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The Latest: Gorsuch poses friendly questions in Trump's bid before Supreme Court

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday took up Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

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

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The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution, but it's less clear that the justices are headed for a quick resolution.

High schooler accused of killing fellow student on campus in Arlington, Texas

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Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder warrant after fatally shooting a schoolmate on the campus of an Arlington, Texas, high school.

U.S. labor secretary says UAW win at Tennessee Volkswagen plant shows southern workers back unions

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Workers at auto plants in the South should be free to unionize without pressure from employers or anti-union governors, acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su said Thursday, even as some southern states pass laws to inhibit organized labor.

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

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A gay actor's speech that was canceled over his ''lifestyle'' is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out.

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A US citizen facing drug charges in Russia appears in court. His case was adjourned until mid-May

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A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions appeared in court on Thursday and had his case adjourned until mid-May.

A transitional council is installed in Haiti, and an interim prime minister is appointed for the embattled country

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A transitional council is installed in Haiti, and an interim prime minister is appointed for the embattled country.

Chinese ship remains prime suspect in damage to Baltic Sea gas pipeline that reopened this week

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A Chinese container ship remains the prime suspect in causing damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia, Finnish investigators said Thursday.

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction from landmark trial

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New York's highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein 's 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with "egregious" improper rulings, including a decision to let women…

The Latest | Trump listens intently at hush money trial as former Enquirer publisher testifies

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Donald Trump returned to court Thursday morning as witness testimony in his hush money trial entered a third day.

Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out

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Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests, while others appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of…

First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse

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The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago.

France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,' French envoy says

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France and the Philippines will begin talks next month on a defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other's territory, the French ambassador said Thursday.

New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says

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New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says.

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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power

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Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence that killed or injured more than 2,500 people from January…

French president outlined his vision for Europe as an assertive global power amid war in Ukraine

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French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that Europe could die if it fails to build its own robust defense as Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, or if it fails to undertake massive trade and economic reforms to compete with China…

Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife

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Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an ''unprecedented'' smear campaign against his wife.

Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash

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Scotland's leader is facing a potential battle for survival on Thursday after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Green Party following a clash over climate change policies.

Trump is in New York for the hush money trial while the Supreme Court hears his immunity case in DC

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A reluctant Donald Trump returned to a New York City courtroom Thursday as his hush money trial resumed at the same time that the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Washington over whether he should be immune from prosecution for…

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government in the Caribbean country

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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government in the Caribbean country.

China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

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China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

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Flooding in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 others, the prime minister said Thursday.

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

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Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.

That's rich: Rise in all-cash transactions helping drive price gains for most expensive US homes

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Well-heeled home shoppers are increasingly paying cash, helping turbo-charge price gains for the most expensive U.S. homes.

Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France

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The first six of a dozen Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France landed at an air force base near Zagreb on Thursday with a welcome ceremony attended by top officials.

China launches a three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station

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China launches a three-member Shenzhou-18 crew to its space station.

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Belarus claims it prevented drone attacks from Lithuania. Vilnius rejects the allegations

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The head of the top security agency in Belarus claimed Thursday that the country has prevented attempted drone strikes from Lithuania that targeted the capital, Minsk, and surrounding areas.

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

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The nation's economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6% in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.

Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight

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"Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time," one deputy said.

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% rate, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

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US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% rate, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates.