Trump trial live updates: Prosecution rests after Michael Cohen testimony

Justice says closing arguments will now take place next week

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Primary preview for Georgia, Oregon, Kentucky and Idaho: The high-stakes races to watch

Important primary races in Georgia, Oregon, Kentucky and Idaho on Tuesday will spotlight Donald Trump's legal cases and the balance of power in Congress.

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The 15 best places to live in the US, where homes are cheaper and there are lots of jobs to choose from

The cities that top US News & World Report's list of best places to live in America tend to have a lower cost of living and a higher quality of life.

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Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia’s unrest

At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured in the French Pacific territory since violence erupted last week over controversial electoral reforms.

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I became a data analyst and grew my salary 5x without working in Big Tech. Non-tech companies offer more flexibility and less stress.

A former academic researcher grew her salary 5x after she became a data analyst at a non-tech company. She shares why she didn't apply to Big Tech.

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V.A. Has Approved 1 Million Claims Under Burn Pit Law, Biden to Announce

The president is heading to New Hampshire to discuss care for veterans suffering from toxic exposure, an issue that resonates for him personally and, his campaign hopes, politically.

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I work in the unpredictable film industry so I started blogging as a side hustle. Now it supports me fully — here's how I built it.

Ana Julia Gomes turned to Fiverr and Upwork when the writer's strike left her without work. Monetizing her blog also helped stabilize her income.

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Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden will announce

President Joe Biden, intent on selling his legislative accomplishments this election year, will travel to New Hampshire to detail the impact of a law that helps veterans get key benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.

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Exclusive: Largest rent increases are in swing states. Will it spell trouble for Biden?

As housing costs continue to be the biggest driver of core inflation, renters are feeling increasingly disillusioned with politicians.

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4 ways vaccine skeptics mislead you on measles and more

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Climber's body found on Mount Denali in Alaska, North America's tallest

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Iran begins funerals for president after helicopter crash

Thousands of mourners gathered for the first funeral procession early Tuesday in Tabriz, the closest major city to the site of Sunday's crash.

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Alleged leaders of a suspected far-right coup plot are going on trial in Germany

Nine defendants will face judges at a special temporary courthouse built to accommodate the large number of defendants, lawyers and media dealing with the case.

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Some central banks have sold gold at record prices, cashing in on the global boom

Gold prices have hit fresh record highs amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

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Interest rates are still sky-high — but companies aren't feeling the squeeze

Businesses haven't found it this easy to borrow cash since 2022, according to a Chicago Fed gauge of financial conditions.

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Trump campaign calls Cannes film 'The Apprentice' 'blatantly false,' vows legal action

Donald Trump’s reelection campaign called “The Apprentice,” a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, “pure fiction” and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Trump reports outraising Biden campaign in April, but Dems maintain cash advantage

Donald Trump could be getting a fundraising boost from his hush money trial.

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Inside the Secret Network Behind a Democratic Congressman’s Bribery Scandal

The Daily Beast has connected the dots between indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), an agent of autocratic Azerbaijan, and some of D.C.’s elite dining establishments.

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‘The Sopranos’ Icon Landed His Role Against Doctor’s Orders

In this exclusive excerpt from Jerry Adler’s new memoir “Too Funny for Words,” the celebrated character actor reveals how he ended up playing Hesh on “The Sopranos.”

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The WNBA Has Teamed Up With High Fashion. It’s a Slam Dunk

Led by players including Caitlin Clark, A’Ja Wilson, and Kelsey Plum, WNBA team members are wearing some sharp looks—with major fashion labels courting them for clicks and sales.

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Former Google employee says company's AI work is driven by 'a stone cold panic that they are getting left behind'

"The fear is that they can't afford to let someone else get there first," said Scott Jenson, a UX designer who left Google last month.

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Keith Kaneshiro and associates are acquitted from bribery chargers

A federal jury acquitted ex-Honolulu prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro and Mitsunaga & Associates execs in a bribery case involving $50K in campaign donations.

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NY v Trump: Judge to consider defense motion to dismiss after prosecution rests case

Judge Juan Merchan could rule Tuesday morning on Trump defense attorneys’ motion to dismiss the case against the former president altogether.

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Embattled Trump prosecutor fights to keep job as Georgia among five states holding elections Tuesday

Four states-Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon-hold primary contests on Tuesday, including several congressional showdowns that could shape key contests in the autumn battle for control of the House

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Biden wants to speed up backlog of migrant asylum seekers in blue cities as Dem pressure builds

The Departments of Justice and Homeland Security have announced a new docket to expedite asylum cases in five major cities across the United States.

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Hearing to determine if Missouri man who has been in prison for 33 years was wrongfully convicted

A Missouri law adopted in 2021 allows prosecutors to request hearings in cases where they believe there is evidence of a wrongful conviction.

