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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Hunter Biden’s gun charges trial to begin next month after judge rejects bid to delay

The president’s son pleaded not guilty to the federal charges

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Sparks Fly as Trump’s Lawyer Brutally Cross-Examines Michael Cohen

Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche immediately went for the jugular, using Cohen’s social-media posts to question his character.

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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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Exclusive – Trump Pollster: 'Political Persecution of Donald Trump Is Backfiring'

The political persecution of former President Donald Trump is "backfiring," Trump pollster John McLaughlin told Beitbart News Daily.

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Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dies at 92

The Canadian literary giant became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors, often ranked with Anton Chekhov and John Cheever as one of great short story writers.

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Deadly Florida bus crash: What we know

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Summer of 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years in some parts of the world, researchers say

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U.S. Postal Service Worker Gets Probation for Stealing New Yorkers' Mail

A now former United States Postal Service (USPS) worker has been sentenced after being convicted of stealing mail in Rochester, New York.

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Mark Ruffalo: 'Machines Hunting Down People' in Gaza

Left-wing Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo continued his tirades against Israel, claiming that "machines are hunting down people" in Gaza.

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4 tips for advertisers to find quality leads and drive sales

Meta's intuitive instant forms can help advertisers find quality leads, create demand, and drive sales.

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JD Vance, Ohio Republican Senator: a political career in photos

J.D. Vance won the U.S. Senate race in Ohio on Nov. 8, 2022 . Vance replaced retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH).

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Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock and Netflix

Comcast's StreamSaver arrives at a time when major entertainment companies are teaming up to try to turn a profit from streaming.

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Speaker Mike Johnson on Michael Cohen: 'No one should believe a word he says'

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Iran Repeats Lie of Anti-Nuclear Fatwa After Lawmaker Boasts It Already Has Nukes

The Foreign Ministry of Iran insisted that the nation's terrorist regime would not pursue nuclear weapons development.

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Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate have voted to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a mostly symbolic move that comes less than six months before the November election.

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Kim Kardashian Tells Nikki Glaser That Tom Brady Roast Was ‘Abuse’

The reality TV star caught some stray bullets during Netflix’s comedy livestream.

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China-linked group uses malware to try to spy on commercial shipping, new report says

“We haven’t seen this in the past,” said Robert Lipovsky, principal threat intelligence researcher at ESET.

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Matt Gaetz Demands Oversight Hearing On Race-Based VA Programs That Exclude White Vets

Matt Gaetz will send letters to the VA calling on them to explain reporting that shows the VA is offering race-based training programs that exclude white veterans.

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University of Wyoming Closing its DEI Office After Direction from Legislature

The university ‘received a strong message from the state’s elected officials to change our approach to DEI issues,’ president Ed Seidel said.

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Biden Administration Asks World to 'Call Out Iran' in Hopes of Stopping Houthi Terrorism

The American representative at the U.N. Security Council on Monday urged the body to "call out Iran" in an attempt to curb Houthi terrorism.

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U.N.'s new breakdown of Gaza death toll sparks confusion and anger

Some Israeli officials incorrectly suggested that the data showed a significant drop in death toll numbers.

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Connecticut GOP faces potential Aug. 13 primary to choose final candidate to challenge Sen. Murphy

Connecticut Republicans are facing a possible August primary to determine who will challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy in November.

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New York City Councilwoman Blasts Mayor Eric Adams, Demands Permanent Housing for Immigrants

New York City Councilwoman Shahana Hanif is suggesting that taxpayers pony up for permanent housing for immigrants.

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We're adding to this battleground position based on some new data out of China

Estee Lauder's low stock price may not reflect any improvement in the environment.

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Google just gave us a tantalizing glimpse into the future of AI agents

Google is trying to turn AI chatbots to intelligent systems that can reason, plan, and remember. Project Astra is a window into this potential future.

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What's the killer AI app for consumers? Google finally has a contender.

If Google's AI agents can help you remember where you left your glasses, a lot of regular people will start using generative AI.

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Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports

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Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday the interest rates on federal student loans for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Judge Rejects Hunter Biden's Bid to Delay June Trial

U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika rejected Hunter Biden's request to push the trial until September.

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Air Force instructor pilot killed when ejection seat activated on the ground

The Air Force says an instructor pilot was killed when the ejection seat activated while the jet was still on the ground at a Texas military base.

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Google rolls out its most powerful AI models as competition from OpenAI heats up

Google on Tuesday announced new additions to its AI model following a flashy rollout a day earlier from OpenAI.

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Judge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to delay his June trial on gun charges

Hunter Biden's federal gun case will go to trial next month, a judge said Tuesday, denying a bid by lawyers for the president's son to delay the prosecution.

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Michael Cohen apologizes and owns up to lies in hush money scandal

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Hundreds of Sri Lankans Tricked Into Joining Russia’s Army in Ukraine

Two retired army officers have been arrested for allegedly funneling recruits to Russian mercenary groups.

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Michael Cohen’s Trust Issues

The star witness in Donald Trump’s criminal trial is also the most aggrieved and seemingly unreliable one.

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Analysis: Does the DOJ target more Republicans than Democrats? Here’s the data

The long-standing allegation from former President Donald Trump is that President Joe Biden has weaponized the Department of Justice and that there is a double standard for Republicans as compared with Democrats.

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Exclusive—West Virginia’s Morrisey Makes Final Pitch to Primary Voters: Conservative Fighter Versus Political Insiders

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a candidate for Governor of West Virginia, made a final pitch to voters on Tuesday.

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Biden doesn't support 'full-term' abortion stance pushed by RFK Jr, campaign says

President Biden's re-election campaign said Tuesday that the president does not support full-term abortions, drawing contrast between remarks made recently by Robert F Kennedy Jr.

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For Biden, Bailing on Morehouse Commencement Not an Option

Biden allies say he would never consider cancel college speeches. From a pure optics standpoint, it would be a gift to the Trump campaign. But Biden has also long relished speaking at commencements

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Air Force Secretary says it was 'roughly an even fight' between an AI-controlled F-16 and a highly trained human fighter pilot

USAF Secretary Frank Kendall, aboard the AI-controlled jet, said it was "roughly an even fight" between the AI agent and the human fighter pilot.

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Tennessee governor OKs bill allowing death penalty for child rape convictions

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions.

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Boeing Starliner launch delayed another four days for tests to verify helium leak repair

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Report: Joe Biden, Advisers Dismiss Negative Polling Despite Warnings

Biden and his advisers reportedly deny significant negative polling data, despite media allies warning the administration to moderate policy.

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Mike Johnson Slammed For Defending Trump Outside New York City Courtroom

“Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask why President Crimes is suddenly not allowed to do crimes,” read one especially snarky social media post.

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Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Shares Scary Reason She Wore A Bulletproof Vest To Trump Trial

Daniels' attorney offered insight into the New York hush money trial during an interview on Monday.

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Alice Munro, Nobel laureate revered as short story master, dies at 92

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Biden’s Weakness With Young Voters Isn’t About Gaza

Very few Americans—even young ones—rank the Israel-Hamas war as one of their top voting priorities.

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Trump could get Congressional Gold Medal under new House GOP resolution

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a new resolution on Tuesday to give former President Trump the Congressional Gold Medal.

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Mudslinging candidates in heated House race face voters on big primary day

Voters will determine the Republican nominee in a heated race for Congress in West Virginia that's seen the top two candidates lob major attacks at one another.

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