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Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial

David Pecker returned to the witness stand Friday for a fourth day as defense attorneys tried to poke holes in his testimony about his tabloid's efforts to protect his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package.

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month

A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's reluctance to cut interest rates anytime soon and underscoring a burden for President Joe Biden's re-election bid.

Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes

Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes

The decision is certain to infuriate anti-smoking advocates but could avoid angering Black voters ahead of November elections.

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war

Donald Trump on Thursday claimed a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia was 'nothing' compared to the college campus protests that have sparked around the country over the Israel-Hamas war.

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Chief Justice John Roberts was among several members of the court who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump's hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

The indictment released Wednesday names 11 Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Trump won Arizona in 2020.

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul's landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including by letting women testify about allegations that weren't part of the case.

U.S. abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

U.S. abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

States continue to diverge on the issue. Blue states like California are trying new ways to protect abortion access, and red ones like Idaho are trying to curtail it.

USC cancels graduation ceremony as college officials worry about pro-Palestinian protest disruptions

USC cancels graduation ceremony as college officials worry about pro-Palestinian protest disruptions

College officials across the U.S. are worried that ongoing campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war could disrupt May commencement ceremonies.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level since late November, another setback for home shoppers in what's traditionally the housing market's busiest time of the year.

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

A bulk carrier passed through the new 35-foot channel Thursday morning, headed for St. John, Canada.

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

The FCC on Thursday restored rules to prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others.

Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

The new limits unveiled Thursday on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-powered electric plants are the Biden administration's most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the power sector.

BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers

BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers

BNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

A North Carolina man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S. to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S. to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

U.S. officials say Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles, striking a Russian military airfield in Crimea and Russian troops in another occupied area overnight.

Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel

Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel

From Massachusetts to California, students have gathered by the hundreds and vowed to stay put until universities meet their demands.

Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate

Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate

A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle a week after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patient's life.

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that state abortion bans that took effect after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, even during some medical emergencies.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

Tennessee became the latest state to act as the Republican governor signed a law prohibiting banks from considering a customer's participation in DEI training.

About 1 in 4 U.S. adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

About 1 in 4 U.S. adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who aren't yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income.

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

The Department of Agriculture issued final rules for the program that serves breakfast to more than 15 million students and lunch to nearly 30 million children every year.

Biden says the U.S. is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

Biden says the U.S. is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

President Joe Biden has reached the end of a long, painful battle with Republicans to secure urgently needed replenishment of aid for Ukraine.

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.