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Lies, loyalty and a gag order upheld: Tuesday’s Trump hush money trial takeaways
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s attorneys started grilling prosecutors’ star witness in his hush money trial Tuesday, portraying former attorney Michael Cohen as a media-obsessed liar who’s determined to see the former president behind bars.
Cohen endured intense questioning by defense attorney Todd Blanche after providing pivotal testimony tying the presumptive Republican presidential nominee directly to the hush money scheme at the heart of the case.
Prosecutors ask judge to order Steve Bannon to report to prison
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia last week upheld Steve Bannon’s conviction on contempt of Congress charges for defying the House Jan. 6 committee.
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Speaker Mike Johnson lends support to Trump outside hush money trial
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has become the highest-level Republican to attend Donald Trump's hush money trial, a signal of the former president’s grip on the GOP as the country heads toward the November election.
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Trump responds to backlash over revelation that Noem shot and killed her dog: ‘We all have bad weeks’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has praised South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who was once seen as a potential running mate and is now facing backlash over revelations in her new book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog.
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Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
www.cbsnews.comNew US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
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4 big takeaways from Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial
The defense began its cross-examination of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen on Day 17 of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial.
AP gets rare look as Ukraine tries to slow Russia with drones on new front
From the sky, the Ukrainian drone unit commander had a bird’s-eye view of Russia’s renewed offensive playing out in the country’s war-ravaged northeast.
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Arizona officials say they can’t find Rudy Giuliani to serve him with indictment notice | CNN Politics
Arizona prosecutors have tried for weeks – and so far failed – to serve Rudy Giuliani with notice of his indictment related to an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in that state.
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Liz Cheney goes after Mike Johnson for supporting Donald Trump in NY hush money trial
House Speaker takes heat from Liz Cheney and other anti-Trump Republicans for appearance as a surrogate for Donald Trump at his criminal trial.
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Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’
Analysts predict Andrei Belousov will boost Russia’s military-industrial complex as Kyiv’s forces struggle on the front.
Hunter Biden team tells Delaware court they're 'not ready' for gun trial date
Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell and Special Counsel David Weiss' team were in court in Wilmington on Tuesday for a hearing regarding the first son's case.
Largest Latino group backs Biden in battleground Arizona while spotlighting ballot measures
Voters may get to decide whether to protect abortion rights and raise the minimum wage and may also be asked whether to give the state immigration enforcement powers.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win Republican nomination for Manchin’s seat, CNN projects | CNN Politics
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win the state’s Republican US Senate primary, CNN projects, positioning the two-term governor as the clear favorite to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in the deep-red state.
www.cnn.comSenate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Republican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress’ upper chamber.
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Michael Cohen's testimony against Donald Trump delivered for prosecution, if jury believes him
Michael Cohen delivered testimony crucial to the prosecution at Donald Trump's hush money trial, but will the jury believe the convicted perjurer?
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Trump’s allies flock to Manhattan courthouse to show support and curry favor with the former president | CNN Politics
Several of Donald Trump’s allies are flocking to the Manhattan criminal courthouse where Trump is on trial to display their support for the former president as explosive testimony unfolds about his alleged sexual encounter with an adult film actress and the hush money payment made to keep it...
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Blinken promises US arms on the way, says allies won't leave Ukraine's side
He said American arms are on the way amid a Russian eastern offensive.
Israel War on Gaza | Live updates | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Palestinians on Wednesday mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel and many fear a repeat.
Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'
Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union.
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Jan. 6 felony rioter Derrick Evans loses GOP House primary in West Virginia
Rep. Carol Miller fended off a challenge from Evans, who was sentenced to three months in prison for his role in the Capitol attack.
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Reminder: ‘Misinformation’ is the word for facts the Biden administration dislikes - Washington Examiner
Jen Psaki attacked as "misinformation" reporting that was perfectly true, but which made Biden look bad. This is standard practice for the misinformation cops.
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Trump trial: Michael Cohen grilled on cross-examination about truthfulness, TikTok videos
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft.
