Trump's hush money trial arrives at a pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen takes the stand
NEW YORK (AP) - The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial, Michael Cohen, took the stand Monday, and his testimony could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president. Cohen, Trump's former lawyer and personal fixer, is by far the Manhattan district attorney's mos...
May 13, 2024
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Catalan separatists set to lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Separatist parties appear to be in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region as the pro-union Socialist Party is poised to win the most votes in Sunday's regional election with 85% of ballots counted. The four pro-independence parties, led by the T...
May 12, 2024
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from his post
VILCHA, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from his post. Putin nominated First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov for the role. His appointment must now be approved by Russian lawmakers. The change comes weeks after Timur Ivanov, a Russian depu...
May 12, 2024
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An apartment block collapses in a Russian border city after heavy shelling, with deaths reported
An apartment block partially collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod Sunday. Officials blamed Ukrainian shelling and said there were deaths. Online footage showed rescuers searching for survivors among the remnants of the building's stairwell, then fleeing the scene as part of the roof crashed to the ground. I...
May 12, 2024
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Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan. The World Food Agency said Saturday it was distributing fortified biscuits to the survivors of one of the many floods that hit Afghanistan over the l...
May 11, 2024
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Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Fri...
May 10, 2024
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US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration said Friday that Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The administration's findings of "reasonable" evide...
May 10, 2024
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UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The 193-member world body approved the Arab and Palestinia...
May 10, 2024
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Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister for the lower house's approval. Parliament Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the house, the State Duma, will hold a session later Friday to consider Mishustin's candidacy. Mishustin's approval is a mere proforma in the Krem...
May 10, 2024
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Korda shoots 69 in Founders, 6 shots back in bid for 6th straight LPGA Tour win
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) - Nelly Korda is going to have some work to do to win a record sixth straight LPGA Tour title, especially with the way Rose Zhang is playing. Korda shot a relatively mistake-free 3-under 69 early in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday and then could only watch as the 20-year-old...
May 09, 2024
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