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Prosecutor says Trump tried ‘to hoodwink voters’ while defense attacks key witness in last arguments
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump engaged in a conspiracy “to hoodwink voters” in 2016, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday during closing arguments in the former president’s hush money trial, while a defense lawyer branded the star witness as the “greatest liar of all time” and pressed the panel for an across-the-board acquittal.The lawyers’ dueling accounts, wildly divergent in their assessments of witness credibility, Trump’s culpability and the strength of evidence, offered both sides one final chance to score points with the jury before it starts deliberating the first felony case against a former American president.
Highlights: Closing arguments wrap in Trump hush money trial
Updates and the latest news on Trump's hush money trial, where he faces 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide payments to Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about an alleged affair.
www.nbcnews.comCohen's credibility, campaigning at court and other takeaways from Trump trial's closing arguments
Lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have sparred over evidence and witnesses as they made their closing arguments to jurors who will decide whether the Republican will be the first former American president convicted of a crime.
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Takeaways from Trump trial closing arguments: Jurors get dueling portraits of Michael Cohen
New York prosecutors and Donald Trump's attorneys laid out their strongest points to the jury Tuesday in lengthy closing arguments.
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From 'MVP of liars' to 'subversion of democracy,' Trump's hush money case wraps with dramatic closings
The state said Donald Trump committed a "subversion of democracy," while the defense called Michael Cohen "an MVP of liars" during summations in Trump's hush money case.
US condemns loss of life, but says no policy changes after civilian deaths in Israeli strike
The White House has condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, but says it is not planning any policy changes as a result of the Israeli actions.
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Trump trial: Prosecutor mocks ‘laughable’ defense as jury stays late - Washington Examiner
New York jurors stayed in the court for the trial against Donald Trump as prosecutors mocked the defense's "laughable" closing arguments.
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Judge Cannon rejects request for gag order against Donald Trump in classified docs case | CNN Politics
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order against Donald Trump in the classified documents case, saying that prosecutors’ efforts to confer with the defendant was “wholly lacking in substance and professional courtesy.”
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NY v Trump: Defense says prosecutors 'did not meet the burden of proof,' former president is 'innocent'
Defense attorneys for former President Trump said during closing arguments Tuesday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg "did not meet the burden of proof."
Judge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida has denied prosecutors’ request to bar the Republican former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution.
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New York Times: Neighbor called police in 2021 after exchanging words with Justice Alito’s wife | CNN Politics
A neighbor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito called police in 2021 following an exchange with the jurist’s wife, claiming that someone needed to “make her stop,” according to a report Tuesday in the New York Times.
www.cnn.comKennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has condemned the removal of Confederate statues.
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Former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page reach settlement with DOJ over release of their text messages | CNN Politics
Former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page have reached a settlement with the Justice Department after they alleged their privacy rights were violated when their text messages were released and became political fodder for Donald Trump to oppose the Russia investigation during his presidency.
www.cnn.com'Total joke': Josh Hawley's bid to win labor support just backfired
The Missouri Republican rallied with striking UAW members last year. They're still backing his likely Democratic opponent, Lucas Kunce.
Israeli government facing increased condemnation, diplomatic pressure over latest Rafah air strikes
The Israeli government is facing increased condemnation, diplomatic pressure over the latest deadly Rafah air strikes.
Biden campaign sends allies De Niro and first responders to Trump's NY trial to put focus on Jan. 6
President Joe Biden’s campaign has shown up outside former President Donald Trump’s New York City criminal hush money trial with actor Robert De Niro and a pair of former police officers in an effort to refocus the presidential race on Trump's role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S.
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Trump trial hears closing arguments ahead of jury deliberations in "hush money" case
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
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Robert De Niro, former police officers slam Trump outside New York hush money trial
Actor Robert De Niro and former Capitol police officers Michael Fanone and Harry Dunn slammed former President Donald Trump outside of Trump's criminal hush money trial.
Robert De Niro claims Trump 'could destroy the world' outside Manhattan court
Actor Robert De Niro joined a Biden-Harris campaign presser in New York City, where he slammed former President Trump as a "danger" to the country.
