Celtics star Jayson Tatum ranks fourth in the latest MVP straw poll, trailing significantly behind the top two leaders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. While Tatum has shown strong performance this season, he faces tough competition and lacks the statistical lead to be a frontrunner for the award, with odds of winning at 0.5 percent. Despite his career-best season, Tatum aims to eventually secure the MVP title, acknowledging the importance of personal success while prioritizing team achievements.
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Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione
Hours before his arraignment, federal prosecutors indicated they would seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if convicted of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting his intent to incite political resistance against the industry. Mangione is expected to plead not guilty to a four-count indictment, including murder via firearm. Prosecutors argued that his actions were designed to amplify an ideological message, while defense attorneys condemned the death penalty pursuit as a "barbaric" political stunt....
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