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hen early in his administration around three months ago President made a pledge to crack down on corruption, the decision to name secretary-general of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Hasto Kristiyanto suspect in a graft case was most likely not at the top of his priority list. As a new president who was still working to consolidate his power, Prabowo certainly did not want to alienate the PDI-P, currently the biggest political party in the House of Representatives. If anything, the arrest of Hasto could complicate his efforts to build a good and stable relationship with the party’s chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri, a plan that has not yet been realized despite several attempts. Incurring the wrath of Megawati only three months after the President took office is a risk not worth taking. From the anti-graft fight perspective, the decision to name Hasto a graft suspect in a bribery case, which revolves around an illicit cash transfer of a little over Rp 1 billion (US$66,000) should also be low in the priority list of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), considering that the anti-graft body still has to go after some bigger fish in other major corruption cases. So how do we make sense of the KPK’s move against Hasto on Christmas Eve? Whether you're looking to broaden your horizons or stay informed on the latest developments, "Viewpoint" is the perfect source for anyone seeking to engage with the issues that matter most. By registering, you agree with 's Please check your email for your newsletter subscription. The fact that Hasto was named suspect in a corruption case only days after the PDI-P banished former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, his son Vice President and his son-in-law Bobby Nasution from the party, is a strong indication that the former first family still has a score to settle. For obvious reasons. In the lead-up to this year’s presidential election Hasto led a staunchly anti-Jokowi faction within the PDI-P, a group of politicians who have been very critical of the former president’s actions, which they deem anti-democratic, and which range from wanting to serve another term in office, to nominating his oldest son as vice presidential candidate. In May 2023, Hasto chaired a session hastily arranged to reprimand Gibran, after the then mayor of Surakarta, Central Java, held a meeting with Prabowo, at that time the defense minister, long before the party nominated its own presidential candidate. In more ways than one, the decision to name Hasto a suspect is similar to the arrest of former trade minister Tom Lembong, who has been implicated in a graft case surrounding the importation of sugar. With the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) failing to give details as to how Tom’s decision to import sugar in 2015 caused any state losses, many are convinced that he is simply being punished for being too critical of some of Jokowi’s economic policies. It does not make much difference now that Hasto’s corruption case is being handled by the KPK instead of the AGO, a law enforcement agency serving under the executive branch of the government. Since 2019, following the amendment of the KPK Law, the antigraft agency has also been placed under the stewardship of the President and its reputation has been on the downward spiral ever since (the agency’s last chairman Firli Bahuri is now a graft suspect, by the way). There is nothing to indicate that the current batch of KPK commissioners, whose nomination and inauguration was one of Jokowi’s final acts in office, would act differently and their last move to name Hasto a suspect in a minor bribery case serves only to confirm the public skepticism. In the first decade after its formation in the early 2000s, the KPK was a much-feared agency whose anti-graft investigations could send a shiver down the spine of government officials and politicians. Today, the anti-graft body is simply a tool for political witch hunts.