Pentagon says US-built pier in Gaza will be removed, addresses Israeli airstrike in Rafah
The U.S.-built temporary pier that has been taking humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians for less than two weeks will be removed from the coast of Gaza to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Blinken tells Israel onus is on Hamas to accept cease-fire
More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
Stefanik demands investigation into the ‘random’ selection of Trump Judge Merchan - Washington Examiner
Rules dictate that judges must be assigned by "random selection authorized by the Chief Administrator" — something Stefanik suggests is being ignored.
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NATO allies brace for possible Trump 2024 victory
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
www.cbsnews.comTexas runoffs put Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, state's GOP House speaker in middle of party feud
Texas congressman Tony Gonzales is out to save his job in a GOP primary runoff that has put rifts within the party on display.
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In new TV ad, Maryland's Larry Hogan charts potential Senate path forward as centrist
Larry Hogan is warning that neither party should consider his vote safe, foreshadowing an independent-minded trajectory within the Senate should he be elected.
The White House Situation Room Got a Much-Needed Makeover: See the Before and After Photos
One of the most important rooms in the world — where presidents dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis, 9/11 fallout and raid on Osama bin Laden — became $50 million more functional in late 2023
Takeaways from closing arguments in the Donald Trump hush money trial | CNN Politics
Prosecutors told jurors on Tuesday they’ve seen a “mountain of evidence” to prove that Donald Trump falsified business records in order to cover up a damaging story about an alleged affair at the end of the 2016 election.
www.cnn.comVoter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work
Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups.
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Israel Gaza: Operation in Rafah doesn't cross US red lines - White House
US policy is not changing in response to Israel's ground offensive in Rafah and deadly air strike, the White House says.
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In clearest comment yet, Tim Scott says he would 'certainly' vote to certify election results
The senator from South Carolina voted to certify President Joe Biden's win in 2020 but had recently dodged on whether he would do the same this year.
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Is Biden not on the Ohio ballot? Why the DNC was forced to find a workaround
The DNC's plan to ensure Biden’s name will appear on the presidential ballot in Ohio come November.
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DNC to virtually nominate Biden and Harris to bypass Ohio ballot issues
The DNC will move to conduct virtual party proceedings to certify President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees.
Former US presidential candidate visits Sderot, says US must not withhold weapons from Israel
Nikki Haley, former presidential candidate and former U.S. ambassador to the U.N, said on Monday that the Washington should support Israel and not withhold weapons.
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Ohio Senate passes GOP-led Biden ballot access bill without Democrats' support
Ohio lawmakers convened on Tuesday for a special session to address President Joe Biden's ability to appear on their general election ballot in November.
3 shot to death in South Dakota town; former mayor, ex-law enforcement officer charged
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
www.cbsnews.comWisconsin Republican leader who angered Trump is targeted for recall a 2nd time
Supporters of former President Donald Trump, including a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, say they have submitted more than 9,000 signatures in an effort to force a recall election of Wisconsin’s top elected Republican.
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Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy buys big into BuzzFeed, quickly demands change
Ohio native and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a stake in BuzzFeed and is pushing for big changes at the website.
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Odds of Trump winning at highest point - Washington Examiner
The odds that Trump will win back the White House have hit a new high, likely driven by the historic trial he is facing and the list of failures facing Biden.
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Biden to attend June fundraiser with Clintons hosted by Terry McAuliffe | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will attend a June fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that will be hosted by former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a source familiar told CNN.
www.cnn.comTrump continues his revenge tour against pro-DeSantis lawmakers
Donald Trump hasn't forgotten that Rep. Bob Good of Virginia initially backed Ron DeSantis over him.
Prosecutors in Bob Menendez trial can't use evidence they say is critical to case, judge rules
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
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Democratic National Committee to nominate Biden, Harris virtually ahead of Chicago convention
The Democratic National Committee is slated to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris via virtual proceedings ahead of the party's convention this summer.
Pope apologizes for reported use of offensive term for gay men
Pope Francis is apologizing after reports that he used an offensive term for gay men in a closed-door conversation about gays and the priesthood.
Judge allows Trump co-defendant to continue to fight for 500,000 ballots from Fulton County to argue debunked fraud claims | CNN Politics
A Fulton County judge will allow a co-defendant of Donald Trump in the Georgia election subversion case to continue his effort to access thousands of 2020 ballots to argue debunked voter fraud theories.
