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Trump’s lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution’s first witness in hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s defense team attacked the credibility of prosecutors’ first witness in his hush money case on Friday, seeking to discredit testimony detailing a scheme to bury negative stories to protect the Republican’s 2016 presidential campaign. On the witness stand for a fourth day, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was grilled about his memory and past statements as the defense tried to poke holes in potentially crucial testimony in the first criminal trial of a former American president.
3 big takeaways from Day 8 of Trump's hush money trial
The first week of arguments in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial concluded Friday with testimony from Trump's longtime assistant and Michael Cohen's former banker.
Analysis: John Roberts isn’t happy with previous ruling against Trump – what happens now? | CNN Politics
During nearly three hours of historic Supreme Court arguments, John Roberts said little. But the cagey chief justice made some points abundantly clear.
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Trump challenges Biden to debate 'any time he wants' as he leaves the NY courthouse for the week
As he left the courthouse for the week, Donald Trump declared again that his hush money case is politically motivated and challenged President Joe Biden to debate "any time he wants," even Friday night or at the White House.
apnews.comPresident Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
Biden's comment Friday is the most definitive he's been on whether he would debate his presumptive Republican opponent.
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Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making
As Trump awaits a ruling on whether he will be held in contempt for violating a gag order, prosecutors on Thursday accused him of making four more violations.
Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.
www.bbc.comPlanning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
President Joe Biden’s administration has formally begun planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election.
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Trump trial highlights: Former Trump assistant testifies about Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
Latest news and live updates on Day 8 of the Trump hush money trial as testimony about the former president continues.
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Anti-Israel agitators: Signs of 'foreign assistance' emerge in Columbia, NYU unrest
An education expert tells Fox News Digital that matching tents at NYU anti-Israel protests and Columbia training sessions with terror sympathizers suggest "foreign assistance."
Trump trial sees new witnesses on the stand to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
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Blinken tells CNN the US has seen evidence of China attempting to influence upcoming US elections | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has seen evidence of Chinese attempts to “influence and arguably interfere” with the upcoming US elections, despite an earlier commitment from leader Xi Jinping not to do so.
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Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend
New attack comes two weeks after Iran-aligned group said it targeted three vessels and a US warship.
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
www.bbc.comCharges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
Authorities have revealed the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges that were filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case.
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Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system | CNN Politics
Georgia’s Coffee County suffered a cyberattack this month that forced the county to sever its connection to the state’s voter registration system as a precautionary measure, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
www.cnn.comThese people were charged with interfering in the 2020 election. Some are still in politics today
As Donald Trump seeks a return to the White House, criminal charges are piling up for the people who tried to help him stay there in 2020 by promoting false theories of voter fraud.
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In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump
The president's mood has been buoyed by recent polling and his visits to battleground states, as Trump sits in a Manhattan courtroom for his criminal trial.
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Secretary Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities | CNN Politics
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday joined Black mayors from across the nation to preview the work his department is doing to bring transportation projects to their communities to correct historic wrongs.
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GOP rebels pushing to boot Speaker Johnson mum after Trump defends him
The three conservative rebels trying to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson have not addressed former President Trump coming out in support of the House GOP leader.
Image of Iraqi rockets was taken during 2015 launch against Islamic State | Fact check
The image does not show rockets being fired at U.S. targets. It dates back to 2015 and shows Iraqi rockets headed toward Islamic State targets.
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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
Several amateur Wall Street investors have made tens of millions of dollars by betting that the stock price will keep dropping.
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Menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback, Biden administration says
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
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Senators renew scrutiny of border officers' authority to search Americans' phones
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
www.cbsnews.comJudge upholds disqualification of challenger to judge in Trump’s Georgia election interference case
A judge upheld the disqualification of a candidate who had had planned to run against the judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s 2020 Georgia election interference case.
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3 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones, worth about $30 million each, have crashed in or near Yemen since November
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.
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GOP lawmakers demand major donors pull funding from Columbia over 'antisemitic incidents'
A group of House Republicans are urging donors to Columbia University to withhold funding in protest of its handling of anti-Israel protests on campus.
They say don't leave valuables in parked cars in San Francisco. Rep. Adam Schiff didn't listen
San Francisco has an unwelcome reputation for car burglaries and visitors are warned not to leave valuables in their vehicles. U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff didn't listen.
