Trump hush money trial to resume with Michael Cohen set to testify

Former president to come face to face with estranged ex-‘fixer’ in Judge Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom in what promises to be another explosive week of testimony

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Watch: Former Mumford & Sons Member Winston Marshall Rebukes Nancy Pelosi at Oxford Union Debate

Winston Marshall, former member of the folk-rock band Mumford & Sons, rebuked former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to her face during a recent Oxford Union debate.

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U.S. sounds alarm as thousands in Georgia's capital protest 'Kremlin-style' foreign influence bill

White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan said over the weekend that the U.S. was "deeply alarmed" about democratic backsliding in Georgia.

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Two Americans detained in Georgia as thousands protest ‘Russia-style’ law on foreign influence

The protesters were among several thousand opponents of the “foreign agents” bill that has sparked a political crisis in the country.

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Sen. Bob Menendez's trial starts and Steve Buscemi punched in NYC: Morning Rundown

Plus, star witness Michael Cohen takes the stand in Donald Trump's hush money trial.

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Gov. Kristi Noem banished by 2 more South Dakota tribes, now banned from nearly 20% of her state

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The boss of a $3 billion software company slams RTO mandates, saying they rob workers of the sense of being adults

While many tech companies are dragging workers back into the office, others are bucking the trend and promoting flexible work.

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GameStop shares jump 20% as trader 'Roaring Kitty' who drove meme craze posts again

GameStop shares rallied more than 21% in the premarket Monday after "Roaring Kitty" posted for the first time in roughly three years.

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Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus’ ‘brain not attached’ slams ban

State lawmakers ‘don’t see the mourning and the grieving that these moms’ experience after getting a heartbreaking diagnosis

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Pete Buttigieg says federal dollars should help mend Philadelphia’s Chinatown

The transportation secretary shares details about the Chinatown Stitch project, aimed at knitting together Philadelphia’s Chinatown, torn apart by an expressway decades ago.

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Biden to Host Hollywood Fundraiser with George Clooney, Julia Roberts

President Joe Biden will join former President Barack Obama at a star-studded Hollywood fundraiser next month with the likes of George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

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Sweetgreen is selling steak for the first time, and it hopes the pricey add-on will bring protein-hungry customers in for dinner

The caramelized garlic steak is Sweetgreen's priciest protein, and its CEO said customers are hungry for meaty meals.

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Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video

The country’s cyber safety regulator had sought to extend a temporary order for Elon Musk-owned X to block videos of the stabbing last month of an Assyrian church bishop.

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My dream was to be a surgeon, but I became an electrician instead. I have no regrets.

An electrician shared why she chose that career instead of a doctor after studying pre-med.

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Floods kill 37 in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

Fifteen others were missing after torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides and cold lava flow.

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8 people killed in mass shooting "right in the center of town" near resort area in Mexico

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Biden set to call upon George Clooney and Julia Roberts for star-studded event

The president is enlisiting some big Hollywood stars to help boost his fundraising in his bid for a second term at the White House

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No pomp and circumstance

College graduations affected by campus protests.

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Chinese woman jailed over Covid reporting in Wuhan is set to be freed

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who gave an unfiltered view of life under lockdown in the central Chinese city at the beginning of the pandemic, was jailed for four years.

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Judge Marjorie Taylor Greene by the Company She Keeps

The composition of the failed vote to topple Speaker Mike Johnson tells voters all they need to know about MTG and her ilk.

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We Need to Celebrate Mothers Every Day

It’s the solution.

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The EPA’s Proposals for Power Plants Satisfy the Definition of Insanity

Why is the agency putting forth the same policies that have so clearly failed in Europe over and over again?

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The U.N.’s ‘Palestine’ Vote: Tinker Bell at Turtle Bay

In the General Assembly, 143 countries clapped real hard.

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Microsoft really wants you to start using its Edge web browser

Microsoft is adding an "AI theme generator" to its Edge web browser in a move that may narrow the huge gap with Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari.

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There’s a New Royal GF on the Scene and She’s a Pediatric Nurse

Peter Philips has a new girlfriend and nurse Harriet Sperling has not only met Queen Camilla—she has met his kids too.

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Sherpa Kami Rita scales Mount Everest for 29th time, extending his own record

Kami Rita, who first climbed Everest in 1994, is one of many Sherpa guides whose expertise and skills are vital to the safety and success of foreign climbers.

