Trump hush money trial set to resume with further witness testimony: Live updates

Keith Davidson, former lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, to give further evidence about details of ex-president’s hush money agreements with accusers

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Employer who fired 78-year-old receptionist must now pay her $78,000

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I went shopping at Express and saw firsthand why the retailer has filed for bankruptcy

Express has been a clothing staple in US malls for years. I went to check out the clothes and what might have led to it filing for bankruptcy.

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How Much Aid Is Actually Reaching Gazans?

The chief economist of the U.N.’s World Food Programme on imminent famine and what’s needed to avoid it.

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Russia's economic survival hinges on prolonging the Ukraine war, think tank expert says

"Should the authorities attempt to halt militarization, a hard landing could add pressure to the government," Elina Ribakova wrote for FT.

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Asian American festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

Writers and literary organizations said they were blindsided by the Smithsonian's decision and left with financial losses.

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Judge holds gag order hearing and Keith Davidson cross-examined in Trump hush money trial

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Captain of dive boat Conception faces sentencing for fire that killed 34

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Republicans Recognize National Day of Prayer: 'We Ask God for His Guidance'

Republicans on Thursday recognized the National Day of Prayer, thanking God for all He has done for the country and seeking His guidance.

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'Watch them like hawks': Trump asks backers to become election workers

Trump's remarks on Wednesday follow his pattern of false claims around the 2020 election and efforts to sow doubt in election integrity.

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What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case

South Carolina’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks is back in court and centered on the definition of fetal heartbeat.

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Live updates: Apple to report quarterly earnings today after the market close

Apple will report quarterly earnings today, May 2, after market close. The analyst call comes amid a 12% stock-price decline in 2024.

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'It's Embarrassing': Biden Administration Not Implementing Cannabis Research Reform

The authors of a bipartisan law loosening restrictions on medical marijuana research say federal agencies have refused to comply.

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A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Georgia rabbi

A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a rabbi in Georgia. A federal indictment unsealed Thursday says that Macon Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar received a threatening postcard in February after she testified before Georgia lawmakers to support defining antisemitism in state la

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The future of Google — and Big Tech — hangs in the balance at trial

How Google fares in the landmark antitrust trial will have huge regulatory implications for fellow tech giants Amazon, Apple, and Meta.

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15 Oregon police cars burned overnight at training facility

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The Fed likely won't cut rates until after a recession strikes, research firm says

The Fed is making a big mistake by not cutting interest rates right now, according to GlobalData TS Lombard.

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Exclusive: ‘America First’ Trump Supporter Seeks to Unseat Wasserman Schultz

Former Republican congressional candidate Bryan E. Leib has entered the 2024 GOP primary in Florida’s 25th District.

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'Gutless' vote on bill to undo Biden's Alaska energy 'sanctions' could doom Dem in tough race

Alaska Republicans take aim at Rep. Mary Peltola over her support for Biden's agenda, which has impacted Alaska's "resource development" and "economic prosperity" in the U.S.

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Army National Guard hasn't paid out enlistment bonuses to thousands of soldiers, alarming House lawmakers

More than 13,000 soldiers from the Army National Guard are owed enlistment bonus payments, which comes amid the US military's recruiting shortfalls.

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Sony and Apollo offer $26 billion for Paramount: report

Sony and Apollo have teamed up to offer $26 billion for Paramount studios, WSJ reported on Thursday.

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US pier for Gaza is nearly built — but humanitarian aid could be delayed

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told reporters on Thursday that weather in the region can be ‘unpredictable’

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Right-Wing ‘Snowflake News’ Influencer Arrested on Jan. 6 Charges

The 38-year-old boasts nearly a quarter million followers on Instagram, where he posts right-wing memes daily.

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NY v. Trump: Witness says Cohen dreamed of White House job despite denying ambitions in House testimony

A witness in the NY v. Trump case, attorney Keith Davidson, testified that former Trump attorney Michael Cohen had hoped for a job in the White House following the 2016 election.