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Judge denies special counsel's request to impose gag order on Trump over false claim about FBI raid
Trump has erroneously claimed the FBI was "ready to take me out" when it searched Mar-a-Lago, citing a standard bureau policy and omitting that he was out of state at the time.
www.nbcnews.comFormer Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis barred from practicing in Colorado for three years
A onetime attorney for former President Donald Trump is agreeing to a ban from practicing in Colorado for three years.
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Nevadans’ housing woes could sound death knell for Biden in swing state - Washington Examiner
Nevada voters consider soaring housing prices a top issue ahead of the election, a challenge for the Biden campaign as it trails Donald Trump in some polls.
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The battle for the GOP’s future comes to Texas: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Steve Kornacki looks at what the polls can — and can't — tell us about how a Trump trial verdict would affect the 2024 race.
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Trump woos donors with promises supporting him will be a good business move - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is sending a clear message to donors: Invest in me or face the wrath of President Joe Biden’s rollback of Trump-era tax cuts.
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US military Gaza pier knocked out of action by heavy seas
It is unclear when the US military's floating pier off Gaza's coast will resume operations.
www.bbc.comHere's the evidence presented against Donald Trump in his hush money trial
Before the jury begins deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, here are the biggest pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution in their case against the former president.
Trump endorses GOP Rep. Bob Good's primary challenger -- a blow to the House Freedom Caucus chair
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Rep. Bob Good's primary challenger, state legislator John McGuire.
Sorry, my mic was on mute
Lawmakers are going virtual to ensure President Joe Biden’s name would appear on Ohio's ballot. It's Tuesday's news.
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Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballot
A proposed measure in California that would have required schools in California to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification at school has failed to qualify for the November ballot.
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Trump lawyer slams 'liar' Cohen in New York hush-money trial
The former president's hush-money trial nears its end as the prosecution and defence make closing arguments.
www.bbc.comIsraeli strikes kill at least 37 Palestinians, most in tents, near Gaza's Rafah as offensive expands
Renewed Israeli shelling and strikes have killed at least 37 people, most of them sheltering in tents, outside the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Man accused of randomly assaulting strangers indicted on hate crime charges
The man who was arrested for randomly hitting a woman walking down a New York City street has been charged with hate crimes.
'You are gangsters': Robert De Niro clashes with pro-Trump protesters
After a news conference outside the Manhattan courtroom where Trump is on trial, De Niro mixed it up with a crowd of protesters who called him a "little punk" whose "movies suck."
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Judge weighs arguments in case seeking to disqualify ranked choice repeal measure from Alaska ballot
An attorney for the state says election officials acted properly when they allowed sponsors of a measure aimed at repealing Alaska’s ranked choice voting system to fix mistakes with dozens of petition booklets after they were turned in.
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California's Newsom attacked from his left in teachers union ad blitz: 'Monumental crisis'
The California Teacher's Association will continue airing its attack ad against Gov. Newsom, claiming classrooms "face a monumental crisis" under the Democrat's budget revision.
Mayorkas says some migrants "try to game" the U.S. asylum system
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
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Rubio would shed Florida residency to be Trump’s vice president: Report - Washington Examiner
One of former President Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidates might be willing to go to considerable lengths to be selected.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProsecutors build their case at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez with emails and texts
Prosecutors are presenting their bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez drip-by-drip, showing jurors a steady stream of documents, emails and phone records that they'll explain more thoroughly later in the trial.
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Israel’s Rafah assault could halt last functioning hospital, WHO warns
WHO says a ‘full incursion’ into the Gaza city will only leave ill-equipped field hospitals and additional mortality.
Goldberg: What's convincing voters that the economy is worse than it ever was?
Pulled between political catastrophe and salvation, voters in high numbers are objectively wrong. It's a huge problem for Biden.
Marianne Williamson lashes out at DNC, accuses party of trying to undermine her campaign
The on-again, off-again presidential candidate is still on the Democratic ticket in a handful of states that still have primaries.
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How a trial works: Trump’s first criminal case heads to sentencing | CNN Politics
To better understand what’s going on during Donald Trump’s hush money case, CNN compiled the steps of a criminal trial.
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Appeals court rejects argument that Democratic-lean of DC’s jury pool makes it unfit for January 6 cases | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court, including two Donald Trump appointees, ruled Tuesday that the Democratic-lean of Washington, DC’s, population does not make its jury pool too biased to try a January 6 Capitol rioter case.
www.cnn.comNew court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out
A new lawsuit is trying to prevent thousands of mail-in ballots from being thrown out in the November election in Pennsylvania.
