New York City

Two teens were accused of killing a man in a Connecticut deli in 1999. Their lawyers said the police hid evidence and intimidated witnesses.

As the murder of Brian Thompson shocked most Americans, some people, many on social media, began showing Mr. Mangione sympathy and channeled their own frustration with the health care industry.

He is charged with stalking resulting in the death of an executive, but the specifics of his plea were unclear. A murder trial in state court is set for next month.

Immigrants at Delaney Hall in Newark have complained about health services. Federal officials defended the treatment provided there and elsewhere.

The City Council passed a package of bills on Thursday to prevent dog poop from accumulating on sidewalks and in parks.

Mr. Mangione faces federal charges of stalking that resulted in the death of a health insurance executive. A guilty plea could close the federal case — and complicate a separate state murder trial.

New York State’s generous health plan for working-class people was hit hard by federal funding cuts. More than 400,000 people are now looking for new coverage or living without it.

A Guatemalan migrant was transferred to a hospital when he experienced what appeared to be a seizure, federal officials said.

Bruce Blakeman, who is vying to become the state’s second Republican governor in the last 50 years, pushes President Trump’s agenda even as he avoids mentioning his name.

The yearslong battle has pitted community members in favor of preserving the garden against politicians, housing advocates and developers who say the space should be used to build affordable homes.