Federal student loan interest rate will rise to highest level in 12 years

Borrowing to pay for college is about to get more expensive: The interest rate on new federal student loans for undergraduates during the upcoming 2024-25 academic year will be the highest in 12 years.

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What to know about Nadine Arslanian, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's 'femme fatale'

Meet Nadine Arslanian, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, who took him down a rabbit hole of corruption.

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Moms of Former Miss USA Winners Claim Daughters Were ‘Abused’ and ‘Bullied’

“The job of their dreams turned out to be a nightmare,” one said.

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Trump trial live: Michael Cohen gives testimony in hush money trial

Former president face to face with estranged ‘fixer’ in Judge Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom as details of Stormy Daniels story suppression scheme laid out for jury

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Michael Cohen's testimony against Donald Trump delivered for prosecution, if jury believes him

Michael Cohen delivered testimony crucial to the prosecution at Donald Trump's hush money trial, but will the jury believe the convicted perjurer?

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Trump Campaign: Biden's China Tariffs Are 'All About Killing Gas-Powered Automobiles'

The Trump campaign slammed President Joe Biden's announcement on Tuesday that he was raising tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, calling it a "weak and futile attempt to distract" from the harm his electric vehicle mandate is doing to the U.S. auto industry.

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Video: Blinken Plays “Rockin’ in the Free World” for Ukraine Soldiers

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When will Donald Trump choose his running mate? Former president hints at a mid-July timeline.

"I'm really a believer that you do it during the convention," Trump said during radio show

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Analysis: Many Trump associates faced prison. Unlike Cohen, many got pardons

After watching his former fixer Michael Cohen testify against him on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump is expected to attend a fundraiser in New York City co-hosted by Charles Kushner, his son-in-law’s father, whom he pardoned in 2020.

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Filibuster by Missouri Democrats passes 24-hour mark over a constitutional change

Democratic lawmakers are on the second day of a filibuster against a Republican proposal to raise the bar for amending Missouri's constitution.

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Cohen Day 2: It’s Trump’s Lawyers’ Turn

The one-time fixer faced a furious pushback from the defense.

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Trump unleashes on 'fascists' in Dem party after 'very good day' of trial

Former President Donald Trump slammed members of the Democrat Party as "fascists" following his 17th day in court as part of the NY v. Trump case.

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GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session-ending deal

Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature are calling on Democrats to drop a proposed state Equal Rights Amendment.

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Baltimore bridge demolition clears path for Dali cargo ship removal

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On the stand, Michael Cohen recounts his sordid past with Trump

"Don’t worry, I’m the president," Trump allegedly told his fixer as the walls closed in.

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Why are hundreds of Teslas parked outside a dying shopping mall? A local news station solved the mystery.

Tesla has been storing hundreds of its EVs outside a Missouri Mall that's scheduled to shut down in October.

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Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter to enter plea

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Nicole Shanahan Drops Off RFK Jr.’s Petitions for Texas Ballot

Now the state has to decide whether he has enough valid signatures to get on the ballot.

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A look at the primaries in West Virginia, Maryland and Nebraska

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In Kyiv, Blinken Adds Rock Notes to a ‘Free World’ Message

The secretary of state, a longtime guitarist, strummed along to a song chosen to underscore a central message of President Biden’s foreign policy.

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Biden Shades Trump As Presidential Rivals Clash Over China Tariffs

“We need more of this unapologetic President Biden," one social media user declared.

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The best soundbars in 2024

We've rounded up the best soundbars for your TV audio-enhancing needs, from premium Dolby Atmos systems to budget-friendly two-channel bars.

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Biden announces increased tariffs on some goods from China

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Fact check: Biden again falsely claims inflation was 9% when he became president

For the second time in less than a week, President Joe Biden falsely claimed Tuesday that the inflation rate was 9% when he began his presidency.

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Exclusive -- Trump Pollster: 'Virginia and Minnesota Are in Play'

Virginia and Minnesota are in play, Trump pollster John McLaughlin, CEO and partner of McLaughlin & Associates, said.