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ICC Prosecutor on GOP Threats of Sanctions, Ending Support: Those Are 'Hotheads', We've Had 'Positive' Work with Biden

During an interview aired on Monday's edition of CNN International's "Amanpour," International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan reacted to | Clips

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Gillibrand: Biden Can't Reverse His Reversal of Trump Immigration Policies

On Monday's broadcast of Fox 5's "Good Day New York," Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) claimed that President Joe Biden can't reverse his reversal of former | Clips

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Maher: Biden's 'Anachronistic' Morehouse Speech Doesn't Help Anyone

On Monday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Gutfeld," comedian, author, and the host of HBO's "Real Time," Bill Maher stated that President Joe | Clips

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Donald Trump demands hush money case be ‘terminated right now’

Donald Trump has demanded his hush money trial be “terminated right now”. The former US president’s trial resumed on Monday (20 May) at Manhattan Criminal Court. Mr Trump denies having an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels and all of the 34 felony charges he faces over the $130,000 payment made to her in October 2016 to ensure her silence during his presidential campaign. Addressing the media outside court on Monday, Mr Trump said: “I think this case is going very well. We’ve asked for a termination of the case. “This case should be terminated. It should not be going anywhere. It should be terminated right now.”

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Ukraine war live updates: Russia facing labor shortages amid war; Poland arrests nine on charges of Russian-ordered sabotage

Russia is currently experiencing a labor shortage in no small part due to the war in Ukraine, Britain's Ministry of Defense said.

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Google Earth lets you explore the world via satellite images on a 3D globe. Here's how to use it and make custom maps.

Google Earth lets you explore the world virtually in 3D via satellite images and interactive maps. Use it to find your house or famous landmarks.

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Veepstakes verve: Contenders create media boomlets with leaks and manipulation

The press have turned former President Donald Trump's deliberation over potential running mates into an "Apprentice"-like spectacle, and team Trump is more than happy to play along.

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POPE FRANCIS: THE FIRST with Norah O’Donnell

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The Latest | France and Belgium support ICC request for arrest warrants of Israel and Hamas leaders

France and Belgium have released statements supporting the world’s top war crimes court’s request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, after Israel and the United States both harshly condemned the effort

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A rare feather just sold for $28,000, making it worth 40 times as much as gold by weight

Sacred to the Māori people, the huia's feather was worn by those of high rank and was valued in trade. It was last sighted in 1907.

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Sundar Pichai says OpenAI might have breached YouTube's terms and conditions to train its text-to-video model Sora

"We have terms and conditions, and we would expect people to abide by those terms and conditions when you build a product," Pichai told The Verge.

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Jon Stewart Blasts ‘Trump Cancel Culture’ and GOP Hypocrisy

Stewart accused right-wing pundits of being the real perpetrators of cancel culture after discussing the recent controversy surrounding Harrison Butker.

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Former Arizona GOP chair Kelli Ward and others set to be arraigned in fake elector case

Former Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward and at least 11 other people are scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in a Phoenix courtroom on felony charges for their role in the effort to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Arizona to Joe Biden.

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Trump-backed legislator, county sheriff face off for McCarthy's vacant US House seat in California

A California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and a county sheriff promising to fight for tougher border security are facing off in a special election to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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It's so tough to pay cash in China that the government had to fine a KFC for not accepting banknotes

China has been pushing for businesses to leave the door open for customers to use cash, with foreigner visitors saying they're struggling to spend.

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FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg to resign following investigations into sexual harassment at the bank regulator

President Biden will nominate a new FDIC chair after independent and Congressional scrutiny over Martin Gruenberg's leadership.

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Trump’s Reported Fund-Raising Tops Biden’s for First Time

The pace of giving to Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party picked up in April, according to his advisers. But President Biden still has far more cash on hand.

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Otterbox Just Launched Its Most Luxe Phone Case to Date—And It’s Plant-Based

The new vegan cactus leather Symmetry Series blends Otterbox’s unparalleled protection with quiet luxury appeal.

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State Department battles against criticism over ‘condolences’ for Raisi’s death

The US State Department found itself playing defence on Monday after a spokesman offered “official condolences” for the death of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi, alleged to have been responsible for ordering the murders of Iranian dissidents and brutal crackdowns on protesters.

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Tuesday's primaries include presidential races and the prosecutor in Trump's Georgia election case

Ten jurisdictions have yet to weigh in on the presidential primaries even though Joe Biden and Donald Trump locked in their parties’ nominations months ago.

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Progressive prosecutor in Portland, Oregon, seeks to fend off tough-on-crime challenger in DA race

The progressive district attorney in Portland, Oregon, took office during the social justice movement of 2020, but now he's being challenged by a more centrist candidate vowing to be tough on crime.

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Kentucky congressman expects no voter fallout for his role in attempt to oust House speaker

As Kentucky voters go to the polls, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is downplaying any political fallout for his role in the recent failed effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Defense witness who angered judge in Trump's hush money trial will return to the stand

A defense witness in Donald Trump’s hush money case whom the judge threatened to remove from the trial over his behavior will return to the stand Tuesday as the trial nears its end.

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Arizona AG Dishes Details on How Giuliani Finally Got Served

Giuliani’s live stream helped to clue in authorities, Kris Mayes told CNN.

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