In US politics, Trump's apparent tech company targeting plans surface (Reason) while Lara Trump steps down from RNC amid Senate speculation (Breitbart, Politico). The murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO continues to draw attention, with reports focusing on the symbolic use of Monopoly money (Daily Beast, Yahoo).
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Yahoo! News

How long can suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO avoid being arrested?

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Yahoo! News

Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted girl, 13, with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

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A New York City jury on Monday found Marine veteran Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car in 2023.
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A New York City jury on Monday found Marine veteran Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car in 2023.
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12:05 (17:05)โ‡ขPenny Walks Free as CEO Killer Found

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on two major developments: Daniel Penny's acquittal of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely's subway chokehold death (ABC, Boston Globe, Breitbart, NBC, NY Post), and a breakthrough in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, with police questioning a suspect in Pennsylvania (CBS, Fox News, Yahoo, Daily Beast). Meanwhile, reports indicate Israeli strikes on Syrian chemical weapons facilities continue amid the Assad regime's collapse (WSJ).
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Yahoo! News

Man held for questioning in connection with CEO's killing, sources say

The man in Altoona, Pa., has a similar gun to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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Yahoo! News

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Man held for questioning, sources say

The man in Altoona, Pa., has a similar gun to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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Yahoo! News

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Man reportedly held for questioning

The man in Altoona, Pa., has a similar gun to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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13:37 (18:37)โ‡ขValedictorian Held in CEO Assassination

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on developments in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, with police questioning a suspect at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania (ABC, CBS, Fox, Yahoo, AP, Daily Beast, USA Today). The suspect, reportedly a former school valedictorian, had writings critical of the insurance industry and possessed a similar weapon to the murder weapon (AP, Daily Beast). Separately, Daniel Penny has been acquitted in the Jordan Neely subway chokehold case (NBC, OAN, Breitbart).
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Yahoo! News

'Strong person of interest' in CEO's slaying detained in Pennsylvania, police say

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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14:13 (19:13)โ‡ขMcDonald's Worker Spots CEO's Alleged Killer

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the arrest of Luigi Mangione, 26, in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. Mangione, identified by a McDonald's worker in Pennsylvania, was found with a firearm matching the murder weapon and documents critical of the insurance industry (ABC, CBS, Fox, Yahoo, Washington Post, AP, Daily Beast). In Syria news, Israeli forces target chemical weapons facilities amid regime changes (WSJ, NYT).
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NYPD: 'Strong person of interest' in CEO slaying in custody in Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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Major media outlets are giving wall-to-wall coverage to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsonโ€™s murder while taking millions in health care industry advertising. Theyโ€™re silent about the real story: how profit-driven health care kills 68,000 Americans every year.
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Yahoo! News

Police hold 'person of interest' in health insurance CEO murder

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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NYPD: 'Person of interest' in CEO shooting found with gun, fake ID and written note

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to the one used in the assassination-style murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.
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15:09 (20:09)โ‡ขCEO Killer's Anti-Corporate Manifesto Found

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the arrest of Luigi Mangione in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. Mangione was found with a gun matching the murder weapon and documents expressing "ill will toward corporate America" (Breitbart, Common Dreams, Fox News, LA Times, Yahoo, AP). Jacobin uniquely frames the coverage against broader healthcare system criticism. Separately, Trump announces plans regarding birthright citizenship (NBC), while Syria's power transition continues to draw attention (WSJ, NYT).
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Police identify Luigi Mangione as person of interest in CEO killing

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17:09 (22:09)โ‡ขGhost Gun Found With CEO's Alleged Killer

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover Luigi Mangione's arrest in Pennsylvania in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. Mangione, 26, was found with a ghost gun and suppressor (ABC, NPR, Fox, WSJ). Several outlets note friends had expressed concerns about him days before the shooting (Daily Beast). In other news, Sen. Ernst backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary (Breitbart), and 350,000 Southern Californians face potential power cuts due to Santa Ana winds (LA Times).
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Police detain man carrying gun and fake ID who fits CEO shooting suspect's description

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police say.
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'Person of interest' in CEO killing was reportedly valedictorian, UPenn grad

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police say.
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Rebel fighters seized Damascus and deposed Assad, thrusting Syria into an uncertain future.
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Yahoo! News

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: What we know about the 'strong person of interest'

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police say.
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Yahoo! News

'Person of interest' in CEO killing was a valedictorian, social media shows

Luigi Mangione was found with a gun similar to one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police say.
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18:45 (23:45)โ‡ขValedictorian Behind Bars as Assad Falls

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover developments in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case. Luigi Mangione, identified as a former valedictorian (Yahoo), was photographed in a PA holding cell (Fox News) and will be arraigned on gun charges (NYT). A significant shift in Syria coverage emerges as rebels reportedly seize Damascus (WSJ, CNN, Slate), with the US now relying on Turkey for communication with rebel groups (NYT). Tokyo's government announces plans for a 4-day workweek to address fertility rates (OAN).
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'Person of interest' in CEO killing arraigned on gun charges

Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Person of interest in CEO killing charged in Pennsylvania with firearm possession and forgery

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FAKE IDS, โ€˜GHOST GUNโ€™, MANIFESTOโ€ฆ
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Yahoo! News

'Person of interest' in CEO killing charged with 5 crimes in Pa.

Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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19:58 (00:58)โ‡ขMcDonald's Customer Spots CEO's Killer With 3D Gun

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover new developments in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case. Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania after being spotted by customers (NY Post, Fox). He was found with a 3D-printed gun and silencer (NYT) and charged with weapons possession and forgery (ABC, NBC, AP). Separately, New Jersey enacted legislation against book bans (Common Dreams), while Stephen Miller announced plans to end remote work for federal employees (OAN).
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Person of interest in CEO killing arraigned on gun charges

Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Yahoo! News

Person of interest in CEO killing charged with 5 crimes in Pa.

Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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21:33 (02:33)โ‡ขPrep School Star to Prison Cell: CEO Killer's Dark Turn

โŒจThe newspapers extensively detail Luigi Mangione's arrest and arraignment in Pennsylvania for the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. New details emerge about his capture at McDonald's (AP, NYT, Fox) and the discovery of a 3D-printed gun with silencer in his backpack (NYT, USA Today). The Daily Beast reports on Mangione's transformation since 2023. In Haiti, gang violence has resulted in over 180 deaths of elderly residents (WSJ), while Trump's birthright citizenship plan draws criticism (Common Dreams).
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Person of interest in CEO killing arrested, charged in Pa.

Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Person of interest in CEO killing arraigned, denied bail

Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO charged with murder and other counts

Luigi Mangione, who was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., has been charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO charged with murder

Luigi Mangione, who was arrested Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., has been charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Yahoo! News

Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Mangione had a gun believed to be the one used in the shooting, and writings implying anger with corporate America, police said.
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22:53 (03:53)โ‡ขMurder Charges Land as CEO Killer's Past Emerges

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover the formal murder charges filed against Luigi Mangione in New York for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (ABC, CBS, NYT, Fox, NY Post, AP). Following his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, new details emerge about Mangione's background, including his time at Stanford and work at TrueCar (LA Times, Daily Beast). Writings found with him suggest anger toward corporate America (Yahoo).
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NBC News

Suspect charged with murder in CEO killing

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Yahoo! News

Suspect charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione had a gun believed to be the one used in the shooting, and writings implying anger with corporate America, police said.
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