The Arizona Cardinals are 6-6 through 12 games, which makes them an average football team. That's much better than the previous two years, which both ended with just four wins. But after two straight frustrating losses, it's not providing much consolation for a franchise that feels as though it should be much better. The latest setback came on Sunday, when the Minnesota Vikings . Arizona never trailed until Sam Darnold threw a 5-yard touchdown pass with 1:18 remaining that proved to be the winning score. It was a mistake-filled performance for the Cardinals, who racked up 10 penalties for 96 yards. That's a big reason they had to settle for five field goals and scored just one touchdown. The Cardinals were leading 19-16 in the fourth quarter and had first-and-goal at the Vikings 5, but Tip Reiman was called for a false start and then quarterback Kyler Murray . The Cardinals kicked a field goal for a 22-16 lead, giving the Vikings the chance they needed to drive for the winning score. Murray threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter. “I thought we moved the ball well,” Murray said. “Again, it just comes down to not scoring touchdowns. Get down there and kick field goals and penalties bite us. It’s bad — it’s bad football.” The loss knocked the Cardinals out of first place in the NFC West, though they're still in decent playoff position. A pivotal game against the division-rival Seahawks looms on Sunday. Second-year coach Jonathan Gannon acknowledged the frustration of Sunday's loss, but said they've got to rebound quickly. “They’re disappointed and down, but it’s the NFL,” Gannon said. “They’ve got to put all their energy and focus into tomorrow.” Arizona's defense blamed itself for not coming up with a stop on the Vikings' winning drive, but the unit played exceptionally well for most of the afternoon. Mack Wilson and L.J. Collier both had two sacks and the Cardinals held Minnesota to just 273 total yards. For a group that looked as if it might be the team's weakness this season, it was another rock solid performance. The Cardinals aren't a good enough football team to overcome 10 penalties and get a win — particularly on the road. Reiman had a rough day, getting called for three false starts. His false start on the next-to-last offensive drive — coupled with Murray's intentional grounding penalty — proved to be extremely costly. “That was brutal,” Gannon said. “Just got to figure out ways to punch the ball in for touchdowns there, not field goals.” Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. had five catches for 60 yards, including an impressive touchdown catch that put the Cardinals up 19-6. It was Harrison's seventh TD reception of the season. The No. 4 overall pick has been a little inconsistent in his first year, but there's little doubt he's a difference-maker for the offense. He's still got a chance to reach 1,000 yards receiving this season if he averages about 80 yards receiving over the final five games. Considering his talent, that's certainly possible. Gannon was second-guessed for his decision to kick a field goal late in the fourth quarter instead of trying for a touchdown at the Vikings 4 with 3:29 left. Chad Ryland made the 23-yard chip shot for a 22-16 lead, but the Vikings drove the field on the ensuing possession for the winning score. “I trust JG,” Murray said. “I see both sides. Go up six and make them score; trust the defense to go get a stop. Go for it, you don’t get it, they’ve still got to go down and score. If you do get it, you probably put the game away.” Said Gannon: "Yeah, I mean there’s thought about it. Just wanted to go up more than a field goal there. Definitely a decision point that we talked about. So be it.” The Cardinals came out of the game fairly healthy. Rookie DL Darius Robinson — the No. 27 overall pick — made his NFL debut against the Vikings after missing the first 11 games due to a calf injury. 1,074 — Running back James Conner's total yards from the line of scrimmage this season, including 773 on the ground and 301 in the passing game. The Cardinals return home for a game against the Seahawks on Sunday. AP NFL:

The annual task of finding a gift for her is upon us and, in 2024, it feels harder than ever with the goal to succeed last year’s present and stick within the criteria she’s set out. Yes, even if she hasn’t made a hard and fast list, we can assure you there are rules. For starters, don’t buy her a deodorant duo, because telling her she needs to freshen up is not the way to her heart... So, whether she’s the ‘surprise me’ sort (but has been hinting for months) or a big fan of bookmarking, we think we’ve found just the ticket for her with something to suit every lady in your life. For the adventurous aunt, the self-care sister and that special someone you want to surprise, our edit of jewellery, sleepwear and more will make the impossible possible. Scroll on for our top picks from the likes of Lounge and Aspinall, and make sure to read carefully – there are quite the array of deals to be capitalised on, too. Happy shopping! Many of us will remember the early days of Lounge – circa 2017 – when we’d eagerly await the latest lingerie drop (in anticipation of a sell-out) but, in 2024, the brand has come a long way with its