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Lawmakers to propose antisemitism monitor for universities in bipartisan bill
The move comes amid a wave of Pro-Palestinian protests at colleges across the U.S. Data shows antisemitism and Islamophobia are both on the rise.
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Biden's capital gains tax proposal could crush the economy, experts say
President Biden is under fire in response to his effort to hike the top capital gains tax rate to its highest-ever level, a move experts say would crush the economy.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Hamas says ceasefire a must before any deal
Letter signed by major world powers does not address basic issues facing Palestinians, group says.
What you missed on Day 8 of Trump's trial: New witnesses and contact info for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal
Friday’s court proceedings brought the second week of the trial to a close, with three witnesses taking the stand.
www.nbcnews.comSouth Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
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Ukraine weapons: What arms are being supplied and why are there shortages?
New arms supplies from the US are arriving in Ukraine but Germany plans to cut military aid.
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Which California county is the top spot for migrant arrivals since '90s?
For the first time in 20 years, San Diego leads in migrant arrivals on the southern border, overtaking Arizona and Texas.
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The Power of Us: As EV demand slows, a new alternative fuel garners attention
As EV demand slows, advocates say eFuels could make cars that are already on the road greener.
PETA calls Noem a ‘psychotic loony’ for deadly dog story - Washington Examiner
PETA slammed Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) for her story about killing her 14-month-old dog that she shared in her new book.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrading Trump: Truth Social's first month of trading has sent investors on a ride
With Donald Trump facing dozens of federal criminal charges and hundreds of millions in legal expenses, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. went public on the Nasdaq exchange March 26.
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‘Squad’ members descend on Columbia encampment, offer 'support' for anti-Israel agitators
Left-wing New York 'Squad' members Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman were seen Friday mingling with anti-Israel agitators at Columbia University.
Biden roasted for agreeing to debate Trump on Howard Stern: 'His handlers must be furious!'
After President Joe Biden suggested he would be "happy" to debate Trump, many commentators on social media suggested that his own staff would see this as disastrous.
Commerce Department announces new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports
The Commerce Department is announcing new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports in an effort to prevent the guns from ending up in the hands of drug traffickers and criminals in other nations.
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Biden admin abruptly delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition
The Biden administration said it is delaying regulations to ban menthol cigarettes in a stunning announcement Friday after the proposal garnered significant opposition.
US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has determined that an Israeli military unit committed grave human-rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank before the war in Gaza.
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Maine has plans to counteract Nebraska’s Electoral College scheme - Washington Examiner
Nebraska lawmakers are looking to amend their vote system in the hopes of giving former President Donald Trump one more electoral vote.
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State Department weighing "new information" from Israel in determining whether IDF unit violated U.S. law
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.
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Jan. 6 rioter who sought to 'incite violence' by Trump supporters sentenced to six years
Federal prosecutors sought a lengthy prison sentence for John Sullivan, who said in video evidence that he wanted to "make those Trump supporters f--- s--- up."
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Generation gap: What student protests say about US politics, Israel support
Experts say growing protest movement on university campuses could help shift US policy on Israel in the long term.
US to provide $6 billion in additional funding for Ukraine. Find out what's being sent over.
The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package.
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GOP state lawmakers appeal to SCOTUS to challenge Biden's 'usurpations' of their power to run elections
Twenty-seven Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers have appealed to the Supreme Court to let them sue President Biden over his executive order on elections.
12 DC police officers with history of "serious misconduct" dismissed amid police reform
The local police union said 21 officers would not have their contracts renewed come April 30. Twelve of those were thanks to a controversial law, they said.
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Andrew Cuomo agrees to testify to Congress on Covid-19 nursing home advisory | CNN Politics
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after being subpoenaed last month, has agreed to testify to Congress about his controversial nursing home advisory from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rep. Brad Wenstrup told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday.
www.cnn.com140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear
The IRS says more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program.
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Steven Spielberg’s latest project: Providing strategy for the Biden campaign
Spielberg, a longtime supporter of Biden, previously appeared at a campaign fundraiser in the Los Angeles area in December.
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Top Education Department official steps down amid crisis over college financial aid
Richard Cordray, the official in charge of the Federal Student Aid office, which oversees the FAFSA, will conclude his tenure at the end of June.
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NY congressional reps introduce law forcing colleges to address antisemitism or face losing federal funds
Two congressional lawmakers from New York introduced new legislation that would punish schools that do not address antisemitism, by removing federal funding.
Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain
Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.
www.bbc.comDozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
The medical syringe has become a tool of control during police encounters, a practice that quietly spread based on questionable science.
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How Trump changed his stance on absentee and mail voting — which he used to blame for election fraud
Trump has in the past railed against absentee voting, declaring that "once you have mail-in ballots, you have crooked elections."
www.cbsnews.comA California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails
A bill to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass.
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Donors should reject Columbia, turn elsewhere - Washington Examiner
Donors should divest schools such as Columbia University of future donations until serious reform takes place.
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GOP blasts Dems' 'out-of-touch' warning of no more White House Correspondents' Dinners if Trump wins election
Republicans are going after Democrats' bid to trash former President Trump over the glamorous annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Trump insiders on the stand at the hush-money trial
The BBC's Nada Tawfik on what the court heard from close Donald Trump allies, including his former assistant.
www.bbc.comThe family of Mexican serial killer's first known victim protest at the site where bones were found
The family and supporters of a missing woman who may have been the Mexico City serial killer’s first known victim are protesting at the site where bones were found last week.
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Maui fires caused countless dollars in damage. Now, Hawaii lawmakers grapple with the bill
The Aloha State's legislature still needs to tackle how to pay for Maui wildfire recovery before the end of session on May 3.
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Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
Jurors will now have a three-day weekend to think about what they heard during the first full week of testimony in the historic Donald Trump hush money trial.
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Harvey Weinstein to appear in NYC court next week in first step toward retrial
Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction was overturned by New York's highest court on Thursday.
Israel War on Gaza | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Student protests calling on Israel to end war on Gaza spread internationally as ground invasion of Rafah looms.
Dairy farmers are at risk for bird flu. Here's how they can stay safe.
Experts maintain the milk supply is safe. Their focus is on keeping the people who work with cows from getting sick.
www.nbcnews.comNew York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband
A federal appeals court has ruled that New York can move ahead with a law requiring internet service providers to offer heavily discounted rates to low-income residents.
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics | CNN Politics
Former American Media Inc. chairman David Pecker took jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money case inside how he paid for Karen McDougal’s story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Trump – and how his decision not to pay for Stormy Daniels’ story led to Michael Cohen ultimately paying...
www.cnn.comColumbia protesters say they're at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp
Students are protesting the Israel-Hamas war at Columbia University for a 10th day, part of a number of demonstrations roiling campuses from California to Connecticut.
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UN warns Sudan paramilitary forces are encircling a capital in western Darfur, urges against attack
The United Nations says Sudanese paramilitary forces are encircling the only capital they haven’t captured in the western Darfur region, warning that an attack would have “devastating consequences” for the city’s 800,000 inhabitants
George Washington University poised for showdown with pro-Palestinian protesters in nation’s capital - Washington Examiner
Pro-Palestinian protests continued in the heart of the nation's capitol, where students, professors, and others have converged on George Washington University.
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Columbia University’s policy-making senate votes for resolution calling to investigate school’s leadership
The Columbia University Senate voted on a resolution to investigate the school's leadership amid anti-Israel protests that have been going on for more than a week.
U.S. reviewing whether to sanction IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
Israeli officials have been pressing Washington in public and private not to impose restrictions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion, which has operated in the occupied West Bank.
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Israeli pressure delayed Freedom Flotilla’s departure for Gaza: Organisers
Organisers say the initiative aims to challenge Israel’s 17-year-old blockade and put an end to the ongoing ‘genocide’.
Trump suggests White House as venue for debate with Biden: 'Would be very comfortable'
Former President Trump suggested the White House as the venue for his debate against President Biden, saying he "would be very comfortable."
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of U.S. families was the fate of their loved ones imprisoned in the country.
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China and US should be ‘partners, not rivals’, Xi tells Blinken
China says it prefers to bolster its ties with the United States, but considerable challenges remain.
56 years late, Democrats may again reap the Chicago convention whirlwind - Washington Examiner
Democrats may reap the far-left whirlwind at the DNC Convention in Chicago this summer.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third year.
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Peter Meijer drops out of Michigan GOP senate race | CNN Politics
Former Rep. Peter Meijer is dropping his bid for Michigan’s open Senate seat, the Republican said in a statement Friday.
