US v Menendez: Dem senator's corruption trial kicks off with surprising delay

Jury selection has been slow going in New Jersey Democratic Sen. Menendez's federal corruption trial as Monday came and went with no one placed on the panel.

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Trump trial live news: Michael Cohen testifies in hush money case

Former president 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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WNBA season tips off Tuesday

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Biden administration announces new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese products

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Trump trial analysis after testimony from key witness Michael Cohen

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Trump trial live updates: Star witness Michael Cohen returns to stand in hush money case

Follow along to the latest updates as Michael Cohen continues testifying in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial.

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Meghan and Harry's Charity Found Delinquent in California

Meghan and Harry's Archewell Foundation charity has been ordered to stop spending or soliciting money after being found to be delinquent.

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Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in April, more than expected

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

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Georgia passes 'Russia-style' law on foreign influence despite U.S. warnings and mass protests

Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a highly controversial "Kremlin-style" law on foreign influence, despite massive protests in the country.

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Abortion on the Ballot

Some states are considering giving putting the question of reproductve rights to voters in the November elections.

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Kelly Clarkson sets record straight on Ozempic rumors, says she started medication after 'bloodwork got so bad'

“Mine is a different one than people assume, but I ended up having to do that too because my bloodwork got so bad,” the host said on her daytime show Monday.

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PHOTOS: IDF Expands Battle in Rafah; Hits Hamas Targets in Northern, Central Gaza

The IDF continued to attack Hamas terrorists in Rafah and throughout Gaza on Monday, which was Israel's independence day.

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Georgian parliament approves divisive Russia-style bill that sparked weeks of mass protests

The opposition denounces the bill as “the Russian law,” because Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists critical of the Kremlin.

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Biden Will Raise Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Chips and Other Goods

The president is set to announce increased taxes on Chinese imports in strategic industries, building on former President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs.

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PIX: Baltimore Bridge Span Blown Up to Clear Main Shipping Channel

Engineers used high explosive charges to cut steel on the bridge truss resting on the bow of the MV Dali in the Patapsco River.

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Joe Biden has done more than arm Israel. He’s complicit in Gaza’s devastating famine

An investigation by The Independent uncovers the missteps, missed opportunities and political choices made by the Biden administration that allowed a famine to take hold in northern Gaza. With access to leaked documents, testimony from current and former officials and voices from Gaza, it paints a damning picture of an entirely preventable catastrophe. By Richard Hall, Bel Trew and Andrew Feinberg.

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AMC, BlackBerry shares surge along with GameStop. Here's why meme stocks are back.

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Whoopi Goldberg hits back at ‘little snowflake’ Trump after Truth Social post

‘Look, I’m not going anywhere,’ Goldberg says. ‘And it’s not for the reason, you little snowflake — it’s not for the reason you think’

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Addresses Reports On His Wife Running To Succeed Him

The Florida Republican won't be able to run for reelection in 2026 due to term limits.

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Michael Cohen resumes Trump trial testimony with House Speaker Johnson watching

Michael Cohen told jurors key details about the awareness and involvement of Donald Trump in hush money payments to a porn star and Playboy model.

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Blinken visits Ukraine, says U.S. weapons will make a "real difference" as Russia pushes new offensive

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Biden administration raises tariffs on electric cars from China

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Arizona Supreme Court court gives state AG 90 more days to mull legal moves to block 1864 near-total abortion ban

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Speaker Johnson to attend Trump trial in Manhattan in show of support

Speaker Mike Johnson is the latest GOP official and Trump ally to appear at the Manhattan criminal court where the former president is on trial.

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From 'Hillbilly Elegy' to the White House? How JD Vance landed on Trump's VP shortlist

A Cincinnati-area fundraiser on Wednesday could serve as Ohio Sen. JD Vance's audition for vice president.

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What to Watch in Primaries in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia

Will Democrats in Maryland back a former Capitol Police officer? Can a moderate congressman fend off a conservative challenge in Nebraska? We look at the key races in Tuesday’s primaries.