myriad of loungewear, pyjamas and more. Back in its inaugural years, you likely would have lusted after Lounge’s logo-adorned bras and panties and, while you’ll still be able to secure those same pieces (like the Zalia plunge bra, £45, Lounge.com ), you might be surprised to discover a selection of more timeless and understated designs, like the sparkle satin robe (£80, Lounge.com ) or the confess balcony bra (£45, Lounge.com ). Of course, an undercurrent of luxury runs throughout the company as a whole and, whether she’s a sucker for a matching loungewear or rather a classic lingerie set to amp up her date night attire, Lounge’s gifting offering is sure to bring a smile to her face come Christmas morning. Shop nightware, sweatshirts and more at Lounge.com Crossbody bags are having a moment and, with both premium and affordable brands capitalising on the trend, there’s no doubt people are enjoying the hands-free style. A crossbody in the form of Aspinal’s Ella bag (was £450, now £360, Aspinaloflondon.com ), however, is an entirely different kettle of fish. Leagues above those nylon ‘fits-everything’ type shoulder bags, Aspinal of London is an English heritage brand with over 20 years of craftsmanship experience. For the luxe lady, she’ll appreciate the Ella’s full-grain leather, the metal hardware and ivory stitch detailing. For the best-friend who’s always busy, the fuss-free magnetic closure will save her time while not one, not two, but three separate compartments make finding her house keys accomplishable. As for those of us fond of personalised gifts, Aspinal offers up to four characters of monogram personalisation (£20 extra) and the Ella adjustable straps bring both the 5’2” and 5’11” woman into the picture. With £90 off the style while stocks last, now’s the time to get shopping – lest someone pip you to the tan, dove grey or merlot pebble post... Shop luxury leather goods with £90 off at Aspinaloflondon.com Every woman wants a little beauty top up come Christmastime and where better to procure it than Beauty Pie, with its high-quality formulas from the world’s leading labs. That’s right, when Beauty Pie launched in 2016 it was founder Marcia Kilgore’s mission to rival premium cosmetics brands with high-performing products for half the price. Back then, shoppers flocked to the site in pursuit of supposed ‘dupe’ formulas; however, almost 10 years on, the brand has earned its own stripes in the industry with experts like Caroline Hirons and Sali Hughes both openly fans. Now, just in time for the festive season, Beauty Pie has released a whopper two-in-one gifting package with three months of membership (with which the fortunate recipient will be able to save up to 70 per cent) plus a selection of SIX hero products. There’s the Japanfusion cleanser (would be £25, £10 for members, Beautypie.com ) for the gen-Z J-beauty fan girl, the youthbomb radiance concentrate serum (would be £185, £44 for members, Beautypie.com ) for the anti-ageing obsessed aunt, and four more best-selling items – all in 100ml or less airport-friendly sizing. The price of this package? Just £47.36 including delivery. That’s a saving of, well, more than we can count! Don’t sleep on it. Shop memberships and beauty best-seller savings at Beautypie.com Necklaces for the nana that goes above and beyond, silver for the world’s best sister or perhaps Michael Kors for the magpie mum (she likes what she likes, and who can blame her) – at H Samuel, you can consider the case of the hard-to-buy-for female cracked . And yes, that includes the jewellery-averse woman, too, with the brand’s understated collection of leather, bling-free watches from the likes of Radley (was £79.95, now £59.99, Hsamuel.co.uk ) and Fossil (was £99, now £59, Hsamuel.co.uk ). What’s more, you’ll be able to cut back on costs with up to 50 per cent off selected styles and, yes, that includes your favourite designers, from Armani Exchange (watch and pendant gift: was £199, now £109, Hsamuel.co.uk ) to Tommy Hilfiger (pendant necklace: was £89, now £62, Hsamuel.co.uk ). Whatever her metal preference, ring size or birthstone, H Samuel’s Christmas gift sale will have you covered up until 24 December; though, we wouldn’t hang about, pieces from Olivia Burton, Hugo and more are flying off the shelves already... Shop dazzling watch and jewellery designs with up to 50% off at Hsamuel.co.uk If you’re a fan of The White Company, then you’ll know that the brand’s Seychelles scent range has a loyal following, with fans of the fragrance mad for everything from the aroma oil (£10, Thewhitecompany.com ) to the more recent lip mask (£12, Thewhitecompany.com ) addition. Whether you know a certain someone who’s a part of this motley crue or you’re not sure what to gift the MIL, Seychelles is the sort of scent that you’d be hard pressed to dislike. In fact, to describe it as such is to do it a disservice and, indeed, its key notes of coconut, amber and vanilla are complemented by a luxury surround of bergamot, citrus and jasmine. Whether it is for a loved one or a present to yourself, the Seychelles hamper (£120, Thewhitecompany.com ) makes a perfect pick with six self-care products total as well as a reusable seagrass hamper for all their home-storing or hamper-making needs. Send