NewsUS & CanadaLuigi Mangione admits killing healthcare boss as victim's family condemn 'heinous act'Mangione, 28, pleads guilty to federal charges in New York. 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What happens to his other trial?The 28-year-old's lawyers want his upcoming state murder trial thrown out as they argue he has already pleaded guilty in federal court.1 hr ago3 hrs ago'I shot Mr Thompson' - Inside the court as Mangione pleaded guiltyThe BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik was in the courtroom as Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty.3 hrs ago18 hrs agoWatch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today?Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are meeting federal prosecutors on Friday.18 hrs ago21 hrs agoKennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on buildingThe board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.21 hrs ago23 hrs agoBBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at herBBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.23 hrs ago...