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Takeaways from the first day of Michael Cohen’s cross-examination in the Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche began his confrontation with Michael Cohen on Tuesday by throwing the former fixer’s language back in his face.
www.cnn.comCohen gives insider details at trial as Trump's defense attorney accuses him of seeking vengeance
Michael Cohen testified again in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Defense attorneys tried to undermine him as a witness.
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Mike Johnson, Vivek Ramaswamy join chorus of Trump allies attacking Cohen amid trial
Donald Trump’s allies are coming to the former president’s defense and attacking witnesses and the judge's daughter in his hush money trial
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Trump's lawyer attacks Michael Cohen in hush-money trial
The defence team questioned the credibility of Trump's former lawyer, who said he lied for the ex-President.
www.bbc.comBlinken in Kyiv tries to rally sagging Ukrainian spirits as Russia makes new military gains
The visit comes less than a month after Congress approved a long-delayed foreign assistance package that sets aside $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
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Biden SBA officials ‘stonewall’ after being subpoenaed for alleged election scheme - Washington Examiner
Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) are calling for cooperation from the SBA after issuing subpoenas.
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Evacuation orders issued as wildfire grows near Canada’s Alberta oil patch
Authorities say firefighters are facing a ‘challenging day’ as huge blaze nears Fort McMurray in the Alberta tar sands.
'Don’t make it about yourself': Michael Cohen faces grilling from defense. What you missed on Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial.
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche bounced around to different topics trying to undermine Cohen's credibility.
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Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy: Republicans flock to court to show they stand with Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance reflects how the fate of the ex-president and his party are intertwined.
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Trump’s private jet clips unoccupied aircraft after landing in Florida - Washington Examiner
Trump's private jet clipped an unoccupied aircraft while landing at a Florida airport.
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Nebraska US Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Republican primary
Nebraska US Sen. Pete Ricketts won the primary on Tuesday night, beating other Republican candidates John Glen Weaver and Mac Stevens.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 5/14/2024
Stocks ended higher on Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq composite to another record. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Tuesday, and is sitting just shy of its own all-time high.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis calls Biden’s tariffs on China ‘horrible news’ - Washington Examiner
The Democratic governor was not happy after Biden announced on Tuesday that his administration will be placing tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China.
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'At the direction of Donald J. Trump': Michael Cohen details Trump's role in his repeated lies
Defense attorneys cross-examined Trump's former lawyer and self-described "fixer" after prosecutors finished questioning him.
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Analysis: Why Johnson’s appearance at Manhattan courthouse stands out among Republicans backing up Trump | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson is not waiting for ex-President Donald Trump to be judged by a jury of his peers. He’s delivered his verdict already.
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Dolton board makes new move against scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard
Dolton board members have appointed a mayor pro tempore to serve in place of controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard should she not to execute her duties
Protesters in Israel arrested after attacking Gaza aid trucks
Multiple people have been arrested in connection with an attack in Israel on an aid convoy headed toward Gaza, according to Israeli officials.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery fell $1.10 to $78.02 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery fell 98 cents to $82.38 per barrel.
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Larry Hogan glides to victory in GOP primary for Maryland Senate seat - Washington Examiner
Larry Hogan won the Maryland Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, beating six GOP opponents that proved to be little competition for the ex-governor.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson defends Trump outside New York trial in GOP show of support
The Louisiana Republican was the latest congressional Republican to show his support for the former president at his New York trial.
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18 states sue the Biden administration over transgender worker protections
The GOP-led states argue that the Biden administration is unlawfully forcing employers to comply with workplace protections for transgender Americans.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811
As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.
Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy
A political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual — spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent.
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Nebraska US Sen. Deb Fischer wins Republican primary, will face Dan Osborn in November
Running for her third term in the US Senate, Fischer will go up against an independent in November.
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Defence questions Cohen's credibility at Trump trial
The BBC's Nada Tawfik walks through Michael Cohen's second day on the stand as cross-examination begins.
