Accused CEO killer due in court; government funding plan collapses

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The suspect charged with shooting to death a health insurance company chief executive on a Manhattan street is being taken to hearings on related Pennsylvania criminal charges and efforts to extradite him to New York. Luigi Mangione faces a preliminary hearing on forgery and firearms charges and consideration of a fugitive from justice complaint on Thursday.

Workers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike. The union said that the workers are joining the picket line Thursday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union set for contract negotiations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown. Instead, he's telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. Trump’s sudden decision Wednesday to make new demands sent Congress spiraling as lawmakers are trying to wrap up work and head home for the holidays.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school. The 15-year-old girl also was in contact with a man in California who authorities say was planning to attack a government building.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Capybaras are having a big moment. The world’s largest rodent is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get star treatment during the holiday season.

In other news:

• DOJ files complaint gainst CVS for facilitating unlawful sale of prescription opioids.
• Judge Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be 'frightening.'
• Senate committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14.
• House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, source says.
• Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok in the US if it's not sold.
• Biden honors memory of his late first wife and baby daughter who died in a 1972 Delaware car crash.
• Ontario's premier says Trump's tariffs would be a disaster for US markets.
• UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees.
• China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says.
• Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year.
• US stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025.
• US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation.
• Manhattan man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station in NYC.
• Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US.
• Jay-Z's lawyers challenge rapper's inclusion in rape lawsuit after accuser's TV interview.
• No NBA games Wednesday night but plenty of college action, the NHL with five games on its schedule and Aaron Rodgers says he could be a mentor next season.
• Man pleads guilty to stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers.
• Wake Forest reaches deal with Washington State's Jake Dickert to become coach, AP source says.
• Putin opens his annual news conference, an event he uses to reinforce his authority.
• Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband found guilty of rapes, sentenced to 20 years in prison in France.

—The Associated Press

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