Murder Healthcare Executive

Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist

Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.

The New York Times - 6d

Slain United Healthcare CEO Kept a Low Profile Before His Shocking Killing

Though he was largely unknown to the public, Brian Thompson led an insurance business that provides health coverage to more than 49 million people.

Inc. - 6d

NYPD investigates bullet casing inscriptions in killing of insurance executive

Words ‘Deny’, ‘Defend’ and ‘Depose’ written on shells left at scene of shooting of UnitedHealth Group’s Brian Thompson

Financial Times - 6d

Etsy Taps Eventbrite Leader as Finance Chief in Flurry of Executive Changes

The e-commerce company named Charles Baker as its next CFO, effective Jan. 1. He succeeds Rachel Glaser, whose retirement was announced in late July.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees

Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.

CBS News - 6d

Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time

Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.

NBC News - 6d

Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist

Yahoo News - 6d

Turkey hotel lift death was murder, says brother

Tyler Kerry's younger sibling tells the BBC he wants justice.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Writing on shell cases discovered at scene where United Healthcare CEO was shot dead

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50

Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Wikler wins endorsements for DNC from MoveOn.org executive director, PCCC

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) and MoveOn.org's executive director endorsed Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler for Democratic National Committee chair on Wednesday. The ...

The Hill - 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 Thompson

Financial Times - Dec. 4

AstraZeneca appoints new China head after long-standing executive detained

Company veteran Iskra Reic moves to Shanghai after Leon Wang placed under investigation by authorities

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Airline executives defend seat fees before Senate panel

Executives from American, United, Delta, Frontier and Spirit are set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about their seating fees.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Authorities hold briefing on United Healthcare CEO shooting

Watch live coverage as the New York Police Department and other authorities hold a briefing on the fatal shooting of the United Healthcare CEO in New York City.

NBC News - Dec. 4

US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults

Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care. Older Americans spend more on healthcare than peers in 10 other developed democracies, a new ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

UnitedHealthcare Executive Fatally Shot on Shareholder Day in Manhattan

Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the chest outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Inc. - Dec. 4

New motorsports leadership executives introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti

The Associated Press has learned that two longtime NASCAR executives have been introduced at Andretti Global as part of the restructuring now that Michael Andretti has stepped aside

ABC News - Dec. 4

Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill

Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court

"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Murdered teen's mum fears more lives will be lost

Holly Newton's mother reacts to new survey findings about coercive control in young relationships.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Missouri man faces execution in girl's murder after governor denies clemency

Missouri is set to carry out its fourth execution this year on Tuesday night. The man condemned to death was convicted in a 9-year-old girl's 2007 murder.

CBS News - Dec. 3