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'Sextortion guides' for sale on social media, BBC finds
A BBC investigation has discovered guides for sale online that detail how to trick and blackmail victims.
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Retired Navy officer Furman advances past GOP primary runoff to take on federally indicted Texas Democrat
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar learned who he will face in November's general election as he deals with a federal indictment as part of an alleged bribery scandal.
Judge rejects special counsel request to limit Trump's speech in classified documents case
In an order issued Tuesday, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to impose a gag order on certain public statements by former President Donald Trump.
www.cbsnews.comUS opens up banking to private Cuban businesses as it aims to boost private sector
The U.S. is lifting some financial restrictions on Cuba in a move designed to boost private businesses on the island.
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Trump takes revenge on Rep. Bob Good after he endorsed Ron DeSantis
Trump on Tuesday endorsed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, who is running in the June 18 primary against Good, chair of the House Freedom Caucus and a Ron DeSantis endorser.
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Executions worldwide jumped last year to the highest number since 2015, Amnesty report says
Amnesty International says the number of executions recorded worldwide last year jumped to the highest level since 2015
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $2.11 to $79.83 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for July delivery rose $1.12 to $84.22 per barrel.
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California Democrats try to delay their own $25-an-hour pay bump - Washington Examiner
California Democrats are trying to delay the $25-an-hour healthcare wage they championed. The eleventh-hour move comes after a $45 billion budget deficit.
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Ryan Salame, part of crypto exchange FTX 'inner circle,' sentenced to prison
A federal judge has sentenced former FTX executive Ryan Salame to more than seven years in prison
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates.
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4 questions that could determine Bob Menendez’s legal – and political – fate | CNN Politics
Sen. Bob Menendez’s trial enters a new phase this week as prosecutors and defense lawyers test the boundaries of the court, the law and the judge running the show.
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Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of ‘foreign agent bill’
Critics say the bill will restrict media freedom and obstruct Georgia’s chances of joining the European Union.
‘Potential misconduct’ behind Judge Merchan’s several Trump trial assignments, Stefanik says
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik argued in a letter that Judge Juan Merchan's assignment to the NY v. Trump case may not have been "random."
Biden campaign tries new tactic: Deploying Robert De Niro outside courthouse as Trump trial closing arguments begin | CNN Politics
After months of either ignoring or poking fun at former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial, the Biden campaign on Tuesday decided for the first time to stage a news conference about Trump’s record outside the courthouse where closing arguments were taking place.
www.cnn.comFarmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm.
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Former FTX executive Salame sentenced to over 7 years in prison
Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.
www.bbc.comRussia's wealthy elite could face higher income tax as authorities propose a new, progressive system
Russia’s wealthy elite could face higher income taxes. That's according to a proposal from the country’s finance ministry on Tuesday.
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CT lawmaker's saucy pizza proclamation causes outcry in top pie outposts: 'There's only one original'
Several lawmakers from top pizza destinations around the country reacted Tuesday after a Connecticut congresswoman officially declared New Haven to be America's pizza capital.
Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse is on the rise. How high can he climb?
Neguse, a Colorado Democrat who just turned 40, is popular and extremely ambitious. His colleagues and potential rivals for leadership roles have begun to take notice.
www.nbcnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 5/28/2024
Most U.S. stocks fell as a tick higher in bond yields tightened the screws a bit on Wall Street following a three-day weekend.
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RFK Jr. says he had ‘visceral reaction against’ removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville | CNN Politics
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had a “visceral reaction against” the removal of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was once the focal point of the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
www.cnn.comCity of Lafayette names Paul Trouard as interim chief for its police department
A southwest Louisiana city has a new leader of its police department following the resignation of its former chief.
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After massacre in Gaza’s Rafah, advocates ask: Where is Biden’s red line?
Biden is allowing Israel to ‘operate with impunity’ despite his warnings against an assault on Rafah, activists say.
Minnesota’s Canada-induced problems could add a new layer to border crisis - Washington Examiner
Minnesota officials are on high alert as Canadian border agents are set to strike as early as June.
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American sentenced to time served, fined $9,000 for bringing ammo to Turks and Caicos
Tyler Wenrich, of Virginia, was sentenced to time served and fined $9,000 for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos.