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Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods
President Joe Biden slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, steel, aluminum and other goods Tuesday as he embraced a strategy that's increasing friction between the world's two largest economies.
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Russian President Putin to make a state visit to China this week
The Chinese Foreign Ministery says Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week
Analysis: Many Trump associates faced prison. Unlike Cohen, many got pardons | CNN Politics
After watching his former fixer Michael Cohen testify against him on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump is expected to attend a fundraiser in New York City co-hosted by Charles Kushner, his son-in-law’s father, whom he pardoned in 2020.
www.cnn.comEx-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was 'colossal' waste, let Putin inflict more damage
Yushchenko has backed the handling of the war by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and has asserted that no Ukrainian politician would give up territory in order to end the war.
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How Supreme Court justices are voting on major 2024 decisions
Supreme Court justices are set to decide a series of blockbuster cases before the current term concludes at the end of June. Learn more on how SCOTUS justices voted.
www.nbcnews.comBiden expects China to retaliate to new tariffs. Here's what that might look like.
Joe Biden told Yahoo Finance he thinks China will retaliate to sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, but he expects any trade conflict to be manageable.
Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war
Rights advocates say decision to fly Israeli flags on country’s independence day ‘completely inappropriate’ and hurtful.
Netanyahu allies call for Israel to annex Gaza: ‘The Holy Land’ - Washington Examiner
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right allies called for Israel's annexation of the Gaza Strip, an ambition that threatens Hamas hostage talks.
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'Excellent swimmers': Dem mayor floats migrants as solution for city's lifeguard shortage
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday called for migrants to be allowed to be lifeguards, saying that some of them are 'excellent swimmers'
Federal student loan interest rate will rise to highest level in 12 years | CNN Politics
Borrowing to pay for college is about to get more expensive: The interest rate on new federal student loans for undergraduates during the upcoming 2024-25 academic year will be the highest in 12 years.
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Turkey's Erdogan defends Hamas, claims over 1K members are at his country's hospitals
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not consider Hamas a terrorist organization and said more than 1,000 members are at hospitals in Turkey.
University of Wyoming DEI department gets the chop
The University of Wyoming's Board of Trustees cuts the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department.
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Biden administration begins early stages of process toward new $1 billion arms deal for Israel | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Tuesday began the early stages of a process to move ahead with a new $1 billion arms deal for Israel, according to two congressional sources.
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Biden administration commemorates 70 year anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
The Justice Department and the Education Department hosted an event commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v.
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Photo shows trash left behind after New Jersey Trump rally, but it's from 2020 | Fact check
The photo was included in news reports from January 2020 and shows a trashed parking lot after Trump's rally at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
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Boat found in connection with hit-and-run that killed Florida teen: Authorities
Authorities in Florida said they have a boat in custody in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed a teenager wakeboarding in the Miami area over the weekend.
Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s behind the recent protests?
Why are the residents of Pakistan-administered Kashmir out on the streets and what are their demands?
Three is a crowd: WA governor race will no longer have 3 identical names on the ballot
Two Bob Ferguson's joined and quickly dropped out of Washington's race for Governor after threats of legal action from state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden loses Nevada high court ruling in NFL emails lawsuit
Former NFL coach Jon Gruden has lost a Nevada Supreme Court ruling in a contract interference and conspiracy lawsuit he filed against the league after he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.
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Jerome Powell says ‘influx’ of migrants under Biden alleviating labor shortage - Washington Examiner
The Federal Reserve chairman said millions of migrants released into the United States from the border under President Joe Biden have helped the economy.
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Israel and Egypt row over reopening Rafah border crossing
Israel says Egypt must reopen the crossing - but Egypt says Israel's military operation there is blocking aid.
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Jan. 6 takes center stage in tonight’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
Plus, why split-ticket voting could make a return in this fall's presidential and Senate races.
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New York appeals court upholds Donald Trump gag order in hush money trial
A New York appellate court upheld Donald Trump's gag order, which prevents him from commenting on witnesses or jurors in his hush money trial.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
The survey also shows a dip in the former president’s favorable rating — from 45% in March to 41% today.
