Biden administration starts process to reclassify marijuana in historic shift

The move upends nearly a century of American drug and criminal justice policy

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Trump trial: Cohen testifies about lying under oath during tense cross-examination

Former president’s estranged ex-attorney returns to witness stand as prosecution’s final witness, while Boebert and Gaetz turn up to support Trump

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Poll: Trump Has Slight Edge on Biden Nationally

Donald Trump has a narrow edge over Joe Biden nationally in both a hypothetical two-way race and in a deeper field, per a Fox News poll.

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West Virginia candidate hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs

A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signs.

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Watch Live: Congressional Hearing on Unprecedented Surge in Chinese Illegal Immigration

The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability will hold a hearing on the surge in illegal immigrants from China.

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Kel Mitchell Reveals Details of Falling Out With Kenan Thompson

The former Nickelodeon star denied that the pair’s friendship became strained after they both auditioned for SNL and only Thompson got the gig.

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Trump attorney screams at Michael Cohen over critical phone call on Stormy Daniels

Todd Blanche repeatedly paints the former ‘fixer’ as a serial liar in dramatic courtroom testimony

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House Republicans Consider Holding Attorney General in Contempt

The Judiciary and Oversight Committees will discuss the option in response to Merrick B. Garland’s refusal to turn over audio of a special counsel’s interview with President Biden.

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Cotton: 'There's Been No Evidence of Any Crime Whatsoever' in Trump's NYC Trial

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) said Thursday on CNN's "News Central" that "there's been no evidence of any crime whatsoever" in former President Donald Trump's New York business record case. | Clips

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Sen. Bob Menendez Reveals Wife Has Breast Cancer As Bribery Trial Begins

The revelation came as Menendez's attorney told jurors that the New Jersey senator was unaware that his wife, who's also on trial, accepted gifts from businessmen.

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Chris Wallace: 'Would Be Suicidal' for Trump to Be Too Aggressive in Debate

CNN host Chris Wallace said Wednesday "Newsnight" that it would be "suicidal" if former President Donald Trump doesn't change his aggressive "way too hot" behavior from the last time he debated President Joe Biden. | Clips

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Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol

A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying was shoved twice by state Senator Kevin Parker.

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The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla to Google and Apple

Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Amazon, IBM, Google, UPS and Tesla are among those shedding staff.

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Dow hits 40,000 for the first time ever

Wall Street continues a rise driven by impressions of a resilient economy and likely cuts to interest rates this year.

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Senator Bob Menendez reveals wife has breast cancer as his criminal trial begins

The senator’s criminal trial began this week

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Here are the perks Trump's top donors would receive during the Republican National Convention

Donald Trump's top donors are set to be rewarded with perks if they raise or give a certain amount of money in support of the former president.

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Dutch to Get 'Strictest Migration System Ever' as Populist Forms Govt

Dutch to get some of the toughest border control in the Western World as anti-Islamification populist Geert Wilders makes govt breakthrough.

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Kamala Harris agrees to VP debate with Trump’s running mate

Kamala Harris has agreed to take part in a vice presidential debate with former President Donald Trump’s so-far-unnamed running mate just a day after Mr Trump and President Joe Biden agreed to take each other on.

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Serbia Approves Contract With Jared Kushner for Hotel Complex

The redevelopment plans for a bombed NATO site in Belgrade in partnership with the government provoked immediate criticism in Serbia.

36 minutes ago

MAGA Minions at Trump Trial Proves It’s All Political to Him

Donald Trump’s defense is that he didn’t want to embarrass his family. But having congresspeople do his bidding outside the courtroom shows it’s all about the election.

37 minutes ago

King Charles' polarizing portrait, explained by the artist himself

Art experts, like many others around the world, appear to be split in their opinions about the portrait painted by British artist Jonathan Yeo.

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The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state—it's close to $200,000 in 2 of them

In several states, a six-figure income qualifies as 'middle class,' per GoBankingRate's analysis. Here are the middle-class income ranges for every state.

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Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area

A Texas judge has ruled in favor of a Republican candidate challenging the results in a 2022 judicial race in the nation’s third-most populous county.

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U.S. citizen accused of working with North Korean IT workers to infiltrate 300 U.S. companies and get remote tech jobs, feds say

Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.

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US proposes ending new federal leases in nation's biggest coal region

The Biden administration has proposed an end to new coal leasing from federal reserves in the most productive coal mining region of the U.S.

