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Jury deliberations to continue in Trump criminal trial
Jury deliberations enter a second day in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. And a volcano in Iceland erupts, sending lava more than 160 feet into the air. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 30, 2024. Jury deliberations to continue in Trump criminal trial The jury in Donald… -
Aid deliveries in Gaza suspended after US-built pier damaged
Deliveries of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza via a U.S.-built temporary pier have been suspended after the pier was damaged by rough seas. On Tuesday, May 28, a Pentagon spokesperson announced this latest setback to the $320 million pier, which has only been fully operational for less than two weeks, on Tuesday, May 28. “Unfortunately, we had a… -
South Africans vote in most competitive election since apartheid
South Africans began voting Wednesday, May 29, in the most competitive election since the end of apartheid. Opinion polls suggest the African National Congress (ANC) may lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. South Africa faces systemic issues, including a weak power grid causing hundreds of hours of blackouts that hinder development and manufacturing.… -
Robert De Niro speaks at Biden campaign rally outside Trump trial
As closing arguments in Donald Trump’s criminal trial took place inside a New York courthouse on Tuesday, May 28, a campaign rally for President Joe Biden was held outside, with actor Robert De Niro in attendance. De Niro, a longtime Democrat who recently voiced an ad for Biden’s campaign, spoke to reporters, criticizing Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee… -
Trump criminal trial moves to the jury
With closing arguments coming to a close, the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is headed to the jury. And actor Robert De Niro speaks out against the former president at a campaign event for President Joe Biden. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Trump criminal trial… -
OpenAI forms safety committee ahead its next model release
Just weeks after OpenAI got rid of a team focused on AI safety, the company established a new committee aimed at enhancing safety and security. The company also announced on Tuesday, May 28, that it has begun training its next AI model. In a blog post, OpenAI said the new committee will be led by… -
US is ‘actively engaging’ with Israel after deadly strike on Rafah
The Biden administration said it’s “actively engaging” with the Israeli army after a deadly airstrike on the Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday, May 26. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said at least 45 people were killed, including children, and roughly 250 were injured at a tent camp for displaced Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin… -
Over 2,000 feared buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide
Thousands are being forced to evacuate on Tuesday, May 28, in Papua New Guinea, where officials have declared a state of emergency due to an ongoing landslide following a deadly incident the week of May 19. More than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive by a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote northern highlands last… -
Severe storms kill at least 22 over Memorial Day weekend
Severe storms killed at least 22 people across several central and southern states during Memorial Day weekend, with at least 25 tornadoes reported. Forecasters warned about severe weather hitting the East Coast and urged holiday travelers to stay alert. In Texas, seven people, including two young children, were killed and more than 100 were injured as the… -
Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial
As former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial winds down, both sides are set to deliver their closing arguments to the jury. And, a still-active situation prompts evacuations in Papua New Guinea after a landslide buries more than 2,000 people. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closing arguments to… -
Busy Memorial Day weekend to see record number on the roads
If you’re planning to travel for Memorial Day, you will be among a near-record number of people to be on the move this holiday weekend — a number not seen in almost 20 years. AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the five-day Memorial Day holiday period, which began… -
Hundreds walk out of Harvard commencement after 13 students barred from ceremony
Hundreds of students walked out of Harvard’s graduation ceremony in protest on Thursday, May 23, with chants of “free Palestine” and “let them walk.” The latter chant was about 13 students the school barred from receiving their degrees at commencement due to their conduct at an on-campus protest encampment. In a statement, Harvard said the… -
NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players
In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players. And a group of graduates walk out of Harvard’s commencement after 13 students are barred from the ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 24, 2024. NCAA agrees to deal to…
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