Jan. 6 officers to campaign for Biden in battleground states
The Biden campaign says the men will meet with locals to "raise the alarm" about a second Trump term.
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John Fetterman to receive top Jewish college's highest award for his stance on Israel
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., will receive the highest honor awarded by a top American Jewish university, Yeshiva University in New York City, during its Wednesday commencement.
Biden reelection campaign enlists January 6 police officers to campaign in key swing states | CNN Politics
The Biden reelection campaign has enlisted three police officers – all of whom were working at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, when rioters overtook the building – to stump for Biden across battleground states in the coming weeks, the campaign told CNN.
www.cnn.comAppeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack
A federal appeals court has upheld a retired New York Police Department officer’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege at the U.S.
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'Son of Sam' killer Berkowitz denied parole in 12th attempt
“Son of Sam” killer David Berkowitz has been denied parole after his twelfth board appearance
DHS tries to plug immigration loophole that released migrant linked to terrorism into U.S.
The change in policy follows an NBC News story that revealed a judge released the man on bond when ICE prosecutors could not show the judge classified evidence of terror ties.
www.nbcnews.com'We have nothing.' As Israel attacks Rafah, Palestinians are living in tents and searching for food
Israel’s offensive in Rafah has sent nearly a million Palestinians fleeing the southern Gaza city over the past three weeks.
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Jared Ravizza charged over Massachusetts stabbings that injured six
Jared Ravizza accused of attacking four children at a cinema and two people at a McDonald's restaurant.
www.bbc.comDisaster declaration issued for April snowstorm that caused millions in damage in Maine
A powerful late-season snowstorm that caused millions of dollars in damage in Maine has been declared a major disaster.
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Pilot hospitalized after $80 million F-35 crashes in New Mexico - Washington Examiner
A pilot was hospitalized after their F-35 aircraft crashed in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Dennis Quaid says 'weaponization of the justice system' pushed him to vote for 'a--hole' Trump
Hollywood star Dennis Quaid, who recently portrayed Reagan, praised former President Trump, arguing that he genuinely is fighting for the American people.
Israel’s war on Gaza updates: ‘Rafah is on fire’
Cut off from aid and under unrelenting attacks, World Food Programme demands an immediate ceasefire in Rafah.
Supreme Court declines to review conviction of disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti in Nike extortion case
Michael Avenatti was convicted for attempting to extort nearly $25 million from sporting goods giant Nike.
www.cbsnews.comVirginia-based tech firm settles allegations over whites-only job listing
A northern Virginia tech company is paying nearly $40,000 to settle claims it discriminated by posting a job listing seeking white, U.S.-born candidates for an opening.
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Biden White House rejects ICC sanctions proposed by lawmakers after Israel warrant requests
President Biden's White House revealed it is opposed to sanctions against the ICC after its arrest warrant requests against Israeli officials.
Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women's rights
Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.
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Former Biden aide annoyed on CNN after James Carville says Dems are 'full of s---': Be ‘constructive'
CNN commentator and former Biden aide Kate Bedingfield rebuked Democratic Party strategist James Carville after he called the party "full of s---" with its messaging.
Storms leave widespread outages across Texas, cleanup continues after deadly weekend across US
Strong storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail have pummeled Texas again. The storms Tuesday left more than 1 million businesses and homes without power.
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Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters share 'complicated' reaction to OJ Simpson's death ahead of 30-year anniversary of murders
Nicole Brown Simpson's family is speaking out to ABC News ahead of the 30th anniversary of her murder.
FBI arrests 'dreaded' Jan. 6 defendant it says rammed 'Trump' sign into police line
William George Knight shoved an officer during the Capitol attack, the FBI said, after "ramming" a giant metal-framed "TRUMP" sign into police officers.
www.nbcnews.comKentucky families struggling after being hit for a second time by a tornado in the same locations
Devin Johnson’s life has been uprooted for a second time by a tornado in Kentucky. A twister flattened his home in the Barnsley community over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Texas remains in the eye of more severe weather following deadly holiday weekend tornado outbreak
The most active spring for severe weather in 13 years continued Tuesday with wind gusts of more than 70 mph and thunderstorms prompting new tornado warnings in Texas.
Former South Dakota mayor charged in triple-murder
Jay Ostrem, the ex-mayor of Centerville, is being held on $1 million cash bond, the state attorney general said.
