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Trump's hush money trial could be nearing final stages

Donald Trump's legal team has said they could finish cross-examining the prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen on Thursday (May 16). If Cohen is in fact the last witness for the prosecution, the defense could begin presenting their ca...

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U.S. Justice Department may prosecute Boeing

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing did not hold up their end of the bargain after 737 Max crashes and now it's a possibility the company could face charges.

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The quest to mine precious metals in space

Modern-day electronics depend on a steady supply of precious metals — and some companies think it could soon be cheaper and better for the environment to get them from space.

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FBI concerned about security of 2024 election

The FBI is concerned about foreign adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran potentially using technology like robocalls, deep fakes, and AI generated content to try to influence the 2024 election. Officials are also concerned about elect...

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Report: Ship lost power twice before ramming Baltimore bridge

A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report says the cargo ship Dali that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore lost power twice in the hours before it left port.

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Democrats push Biden to do more about border crisis

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling on President Biden to do more to address the thousands of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border every day. Eighteen House Democrats joined Republicans in signing a letter asking Biden...

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Video shows fatal police shooting of Black airman in Florida

A Florida sheriff's office has released body camera video showing a sheriff's deputy shoot and kill U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who had a handgun at his side, at his apartment last week.

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More Americans are skipping parenthood

More Americans are choosing to not have children for various reasons including the costs, uncertainty about the future of reproductive health care, and environmental concerns. Internationally and in some parts of the U.S, leaders have tr...

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Microsoft report shows AI used in the workplace at large

Microsoft reports the use of artificial intelligence has nearly doubled in the last six months, and that LinkedIn is seeing a significant increase in people adding AI skills to their profile.

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Five biggest cases the U.S. Supreme Court could soon decide

May and June are going to be consequential when it comes to legal outcomes in the United States. The Supreme Court will issue opinions impacting everything from abortion rights to gun rights to how cities tackle homelessness.

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U.S. House kills motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelming rejected an effort by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. The vote on a motion to table succeeded 359 to 43 with the support of Democrats.

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Georgia appeals court to review Fani Willis disqualification ruling

A Georgia appeals court has said it will review a lower court ruling that allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

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Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

Ukrainian officials say they foiled a plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine, which protects top officials, were reportedly detained on suspicion of enacting the pla...

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Harris elevates abortion rights advocacy in reelection campaign

U.S. President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign is leaning into the Vice President Kamala Harris' decades of experience on the issue. Harris made history in March by becoming the first sitting president or vice president to visit a c...

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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal; Israel reviewing deal

Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. Israeli officials are now examining the Hamas response which could potentially halt the seven-month war in Gaza.

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How Biden and Trump differ on reproductive rights

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have differing views on abortion, but they both have agreed on not supporting a national abortion ban.

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Columbia cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University has canceled its main commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have shaken college campuses across the United States.

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U.S. considers banning 'homelessness' in key case

The Supreme Court is considering whether U.S. cities can ban unhoused people from sleeping outside and issue fines or arrest them for doing so. The case has thrust homelessness into the spotlight and what leads to people 'sleeping rough'.

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U.S. lawmakers scramble to finalize farm legislation

Lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill have begun the scramble to reach an agreement on this must-pass legislation with subsidies for farmers, crop insurance, and SNAP food benefits.

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Arizona governor signs bill repealing 1864 abortion ban

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to repeal the state's 1864 ban on most abortions. The Arizona Senate voted 16-14 to repeal the ban on Wednesday. Two Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats to pass the bill.

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South Texas facing water shortage; famers blame Mexico

Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley need river water for irrigation. Farmers on the U.S. side say when it comes to sharing the river water, Mexico is being a bad neighbor.

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More than 1,000 student protesters arrested across U.S.

From suspensions to expulsions to criminal charges, college students across the U.S. involved in these pro-Palestinian protests could face life-changing consequences. Some are demanding amnesty for these protesters.

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Florida's six-week abortion ban goes into effect

A Florida law that changes the state's abortion restriction from 15 weeks to six weeks has gone into effect. President Joe Biden has described the new law as an "extreme ban" and a "nightmare."

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At-risk Americans feel left behind as COVID restrictions disappear

Millions of Americans have compromised immune systems, meaning they are more likely than others to get sicker from COVID. This has left them feeling left behind and isolated as COVID restrictions like mask mandates and travel restriction...

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Opening statements begin in Trump hush money trial

More than one year after prosecutors pressed charges in Manhattan against former President Donald Trump, they are presenting their evidence to a jury. Opening statements have begun in the first-ever trial of a former president as Trump f...

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Taylor Swift drops surprise double album for 'Tortured Poets'

Taylor Swift dropped her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at midnight, with 16 songs and a bonus track whose titles were previously announced. But Swifties were in for a big surprise waking up Friday morning. Swift announced a s...

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How to keep music streaming costs down

Streaming movies, TV shows, and music has now become a part of daily life for many Americans. But some music streaming services may be turning up the volume on their pricing.

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U.S.A. basketball unveils 2024 Paris Olympics roster

Team USA has unveiled its men's basketball roster that will represent the red, white and blue at the Paris Olympics this summer. Some are already comparing it to the "Dream Team" that won gold in 1992.

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Biden heads to Pittsburgh, to call for higher steel tariffs

President Joe Biden is expected to call for higher tariffs to combat Chinese practices in the aluminum and steel industries while in Pittsburgh Wednesday at the United Steelworkers headquarters during an economic-focused blitz through th...

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U.S. will not participate in any counterattack on Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden called a virtual meeting of the G-7 nations on Sunday to coordinate "a united diplomatic response" to Iran's attack on Israel. In a phone call with Israeli's prime minister after the attacks, President Biden said...

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