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New York police search for person suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in ‘brazen’ attack
Police look for suspect who shot and killed Brian Thompson, 50, outside Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. Healthcare boss’s fatal shooting: what we know so far The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson killed in ‘targeted attack’ — here’s what we know
Authorities say the veteran health-insurance executive was shot Wednesday morning by an unknown assailant outside the company’s investor conference in Midtown Manhattan.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Three more hospitals hit by cyber attack
Screenshots of data the attackers claim to have taken were published online on Thursday.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealth Executive Shot Dead in Targeted Attack Outside Manhattan Hotel
Brian Thompson was shot shortly before UnitedHealth was set to hold its annual investors meeting.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealth executive shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack in New York
Manhunt under way for the individual suspected of killing Brian ThompsonFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot in premeditated attack: police
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday morning, police said. New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch said the shooting was a "brazen, targeted ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack
The man had serious injuries to his arm and legs, said police in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, Canada.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in "targeted attack" outside New York City hotel
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside a New York City hotel, the NYPD says. Police sources say it appears to have been a targeted attack and the gunman ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops
Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troopsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Police seek dog owner after fatal attack on young deer in royal park
Footage released of spaniel chasing deer in ‘deeply distressing’ incident in Richmond Park. Police are looking for the owner of a pet dog that is believed to have chased and killed a deer in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives as paramedics'
Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Schoolgirl, 8, killed 'trying to save mother from attack'
The victim is named locally as eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib, a schoolgirl from New Ross.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire threatened after barrage of attacks
Israel and Hezbollah traded new attacks Monday, stoking concerns their fragile cease-fire could unravel less than one week after going into effect, but the Biden administration insists the deal is ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine 'critical infrastructure,' air force says
Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities."ABC News - Dec. 3 -
FBI searches an alleged Jan. 6 rioter's home as clock ticks on Capitol attack cases
The Justice Department recently searched an alleged Jan. 6 rioter's house as it works to wrap up Capitol attack cases before Donald Trump takes office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon
Bombing comes an hour after Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed a ‘strong’ response to Hezbollah’s action. Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district, south Lebanon, ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Israeli military says Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone, the group's first attack since a ceasefire began
Israeli military says Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone, the group's first attack since a ceasefire beganABC News - Dec. 2
