National Reporter
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.
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![Beyoncé gave Kamala Harris 'Freedom' to use her music on the campaign trail. The singing superstar's mom also showed support. Beyoncé gave Kamala Harris 'Freedom' to use her music on the campaign trail. The singing superstar's mom also showed support.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2131560016.jpg?w=140)
Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris ‘Freedom’ to use her music on campaign trail
Beyoncé gave Kamala Harris 'Freedom' to use her music on the campaign trail. The singing superstar's mom also showed support.
![Fox Business Network anchor Lou Dobbs speaks Fox Business Network anchor Lou Dobbs speaks](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-645010926.jpg?w=128)
Former Fox News host Lou Dobbs dead at 78
Former Fox News host Lou Dobbs has died at 78. Donald Trump broke the news on social media.
![Jack Black paused his band Tenacious D's tour after his musical partner Kyle Gass joked about Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Jack Black paused his band Tenacious D's tour after his musical partner Kyle Gass joked about Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1453439408_1be9b1.jpg?w=116)
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s Trump joke
Jack Black paused his band Tenacious D's tour after his musical partner Kyle Gass joked about Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
![Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced on Tuesday she's expecting her first child, revealing the pregnancy was "not planned at all." Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced on Tuesday she's expecting her first child, revealing the pregnancy was "not planned at all."](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2151048946.jpg?w=128)
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant, expecting first child with Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced on Tuesday she's expecting her first child, revealing the pregnancy was "not planned at all."
![Stephen King Stephen King](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-187854706.jpg?w=132)
Stephen King joins Rob Reiner’s call for Biden to step down
Stephen King joined his 'Stand By Me' collaborator Rob Reiner in calling for Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee for president.
![In this photo, handcuffs are pictured. (Jmcanally/Shutterstock) In this photo, handcuffs are pictured. (Jmcanally/Shutterstock)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shutterstock_2339079697_c59934.jpg?w=132)
Connecticut woman charged with 55 counts of animal cruelty
A 78-year-old Connecticut woman was charged with 55 counts of animal property after 43 dogs, 3 hens, and 1 rooster were removed from her property.
![RING doorbell footage released by police shows the shocking moment a Long Island man jumped onto a car after authorities said a thief escaped with an $8,000 Rolex. (NCPD) RING doorbell footage released by police shows the shocking moment a Long Island man jumped onto a car after authorities said a thief escaped with an $8,000 Rolex. (NCPD)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Rolex-5.jpg?w=140)
L.I. man jumps on moving car to stop Facebook Marketplace Rolex thief
Video shows a Massapequa man thrown from the hood of an SUV belonging to a man he said stole his $8K Rolex. The pair met on Facebook Marketplace.
![Authorities were searching Friday for a prized Jackie Robinson statue stolen from a park. The sculpture was cut off at its ankles in the middle of the night and hauled away by two people. Authorities were searching Friday for a prized Jackie Robinson statue stolen from a park. The sculpture was cut off at its ankles in the middle of the night and hauled away by two people.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GEtqHKJWUAAyYLI-e1706316587130.jpg?w=92)
Prized Jackie Robinson statue cut off at ankles and stolen
Authorities were searching Friday for a prized Jackie Robinson statue stolen from a park. The sculpture was cut off at its ankles in the middle of the night and hauled...
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These are some of the strangest crime stories of 2023 (Yes, one was in CT)
From a not-so-great dime heist to criminal acts of foot fondling, 2023 was packed with strange crimes from coast to coast. (Including one in Connecticut)
![The U.S. Supreme Court Poses For Official Group Photo The U.S. Supreme Court Poses For Official Group Photo](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GettyImages-1431398148-1.jpg?w=132)
Clarence Thomas’ huge RV loan was forgiven by wealthy businessman, Senate investigation finds
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was essentially given a luxury motorhome worth more than a quarter of a million dollars by a wealthy businessman, according to the U.S. Senate Committee...