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Some hospitals are billing patients before elective procedures

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Third person pleads guilty in connection with bribery case against Rep. Cuellar

A third person has pleaded guilty in connection with an investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, who have been charged with accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities, court filings this week revealed.

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Followed home, frozen out and driven abroad: How Maryland politics went way too far

John Bowden reports on how a House of Cards-like story played out among Maryland’s Democrats, leaving some people still too scared to talk about what happened

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Texas mom says police held her face in pile of fire ants, covering head and neck with hundreds of bite marks

Taylor Rogers said her 2021 arrest "underscores ... the absence of empathy and human compassion" among some law enforcement.

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Michael Cohen sheds light on strategy to push back payments, trials and consequences

Cohen testified to his former boss’s delay tactic to get out of making hush money payments – and gave insight into the strategy his team still uses today

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Mike Pence Sought Public Funds as 2024 Presidential Bid Collapsed

The former vice president found little traction in his campaign and still had more than $1.3 million in unpaid bills at the end of March.

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Report: China's EVs a 'Nightmare' for U.S. Auto Workers Without Steep Tariffs

The CCP's premier automaker, BYD, is selling a $12,000 Electric Vehicle (EV) that "could be a nightmare" for the United States auto industry.

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Ukraine's air-defense problems are letting Russia launch HIMARS-style deep strikes behind the front lines

With more drones in the air as Ukraine rations its air defenses, Russia is conducting strikes it couldn't previously execute.

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Boot Barn, Nextracker, dLocal and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

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Apple sells 4 different types of iPads — here are the latest models you can buy

Among Apple's newest iPads, the latest iPad Airs provide plenty of power for most users, while the new iPad Pros are ideal for highly intensive tasks.

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Should you tip your French waiter? Here's what to know ahead of Paris Olympics.

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Photo shows trash left behind after New Jersey Trump rally, but it's from 2020

The photo was included in news reports from January 2020 and shows a trashed parking lot after Trump's rally at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

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Lightning bolt strikes erupting volcano in Guatemala

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Teen Who Allegedly Shot 26 Rounds on D.C. Street Freed by 'Woke' Judge

A teen who allegedly shot 26 rounds into a D.C. neighborhood has been released prior to trial by a self-confessed "woke" judge.

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Trump's Defense Lawyer Grills Cohen About TikTok Streams on Cross-Examination

Trump attorney Todd Blanche opened up cross-examination by asking Michael Cohen, "You called me a little sh*t on TikTok?"

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Google search will never be the same

Google unveiled a drastically different, AI-powered vision for the future of its hallmark search on Tuesday during its I/O presentation.

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The 5 best soundbars with subwoofers in 2024

To get the best bass performance from a soundbar, you'll want a model that includes a separate subwoofer. Check out our top picks for various budgets.

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DC mayor ripped for private jet flight to golf tournament while crime persists, approval ratings nosedive

Muriel Bowser, Washington, D.C.'s Democratic mayor whose approval rating is in a free fall, is facing criticism for taking a private jet to The Masters while her city's crime issue persists.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks information from oil companies on donor meeting with Trump

Rep. Jamie Raskin sent letters to nine oil companies about Trump's alleged request that the industry spend $1 billion on his campaign's behalf.

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WH’s Jake Sullivan to travel to Israel to ‘dissuade’ government from expanding operations in Rafah

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Both Biden And Trump Want Tariffs on Chinese Imports — But Biden's Are More Focused

While penalties for some items would be high, only electric vehicle batteries are a major import item on Biden’s list.

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Hunter Biden’s Lawyers Fail to Get Gun Trial Delayed after Begging for More Time

‘We have not been delaying, we have not been tardy. We have been trying.’

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New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.

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Kornacki: Fmr. Maryland Gov. Hogan could ‘completely upend’ 2024 Senate map for Democrats

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NYPD said majority of people arrested at April 30 Columbia protest were students

The NYPD said the majority of protestors arrested at Columbia were students. They didn't label the unaffiliated individuals "leftist agitators."

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