The US is wrapping up a pier to bring aid to Gaza by sea. But danger and uncertainty lie ahead
In the coming days, the U.S. military in the eastern Mediterranean is expected to jab one end of a hulking metal dock into a beach in northern Gaza.
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Third person pleads guilty in connection with bribery case against Rep. Cuellar | CNN Politics
A third person has pleaded guilty in connection with an investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, who have been charged with accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities, court filings this week revealed.
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New York court rejects Trump's appeal of gag order in "hush money" trial
A New York court rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his ongoing criminal trial.
www.cbsnews.comPalestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
It's an event that is at the core of their national struggle, but in many ways pales in comparison to the calamity now unfolding in Gaza.
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DC mayor ripped for private jet flight to golf tournament while crime persists, approval ratings nosedive
Muriel Bowser, Washington, D.C.'s Democratic mayor whose approval rating is in a free fall, is facing criticism for taking a private jet to The Masters while her city's crime issue persists.
Moms of Miss USA, Miss Teen USA speak out after daughters' resignations
Barbara Srivastava, the mother of former Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava, and Jackeline Voigt, mom of former Miss USA Noelia Voigt, spoke out to ABC News.
Secret Service appears unlikely to move RNC protest zone despite pressure from Republicans
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. Rick Scott and aides to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke with the Secret Service director, sources said.
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Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is assailing the hush money trial case against Donald Trump as a "sham," the highest-ranking Republican to show up at court and attack the U.S. justice system.
apnews.comBiden Promised Normal. Do Voters Want His Version of It?
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has argued for years that he is the politician to restore normalcy to U.S. politics. But for almost as long, a subset of American voters, frustrated by everything from the economy to immigration policy, have argued that they do not want his version of it. The...
Trump could get Congressional Gold Medal under new House GOP resolution
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a new resolution on Tuesday to give former President Trump the Congressional Gold Medal.
Key takeaways as Cohen faces more questioning on day 17 of Trump’s trial
Former Trump lawyer faces cross-examination in New York after accusing ex-president of taking part in hush-money scheme.
Lee Hsien Loong: End of era as Singapore PM hands reins to Lawrence Wong
After 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.
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Wars propel global displacements to record high of 75.9 million in 2023, monitor says
Conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gaza have fueled the rising figures, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the record total, the report found.
Blinken looks to reassure Zelensky as he visits Ukraine | CNN
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise trip to Kyiv on Tuesday, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian forces make significant gains on the battlefield in Ukraine.
www.cnn.comJudge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to delay his June trial on federal gun charges
A judge in Delaware has denied a request by Hunter Biden's lawyers to delay his federal gun trial set for next month.
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Ben Carson calls for making divorce harder
Carson, who is often mentioned as a potential Trump running mate, writes in his new book that the U.S. should end no-fault divorce laws.
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President Biden's new tariffs on goods from China will affect EVs, semiconductors and more
President Joe Biden imposed sweeping tariff hikes on electric vehicles and other goods imported from the China. Here's how it affects you.
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Opinion: Michael Cohen takes Trump trial past this critical threshold | CNN
Donald Trump’s onetime lawyer and fixer faced the man he simply called “Boss” on what was the most important day yet in the trial of the century, writes Norm Eisen.
www.cnn.comDriver of pickup that collided with farmworker bus in Florida, killing 8, is arrested on DUI charges
The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a farmworker bus, killing eight, on charges of driving under the influence-manslaughter.
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Jimmy Carter: Grandson says former president is ‘coming to the end’ | CNN Politics
Jimmy Carter’s grandson said Tuesday that the former president is “coming to the end” in a brief update about the 39th president’s health.
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Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep
Most countries in the European Union are making efforts to “de-risk” their economies from perceived threats posed by China
Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
Arkansas lawmakers are questioning a sheriff's decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at a county jail.
