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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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Colonialism Did Not Make British Empire Wealthy, Report Finds

The British Empire and other major European powers did not enrich themselves through slavery and colonialism, a report asserted.

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Northwestern President: We Didn't Send in Cops on Encampment Because We Didn't Think We Could Protect Them

On Thursday's edition of WBUR's "Here and Now," Northwestern University President Michael Schill discussed the deal the school struck with demonstrators | Clips

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Bowman: Some Dems Aren't Embracing Spirit of Democracy by Opposing Protests

On Thursday's broadcast of MSNBC's "Alex Wagner Tonight," Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) stated that some Democrats aren't "embracing the spirit of liberal | Clips

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Turkey's inflation accelerates to nearly 70% in April

Turkey's inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday.

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Mexican cops find tents, question people in the case of 2 Australians, 1 American missing in Baja

The three foreigners were believed to have been surfing and camping along the Baja coast, but did not show up at their planned accommodations over the weekend.

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VP Stakes: Trump meeting with potential running mates this weekend

Donald Trump moves from the courtroom in New York City to the banquet rooms in South Florida on Friday, as he headlines a gathering of top Republican donors and teams up with potential running mates.

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FLASHBACK: Biden confidante made revealing admission about Obama DOJ in unearthed interview

A former U.S. Senator and longtime Biden ally said in 2012 that the Department of Justice is "full of Biden people" renewing concerns about the departments impartiality.

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NY v Trump: Remaining alleged gag order violations hang in balance as trial resumes

The NY v. Trump trial will resume Friday for its 11th day as the court will hear continued testimony from computer forensic expert Doug Daus.

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Ex-Strategist Says Trump Is Jonesing For 1 Thing In Court: 'It's Probably Killing Him'

"It's probably rough," David Urban told CNN's Erin Burnett.

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The Latest | A hostage held in Gaza dies as Israel and Hamas work on a cease-fire deal

Dror Or, a 49-year-old held captive in Gaza, has died

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Britain's ruling Conservatives hit with another local defeat as general election nears

The votes are likely to be the last major political test for U.K. leader Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party ahead of a general election later this year.

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Ukraine war live updates: Conflict reaches day 800, Russia says it curbed Ukrainian attacks overnight

As the Russia-Ukraine war reaches its 800th day, battle continues with little hope for a resolution; Russia says it curbed overnight drone attacks from Ukraine.

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China's true military spending in 2022 was likely worth $711 billion, or 'nearly equal' to the US military budget that year: US think tank

That's compared to a US military budget of around $742 billion that year, which was spread out across various theaters in the world.

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Fox Reporter Corrects Trump To His Face Over Evidence-Free 'Biden Trial' Claim

The Wisconsin political reporter challenged the former president, who has repeatedly made the false claim about his hush money trial.

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Donald Trump hands out pizza to New York firefighters as UCLA riots plague city

Donald Trump delivered pizzas to New York City firefighters as UCLA protests plagued the city. The former US President met the firefighters on Thursday (2 May) after spending the day in a Manhattan courtroom to witness testimony and cross-examination on criminal charges against him. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. The 2024 Republican presidential nominee arrived with pizza as he met the same New York City fire department he visited in 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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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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Blue State Blues: Democrats Should Skip Chicago, Hold Zoom Convention Again

The Democratic Party should cancel its national convention in Chicago and meet via Zoom -- for the sake of the city, and for the country.

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Imagine the Worst-Possible Plot Twist. This One Tops It.

The sixth episode of “Sugar” ends with a reveal so nonsensical, it immediately makes the entire show a waste of time.

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Donald Trump says he wasn't sleeping in court but simply closing his 'beautiful blue eyes' so that he could 'listen intensely'

Multiple reporters from outlets such as The New York Times and CNN have observed Trump dozing off during his hush-money trial in Manhattan.

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CNN Fact-Checker Spots The Pattern With Trump’s Latest Courthouse Lie

The former president conjured the claim "out of thin air," said Daniel Dale.

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Kirsti Noem blames ‘fake news’ for outrage over her killing her dog Cricket

South Dakota governor is thought to be losing favour in Trumpworld over dog-killing story

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Sanctions and a hobbled economy pull the rug out from under Iran's traditional carpet weavers

The historic Kashan bazaar in central Iran once sat on a major caravan route, its silk carpets known the world over

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Legal Analyst Spots 'Weirdest Moment' Yet Of Trump Trial

The "brutal" development laid bare a key tactic from the former president's legal team, said MSNBC's Lisa Rubin.

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Defense chiefs from US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation

Defense chiefs from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States have vowed to deepen their cooperation as they gather in Hawaii for their second-ever joint meeting amid concerns about China’s operations in the South China Sea

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Blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy's sales just doubled — and could heat up even more with a price cut

Sales of Wegovy more than doubled in the first quarter year-on-year, to $1.3 billion.

