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The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

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This year was full of first -of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.

From Diddy 's arrest to the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom, here's a look back at some of the most talked about stories of 2024 .

Alaska Airlines flight 1282 made an emergency landing after a door plug blew out, sparking chaos on the plane.

Alec Baldwin's "Rust" case was dismissed on day three of his involuntary manslaughter trial.

Dr. Mark Chavez admitted to selling ketamine to Dr. Salvador Plasencia , a doctor he has known for at least 20 years .

Jasveen Sangha is accused of selling Perry the batch of ketamine that killed him.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4 while he was on his way to an investors conference.

The slaying ignited online anger at the health insurance industry and some people celebrated the suspect.

Suspect Luigi Mangione was apprehended after he was spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona , Pennsylvania .

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