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Heavy rain leads to ‘historic weather event’ in United Arab Emirates
Historic flooding in the United Arab Emirates has led to the closure of Dubai’s airport and schools canceling classes. The rain began late Monday, April 15, and by the night of Tuesday, April 17, Dubai had received more than 6 inches of rain in over 24 hours, far surpassing the city’s average annual rainfall of just… -
Mayorkas impeachment moves to Senate for trial
Senators swear in as jurors Wednesday, April 17, for the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senate will issue a summons to Mayorkas, informing him of the charges and requesting a written response; he is not required to appear. House Republicans have charged Mayorkas with failing to enforce immigration laws and betraying public trust.… -
First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
The first seven jurors are selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and historic rain in the United Arab Emirates leads to major flooding at the Dubai airport and across the region. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money… -
Boeing defends aircraft safety before Senate hearing
Ahead of a Senate hearing on Wednesday, April 17, concerning Boeing’s safety, the company is denying allegations by a whistleblower about shortcuts in the production of its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft, saying the planes meet all safety standards. Boeing has called the whistleblower’s accounts inaccurate and stands by the company’s safety measures. The whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, is… -
Tax return shows Bidens earned nearly $620K in 2023
April 15 was the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, including President Joe Biden. The White House released President Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s joint tax return, showing the couple earned nearly $620,000 in 2023, with $400,000 coming from the presidential salary. This is up from about $580,000 they earned the previous year. The Bidens paid… -
Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins
At least 50 possible jurors were excused after saying they could not be fair regarding former President Trump’s hush money trial. The armorer on the set of “Rust” is sentenced following the fatal shooting of the film’s cinematographer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Dozens of jurors excused… -
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting amid fears of growing war
Iran’s attack on Israel prompted an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Israel requested the meeting on Sunday, April 14. The U.S. warned the Security Council it would work to hold Tehran accountable at the U.N. The Security Council provides a unique setting where conflicting parties… -
Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack
After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, the world awaits the next move by the two countries. For the first time in history, a former U.S. president will stand trial on criminal charges, as Donald Trump’s hush money trial begins. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 15, 2024.… -
Coast Guard, Navy rescue stranded sailors who spelled out ‘help’ on remote island
In a fortunate turn of events, the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued stranded sailors from a remote Pacific island, missing for over a week and utilizing the island’s resources to signal for help. The sailors, all men in their 40s and said to be related, crafted a “HELP” sign on the beach with palm… -
US, Japan, Philippines leaders convene for trilateral summit
Leaders from the United States, Japan and the Philippines convened for their inaugural trilateral summit, marking a significant commitment to fostering a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region. They announced several initiatives to strengthen economic ties, technological advancements, and security collaborations. Notably they introduced the Luzon Economic Corridor aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in… -
US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran
With Israel on alert for an attack from Iran, the U.S. sents over a top military commander in a show of support. O.J. Simpson passed away at age 76, sparking mixed reactions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 12, 2024. US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack… -
Hamas says it does not have 40 hostages for cease-fire deal
New details have emerged from cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas stating it cannot meet the initial deal to release 40 hostages, raising concerns about the number of captives still alive. Israel believes that of the 130 hostages remaining, at least 30 are dead, and the rest are likely held by various factions within Hamas.… -
Speaker Johnson to meet with former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago on election integrity
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a press conference on “election integrity.” The meeting occurs as Johnson navigates internal challenges and scrutiny over his leadership, notably regarding Ukraine aid support. When NBC News inquired about the focus of his upcoming news conference with…
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