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Emirates, the powerhouse Middle Eastern airline, is giving staff a bonus of 20 weeks' pay after a blockbuster year

The Dubai-based airline posted record profits of $4.7 billion, and is set to reward staff in this month's payroll.

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Biden Admin Claims Cartel-Utilized Border Island Seized by Texas is Federal Land

The Biden administration claims that the Texas border island that was utilized by Mexican drug cartels for drug and human smuggling operations is owned by the federal government.

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Why does Canada have so many wildfires?

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AMC raises $250 million in stock sale during Monday's meme rally

On Monday, movie theater operator AMC sold 72.5 million shares in an at-the-market equity offering.

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Not a Want, But a Need: Card Rewards a Lifeline for American Consumers

Consumers of all incomes take advantage of credit cards and cash back reward programs, but the most financially vulnerable households depend on them to help make ends meet.

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Live: Donald Trump’s hush money trial continues as Michael Cohen returns to stand

Warning: This livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation.

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2 sisters sued their insurer after it offered $5,000 to fix their wrecked home after a storm. They won $18 million.

A jury awarded sisters $18 million in damages from an insurance company after their home was flooded and they were offered just $5,000 for repairs.

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Maryland Senate primary will decide which Democrat faces former Gov. Larry Hogan

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Russia appears to be creating a 'buffer zone' to stop Ukraine raiding Russian towns, experts say

In its latest attack, Russia looks to be prioritizing establishing a border "buffer zone" rather than advancing deep into Kharkiv, the ISW said.

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A Simple Experiment Reveals Why It’s So Hard to Measure R.F.K. Jr.’s Support

Which polling question is asked first can matter a great deal.

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Blinken arrives in Ukraine to reaffirm it has American support

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UK's Cameron discussed Ukraine-Russia peace deal with Trump: report

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron reportedly floated a possible Ukraine-Russia peace deal during his visit with former President Donald Trump.

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Arizona Supreme Court Pauses 1864 Abortion Ban From Taking Effect For Now

“I continue to believe this case was wrongly decided, and there are issues that merit additional judicial review,” the state's attorney general said.

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Stephen Colbert taunts Trump over one line about Melania from his hush money trial

‘I mean, he’s clearly past his expiration date,’ the late night host says

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Largest Latino civil rights organization, UnidosUS Action Fund, to endorse Biden for reelection

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Bumble's billboard ads made fun of celibacy as an alternative to dating. It didn't go down well.

Dating app Bumble apologized for its "mistake" in making light of celibacy in its recent ad campaign, following backlash on social media.

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A livestream video portal connecting Dublin and New York was meant to bring the cities together — instead, it's devolved into chaos

Some used the portal to flash their body parts, share pornographic videos, and mock 9/11.

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Cohen testimony connects Trump to hush money payment scheme

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Michael Cohen testifies in Trump trial and orcas sink yacht off Spain: Morning Rundown

Plus, a Jan. 6 rioter and a Capitol Police officer are both on the ballot in today's primaries.

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Kids thought they were going to meet Bluey at a restaurant in Vegas. Instead, they got a long line and a man in a onesie.

The titular character was played by a member of staff in a onesie a disappointed Facebook user called a "Temu Bluey costume."

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Elon Musk says OpenAI's GPT-4o reveal 'made me cringe'

Elon Musk left comments on several posts mocking the update, including several that suggested OpenAI had turned ChatGPT into an AI girlfriend.

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Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary will test how far money can go as Trone breaks self-funding record

Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary will test the power of self-funding as a congressman who’s loaned his campaign more than $61 million faces off Tuesday against a county executive who could become just the third Black woman elected to the Senate.

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Boxer Sherif Lawal dies after being knocked out in professional debut in London

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Despite safety warnings, police departments continue misapplying restraint positions and techniques

For decades, top law enforcement agencies have warned that certain restraint techniques may hinder a person’s ability to breathe and increase their risk of death, particularly in people who are unhealthy or under the influence of drugs.

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