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Today's Political News Compilation - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Jury deliberations have begun in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, putting the outcome of the historic case in the hands of a dozen New Yorkers who have vowed to be fair and impartial in the face of their unprecedented task.
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Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ended its first day of deliberations without a verdict Wednesday but asked to rehear testimony from key witnesses about the alleged hush money scheme at the heart of the history-making case.

The 12-person jury was sent home around 4 p.m. after about 4 1/2 hours of deliberations. The process is to resume Thursday, when jurors are expected to rehear the requested testimony and at least part of the judge’s legal instructions meant to guide them on the law. ... Read the Full Story























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WATCH: Man ordered to turn himself after he joins Zoom court hearing while driving

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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A Michigan man with a suspended license stunned the judge when he joined his court hearing via Zoom – while he was driving.
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2 climbers suffering from hypothermia await rescue off Denali, North America's tallest mountain

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The National Park Services says two climbers are awaiting rescue near the peak of North America’s tallest mountain a day after they and a third climber in their team requested help
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Biden tells Black voters Trump wanted to tear gas them during ‘peaceful’ George Floyd protests

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President Biden, while drumming up support from Black voters in Philadelphia on Wednesday, said former President Trump wanted to tear gas those who "peacefully protested" George Floyd’s murder in 2020.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at Girard College, a predominantly Black boarding school in Philadelphia, thanking Black voters for helping to clinch presidential victory in November 2020.

During his speech, the president focused on items that his administration worked on to better the lives of Black voters, including the elimination...
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Judge largely denies Scott Peterson DNA testing request in bid to prove innocence

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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A California judge largely denied a motion by Scott Peterson's defense team for new or additional DNA testing of items in the murder case.
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Seattle police chief dismissed from top job amid discrimination, harassment lawsuits

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Who are the 47 democracy activists facing jail in Hong Kong?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The city's most prominent opposition figures will soon have their fate decided.
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Black men sue American Airlines for 'racial discrimination'

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The airline is investigating after a lawsuit was filed saying all black men were temporarily removed from a flight.
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Suspended driver joins court hearing while driving

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The judge was surprised when a defendant charged with driving on a suspended license appeared behind the wheel.
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Man arrested in US after years of catapult attacks

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Police believe the suspect, 81, antagonised residents of his Californian neighbourhood over nearly a decade.
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Person killed by jet engine at Amsterdam airport

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Dutch carrier KLM says it is taking care of passengers and employees who witnessed the incident.
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How the Kremlin uses comics to glorify its war in Ukraine

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Under a Kremlin-backed scheme, comics praising the invasion of Ukraine and glorifying Russian soldiers are being distributed to schools across Russia.
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Africa's new F1 fans who want a race on the continent

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The historically Eurocentric sport has found a new and growing fanbase in Africa.
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Alito says he will not recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases despite flag controversy

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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In a letter to congressional Democrats, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Wednesday rejected calls to recuse himself from two Jan. 6 cases after recent reports that two flags associated with the Capitol rioters were seen flying outside his homes. Jan Crawford has details.
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Jury begins deliberations in Trump "hush money" trial

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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A jury of 12 New Yorkers on Wednesday began deliberating the 34 criminal counts facing former President Donald Trump in his Manhattan "hush money" trial. The jurors were given strict instructions by Judge Juan Merchan to "set aside any opinions or bias" in reaching their verdict. Robert Costa reports from outside the courtroom.
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Biden, Harris campaign in Philadelphia

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia Wednesday as part of an initiative to shore up support among Black voters in the battleground state. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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