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Critics Rip Trump's Visit With New York Firefighters Over 1 Burning Red Blunder

The Queens-born former president made a notable error while honoring "New York's Bravest."

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Arizona governor's signing of abortion law repeal follows political fight by women lawmakers

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th century law remains in the past.

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Why Jimmy Kimmel Is Demanding to Testify at Trump Trial

Kimmel was pleasantly surprised to be mentioned during Trump’s criminal hush-money trial—and thinks it would be more impactful if he was actually in court.

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Travis Kalanick's $15 billion food tech company cuts employees globally in profitability push

Otter has $80 million in annual recurring revenue and continues to grow, an executive said on Thursday.

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This Week on ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’: Ewan McGregor Almost Gets Arrested

One wild night at the Metropol nearly ends in the worst way possible for the Count and co.

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'Shark Tank's' Kevin O'Leary says pro-Palestinian student protesters are 'screwed' when they apply for jobs because employers will use AI to identify them and filter them out

O'Leary said the protesters could be filtered out by employers using AI technology to conduct background checks on job applicants.

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ACLU, abortion rights group sue Chicago over right to protest during Democratic National Convention

A group aiming to protest for abortion rights at the upcoming Democratic National Convention is suing the city after being denied a permit to march through the streets.

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Harvard Paper Reports Palestine 'Encampment' Not Disruptive; Videos Disagree

The Harvard Crimson claimed freshmen living in Harvard Yard were not disturbed by the chanting and noises of the pro-Palestinian "encampment."

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Nearly 2,200 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

Police have arrested nearly 2,200 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks.

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Seth Meyers Shreds Trump’s Batsh*t Campus Protest Conspiracy

The “Late Night” host laughed off the former president’s latest attempt to keep journalists off his back and pay more attention to other news stories.

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These Knicks Prove You Don’t Need a Megastar—Just Good Vibes—to Win

They’re not yet championship caliber, and they’re still owned by an arch-villain, but the so-called “Nova Knicks” are the feel-good story of the 2024 playoffs.

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Michael Cohen hasn't taken the stand in Trump's hush money trial. But jurors are hearing his words

The second week of testimony Donald Trump's hush money case will wrap up Friday after jurors heard a recording of the former president that's central to the case.

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Mary Trump: Donald Is 'One of the Most Awful People' on Earth

Former President Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump said Thursday on MSNBC's "Deadline" that the former president was "one of the most awful people" on Earth. Former President Donald Trump's niece Mary Trump said Thursday on MSNBC's "Deadline" that the former president was "one of the most awful people" on Earth. | Clips

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Trump Biographer Has Stark Warning For His Attorneys On What Happens Next

The author of a 2005 book about Trump says one key assumption his attorneys make often turns out to be disastrously wrong.

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The unexpected, under-the-radar Senate race in Michigan that could determine control of the chamber

The retirement of Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow has opened a Senate seat in Michigan. The race is expected to be highly competitive with control of the upper chamber on the line in November.

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New York made Donald Trump and could convict him. But for now, he's using it to campaign

After a years-long breakup with his hometown, former President Donald Trump is back in New York, this time as a criminal defendant.

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Bernie Sanders on Israel: 'This May Be Biden's Vietnam'

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Thursday on CNN International's "Amanpour" that the pro-Palestine demonstrations on college campuses could be President Joe Biden's Vietnam. | Clips

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Captain Sentenced Over Horror ‘Seaman’s Manslaughter’ Deaths

Jerry Nehl Boylan was the captain of the Conception when it caught fire and sank near Santa Cruz Island on Labor Day in 2019, taking all its passengers down with it.

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Analysis: Biden cannot afford a boiling summer of protest

President Joe Biden can ill afford a long, hot summer of protest that comes to a boil in time for the Democratic National Convention in August and then bleeds into the final weeks of an already venomous clash with Donald Trump.

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Here's how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom apartment across 10 major cities in Asia

Here is the median price to rent a 1-bedroom apartment across 10 major cities in Asia, according to the Global Property Guide.

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NATO says Russia is carrying out 'malign activities' like sabotage on its member states and will address them

"This includes sabotage, acts of violence, cyber and electronic interference, disinformation campaigns, and other hybrid operations," the alliance said.

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Democratic Chair in MAGA-Friendly Palm Beach Resigns in Protest

She claimed a “minority” of her former colleagues are trying to destroy the Democratic Party within with help from right-wing publications.

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WATCH: Pat McAfee Mocks ESPN BET After Disastrous Earnings Report

Pat McAfee mocked an ad featuring ESPN BET after a first-quarter earnings report showed the sports betting service massively underperforming.

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Bowman: 'Need More Protests' Like Columbia Encampment, UCLA Looked Disorderly, But Cops Caused Disorder

On Thursday's broadcast of MSNBC's "Alex Wagner Tonight," Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) stated that the encampment on Columbia was "completely peaceful" and | Clips

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