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The US economy is cooling off. Why experts say there's no need to worry yet
The economy slowed dramatically to start 2024.
In-person, hybrid classes offered at Columbia for remainder of semester | Fact check
The university announced that all classes would be held remotely on April 22 because of protests, but most classes were switched to hybrid after.
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Help is coming for a Jersey Shore town that's losing the man-vs-nature battle on its eroded beaches
Help is finally on the way for the most critically eroded part of the Jersey Shore. North Wildwood and the state have been fighting in court for years over measures the town has taken on its own to try to hold off the encroaching seas while waiting — in vain — for the same sort of replenishment proj
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In Beijing, Blinken and Xi stress need for continued U.S.-China dialogue to avoid "any miscommunications"
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
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Biden tells Howard Stern he's 'happy' to debate Trump
President Biden said Friday he would be "happy" to debate former President Trump during an interview with radio host Howard Stern.
White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses | CNN Politics
When President Joe Biden visited Virginia to commemorate Earth Day on Monday, he was joined by Sen. Bernie Sanders, a key architect of the clean energy proposals that Biden was rolling out. But those weren’t the only items on the Vermont independent’s mind.
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NY v. Trump trial fueling $1M a day in small-dollar donations, says new RNC chair
RNC Chair Michael Whatley weighed in Friday on the political impact of the New York Trump trial and how Republicans are "playing offense" ahead of the general election.
Noem recounts gruesome tale about killing her 14-month-old dog who couldn’t hunt: ‘I hated that dog’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), a potential running-mate for former President Donald Trump, recounted a gruesome tale in her new book involving killing her dog.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOrbán challenger leads protest calling for child protection after sexual abuse scandal in Hungary
An aspiring challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has renewed his calls for change. He led a protest Friday of several thousand people demanding a more robust child protection system and the resignation of Orbán’s government.
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Tornadoes destroy homes in Nebraska as severe storms tear across Midwest
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and a destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into the Omaha area.
www.cbsnews.comTakeaways from AP's investigation into fatal police encounters involving injections of sedatives
An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on questionable science and backed by police-aligned experts.
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King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment
King Charles is returning to public events after making encouraging progress in his cancer treatment.
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China warns U.S. of 'downward spiral' as Antony Blinken meets with Xi Jinping
In an earlier meeting Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that “negative factors” were building in the relationship between the two superpowers.
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Battle for North Dakota’s sole House seat gets personal with plastic surgeon’s attack website - Washington Examiner
Rick Becker and Julie Fedorchak are increasing their mudslinging and attacks against each other as they prepare for the GOP North Dakota primary this summer
www.washingtonexaminer.comHackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service
A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main security agency and obtained access to personal files of over 8,600 staffers of the KGB, the security service that still goes under its Soviet name.
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Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Noem defends book excerpt where she describes killing dog and goat | CNN Politics
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s been touted as a potential vice presidential pick, defended actions described in her upcoming book where she killed a dog and goat on her family farm.
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Biden administration strengthens healthcare protections for gay and transgender people - Washington Examiner
Transgender and gay people will now be protected against discrimination in healthcare thanks to the Biden administration reversing a Trump-era rule.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOutgoing Dutch prime minister visits Turkey's Erdogan in his bid for the NATO chief position
The Netherlands' outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte is in Turkey, seeking support from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his bid for the seat of NATO secretary general.
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White House condemns Columbia University protest leader's call for Zionists to die
Columbia University student Kyhmani James apologized for saying "Zionists don't deserve to die." The White House condemned the remarks.
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Cities are forcing businesses to spy on themselves (and pay for it) - Washington Examiner
Government efforts to compel citizens to conduct surveillance on their own land at their own expense are unconstitutional.
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Biden touts labor endorsements, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.
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Live updates: US college campuses see pro-Palestinian protests
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across the country. Follow for live updates.
At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend
Flooding and heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 70 people since mid-March, a government spokesperson, twice as many as were reported earlier this week.
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What do student protesters at US universities want?
Protest groups on more than 20 campuses are all aiming at the same target - university investments
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Trump complains ‘freezing’ New York courthouse is keeping the temperature down ‘on purpose’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump argued the temperature of the courtroom in his hush money trial in New York had been kept "freezing" on purpose.