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Democratic ad campaign tries to chip away at Trump support among rural swing voters in 3 key states

A Democratic group is rolling out a new $140 million ad campaign that aims to chip away at Donald Trump’s support among rural voters, one of his most loyal voting blocs.

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Mary Trump Predicts Massively Triggering Moment For Her Uncle

"That is going to be extraordinarily challenging for him," said Donald Trump's niece.

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NY v. Trump trial resumes with 'star witness' Michael Cohen expected to take the stand

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand Monday morning to testify in the criminal trial of former President Trump.

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Lost in the crowd: the hidden bias of health care crowdfunding

A new book takes on the quick rise—and the inequities—of paying health costs through sites like GoFundMe.

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Democratic group launches $25 million ad blitz targeting Trump on abortion

A Democratic super PAC is launching a $25 million advertising blitz in three swing states, featuring voter testimonials about former President Donald Trump’s role in curbing abortion access.

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Shein's U.S. charm offensive and IPO could hinge on NRF membership. So far, it's been rejected

If Shein gets a stamp of approval from the NRF, it could help legitimize the retailer in the eyes of lawmakers and clear its path to a U.S. IPO.

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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins. Here's what to know.

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Trump Trial Today: The Star Witness Is Finally Set to Take the Stand

The former president’s one-time attorney and fixer will now take the stand as the prosecution’s key witness against him.

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No 'credible plan': U.S.' Blinken issues harshest criticism yet of Israel's operations in Gaza

The Biden administration opposes an Israeli invasion of Rafah, where more than 1.2 million displaced Palestinians are currently sheltering.

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CNN Host Hits J.D. Vance With A Blunt Reminder For Denying Trump's Antisemitic Conduct

The Ohio Republican rallied behind the former president following his claim that any Jewish person who voted for Biden should be "ashamed of themselves."

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Republican says Biden has 'strengthened' Hamas by withholding aid from Israel: 'Completely incompetent'

Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-NE, said President Biden was 'absolutely mismanaging' Israel's war with Hamas after he threatened to withhold high payload bombs from America's ally.

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Biden’s Domestic Reforms Don’t Add Up to the Great Society

But they do signal that government can make life tangibly better.

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He went to prison for Jan. 6. Now he's running for Congress. How do voters weigh insurrection?

Derrick Evans resigned as state lawmaker and apologized for raiding the Capitol in 2020. Now, he holds up his conviction as the ultimate MAGA credential.

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Why America hasn't been able to put an end to sky-high prices

The sudden resurgence of inflation has caused some more alarmist analysts to suggest that the US economy is in deep trouble.

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The Bob Menendez trial is starting. Why his Senate colleagues don't want to talk about it

The senior senator from New Jersey is accused of taking bribes in exchange for helping businessmen and foreign governments.

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Israel battles regrouped Hamas in northern Gaza as U.S. warns it has no plan to eliminate militants

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" that Israel was on the "trajectory" to potentially "inherit an insurgency" with its military approach in Gaza.

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Arizona is a cautionary tale for school vouchers as a wave of states are giving parents cash to send their kids to private school

A new Brookings report found Arizona's universal education savings accounts are primarily going to wealthy families. It's a red flag for other states.

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Tuesday's 2024 elections: Maryland holds a tough primary, and a Capitol rioter runs for House seat

From the Maryland's Senate race to West Virginia's gubernatorial election, here's what you need to know ahead of Tuesday's contests.

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Gov. Kristi Noem Is Banned By Two More South Dakota Tribes

The South Dakota Republican is now banned from entering nearly 20% of her state.

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I moved to the US at 16 and went from fast food delivery driver to making $3 million a year. Here's how I did it.

Andres Mendez moved to NYC when he was 16 and started work as a food delivery driver. 15 years later, he earns seven figures as a professional chef.

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Choice for Maryland Democrats Comes Down to Star Power Versus Experience

A crowded race for Tuesday’s House primary features a Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer and veteran lawmakers, and could be a test of the “save democracy” movement.

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Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

Artificial intelligence voice-cloning technology carries so many risks of harmful impersonation that major technology companies are wary of letting people use it

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U.S. Awards $120 Million to Chipmaker to Expand Facility in Minnesota

The grant is the latest federal award in a series stemming from the CHIPS and Science Act meant to ramp up domestic production of vital semiconductors.

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Bob Menendez: What to know about the New Jersey Democrat’s trial

A sitting US senator is set to face a weeks-long trial over charges of taking bribes including gold bars, cash and a luxury car to, among other things, help push US aid and weapons to a foreign government and stop a federal case against one of his co-defendants.

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