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President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.Hunter Biden, 54, stared straight ahead and showed little emotion as the verdict was read after jury deliberations that lasted only three hours over two days in Wilmington, Delaware. He hugged his attorneys, smiled wanly and kissed his wife, Melissa, before leaving the courtroom with her. Read the Full Story!
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apnews.comThe 4 different ways Republicans are reacting to the Hunter Biden verdict
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Special Counsel says no one 'is above the law' after Hunter Biden is convicted in gun case
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Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in federal gun trial
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BBC reporter describes Hunter Biden's reaction to guilty verdict
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Trump-backed candidate ends primary debate with explosive allegation
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www.washingtonexaminer.comUN says Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups may have committed war crimes in a deadly raid
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Special counsel David Weiss says Hunter Biden verdict about "illegal choices," not addiction
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AG Garland: Unfounded attacks against DOJ are “dangerous for people’s safety. They are dangerous for our democracy. This must stop’ | CNN Politics
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Republicans vow to continue pursuing 'Biden crime family' after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
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www.nbcnews.comPresident's son found guilty
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF to begin daily 'tactical pause' along Gaza aid route
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3 victims, 1 suspect shot following fight at Atlanta food court: Police
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Hunter Biden faces two judges with similar pattern of handing down harsh sentences - Washington Examiner
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www.cnn.comFuture of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line this week as shareholders vote on massive pay package
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Judge Aileen Cannon denies another Trump motion to dismiss classified documents case
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FBI quarterly report shows 15% drop in violent crime compared to last year
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One trial down, one to go: Hunter Biden faces trial on federal tax charges next
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Trump puts forward new effort to throw out classified documents case | CNN Politics
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Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors
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European voters reject socialism, far-left policies in EU Parliament elections: 'Political earthquake'
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Republicans push conspiracy theories after Hunter Biden verdict: ‘A fake trial’
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Senate talks over ICC sanctions bill grind to a halt - Washington Examiner
Senate negotiations over a bill to punish the International Criminal Court have reached an impasse as the White House resists attempts to sanction the body.
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Trump's endorsement power will be put to the test in Tuesday's primaries
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www.nbcnews.comChefs from the Americas are competing in New Orleans in hopes of making finals in France
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Iceland permits whale hunting amid sharp criticism
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www.bbc.comIn North Dakota GOP primaries, US Rep. Armstrong wins for governor and Fedorchak for House
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What's next for Hunter Biden? Sentencing, likely appeal and looming trial on tax charges
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Elon Musk drops suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
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USA Basketball defends Caitlin Clark's exclusion from Olympic roster
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apnews.comGoldberg: Immigration could get Trump elected again. Here's how Democrats keep getting it wrong
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New York's handling of COVID nursing home deaths at center of Congressional hearing. Read former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's full opening statement.
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Russia test: Will Pakistan attend the Ukraine peace summit?
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Hunter Biden guilty verdict adds to president's distractions ahead of Trump debate
Joe Biden stayed away from the courthouse and avoided discussing the trial in public. That is going to be tough when he meets Trump in a few weeks.
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The main takeaways after the far right rocks European politics, sparking a snap election in France
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp journeys to South Korea in sixth overseas trip
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