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What to know about Nadine Arslanian, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's 'femme fatale'
Meet Nadine Arslanian, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, who took him down a rabbit hole of corruption.
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Ohio purges 'non-citizens' from state voter rolls, calls on Biden admin for data ahead of 2024 election
Ohio is pushing to identify and purge non-citizens who are registered to vote in the state, requesting further data from President Biden's administration.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Republican voters advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia on Tuesday, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress' upper chamber. Former Gov. Larry Hogan claimed the Republican nomination in what will be a marquee race in Maryland against Angela...
Why states are suddenly making it a crime to sell lab-grown meat
Lab-grown meat isn’t on grocery store shelves in the United States and it isn’t coming anytime soon, but two states have already banned it and others are weighing similar moves. The restrictions are a sign that traditional meat producers fear losing market share to these new products, but...
Biden to increase tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese imports in a new warning to Beijing | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese imports across a handful of sectors deemed strategic to national security – an attempt to cripple Beijing’s development of critical technologies and instead prioritize US production.
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Russian corruption probe widens as senior defence official arrested
Yuri Kuznetsov, the second senior official arrested in the case, is accused of bribery after being found holding $1m.
Georgia teenager awarded millions of dollars in university scholarships
Madison Crowell, 18, sets herself up for college life after being accepted by 231 schools.
www.bbc.comSurvey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions
A new survey says medical providers were prescribing abortion pills to about 8,000 women a month in states with abortion bans or bans on telehealth abortions by the end of 2023.
apnews.com'Don’t make it about yourself': Michael Cohen faces grilling from defense. What you missed on Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial.
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche bounced around to different topics trying to undermine Cohen's credibility.
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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.
www.bbc.comJudge tosses Republican lawsuit that sought to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Republicans who sought to have Arizona’s election procedures manual declared invalid.
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Trump unleashes on 'fascists' in Dem party after 'very good day' of trial
Former President Trump slammed members of the Democrat Party as "fascists" following his 17th day in court as part of the NY v. Trump criminal case.
'It's a real thing': Drivers and passengers report motion sickness in EVs
Some EVs have an eco mode that's set up to make the throttle less sensitive.
AP Investigation: In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines
An Associated Press investigation found that police across the U.S. violated well-known guidelines for safely restraining people in hundreds of fatal encounters that didn’t involve a firearm.
apnews.comTrump trial updates: Michael Cohen testifies about discussing hush money reimbursement with Trump in Oval Office, admits he wants to see him convicted
This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against Trump. Here are the latest developments.
A Trump judge and Biden’s Justice Department agree that a Texas map is illegal. But that doesn’t mean it will change. | CNN Politics
A county redistricting plan in Texas that a Donald Trump-appointed judge deemed “a clear violation” of the Voting Rights Act is back before a notoriously conservative appeals court.
www.cnn.comStock market today: Wall Street ends higher, sending Nasdaq to a record high
Stocks ended higher on Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq composite to another record. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, and is sitting just shy of its own all-time high.
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Memorial to be built in honor of Buffalo massacre victims unveiled
As residents of Buffalo, New York, will commemorate Tuesday two years since a racially motivated mass shooting, the final design for a permanent memorial was unveiled.
California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, substance use treatment centers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers.
apnews.comDemocrat Angela Alsobrooks to face ex-governor Larry Hogan in Maryland Senate race
Alsobrooks beats Dave Trone and Hogan wins Republican primary, setting up November clash that could determine control of Senate
At least 8 people dead as bus carrying farmworkers crashes in Florida
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.
Steve Bannon: DOJ asks federal judge to start former Trump adviser’s prison sentence | CNN Politics
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon should begin serving a four-month prison sentence now that a federal appeals court has upheld his contempt-of-Congress conviction, the Justice Department told a federal judge on Tuesday.
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Kari Lake takes to TV with ad hitting Joe Biden, Ruben Gallego over border
Kari Lake's new TV ad focuses on border security and seeks to tie her Democratic challenger to President Joe Biden.
