Ex-Trump Lawyer Spots Trial Tactic Change That May Backfire

“I don’t think that was particularly helpful" for the former president, said Jim Trusty.

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UK economy emerges from recession with 0.6% growth in first quarter

The U.K. economy has emerged from a technical recession as gross domestic product rose 0.6% in the first quarter, beating expectations.

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Vietnam’s arrest of reformist labor official could disturb bid for better trade terms with the U.S.

The arrest of Nguyen Van Binh could undermine the Communist country's effort to be recognized as a market economy by the U.S., its biggest market.

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Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks as part of the Chinese leader’s final stop on a five-day European tour.

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Lara Trump Drops 'Pretty' Bonkers Claim On How Father-In-Law Treats Election Results

The Republican National Committee co-chair's remarks ignored the former president's history of election denialism.

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More companies would move to Miami if there were more private schools, says billionaire Miami convert Barry Sternlicht

The city just doesn't have enough private schools, which is holding more companies from setting up shop in Miami, he said.

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Alabama Gov. Ivey sets date for state's second nitrogen hypoxia execution

Alan Eugene Miller was originally set to die by lethal injection in 2022 but staff could not access his veins before the death warrant expired.

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Stormy Daniels to return to witness stand at Trump hush money trial: Live updates

Adult film actress back in court on Thursday after delivering evidence highly embarrassing to the former president on Tuesday about the sexual encounter she alleges they had in 2006

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Stewart Mocks Ted Cruz Over Reaction to Biden’s Israel Ultimatum

Stewart returned to hosting “The Daily Show” on Thursday to bash Ted Cruz for his rhetoric on Israel.

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Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

GENEVA (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions, leaders at the World Health Organization and worldwide vowed to do better in the future.

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The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner — taking over from China

After years of China being Germany’s main trading partner, the U.S. quietly overtook that spot in the first quarter of the year, data calculations show.

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On ‘A Gentleman in Moscow,’ Ewan McGregor Looks for the Exit

Count Alexander Rostov is willing to do whatever it takes—including becoming an American spy—to escape the Metropol with Sofia.

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Two former associates of Rep. Henry Cuellar agree to plea deal related to bribery case

Rep. Henry Cuellar’s former campaign manager and another political operative have agreed to plead guilty to federal crimes and are cooperating with the Justice Department’s prosecution of the Texas Democrat, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.

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Netanyahu defies ally Joe Biden and says Israel will ‘fight with fingernails’

Israeli prime minister vows again to go ahead with ground offensive in Rafah, where over 1.3 million Palestinians are sheltering

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Jack Dorsey defends Musk's Twitter leadership, saying the billionaire slashed the 'critical sin' of its business model

Advertising let corporations control Twitter's moderation, Dorsey said, blaming the old revenue model for the platform's issues.

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California's budget deficit has likely grown. Gov. Gavin Newsom will reveal his plan to address it

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to update his budget proposal. Newsom announced a nearly $38 billion budget deficit in January.

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California is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know

California is partnering with five companies to develop generative AI tools to help the state deliver public services.

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Nicole Shanahan Teases Big Donation to Anti-Abortion Rep

RFK Jr.’s vice presidential candidate said she is ready to spend big, and pointed her finger at far-right Rep. Thomas Massie.

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One man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They're both running for Congress

Two men on opposite sides of the metal barricades during the riot at the U.S. Capitol are running for Congress on the same day.

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Judge approves conservatorship for Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

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Analysis: Tension with Israel represents only one of Biden’s immense election challenges

If Joe Biden wins a second term later this year, he will have defied one of the most complex political environments for a president seeking reelection in years.

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Trump Says He’s Ready To Debate Biden ‘Anywhere’ After Shunning GOP Events

"We could do it in D.C., even pinpoint the White House, or in New York," the former president suggested.

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California senate candidate blasts UC Berkeley for 'pandering' to anti-Israel protesters after debate canceled

The University of California, Berkeley canceled a fall senate debate between Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey amid campus safety concerns.

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George Conway Names 'Complete Disaster' Moment For Trump During Trial

Conway also slammed this approach by the former president's legal team as a "fiasco."

