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Brian Niemietz

Brian Niemietz started with the Daily News in July 2012 and works on the National News desk, covering breaking news, politics, crime, celebrity and sometimes, all those things at once. He previously covered the nightlife beat for numerous New York City media outlets.

U.S. Army Pvt. Cole Bridges joined the Army in 2019, according to prosecutors, who said he was assigned as a cavalry scout in the Third Infantry Division based in Fort Stewart, Georgia. It was around that time he began consuming jihadist propaganda online. Prosecutors said Bridges participated in supporting ISIS on social media.

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U.S. soldier pleads guilty to helping ISIS plan ambush on American troops abroad and target NYC

June 15, 2023 at 7:44 a.m.

U.S. Army Pvt. Cole Bridges joined the Army in 2019, according to prosecutors, who said he was assigned as a cavalry scout in the Third Infantry Division based in Fort...

Priscilla Presley denied wish to be buried next to Elvis amid settlement negotiations, report says

May 19, 2023 at 2:55 p.m.

Priscilla Presley wished to be buried next to Elvis upon her death, but her request was reportedly denied. The 77-year-old ex-wife of "The King" wanted to spend eternity by his...

Donald Trump bashes E. Jean Carroll, repeats 2020 election lies in CNN town hall

May 11, 2023 at 1:46 a.m.

A day after being found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll, Donald Trump lashed out at her and repeated lies about the 2020 election during...

Karl Lagerfeld’s signature driving gloves, dark shades and beloved cat inspire Met Gala looks

May 2, 2023 at 1:27 a.m.

Karl Lagerfeld inspired a lot of looks in his day, but nothing like what was in display at Monday night's Met Gala event honoring the late designer. "I'm very very...

Serena Williams reveals second pregnancy at Met Gala

May 2, 2023 at 1:17 a.m.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams is pregnant with her second child and doesn't care who knows. "There's three of us here," she told Vogue host La La Anthony at Monday's Met...

Karlie Kloss announces pregnancy number two at Met Gala

May 2, 2023 at 12:01 a.m.

Karlie Kloss debuted a baby bump at the Met Gala. On a night when most people were asked who they're wearing, the 30-year-old model was asked who she was carrying....

Charter school principal resigns after sending $100,000 of school’s money to fake ‘Elon Musk’

March 30, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.

It wasn't exactly a Nigerian prince scam. Florida charter school Principal Jan McGee resigned this week after sending $100,000 to a scammer pretending to be South African entrepreneur Elon Musk,...

El Oscar In Memoriam tuvo varias omisiones flagrantes: Anne Heche, Paul Sorvino, Tom Sizemore y más

March 13, 2023 at 8:58 p.m.

Siempre hay debate sobre qué películas e intérpretes no fueron apreciados en la noche de los Oscar, pero desairar a los intérpretes del segmento anual In Memoriam de los Premios...

Hangman nooses found aboard Norfolk-based Navy warship

March 2, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.

The U.S. Navy is investigating a trio of hangman nooses aboard the Norfolk-based destroyer Laboon. Those nooses targeted a specific service member whose name and race were not disclosed, according...

Drake to be deposed virtually in XXXTentacion murder trial

February 15, 2023 at 7:10 p.m.

Drake will be deposed virtually for the murder trial of musician XXXTentacion. A Broward County court filing requires the "Knife Talk" singer, born Aubrey Drake Graham, to check in online...

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