New details in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder; Lori Vallow competency hearing l Morning News Brief

The manhunt continues for the suspect who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; Lori Vallow was back in court for a hearing to determine if she is mentally fit to stand trial in her Arizona case; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Thursday, December 5.

1. Killer's message

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UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin believed to have left a message at the scene on bullet casings: report

Evidence found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson assassination point to a possible message left behind by the killer.

2. ‘Doomsday Mom’ back in court

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Lori Vallow: 'Doomsday Mom' deemed competent to stand trial in Arizona

Vallow is accused of conspiring in the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and plotting the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.

3. Man accused of killing cattle

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Arizona man accused of killing 22 cattle in Snowflake

The Navajo County Sheriffs Office says 38-year-old Joseph Gibbons was arrested after multiple cattle were found shot and killed in Snowflake.

4. Deny, defend, depose

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Deny, defend, depose: Possible meaning behind CEO killer’s apparent message

After UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thomspon was gunned down, investigators found "bizarre" engravings on the bullet casings left on the scene -- the words "deny," "depose" and "defend."

5. New vehicle recall

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Honda recalls over 205,000 SUVs due to fuel leak concerns

Honda has recalled about 205,760 SUVs over a fuel leak issue. Here's what drivers should know.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Sunny skies and above-average temps in Phoenix

A sunny and calm day is in the forecast for the Valley on Dec. 5.

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