'He Was Not Sleeping': Trump's Lawyer Offers Excuse For His Closed Eyes In Court

Todd Blanche noted that "sitting in court all day is really freaking boring."

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A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies

Cindy Elgan has overseen elections in rural Nevada without incident for 20 years, but now even her neighbors wonder if she’s part of “the deep state cabal.”

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Trump's 2 Criteria For A President Has People Scratching Their Heads

Some critics suggested the former president endorsed Joe Biden with the comment.

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Trump news live: Georgia case grinds to a halt as Mar-a-Lago judge under fire

Extraordinary and rare move from a judge who has come under fire for a series of favorable rulings for the convicted former president

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Tim Scott, a potential Trump VP pick, launches a $14 million outreach effort to minority voters

A top ally and potential running mate of ex-President Donald Trump is launching an effort to win over Black and other nonwhite working class voters he argues could be the deciding factor in November’s elections.

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Modi went straight from reelection to needling China

Modi, who was reelected in a much narrower-than-expected victory on Tuesday, accepted the congratulations of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te.

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‘We Love What They Did’

On the Trumpification of Senator Marco Rubio (R., Fla.).

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Taliban publicly flogs 63 people accused of crimes, including women

The U.N. office condemned corporal punishment and called for respect for international human rights obligations.

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Hallie Biden, the woman who threw out Hunter's gun, to take stand: live trial updates

Hallie Biden, who Hunter dated in the aftermath of his brother's death, was granted immunity for her own drug use in exchange for her testimony.

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Biden and allies mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at Normandy

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Costco will reportedly stop selling books, except before the holidays

"Stopping selling kids books would be like cancelling the hot dog in the food court," one angry Redditor said of the decision.

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Fico Forgives Gunman, Blames Soros Media Stoking Hatred of Populists

Shot Slovak PM named George Soros in condemnation of NGOs and liberal media that created the environment that led to assassination attempt.

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Myanmar’s military government denies killing 76 people in Rakhine

The state has become a focal point for a nationwide civil war in which pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed forces battle the country’s military rulers.

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Former Judge Puts Aileen Cannon On Blast For 'Sheer Incompetence' In Trump Docs Case

Jeff Swartz listed reasons why Cannon "doesn't belong on the bench" following continued delays in the case against the former president.

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Israel Admits Kid-Killing Attack on U.N. School in Gaza Was ‘Precise Strike’

Nine women and 14 children were reportedly killed in the attack.

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Brazen Contract Hit on ex-Nike Skateboarder Caught on Video

A black-clad hitman could be seen wielding a rifle and chasing the 34-year-old victim in footage released by Kremlin-friendly media outlets.

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Flying taxis just got another step closer to reality as $1 billion startup Archer received approval for commercial operations

Archer Aviation has received an order worth $1 billion from United Airlines, and now its eVTOLs are one step closer to commercial operations.

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I'm an ex-Google recruiter and head of talent at DoorDash. PIPs should stand for 'paid interview period' — if you're put on one, get out fast.

There's no coming back from PIP, according to the former HR exec at DoorDash. He recommends to start looking for jobs as soon as possible.

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Abortion laws are on the books but still on voters' minds in these states

Here are voters’ stories on whether the state of abortion in their state is sending them to the polls.

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Why lifestyle creep can cause HIFIs to spend 'every cent they make,' according to a financial planner

Many Americans feel financially insecure and are spending a fortune to appear wealthy, said financial planner Natasha Knox.

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Tim Scott Makes New Push to Woo Black and Hispanic Republicans

The $14 million effort by Mr. Scott’s super PAC comes as the South Carolina senator is said to be high on Donald Trump’s list of potential running mates.

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O'Donnell: Could This Generation Accomplish D-Day’s Toughest Mission?

The most difficult mission of D-Day was scaling the 90-foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, France to take out the German machine guns targeted on the beach.

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There are thousands of tons of plastic floating in the oceans. One group trying to collect it just got a boost.

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Hallie Biden could be called to testify today in Hunter Biden's gun trial

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DNC to unveil new billboard calling Trump a "convicted felon"

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Tim Scott launches multimillion dollar outreach effort to get Black and Latino voters to support the GOP

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, a contender to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, is launching a multimillion dollar effort to recruit Black voters to support Republicans in 2024.

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Americans who moved to Latin America for cheaper retirement, starting a new life, and better work options explain the pros and cons

Some former Americans told BI they've been priced out of the US and are moving to Latin America, including to Panama and Costa Rica.