her into the New Year with a waft of Indian Ocean breeze in her home and a cloud of holiday-haze to envelop her body – trust us. Shop the Seychelles hamper at Thewhitecompany.com Has she traveled across the world? Or is the uphill hike from her house to the hairdresser’s adventure enough? Whether she’s a globetrotter or hardly has a second to herself, FatFace’s clothing collection spans from quality quarter zips to cosy comfort wear to suit every type of woman. This Christmas, the brand’s soft cotton sleepwear will be the ultimate attire to send her into the deepest of slumbers and, be it the ivory Christmas trees pyjama shorts (£28, Fatface.com ) or a punny pick in the form of the ‘bearly’ awake top (£25, Fatface.com ), her night’s sleep will be getting a guaranteed upgrade. Elsewhere, FatFace has all things party season-approved with earrings and velvet dresses (£60, Fatface.com ) for the annual work ‘do. And who could forget the knits and cashmere-blend cardigans (£52, Fatface.com ) ahead of the big boxing day walk. Shop sleepwear, party dresses and more at Fatface.com Socks are a mandatory Christmas gift, if you ask us and, though a pack of polyester trainer liners isn’t high on anyone’s wishlist, a set Pantherella merino wool socks would be an entirely different story. With nigh on 100 years of history, no one puts Pantherella’s finely crafted socks in a corner and, indeed, they’re the sort she’ll want on show with a loafer or Mary Jane. Moreover, if she’s the type to accessorise from top to toe then you’ll be thrilled to discover Pantherella’s latest deal: 30 per cent off sock and scarf gift boxes (which are, we’ll have you know, velvet-lined.) The boxes in question (was £193, now £135 with code EARLY30, Pantherella.com ) include six pairs of socks, with each customisable in colour, plus a ribbed wool scarf for the incoming winter chill. Being warm never looked better. Shop sophisticated socks and scarves with 30% off at Pantherella.com The most luxurious of textiles, cashmere is the crème de la crème for comfort and quality, so to discover we could attain those same luxe characteristics for a fraction of the price? Thrilled is an understatement. Gap’s unique cashsoft fabric features a cotton blend that looks and feels like premium cashmere and, more importantly, will bring the sense of joy to that special someone come Christmas Day. Be she a turtle neck (£40, Gap.co.uk ) fiend or a waistcoat (£30, Gap.co.uk ) wannabe, the brand’s diverse collection of loungewear, workwear and more will have her set for some fuzzy, free-moving festivities. Of course, there’s the Gap staples, too, and a Christmas gift exchange wouldn’t be complete without a pair of the brand’s renowned denim jeans. Our suggestion? Why not pair up a slouchy cashsoft knit with an equally slouchy pair of soft baggy jeans (£50, Gap.co.uk ). Just a thought... Shop cashshoft winter wearables, trending denim and oodles more at Gap.co.uk Whether it’s a white Christmas or a dreary 25 December, you can count on L'OCCITANE’s wide range of skincare, scents and body care to transport you to the lavender-filled fields of Provence. And there’s something to suit everyone. While the mani-pedi mum will love the brand’s iconic Shea Butter Hand Cream (£23, uk.loccitane.com ), the Almond Shower Oil (£20.50, uk.loccitane.com ) will get you some serious brownie points with your ‘sweet scents only’ 16-year-old sis. Seriously, L'OCCITANE takes luxury gifting to the next level. Not sure what she likes? Why not browse the limited-edition Christmas collection with Kumquat (£32, uk.loccitane.com ) and Combawa Lime (£32, uk.loccitane.com ) – they’ll even arrive bundled up in the brand’s signature gift boxes to save you time and effort. From award-winning skincare to candles with complimentary gift wrapping, L'OCCITANE has you covered as the ultimate gifting destination. Make every moment unforgettable and shop L'OCCITANE’s Christmas gifting The fashion show is BACK and, after watching the likes of Lila Moss and Bella Hadid waltzing down the runway with their wings and wired bras, you can bet the lucky lady in your life just added lingerie to her Christmas list. Perhaps the signature candy-stripe satin robe (£49, Victoriassecret.co.uk ) or the ‘dream angels’ underwear set (£49 for the bra, £14 for the knickers, Victoriassecret.co.uk ) – whatever your pick, we know she’ll be imbued with confidence from the inside-out. Naturally, a signature scent is a no-brainer, also. We’re thinking a bombshell body mist (£22, Victoriassecret.co.uk ) and the lotion (£22, Victoriassecret.co.uk ) to match. With notes of peonies and passion fruit, talk about sweet and sexy. Shop everything from lingerie to luxury nightwear at Victoriassecret.co.uk Molton Brown is the sort of brand that’s always a hit, with everyone from your sister to the office secretary enjoying its hand care and home scenting. For girlfriends, wives and those that you know a little better, fragrances are the star atop the gifting tree – just make sure you know what she likes. Luckily, whether she’s one for a rose aroma (rose dunes, £140, Moltonbrown.co.uk ) or more the sort for an intense oudh (mesmerising oudh accord, £140, Moltonbrown.co.uk ), perusing Molton Brown’s eau de parfum picks will make finding her signature scent easy as pie. And between us two, they’re all pretty special so it’s hard to go wrong. Plus, if you really want to secure the title of best present giver 2024, you could combine MB’s bodycare and scenting selections with a burgundy-boxed fragrance gift set. As for us, we’ll be bookmarking the re-charge black pepper duo (£110, Moltonbrown.co.uk ) ahead of the Black Friday sale; a little birdie told us it’d be 25 per cent off...alongside everything else. Shop presents for Mum, the Mrs and more with Molton Brown’s fragrances and gift sets

