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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.

James Burrows, co-creator of ‘Cheers,’ prolific TV director, dies at 85

June 19, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

“Cheers” co-creator James Burrows has died. The 11-time Emmy Award winner was 85.

Bottles of Schlitz beer are seen at Sobelman’s Pub and Grill Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Schlitz to brew its last batch of beer Saturday

May 20, 2026 at 6:31 p.m.

Schlitz will brew its last batch of beer Saturday in Wisconsin using the 1948 recipe that once made it a national favorite.

Cocaine worth $9.4M found in shipment of Kim Kardashian SKIMS brand garments

May 20, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

A cocaine shipment worth nearly $10M was found in a truck attempting to enter England carrying Kim Kardashian SKIMS brand merchandise.

Barron Trump, left, and President Donald Trump are pictured in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

Chicago man threatens to decapitate Barron Trump

April 10, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

A Chicago man was arrested after threatening to shoot President Donald Trump and decapitate his youngest son.

Savannah Guthrie with mother Nancy Guthrie.

TMZ ‘tipped’ Nancy Guthrie is dead after being seen in Mexico

April 7, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

Someone claiming to know Nancy Guthrie is dead, but was last seen alive in Mexico, is offering to deliver her kidnappers “on a silver platter.”

Valerie Perrine in documentary "Valerie," and in 1978 film "Superman."

‘Superman’ star Valerie Perrine dies at 82

March 23, 2026 at 3:17 p.m.

“Superman” actor Valerie Perrine has died. She was 82.

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect appeared to have made a previous visit

February 24, 2026 at 7:27 a.m.

Evidence suggests the man suspected of kidnapping Nancy Guthrie may have paid an earlier visit to the 84-year-old missing woman's Arizona home.

U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino arrives as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)

Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino tossed from Vegas bar: report

February 6, 2026 at 6:54 a.m.

Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue’s customers.

Turning Point USA plans Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny with Kid Rock

February 3, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) announced Monday that Kid Rock will headline the Super Bowl halftime show it’s offering as an alternative to Bad Bunny’s live performance during the Feb. 8...

Ghislaine Maxwell, left, and First Lady Melania Trump. (Getty Images)

New Epstein file dump reveals gushing emails between Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell

January 30, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

The Justice Department on Friday released many more files related to its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, including a gushing exchange between Melania Trump and Epstein’s now-imprisoned sidekick, Ghislaine Maxwell.

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