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UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that statements coming from New York's mayor would make it tough for him to receive a fair trial. Luigi Mangione, 26, was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his plea. The Manhattan district attorney formally charged him last week with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism, in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.

The city is set to host the world's most expansive St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday. Come March 17, the Fifth Avenue will showcase a vibrant green spectacle, featuring over 150,000 participants marching alongside musical performances and traditional bagpipes. Established in 1762, this parade stands as the oldest and most extensive celebration globally. Run by dedicated volunteers, the event consistently attracts millions of onlookers, serving as a significant cultural celebration of Irish heritage.

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Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a health insurance executive in broad daylight earlier this month, was cast in the public spotlight as he arrived in New York City Thursday. Handcuffed and donning an orange jumpsuit, Luigi Mangione was surrounded by armed law enforcement officers as they led him off a helipad and was flanked by none other New York Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Eric Adams walked behind, wearing a navy blue overcoat and a stern look on his face but his appearance was atypical. Most mayors do not personally oversee the handling of people in federal custody, but Adams made an exception for Mangione, who came to the city to face murder and terror charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive Brian Thompson. ALSO READ: Why thousands are supporting Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, and fundraising for him

President-elect Donald Trump told reporters that he would consider pardoning embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams, said the country was “not going to lose” the polio vaccine and weighed in on the flurry of drone sightings over New Jersey during a freewh...

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the ceremonial start of the day’s trading

Police on Monday arrested “a strong person of interest” who was found in Pennsylvania with a firearm they said is “consistent” with the one used in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, officials announced after an intense days-long manhunt for the shooter.

As the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer stretches into a fourth day and beyond the New York City limits, investigators are reckoning with a tantalizing dichotomy

Eric Adams says police are withholding the suspected killer's name in the Brian Thompson case. Thompson was murdered earlier this week. The mayor explained withholding the name prevents tipping off the suspect.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan

Federal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed in New York City’s subway system

drought watch. New York's mayor has urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and leaks and only flush when necessary, as the city endures the longest dry spell in recent memory. October marked the driest on record, leading to minimal inflow to replenish the city’s reservoirs. Eric Adams has urged residents to conserve and preserve water. ALSO READ: Is Trump winning? What it would mean for US economy and rest of the world

A New York City judge has ruled that a law the city has relied on to padlock suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional

New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival, Diwali. This marks the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday. «This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali,» Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, said. «It's not easy in New York City, where 1.1 million students are studying in the school, to declare the school a public holiday,» said Chauhan. «So many community leaders--they started this movement many years ago--community advocates, elected officials. But finally, under the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, they have declared, The administration has declared, November 1st, Friday is a school holiday.»

New York City Police Department is ramping up security outside Madison Square Garden, where former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally on Sunday. NYPD officials have outlined strict security measures, including the closure of several streets around the arena to ensure a safe environment for rally attendees, protesters, and city residents. Interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon confirmed the NYPD’s preparedness late Saturday, joining Mayor Eric Adams to discuss protocols for the event. “We are doing everything possible to minimize impact on New Yorkers,” Donlon stated, while advising residents to avoid the area if they do not need to be there. He assured, “Tomorrow’s rally will be safe, it will be secure.”

A major redesign has been proposed for Manhattan’s famed luxury store row Fifth Avenue

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Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials get fire safety approvals for a new diplomatic building in the city. Adams, a former police officer, faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a five-count indictment that describes a decade-long trail of crimes. The U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan alleges in the indictment that Adams «compounded his gains» from the illegal contributions by gaming the city's matching funds program, which provides a generous match for small dollar donations. His campaign received more than $10,000 in matching funds as a result of the false certifications, according to the indictment.

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India supports ‘Two-State solution’ for Israel and Palestine at UN The sight of helmeted police at two of America's most prestigious universities left some students dismayed. "I don't think we should have a heavy police force on campus," UCLA student Mark Torre, 22, told AFP as he surveyed the scene from behind metal barriers. "But more and more, day by day, I think it's a necessary evil, to at least keep safety on campus." After Columbia, police arrests over 280 demonstrators from UCLA At Columbia and at the City University of New York, where police cleared demonstrators out overnight, some students decried "rough and aggressive" tactics used by officers.