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Analysis: Two Trump courtroom dramas could help shape the tone of a future presidency | CNN Politics
A wild day of often outlandish legal arguments and tabloid tales could not obscure the stakes for the country.
www.cnn.comAndrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.The Bucharest Tribunal ruled that prosecutors’ case file against Tate met the legal criteria but did
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Top Israeli university offering spots to Jews who don’t feel safe on university campuses - Washington Examiner
Antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses has prompted a top Israeli university to offer Jewish students and faculty spots if they feel unsafe at their school.
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Why is Elon Musk feuding with Australia and Brazil over free speech?
X owner is fighting governments over their attempts to curtail online content deemed to be harmful.
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
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Biden alters Marine One walking routine, is now often surrounded by aides: report
President Biden has begun walking with aides across the South Lawn of the White House in order to improve the public perception about his age, according to a new report.
Polish and Lithuanian leaders oversee military drills along their shared border
Polish President Andrzej Duda says “a potential aggressor must see our readiness” as he and his Lithuanian counterpart monitored a joint military drill along their shared border.
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Ozone hole: Why Antarctic wildlife is being 'sunburnt’
A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV.
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Kansas ban on gender-affirming care would also bar advocacy for kids’ social transitions
The proposed ban has left teachers and social workers concerned that they will be disciplined or fired for helping kids who are exploring their gender identities.
www.nbcnews.comBritish man charged with acting on behalf of Russia in plot to torch Ukrainian-linked business
Prosecutors say a British man accused of plotting to torch a London business with links to Ukraine has been charged with conducting hostile activity to benefit Russia.
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Month after announcement, RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, remains in the shadows
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate Nicole Shanahan has been almost completely absent on the campaign trail.
Florida Republican will not seek House reelection: ‘Circumstances beyond my control’ - Washington Examiner
Florida Republican Rep. Bill Posey will not seek reelection in 2024.
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Large fossil footprints point to discovery of new 'megaraptor' dinosaur: Study
Large fossil footprints unearthed in China have led to the discovery of a "megaraptor" dinosaur, a relative of the velociraptor, a new study suggests.
Scotland's under-pressure leader insists he won't resign before crunch confidence vote next week
Scotland’s leader has insisted that he won’t be resigning amid the fallout of his decision to pull the plug on a three-year power-sharing agreement that has made his Scottish National Party a minority government.
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Inside NASA's 5-month fight to save the Voyager 1 mission in interstellar space
The Voyager 1 probe is the most distant human-made object in existence. After a major effort to restore communication with it, NASA announced success this week.
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College protests updates: Police crackdown leads to hundreds of arrests
Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.
A Turkish court sentences a Syrian woman to life in prison for a bombing in Istanbul in 2022
Turkey’s state-run news agency has reported that a court sentenced a Syrian woman to life in prison for a deadly explosion on a busy shopping district in Istanbul in 2022.
apnews.comPhoto of 'rape is resistance' flyer predates pro-Palestinian camp at Columbia | Fact check
The photo of the flyer has been circulating on social media since March, more than a month before an encampment protest began at Columbia University.
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Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
A Swedish parliament committee says Sweden should increase its annual military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and increase the number of conscripts, among other measures.
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NBC News investigation reveals Israel strikes on Gaza areas it said were safe
NBC News found Palestinians were killed in seven deadly airstrikes in areas of southern Gaza that the Israeli military had explicitly designated as safe zones.
www.nbcnews.comJPMorgan's Dimon hopes for soft landing for US economy but says stagflation is a possible scenario
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s hopeful the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation without causing a recession but wouldn’t rule out more troubling possibilities, such as stagflation.
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Voters on edge over China and welcome crackdown measures: Poll - Washington Examiner
The poll also found former President Donald Trump was leading President Joe Biden 39% to 36% before November's general election.
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British Columbia to back off drug decriminalisation project
British Columbia wants to "urgently" restrict where drugs can be used under its decriminalisation project.
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/26/2024
Alphabet and Microsoft led the U.S. stock market to its first winning week in the last four and its biggest weekly gain since November. The S&P 500 rose 1% Friday.
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Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case
Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European Union membership.
More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials
Health officials in West Virginia said Friday more than 150 people were exposed to measles after a case was identified earlier this week.
Columbia protest at a stalemate as students remain camped on lawn
Pro-Palestinian encampments stretch from New York to Los Angeles, as college activists demand an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
www.nbcnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 28 cents to $83.85 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 49 cents to $89.50 per barrel.
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