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Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home
Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home
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Driver of truck involved in Florida bus crash that killed 8 farm workers charged with DUI manslaughter | CNN
The driver of a pickup truck involved in a Tuesday morning crash that killed eight farm workers and left at least 40 people injured in north-central Florida has been charged with eight counts of “Driving Under the Influence - manslaughter,” according to a news release from the Florida Department...
www.cnn.comTexas university leaders say hundreds of positions, programs cut to comply with DEI ban
Texas public university leaders say hundreds of positions and programs across state college campuses were eliminated or altered as a result of the state’s new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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TikTok users sue federal government over new law that could lead to ban of popular app
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
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Trump allies join forces to hammer 'sham' trial 'weaponized' against 45th president: Political 'persecution'
Former President Trump's allies, including Vivek Ramaswamy, joined him in court on Tuesday and held a press conference outside to rail against the "sham" trial.
Giuliani bankruptcy judge frustrated with case, rebuffs attempt to challenge $148 million judgment
A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million defamation judgment for spreading lies about the the 2020 election.
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Key moderate Republican Don Bacon fends off state GOP-backed populist primary challenger
Rep. Don Bacon was victorious in his Tuesday night primary race despite facing a populist opponent backed by one of his own House GOP colleagues.
'Ridiculous': Senator Blasts Fellow Republicans For Attending Trump's Trial
"Do we have something to do around here other than watch a stupid porn trial?" Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski asked on Tuesday.
Fed's Powell downplays potential for a rate hike despite higher price pressures
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank is unlikely to raise its key interest rate in response to signs of stubborn inflation and underscored his view that price increases would soon start to cool again.
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Mozambique-China rosewood trade: The illicit business fuelling an insurgency
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.
www.bbc.comFilibuster by Missouri Democrats stretches into a second day. What's the fight about?
Democratic lawmakers are on the second day of a filibuster against a Republican proposal to raise the bar for amending Missouri's constitution.
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Psychiatrist can't testify about Sen. Bob Menendez's habit of stockpiling cash, judge says
The New Jersey senator has a "fear of scarcity" and developed "a longstanding coping mechanism of routinely withdrawing and storing cash in his home," his lawyers said last month.
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US promises Ukraine military aid to make ‘real difference’ on the way
Ukraine’s president hails ‘crucial’ US aid package as Antony Blinken makes surprise trip to Kyiv.
Teen walks at graduation after completing doctoral degree at 17
Dorothy Jean Tillman II was 10 when she entered college as a freshman.
GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session-ending deal
Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature are calling on Democrats to drop a proposed state Equal Rights Amendment.
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Report: Suspect in break-in at home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says he was on drugs, not targeting the mayor | CNN
The man charged with burglary in connection with a break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ official residence last month has told a local radio station he was on a drug binge at the time and was not targeting the public official.
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Blinken, guitar in hand, sings ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ in Kyiv bar during Ukraine trip
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the stage at a bar in Kyiv Tuesday to play guitar and sing Neil Young's 1989 hit "Rockin' in the Free World," with a local band.
Maine governor won't sign 35 bills adopted on final day
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said she won’t sign any of the 35 bills sent to her on the chaotic final day of the session, allowing them to die.
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California man who shot 2 Jewish men outside synagogues pleads guilty
Jaime Tran “sought to murder two men simply because they were Jewish,” the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles said.
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When did Donald Trump marry Melania? A quick look at the timing of their nuptials.
Former President Donald Trump married Melania in January 2005. Their son, Barron, was born in March 2006.
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Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict
Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas were voluntarily taking down their tents in Harvard Yard after university officials agreed to discuss their questions about the endowment.
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Wrongly convicted of killing a toddler, she spent 18 years in prison. Now she is fighting for a kidney.
