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NPR News: 12-17-2024 5PM EST

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🗓️ 17 December 2024

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NPR News: 12-17-2024 5PM EST

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0:00.0

This is Eric Glass.

0:01.5

On This American Life, we like stories that surprise you.

0:04.2

For instance, imagine finding a new hobby and realizing...

0:07.2

To do this hobby right, according to the ways of the masters,

0:11.7

there's a pretty good chance that you're going to have to bend the law

0:14.8

to get the materials that you need.

0:16.6

If not, break it.

0:17.5

Yeah.

0:18.2

To break international laws.

0:20.8

Your life stories, really good ones.

0:23.0

This American Live.

0:24.8

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear.

0:28.8

The man accused of shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been indicted in New York on one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder,

0:39.6

including murder as an act of terrorism.

0:42.1

26-year-old Luigi Mangione also faces weapons charges for allegedly using a ghost gun to carry out the shooting.

0:48.3

At a news conference, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said the numerous counts were warned it.

0:51.6

This was a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder

0:55.7

that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation. It incurred in one of the most

1:03.0

bustling parts of our city, threatening the safety of local residents and tourists alike,

1:10.3

commuters and business people, just starting out on their day.

1:14.2

Thompson was shot and killed as he walked to a Manhattan hotel. Days later, a tip resulted in Mangione's

1:19.1

arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he's still being held. At State Capitol's presidential electors

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