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Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sharply refuted that perception after Mangione's arrest on Monday when a customer at a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania spotted Mangione eating and noticed he resembled the shooting suspect in security-camera photos released by New York police. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” Shapiro said. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.” Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather, Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday, Baltimore County police officers blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. Reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. Nick Mangione had 37 grandchildren, including Luigi, according to the grandfather's obituary. Luigi Mangione’s grandparents donated to charities through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating Nick Mangione’s wife’s death in 2023. They donated to various causes, including Catholic organizations, colleges and the arts. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media by Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” Mangione, who was valedictorian of his elite Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press. He learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His social media posts suggest he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends at the Jersey Shore and in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, and other destinations. The Gilman School, from which Mangione graduated in 2016, is one of Baltimore’s elite prep schools. The children of some of the city’s wealthiest and most prominent residents, including Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., have attended the school. Its alumni include sportswriter Frank Deford and former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington. In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone's lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. An X account linked to Mangione includes recent posts about the negative impact of smartphones on children; healthy eating and exercise habits; psychological theories; and a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti about the dangers of becoming “well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by AP. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. Associated Press reporters Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jen Kelleher in Honolulu; Maryclaire Dale in Philadelphia; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Michael Kunzelman in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.The Arizona Cardinals are 6-6 through 12 games, which makes them an average football team. That's much better than the previous two years, which both ended with just four wins. But after two straight frustrating losses, it's not providing much consolation for a franchise that feels as though it should be much better. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder. Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from a patrol car, spun toward reporters and shouted something partly unintelligible while deputies pushed him inside Tuesday. At the brief hearing, the defense lawyer informed the court that Mangione would not waive extradition to New York but instead wants a hearing on the issue. Mangione was denied bail. Brian Thompson, who led the United States’ largest medical insurance company, was killed last Wednesday as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. Key details about the man accused of killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO The 26-year-old man charged in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City has appeared in a Pennsylvania courtroom. Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested Monday after a worker at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, notified police that he resembled the suspect in the killing last Wednesday of Brian Thompson. While being led into court to be arraigned Tuesday, Mangione shouted something that was partly unintelligible but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” During the hearing, Mangione was denied bail and his attorney said Mangione would not waive extradition. DA suggests unusual idea for halting Trump’s hush money case while upholding his conviction NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are trying to preserve President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as he returns to office, and they're suggesting various ways forward. One novel notion is based on how some courts handle criminal cases when defendants die. In court