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'I'm in Menopause!' Halle Berry Seeks to End a Stigma and Win Funding

Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause.

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Donald ‘Von ShitzInPantz’ Diss Makes Hush-Money Trial Debut

A ribald social media posting by Trump’s former personal lawyer and “fixer” was formally entered into the court record on Thursday.

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Universities are making it worse with their 'overreaction' to pro-Palestinian protests, expert on American dissent says

Ralph Young, a history professor who has studied and written extensively about protest movements in America, says universities are making a mistake.

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Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world

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Honig: Trump’s attorney wants jury to be disgusted

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Michael Cohen was Trump’s inside man. Now, he’s on the stand and at risk, friends say

Since the implosion of Michael Cohen’s relationship with his former boss, he has become a reformed ‘truth-teller’, spilling secrets of Trump world. It’s a role he both relishes and reviles, Kelly Rissman reports

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Arizona Senate Votes to Repeal 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban

Two Republicans voted with Democrats in the Arizona Senate on Wednesday to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion restriction.

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Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Say Donald Trump Is Strong Leader, Joe Biden Is Weak Leader

A majority of Americans see former President Donald Trump as a strong leader, while most see President Joe Biden as a weak leader, per a poll.

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Closing arguments begin in Google antitrust trial

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5 people die from drinking poison potion in Santeria "power" ritual, Mexican officials say

Police said the victims mixed the potion themselves and drank it "to acquire some certain kind of powers."

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Why America’s Israel-Palestine debate is broken — and how to fix it

It’s time to take back the Israel-Palestine debate from the radicals on both sides.

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IRS plans to increase audit rates of wealthy taxpayers by 50%

The Internal Revenue Service detailed its plans Thursday to significantly ramp up audit rates of wealthy taxpayers and large corporations, using funds provided by the Democrat-backed Inflation Reduction Act that passed in 2022.

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A deep dive on Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake's (sometimes conflicting) abortion stance

With rare exception, Lake has staked out clear, broad opposition to abortion rights. But some of her positions have conflicted.

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How South Dakotans Really Feel About Kristi Noem

The governor’s dog-and-goat shooting tale was a poseur’s way of appealing to the “real folks.”

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Hearing for man accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee

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Stormy lawyer thought Cohen would ‘kill himself’ when left out of Trump White House

Michael Cohen thought he would be tapped for chief of staff or attorney general in the Trump administration, Keith Davidson testified in court on Thursday

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Jimmy Fallon says Trump should wear an electric shock collar to stay awake in court

Former president has been widely ridiculed for reportedly dozing off during his criminal trial

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Breaking down Biden's comments about campus protests

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Whistleblower at key Boeing supplier dies after sudden illness

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Poll: Majority of Americans See TikTok as a Chinese Influence Tool

A majority of Americans see China's popular TikTok app as a Chinese tool meant to influence and shape U.S. public opinion, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

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Franklin Graham on National Day of Prayer: 'Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ' Can Change the Heart

Faith and trust in Jesus is the only thing that can truly change the human heart, evangelist Franklin Graham said in a video message.

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Senate GOPers Scoff At Trump’s Lawyers Arguing He Could Legally Kill A Political Rival

“No. No. No immunity. No!” insisted Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.

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FACT CHECK: No, Australian Prime Minister Did Not Make Post Condemning Free Speech

The post originates from a parody account.

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131K Migrants Apprehended at Southwest Border in April -- Down Slightly from March

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Thune targets IRS staff's use of personal devices after reported failure to comply with TikTok ban

Sen. Thune introduced a bill to stop the IRS from letting employees access sensitive data with their personal devices, citing the agency's recently reported noncompliance with a ban on TikTok.

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LinkedIn wants you to compete against your coworkers and classmates with its new Wordle-like puzzle games

LinkedIn is introducing a new suite of games, following in the footsteps of brain teasers like Wordle.

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