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Full jury of 12 people, 6 alternates seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York

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The final jurors have been seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial, and an appellate judge rejected the former president's latest bid to halt the case.

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More than 100,000 lbs. of e-waste collected at ABC13 E-Cycle Drive

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Houston answered the call and helped divert thousands and thousands of pounds of e-waste from entering local landfills during our 17th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive on Friday.

Friday, Apr 19

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Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to accelerator pedal that can stick

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Tesla has been ordered to recall nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks due to an accelerator pedal that can stick in place when pressed down.

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Who are the key players in Donald Trump's Manhattan hush money trial?

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Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels are among the witnesses expected to testify in the weeks-long Manhattan trial.

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'It's just so stressful': HISD teachers' pay will be based on evaluations with new system

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One HISD teacher said it's "not right" to adjust salary based on evaluations because if students are having one bad day, it could bring the educator to the bottom percent.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Trump hush money trial live updates: 12 jurors now seated, selection of alternates ongoing

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A full jury of 12 members has now been seated in Donald Trump's hush money case following the addition of five more jurors.

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Trader Joe's recalls basil amid salmonella outbreak, investigation

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The grocery chain voluntarily recalled products in 29 states and D.C.

Best Mother's Day gifts on sale including must-have flower bouquets and accessories

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This week on 'It's a Big Deal,' ABC anchors Sam Champion and Dani Beckstrom are exploring the best Mother's Day gifts you can shop right now.

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A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What happens next?

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The new bill would give TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance 270 days from the date of enactment to divest from the app or face a U.S. ban, according to the proposed legislation.

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President Biden accepts endorsement from Kennedy family members in counter to RFK Jr.

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Kerry Kennedy, along with several of her family members, have denounced her brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for president.

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Removing and reusing plastic from electronic waste

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Sustainable solutions: CompuCycle's new process plant extracts plastic from electronic waste, which can be reused in new products.

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Red Lobster eyes bankruptcy option after $11M in losses from endless shrimp promotion

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Red Lobster is in hot financial waters, attempting to stay afloat by eyeing Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debts after an endless shrimp promotion sank the seafood restaurant chain's bottom line, according to reports.

911 service provider Lumen blames outage on installation of light pole

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The outage of 911 systems in several states Wednesday evening was caused by the installation of a light pole, according to Lumen, a company that supports some of those systems.

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Medical jobs are in demand, and ABC13 Who's Hiring Job Fair has a way for you break in for free

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If you've wanted to work in health care, tune in on Thursday, where experts will talk about job and educational opportunities in the field.

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Katy ISD's new policy forbidding personal devices sparks debate between parents

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While some parents favor the new policy, others worry about being unable to reach their children in the event of a lockdown now that personal devices aren't allowed.

Arizona Republicans block another Democratic effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

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Only one of the Republican representatives joined with the Democratic minority, leaving them one vote short of pushing the bill forward.

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Alaska Airlines briefly grounds flights due to technical issue

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The ground stop has been lifted for all Alaska Airlines and Horizon flights.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Best April deals including sales from Saatva, Amazon and Cozy Earth

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Looking for a discount? Here are the best April 2024 sales including deals from Saatva, Amazon and Cozy Earth

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Ford recalling more than 450,000 vehicles due to potential loss of drive power

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Ford is recalling more than 450,000 compact SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States because they might lose drive power resulting from a battery issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in an alert.

The pilots union at American Airlines says it's seeing more safety and maintenance issues

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The pilots union at American Airlines says there has been "a significant spike" in safety issues at the airline, including fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights on planes returning from major maintenance work.

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Former Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham dies at 87

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Bob Graham, a former senator, Florida Democratic governor and one-time presidential candidate, has died at 87, his family announced Tuesday night.

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Are you ready to vote in May? Here's all you need to know about the Harris County Special Election

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Are you ready to vote on Saturday, May 4? Chances are, you probably haven't heard about this special election, but Eyewitness News has you covered.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Supreme Court appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump

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At issue in the case of Fischer v. United States is whether a federal law enacted in 2002 to prevent the cover-up of financial crimes can be used to put some Jan. 6 defendants behind bars, potentially up to 20 years.

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Smartmatic settles 2020 election defamation case against far-right network OAN

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Smartmatic filed the lawsuit in November of 2021, accusing OAN of "knowingly and deliberately" spreading "a continuous stream of falsehoods that harmed Smartmatic and negatively impacted the company's business."

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President Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as proposed regulation

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The regulation has to go through a public comment period and another review before it can be finalized. The regulation is a more targeted proposal than the one the Supreme Court struck down last year.

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Houstonians urged to recycle lithium-ion batteries

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Lithium-ion batteries are small but powerful and can pose a safety risk. A Houston safety research team warns you why those batteries should never be tossed in the trash.

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What to do if you missed tax deadline to file an extension

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For anyone who missed the April 15 deadline, here's what to do.

Puttshack's new spin on mini golf brings high-tech tee times to Philly

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Puttshack is Philadelphia's new high-tech indoor mini-golf spot.

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Looking to watch Trump trial? Here's why the 1st criminal case of a former president won't be on TV

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As coverage of the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges began Monday, the nation had to rely on secondhand accounts of what was done and said in the courtroom.

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Proposed CA bill would ban methylene chloride from decaf coffee production

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People who drink decaffeinated coffee may think they're getting a healthier product than regular coffee, but health experts and consumer transparency advocates are warning a chemical used to remove the caffeine is a known carcinogen and…