44 minutes ago

House Oversight Committee Postpones Hearing So Members Can Go To Donald Trump's Trial

Several Republicans traveled to New York on Thursday, potentially depriving the committee of needed votes.

45 minutes ago

All the GOP politicians who've flocked to Trump's Manhattan trial to support him

Republicans are showing up to the trial to show loyalty to Trump. Some may be hoping to boost their VP chances, too.

46 minutes ago

Wife of Sen. Robert Menendez has breast cancer, he reveals during corruption trial

Sen. Robert Menendez shared the health information about his wife after his attorney threw blame on her in his corruption trial in Manhattan federal court.

47 minutes ago

'Stand Back And Stand By': Matt Gaetz Parrots Trump's Call To Violent Extremists At His Trial

The House Republican, one of several who joined Trump at his criminal trial in New York, repeated a line hailed by the neo-fascist Proud Boys.

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Trump says he would have 'no problem' debating RFK Jr. if he qualifies

In an interview with WTMJ's Charles Benson, former President Trump said he would have "no problem" with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining the presidential debates if he were to qualify.

51 minutes ago

A Columbia University protester says the NYPD made her remove her hijab—despite new policy

The city had settled a class-action lawsuit for $17.5 million brought by two women.

51 minutes ago

Bill to Deport Immigrants Who Attack Police Opposed by 148 Democrats

A bill requiring the deportation of immigrants who attack police officers passed the House but not before 148 Democrats voted against it.

51 minutes ago

Supreme Court Rules CFPB's Funding Constitutional

The Supreme Court rejected a conservative-led attack In a major victory for consumer rights.

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Exclusive – Sen. Ron Johnson Highlights RNC Convention Safety Concerns as Secret Service Sets Up Nearby Protest Zone

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) is questioning the setup laid out by Secret Service for the upcoming Republican National Convention.

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This 3-word phrase will stop people from interrupting you, says public speaking expert

If you can't speak up, you can lose out professionally and emotionally, says speech trainer John Bowe. Here's how to express yourself more authoritatively.

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WATCH: Cop Attacks Black Bystander Filming Arrest

Disturbing security footage captures Richmond police abandoning a suspect and instead turning their attention to an eyewitness who was filming the incident.

58 minutes ago

Mike Johnson Urged To Advance Bipartisan Bill For Nuclear Test Victims

The measure to compensate atom bomb test “downwinders” and others passed the Senate overwhelmingly.

59 minutes ago

FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show Vladimir Putin Saying Yemen Will Be A Strong Ally For Russia

The video's official transcript shows no mention of Yemen.

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‘I hope he rots’: Trial hears audio of Michael Cohen celebrating Trump’s indictment

Cross-examination of Cohen continued on Thursday with the former lawyer testifying to his role in the Manhattan DA’s investigation into Trump

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Sam Altman didn't eat or sleep much during his ousting, so he celebrated his return with 4 entrées and 2 milkshakes

The OpenAI CEO said he was in an "adrenaline-charged state" during the four-day period of his ousting, so he got hungry.

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Woman attacked by bull on Mexico beach after ignoring warnings

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Nadine Menendez, wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, being treated for breast cancer

Nadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.

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Michael Cohen cross examination to resume at Trump hush money trial: Live updates

Former president’s estranged ex-attorney to return to witness stand on Thursday

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The Rev. Billy Graham is immortalized temporally with statue at US Capitol

A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham has been unveiled at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, where it will stand on behalf of his native North Carolina.

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Body of missing Tampa mom, reportedly abducted alongside daughter, believed to be found

Police believe they have found the body of Sylvia Pagan days after her daughter was found safe.

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As Russia Advances, NATO Considers Sending Trainers Into Ukraine

The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground.

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Democrats May Have Just Shot Themselves In The Foot — In A Must-Win State

Polling for Maryland's Senate race largely suggests Larry Hogan fares better in a general election against the Democrat who voters just chose to be their nominee.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert Ridiculed For Attending Trump's Trial, But Not Her Son's

The Colorado congresswoman didn't attend her own son's court appearance on May 9.

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Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup

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Colorado Uses Tax Dollars to Fund Free Legal Services to Double Immigrant Asylum Grants

Democrats in Colorado are using tax dollars to fund free legal assistance for migrants to double the number of asylum seekers settling there.

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