A passenger was pushed onto the tracks at the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan by a suspect described as a man in a dark hoodie and gray jeans. The victim is in critical condition, and the attacker is at large. This incident follows other recent deadly attacks in New York City's subway system.
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The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a contentious debate. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition. Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, faced accusations of misconduct during the confirmation process.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, made his first court appearance this year in a bulletproof vest and shackles. Despite freezing temperatures, many young women gathered outside the Manhattan court to support him. Mangione, who pleaded not guilty, has received substantial financial support which will be used as his legal fund.
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A Cypriot court sentenced a Syrian man who captained a migrant boat from Lebanon to three years in prison over causing the death of a young girl from dehydration, authorities said Friday. A statement by the Cypriot prosecution service said the Famagusta criminal court sentenced the Syrian national, 47, on Thursday after finding him guilty of negligence resulting in the death of a three-year-old Syrian girl, who died from dehydration.
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