Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect contests DNA evidence and requests separate trials in 7 deaths

The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials in the sprawling case.

Rex Heuermann's lawyers argue DNA analysis relied on by prosecutors is not widely accepted in the scientific community and should be excluded from the trial. The Long Island resident's defense team also wants to break out the case against him into multiple trials.

Temple University student dies after fall during celebration for Eagles win

A Temple University student died Tuesday from injuries sustained from falling high off a light pole during wild celebrations of the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the NFC title game, authorities said.

Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was a native of Toronto and a first-year student at the university's College of Public Health, majoring in exercise and sport science, Temple officials said.

American Sports & Culture

WNBA's Clark passing on NBA ASG 3-point contest

Caitlin Clark will not be in a 3-point shootout during NBA All-Star Weekend, with reps saying she wants her first contest to be at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indy.

Redick candid as Bronny struggles in extended run

Bronny James struggled in his first extensive minutes with the Lakers, missing all his shots to go along with three turnovers, a performance that had coach JJ Redick second-guessing his decision to insert the rookie into his rotation against the 76ers.

Biggest Super Bowl matchup questions for the Eagles: How will they attack Mahomes?

It's Eagles-Chiefs all over again, but these are not the same Birds that lost to Kansas City two years ago.

American Business & Markets

Levi beats earnings estimates but expects pressure this year from strong U.S. dollar

Levi expects its sales to slow in the current fiscal year because of the strong U.S. dollar and one fewer selling week.

Meta's Reality Labs posts $5 billion loss in fourth quarter

Meta's Reality Labs unit recorded an operating loss of $4.97 billion while generating $1.1 billion in sales during the fourth quarter.

Trump Media surges after expansion into financial services including crypto and ETFs

The company said it expects to launch products and services under the Truth.Fi brand, including its own investment vehicles, later this year.

American Fact of the Day!

On January 30, 1948, Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi. This event deeply affected the American public, especially considering the growing influence of non-violent civil rights movements in the U.S. at the time. Gandhi's commitment to peace and civil disobedience inspired many American leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who adopted similar strategies in the fight for racial equality in the U.S.

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