Trump hush money trial opening statements live updates

Former president’s hush money trial draws focus but issues also stacking up on other legal fronts

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Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead

Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney says he's dropping his bid for Virginia governor in 2025 and will instead run for lieutenant governor.

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Trump risks gag order by lashing out on ‘unfair’ jury hours before contempt hearing

Former president complains on conservative talk radio on eve of Judge Merchan’s hearing on prosecution’s complaint alleging that defendant broke terms of gag order

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Harvard Suspends Pro-Palestinian Student Group as Anti-Israel Protests Grip Elite Campuses

The Palestine Solidarity Committee was suspended for failing to register a protest and violating guidelines on the responsible use of space.

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Mistrial declared in case of Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting Mexican migrant near border

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Trump defends Johnson as Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes to oust speaker

Former President Donald Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson after the House passed a $95 billion foreign aid package, as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens Johnson's ouster.

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Google search boss warns employees of 'new operating reality,' urges them to move faster

At a recent all-hands meeting, Google search head Prabhakar Raghavan told employees that the world is changing and they have to adjust.

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Baltimore Blames Ship Owners’ Negligence for Bridge Collapse

The city said the cargo ship Dali’s owner and operator were reckless in allowing an unseaworthy vessel to leave port.

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Democrat Adviser: 2 Reasons Biden Has 'Tougher' Electoral College Path

Joe Biden faces a much "tougher" path than his opponent to obtain the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidential election.

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Trump trial: Hearing on gag order violations; David Pecker to resume testimony

Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to a scheme to silence porn star Stormy Daniels from speaking about an alleged tryst with him.

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The US wants to use the power of the dollar to stop Chinese banks aiding Russia, report says — but its plan could backfire

The US is drawing up plans to cut Chinese banks off fro the global financial system, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: General Motors, GE Aerospace, Novartis, JetBlue and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

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What do ticks look like? How to spot and get rid of them, according to experts

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Trump Called This Visa 'Very Bad' For Americans. Truth Social Applied For One.

The former president sought to restrict the visa during his administration and many of his allies want him to curtail it in a potential second term.

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In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Got Overwhelmed.

Project Maven was meant to revolutionize modern warfare. But the conflict in Ukraine has underscored how difficult it is to get 21st-century data into 19th-century trenches.

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Japan is sending a 'sugar baby' to prison for 9 years for defrauding men out of $1M and selling a manual on how to do it

Japanese 'sugar baby' Mai Watanabe was sentenced to 9 years in prison for defrauding men on dating apps and selling a manual on how to do it.

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Rebel Wilson’s Royal Orgy: Wild Rumors Name the Suspects

Royal sybarites have long been protected by a coterie of loyal friends. So Rebel Wilson’s orgy claims have started a drawing-room guessing game with plenty of suspects.

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Diabolical new twist to romance scams turns victims into “money mules"

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Kate Posts ‘Unedited’ Photo of Louis After Photoshop Fail

The Waleses make it very clear their family’s privacy comes first as Kate gets back behind the camera.

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Donald Trump trial live updates: Latest from gag order arguments, David Pecker testimony

Live updates from Donald Trump hush money trial as Judge Juan Merchan considers holding Trump in contempt over a gag order.

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Tommy Robinson Cleared as Judge Rules Protest Ban Was 'Unlawful'

The charges against Tommy Robinson were dropped Tuesday after a judge ruled a police order banning him from a protest in London was unlawful.

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Trump’s former attorney has a warning for him about testifying

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Walmart-backed fintech One introduces buy now, pay later as it prepares bigger push into lending

One's expanding role at Walmart raises the possibility that the company could force Affirm and others out of some of the most coveted partnerships in retail.

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Man charged with hate crime for vandalizing Islamic center at Rutgers, prosecutors say

The charges stem from an April 10 break-in at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.

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Watch live: Trump hush money trial continues as key witness returns

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