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Tuesday, Apr 23

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FTC bans noncompete agreements for many Americans but legal battle looms

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The FTC narrowly voted on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements in a move that could affect up to 30 million Americans -- one out of every five workers

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Top 3 takeaways from Day 6 of Trump's hush money trial

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Here are the top takeaways from the sixth day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.

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Trump trial: David Pecker describes secret catch-and-kill arrangement

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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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Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters

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President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker for Georgia's Morehouse College and at West Point next month

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Trump faces potential contempt of court if judge determines he violated gag order

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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.

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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Ground beef potentially contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns

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The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a consumer alert on certain ground beef that could possibly be contaminated with E. coli.

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Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?

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The measure sailed through the House as part of a foreign aid package.

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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.

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LIVE: Opening statements to begin in Trump hush money trial: ABC News Live

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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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Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000

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That's the latest evidence of the challenges facing the electric vehicle maker.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as US advances aid package

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The House of Representatives approved a $26 billion aid package on Saturday.

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Biden sees $35 price cap for insulin as pivotal campaign issue. It’s not clear-cut.

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President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare

Saturday, Apr 20

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House approves $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

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The House of Representatives on Saturday passed foreign aid bills that included billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

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Tesla cuts US prices for 3 of its electric vehicle models after a difficult week

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Tesla knocked $2,000 off the prices of three of its five models in the U.S.

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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says

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4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.

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New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment

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Letitia James contended the former president failed to demonstrate that the company behind his bond had the resources to pay it if his appeal failed.

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West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says

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West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March

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5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial

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After four days of jury selection, Donald Trump has a full jury in his New York criminal hush money trial.

Friday, Apr 19

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Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May

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A federal judge has agreed to delay the start of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial by a week after lawyers said extra days would aid trial preparation

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House Democrats help Johnson avoid foreign aid bills defeat, despite GOP defections

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The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.

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Tesla recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to faulty pedal

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Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash

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EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup

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A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency's designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

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Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s orders

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Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, statement claims

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The House Ethics Committee is questioning witnesses about allegations that Rep. Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs as a member of Congress, multiple sources tell ABC News.

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5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial

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Twelve jurors have been seated in the historic criminal trial of former president Donald Trump.