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The Supreme Court is likely to place Donald Trump above the law in its immunity case
Thursday’s argument in Trump v. United States was a disaster for Special Counsel Jack Smith, and for anyone who believes that the president of the United States should be subject to prosecution if they commit a crime. At least five of the Court’s Republicans seemed eager to, at the very least, permit Trump to delay his federal criminal trial for attempting to steal the 2020 election until after this November’s election. And the one GOP appointee who seemed to hedge the most, Chief Justice John...
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Tabloid Publisher Says He Spoke to Trump Before Buying Model's Story
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker said he spoke to Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign before agreeing to buy and bury a former Playboy model’s story about having an extramarital affair with Trump.
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New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, ordering a new trial in the landmark #MeToo case.
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Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday in the blockbuster case over whether former President Donald Trump may claim immunity from prosecution in the federal election subversion case. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.
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Live updates: Donald Trump's hush money trial
Witness testimony will continue Thursday in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Follow here for the latest live news updates from court, analysis and more.
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Born in favelas, Brazilian funk gets swank, goes global
Born in impoverished favelas, Rio de Janeiro funk music has emerged as a global phenomenon, embraced by superstars from Anitta to Beyonce and starring in museum shows -- though it
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Biden's 2025 Budget proposal seeks to tax capital gains at 45%, eliminate crypto tax loopholes
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Australia news live: Sussan Ley ‘really disappointed’ with Elon Musk; Albanese joins Katter and Lambie for two-up
Deputy opposition leader says she backs eSafety commissioner ‘100%’. Follow the day’s news liveThousands gather for dawn services and marches to mark Anzac Day around AustraliaGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHundreds gather in Sydney for Anzac Day dawn serviceAAP has the details on Sydney’s dawn service where hundreds of people – including veterans – gathered under a full moon and clear skies for a solemn service in the CBD.You who have loved will...
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Shetland spaceport receives range licence as launch plans progress
SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst has been given permission by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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City Hall: Sadiq Khan tells Londoners to judge him on his transport policies on May 2
Sadiq Khan has told Londoners to judge him on his record on transport policies, including cycle superhighways and low traffic neighbourhoods, on May 2.
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CBI boss: Britain ‘can’t rest on laurels’ in growth industries like life sciences and net zero
The UK “can’t rest on our laurels” in high-growth industries like life sciences and net zero, the boss of Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is to say.
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EPA's 'Solar for All' program awards $86 million to Oregon Dept. of Energy to bring solar to low-income households
SEATTLE (KTVZ) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that the Oregon Department of Energy has been selected to receive $86.6 million through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from distributed residential solar. This award is part of the