papers made public on Tuesday, the Manhattan district attorney’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books. The proposals included freezing the case until he’s out of office, or agreeing that any future sentence wouldn’t include jail time. Another idea: closing the case with a notation that acknowledges his conviction but says that he was never sentenced and that his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. There's no immediate response from Trump's lawyers. Middle East latest: Israel bombs hundreds of sites across Syria as army pushes into border zone Israel says it bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours, targeting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the wave of strikes was necessary to keep the weapons from being used against Israel following the Syrian government’s stunning collapse. Israel also acknowledged its troops were pushing into a border buffer zone inside Syria, which was established after the 1973 Mideast war. However, Israel denied its forces were advancing Tuesday toward the Syrian capital of Damascus. Life in the capital was slowly returning to normal. People celebrated for a third day in a main square, and shops and banks reopened. Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Governors and lawmakers in Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid President-elect Donald Trump's effort to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally. A growing number of states are proposing legislation to give local law officers the power to arrest people in the country illegally. Other legislation filed ahead of next year's sessions would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration officials when they take someone into custody who is in the country illegally. This is even if the charges are unrelated to their immigration status. Some Democratic-led states already are talking about how to resist some of Trump's immigration policies. Task force probing attempts to kill Trump urges Secret Service to limit protection of foreigners WASHINGTON (AP) — A task force looking into the assassination attempts against Donald Trump during his presidential campaign is recommending changes to the Secret Service. These include protecting fewer foreign leaders during the height of the election season and considering moving the agency out of the Department of Homeland Security. The 180-page report was released Tuesday. It constitutes one of the most detailed looks so far into the July 13 assassination attempt against Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and a second one in Florida two months later. South Korea's ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's previous defense minister has been formally arrested over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week. Kim Yong Hyun resigned last week and has been detained since Sunday. He is the first person arrested in the case. Prosecutors have up to 20 days to determine whether to indict him. A conviction on the charge of playing a key role in rebellion carries the maximum death sentence. Kim is accused of recommending martial law to Yoon and sending troops to the National Assembly to block lawmakers from voting on it. Homes burn as wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in Malibu, California MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu. The flames burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students sheltering at the school’s library on Monday night watched as the blaze intensified. Officials on Tuesday said a “minimal number” of homes burned, but the exact amount wasn’t immediately known. More than 8,100 homes and other structures are under threat, including more than 2,000 where residents have been ordered to evacuate. Pepperdine University on Tuesday morning said the worst of the fire has pushed past campus. It was not immediately known how the blaze started. More beans and less red meat: Nutritionists weigh in on US dietary guidelines Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables. That's advice from a panel of expert nutritionists charged with counseling the U.S. government about the next edition of the dietary guidelines. The panel did not weigh in on the growing role of ultraprocessed foods that have been linked to health problems or alcohol use. But they did say people should continue to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat in pursuit of a healthy diet. Tuesday’s recommendations now go to federal officials, who will draft the final guidance set for release next year. Trustee over Infowars auction asks court to approve The Onion's winning bid A trustee who oversaw the bankruptcy auction of Alex Jones’ Infowars is asking a judge to approve The Onion’s winning bid for the conspiracy-filled platform. Trustee Christopher Murray took the stand Tuesday in the second day of testimony at a hearing where a judge is scrutinizing the satirical news outlet’s winning offer. He told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston that he was there asking a court to approve the sale of Infowars’ parent company to The Onion’s parent company. It is not clear how quickly Lopez will rule. The Onion wants to turn Infowars’ website and social media accounts into parodies.