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Hearing in Trump hush money case will determine if Trump is held in contempt

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Lawyers for the Manhattan DA will try to convince the judge in Donald Trump's hush money case to hold Trump in contempt for violating the limited gag order in the case.

10 dead as 2 Malaysia helicopters collide mid-air during military parade rehearsal

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Two military helicopters have collided in mid-air killing all 10 crew members aboard the two aircraft as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade.

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Luxury bag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling, making bags from protected species

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A luxury handbag designer has been jailed after pleading guilty to smuggling purses made of the skins of protected reptiles, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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'Possible kidnapping' caught on home-security camera, police say

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"We are looking for any information the community may have regarding this incident," Hillsboro Police said in a press bulletin.

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Judge declares mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing unarmed migrant

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A judge has declared a mistrial in the criminal case against 75-year-old Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly.

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Idaho college murders: Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed, judge rules

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The judge ruled that the defense team's Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed.

Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary

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Police say a Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist has been arrested in the northwestern city of Detroit Lakes

North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to his belligerent testing…

Monday, Apr 22

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From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line

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A $12 billion high-speed passenger train line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

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President Joe Biden has marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities

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Woman fatally stabbed on train, suspect detained

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A woman was fatally stabbed on a Metro train in Los Angeles early Monday, and a suspect has been detained, police said.

Children's museum total solar eclipse event may have led to measles exposure

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Officials are warning that people who attended a total eclipse event at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis may have been exposed to measles.

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Man facing hate crime charges for allegedly breaking into Rutgers Islamic Center

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A man was arrested and charged with federal hate crimes for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University, investigators said.

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5 people, including at least 2 kids, mysteriously found dead in home: Police

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Five people -- including at least two children -- have been mysteriously found dead inside a home in Oklahoma, according to Oklahoma City police.

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Trump trial: Prosecutors allege 'election fraud,' while defense says Trump 'innocent'

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Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.

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Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia

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An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia

Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale

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Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores

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Supreme Court will take up 'ghost guns' case next term

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The Supreme Court said Monday it would take up the issue of "ghost guns" next term.

Good Samaritans band together to save 71-year-old in fiery highway crash

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A group of good Samaritans jumped into action to help save a 71-year-old after his car became engulfed in flames on a Minnesota highway.

WATCH: Delhi residents choke on fumes from massive landfill fire

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Large plumes of smoke continued to rise from a massive landfill fire in Delhi, India, as residents complained of breathing problems.

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Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say

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Officials say a race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others

NYC Mayor says he's 'horrified' by antisemitism at Columbia University protests

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Sunday saw the fifth consecutive day of protests at Columbia University, where over 100 people have been arrested.

What did jurors in Trump's criminal trial say they think of the former president?

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As Donald Trump sat in the courtroom in his criminal trial last week, the New Yorkers who would make up the jury offered frank reviews of his character and presidency.

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US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

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American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed…

North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says

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North Korea has test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbit

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Israel-Gaza live updates: 3 injured in 'ramming terror attack' in Jerusalem

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Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.

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Suspect arrested after break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' home

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A suspected intruder was arrested early Sunday morning after a break-in at the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, according to police.

Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76

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He was snatched in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Suspect in killing of Idaho sheriff's deputy fatally shot by police, authorities say

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Idaho sheriff’s deputy died after being shot by a driver during a traffic stop.

Arkansas teen held on murder charge after fatal shooting outside party after high school prom

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A high school senior was shot outside a party following a high school prom.