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Colson Whitehead Pulls Out as UMass Commencement Speaker

The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner said he’d made the decision after police were called in by university leadership to clear a student encampment.

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Laura Ingraham Clutches Her Pearls After Trump Called ‘Orange Turd’ in Court

The Fox News star didn’t seem to appreciate how CNN reported on Stormy Daniels’ testimony Thursday.

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Sam Bankman-Fried has a new currency to trade in prison: rice

Bankman-Fried has lost 25 pounds, Puck reports, and looks fitter, which may be in part because he says the vegan food he is served is inedible.

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Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Placed in Conservatorship by Judge After Death of Wife

The singer-songwriter’s longtime publicist and manager were appointed as his conservators.

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Stormy Daniels testifies for second day in Trump's "hush money" trial

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Canada Accuses India of Election Interference Through 'Illicit Financial Support'

The Foreign Interference Commission says India might have used proxy agents to finance preferred candidates in Canada's last two elections.

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Lara Trump Now Says Donald DOES Accept 2020 Election Results

Besides his 2020 election denialism, Donald Trump also baselessly claimed fraud even after the 2016 presidential election—which he won.

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A look at what passed and failed in the 2024 legislative session

Alabama lawmakers have ended a 2024 legislative session that saw the Republican majority win approval for a number of their top priorities.

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Nicole Shanahan Tries to ‘Shake Off’ Daily Beast Story on Her

RFK Jr.’s running mate said she had to take a “long walk” after reading it—and then ran into a mystery man who lifted her spirits.

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Man Accused Of Kidnapping Wife Painted Over Security Cam The Day She Vanished: FBI

David Knezevich has been arrested on a federal kidnapping charge in connection to the disappearance of Ana Maria Knezevich Henao in Spain.

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NFL Legend Jimmy Johnson Dead At 86

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the death of legendary San Francisco 49ers cornerback, Jimmy Johnson, who sadly passed away on Wednesday at 86.

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Analysis: Remembering Jack Quinn, former White House counsel but more importantly

Jack Quinn, former White House counsel and powerhouse Washington, DC, lawyer and influencer, passed away Wednesday at the age of 74.

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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill ahead of deadline

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Davis Shreds UK Reporter Over ‘Rights’ In Bragg Case, ‘Bimbo Porn Star’ Allegations

Mike Davis shredded a BBC reporter over "rights" Trump has despite gag orders against him, calling out Alana Evans over her allegations against Trump.

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Fmr Prosecutor Paul Butler: Defense Attorney Treating Stormy Daniels Like 'Trash' Will Hurt Trump

Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler said Thursday on MSNBC's "The ReidOut" that former President Donald Trump's attorney made a huge mistake by going after adult film star Stormy Daniels during her cross-examination at the New York business record trial. | Clips

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Video Shows Deputy Fatally Shooting Black Airman In His Own Home

The Okaloosa Sheriff’s Department placed the officer on administrative leave following the fatal shooting of Roger Fortson.

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Alabama lawmakers adjourn session without final gambling vote

Alabama lawmakers have ended the legislative session without approving lottery and casino legislation.

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Psaki: Biden Should Have Cut Off Weapons to Israel Earlier

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday on CBS's "The Late Show" that President Joe Biden should have cut off weapons to Israel sooner. | Clips

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Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House

The Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, despite push back from multiple D.C.-based Democrats.

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As Gaza Talks Falter, Negotiators Look for a Deal or a Scapegoat

President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift blame.

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Criminal defense attorney says Trump’s defense team made a tactical mistake

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Are R.F.K. Jr. Signature Gatherers Misleading New Yorkers for Ballot Access?

More than half a dozen New York City residents described encounters with people seeking their signature who did not make clear that their aim was to place the independent 2024 candidate on the ballot.

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Trump turns to oil industry for $1bn as they draft executive orders for him

The call for donations comes after Mr Trump struggled to make a bond payment in New York earlier this year

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Mysterious Fraudsters Are Exploiting the Plot to Kill Zelensky

It didn’t take long for Russian influence operatives to capitalize on the assassination plot.

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Senate Races to Pass Bill to Reauthorize F.A.A. and Improve Air Travel

The legislation is due by Friday, but regional conflicts and demands for votes on unrelated provisions have slowed its progress.

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