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Parents with young kids are fleeing New York City in droves. Skyrocketing housing and daycare costs are to blame.

Families with kids under six are leaving New York City at twice the rate of other New Yorkers.

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Tokyo is launching a dating app where users have to verify their income and promise they want to get married, as Japan fights tumbling birth rates

Japan is facing critically low marriage and birth rates, prompting the government to take "unprecedented steps."

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Earth is hot

A bewildering climate change milestone

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The diamond industry is in trouble as it loses its sparkle in China

Diamond prices have sunk by about 30% since 2022. China's declining marriage rates and embrace of lab-grown diamonds are partly to blame.

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Millennials wanted to be better parents. So why are their kids little monsters?

Gentle parenting was supposed to produce kind, confident, well-adjusted kids. What happened?

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US and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage urge Hamas and Israel to ‘close this deal’

The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 are set to release a joint statement Thursday calling on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement on the most recent ceasefire and hostages proposal, according to a US official – marking the latest move in the Biden administration’s push to bring to an end the Israel-Hamas war.

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Microsoft's 'acquihire' of Inflection AI's staff is being probed by US regulators, report says

The FTC is investigating Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI to see if it was structured to evade regulatory scrutiny, per The Wall Street Journal.

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Biden family closes ranks as wrenching testimony describes Hunter Biden's fall

It has been a full court press of Biden family members in the front row over the first three days of Hunter Biden's felony gun trial in federal court.

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Ukraine hits Russian oil facilities as President Zelenskyy joins leaders at D-Day events in France

Officials say Ukrainian drones have struck an oil refinery and a fuel depot in Russian border regions

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Did Donald Trump's guilty verdict drive away pivotal voters? Here's what the early polls say.

So far, at least, a smallish number may change their minds because of Trump's conviction - but they could wield a decisive impact.

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Jack Dorsey gave $10 million to an anonymous founder with a deep devotion to a fascist 'guru'

Twitter's cofounder Jack Dorsey personally gave $245,000 in crypto to a developer who's a follower and student of a well-known Brazilian fascist.

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Civil rights complaints are plaguing schools at record rates. Is the solution in Congress?

The federal office in charge of resolving discrimination complaints in schools has long struggled with money and staffing. The work is piling up.

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I'm a millionaire and a financial expert and I still rent over buying a house

Tori Dunlap, a 29-year-old millionaire and financial expert, explains why she opts to rent rather than buy.

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‘It’s Not 2016 Anymore’: Trump Finds Friends in Silicon Valley

Donald Trump is heading to San Francisco for a fund-raiser, and his host, the tech entrepreneur David Sacks, hopes to portray Silicon Valley as a more MAGA-welcoming place.

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Trump’s Conviction Made These Voters Rethink Their Choice for President

Conversations with nearly 2,000 voters showed a small number had changed their minds about Donald J. Trump. Here’s what a few said about why.

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Dozens killed in strike on Gaza school Israeli military says was being used by Hamas

Women and children were among the dead, officials in Gaza said, in what the Israel Defense Forces said was a “precise” strike targeting militants involved in the Oct. 7 attacks.

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Ukraine desperately wants more F-16 trainees since it's only getting 20 pilots to fly 85 warplanes: report

Ukraine has asked to train another 30 pilots for the F-16, but the US and its allies can't accommodate that many seats, Politico reported.

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U.N. Chief: Fossil Fuel Companies ‘Godfathers of Climate Chaos’

U.N. alarmist-in-chief António Guterres laid into fossil fuel companies calling for a ban on their ads and increased taxes on energy firms.

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Putin’s Elusive Daughters Are Thrust Into the Limelight

Putin is typically is secretive about his children—but a splashy appearance by his daughters at a major Russian forum may signal big changes.

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The NBA Finals’ Best Player Is Also Its Most Annoying

The only thing standing between these boring Celtics and a title is Luka Dončić, an impish troll of a guard who lives for irritating the hell out of fans and foes alike.

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Thousands of children got tested for lead with faulty devices. Here's what parents should know.

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Trump steps onto campaign trail for first time since his conviction

During his decades in the public eye, Donald Trump has stood before crowds as a builder of skyscrapers and casinos, a best-selling author, a reality television host, a husband and father, a New Yorker and Floridian, and a current and former president of the United States.

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The Theocratic Blueprint for Trump’s Next Term

How the Christian nationalist vanguard would pursue unprecedented power over all branches of government.

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