Rosa Jiménez was exonerated in the death of a 21-month-old who under her care ingested a mass of paper towels, resulting in injuries that led to the baby’s death.
www.nbcnews.comVeteran DEA agent sentenced to 3 years for bribing former colleague to leak intelligence
A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisor has been sentenced to three years in prison for bribing a longtime colleague to leak DEA intelligence to Miami defense lawyers seeking to profit off the timing of indictments and other investigative information.
apnews.comKindergarten court: Trump lawyer grills Michael Cohen on insulting ex-president as a 'Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain'
Donald Trump's lead attorney, Todd Blanche, kicked-off his cross-examination of Michael Cohen by rehashing the former fixer's social media rants.
Number of internally displaced people hit record 75.9 million in 2023
Report says 7.7 million people displaced by disasters and 68.3 million by conflict and violence last year.
Former Clinton adviser admits Biden would lose election tomorrow to Trump: 'I don't know what's happening'
Phillippe Reines, former Hillary Clinton adviser, said the Biden campaign is aware they're in hot water after a new poll was released showing Joe Biden trailing former President Trump in key swing states.
U.S. poised to send $1 billion in weapons to Israel, sources say
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
www.cbsnews.comFBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities
Federal agencies are warning that foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of the upcoming June Pride Month.
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Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat activates during ground operations
The instructor taught for a program that trains combat pilots for NATO.
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‘We give birth only to lose them’: Injured Palestinian mothers grieve for babies killed in Gaza | CNN
Raneem Hijazi remembers how tightly she held her son before the Israeli airstrike hit. She’s among mothers being treated in Qatar while coming to terms with a loss.
www.cnn.comA wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray
Hundreds of residents in four neighborhoods in the southern end of Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta have been ordered out.
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Biden moving forward on $1B in weapons for Israel after previous shipment paused over Rafah concerns: report
The Biden administration is reportedly moving forward with sending $1 billion in weapons to Israel after briefly pausing a shipment over concerns about Rafah.
Biden Administration's plan to increase tariffs on China imports can affect consumers
As the Biden Administration announces a rise in tariffs on products imported from China to balance the global market, U.S. consumers could wind up paying for it.
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Achilles drones target Russian troops in Kharkiv
From the sky, suicide drones have been keeping Russian forces at bay on the Ukrainian border - but with equipment re-supplies slow to arrive, the next two months are looking to be some of the toughest fighting yet.
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Alabama middle school principal arrested and charged in 2013 cold-case murder in Georgia
Four people have been charged. The victims were found Jan. 13, 2013, in Fulton County.
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VP hopefuls dueling for dollars as they show off their fundraising clout for Trump
Potential Trump Republican running mates Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, JD Vance, Kristi Noem and Vivek Ramaswamy help the former president raise money in 2024 rematch with President Biden
Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say
It’s the first arms shipment to Israel to be announced by the administration since it put another arms transfer on hold earlier in the month.
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In Michael Cohen's testimony against Donald Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
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US university ties to weapons contractors under scrutiny amid war in Gaza
Activists are calling attention to historical ties between universities and defence contractors linked to Israel’s war.
Michael Cohen faces questions from defense at Trump trial on second day of testimony
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
www.cbsnews.comMike Johnson, Holding Vigil For Police, Hasn’t Bothered With Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Officers
Congress enters National Police Week having blown a deadline to set up a small memorial for police who fought Donald Trump’s mob.
India PM Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in general election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has filed his nomination to run for a third term in the country's general election in the northern city of Varanasi, which is his constituency.
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Twin who fought off crocodile to save her sister receives royal bravery award | CNN
A British woman who fought off a crocodile to save her twin sister has been acknowledged for her extraordinary act of bravery.
www.cnn.comNew US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
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Boeing could be criminally prosecuted after it allegedly breached terms of 2021 agreement, feds say
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
www.cbsnews.comBritish prime minister warns of 'axis of authoritarian states' in pre-election speech
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned of a dangerous future for the U.K. in a pitch to voters ahead of a national election that could see Conservatives ousted from power after 14 years.
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Biden doesn't support 'full-term' abortion stance pushed by RFK Jr, campaign says
President Biden's re-election campaign said Tuesday that the president does not support full-term abortions, drawing contrast between remarks made recently by Robert F Kennedy Jr.
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