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Biden team ‘hoping’ Taylor Swift visits White House alongside Kansas City Chiefs - Washington Examiner
The White House is "hoping" that pop superstar Taylor Swift will visit alongside the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs this week.
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Natural gas explosion damages building in Ohio city, injuring 7
Authorities say a natural gas explosion has caused extensive damage to a building in an Ohio city, injuring seven people.
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NFL player Brandon McManus accused of assault on London flight
NFL player Brandon McManus has denied the sexual assault allegations made by two flight attendants.
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Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape apologizes during resentencing hearing
David DePape, 44, was sentenced again to 30 years in federal prison on Tuesday for the 2022 break-in and attack at the Pelosis' San Francisco home.
Hundreds mourn gang killings of a Haitian mission director and a young American couple
Hundreds of people in Haiti are mourning the death of Judes Montis. The mission director was killed by gang members who also fatally shot a U.S. couple that worked with him.
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Iran increases uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, seeks to have sanctions lifted: watchdog
A previous warning said Tehran has enough uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels to make "several" nuclear bombs if it chose to do so, and the country continues increasing stockpile.
Bilingual AI brain implant helps stroke survivor communicate in Spanish and English
The implant uses a form of AI to turn the man's brain activity into sentences, allowing him to participate in a bilingual conversation and "switch between languages."
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Safeway removing self-checkout kiosks at stores in San Francisco to fight theft - Washington Examiner
The move by Safeway comes after one of its locations in Oakland, California, already did away with the self-checkout machines.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFormer intel agency chief set to become the Netherlands' next prime minister in hard right coalition
A former head of the Dutch intelligence agency and counterterrorism office is tipped to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister, leading a four-party coalition that includes Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom.
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Ukraine should have F-16s ‘very soon’ - Washington Examiner
Ukraine's air force could have F-16 fighter jets in the sky "very soon," according to the Ukrainian defense minister.
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Democrats unveil plan to get Biden on Ohio general election ballot
A standoff with Republicans in Ohio threatened to keep the US president off November's ballot in the state.
www.bbc.comRapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
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Israeli tanks roll into central Rafah for first time in Gaza war
Israeli tanks were reportedly seen in central Rafah on Tuesday for the first time since Israel began its military offensive in the city three weeks ago.
Negro Leagues statistics to be officially incorporated into MLB historical record
The move will open the door for 2,300 Negro Leagues players to have their accomplishments entered into the official database.
www.nbcnews.comTransitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs
Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.
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Explained: Clarence Thomas’ split with conservatives to save 'Elizabeth Warren's baby'
Legal experts explain why Justice Clarence Thomas split from his conservative colleagues to save the controversial CFPB in latest Supreme Court decision.
‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image shared by millions on Instagram following Israeli airstrike
The image, which appears to be AI-generated, was shared more than 29 million times in less than 24 hours.
www.nbcnews.comVenezuela revokes invitation for European Union mission to observe presidential election in July
Venezuela’s electoral authorities have revoked an invitation to a European Union mission to observe the upcoming presidential election in July.
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Analysis: After Libertarians reject RFK Jr., what does success look like for third-party candidates? | CNN Politics
They booed former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who currently leads in polling in some swing states. They rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent candidate who is polling at 15% in some polls.
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Man charged with 'misleading' woman into taking abortion pill
A man has been charged with misleading a woman into taking medication to end her pregnancy under the guise that he was giving her iron pills and vitamins.
What to know about Mexico's historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman in power
With two women leading the contest, Mexico will likely elect its first female president – a major step in a country long marked by its “macho” culture.
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Qatar Foundation disputes buying influence with funding to Northwestern University - Washington Examiner
The Qatar Foundation, a state-led nonprofit that funds a Doha-based campus of Northwestern, is disputing claims that the relationship is used to buy influence.
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Catch up on the day’s stories: AI for the iPhone, reining in peanut allergies, summer movies | CNN
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www.cnn.comT-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt
T-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry.
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Trump trial: Jurors have these three options while deliberating
A verdict could come this week - the former president's conviction or acquittal, or there could be a mistrial.
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China’s military shows off rifle-toting robot dogs | CNN
It looks like something out of the dystopian show “Black Mirror,” but it’s just the latest adaptation of robotics for the modern battlefield.
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Gavin Newsom and teachers union resolve their budget beef
