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Actor Robert De Niro loses award after heated press conference near Trump trial
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro is losing out on an award after an appearance this week on behalf of the Biden campaign. Outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump was on trial Tuesday, May 28, the actor claimed Mr. Trump could “destroy the whole world” if elected again. “I don’t mean to scare you,” De… -
Police: Minneapolis officer killed in deadly ambush
Three individuals, including Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, were killed in a shooting Thursday, May 30, in the Whittier neighborhood of southern Minneapolis. As officers responded to the scene of a shooting, they were immediately met with gunfire, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. During the incident, police said a Officer Mitchell was providing medical aid… -
What to expect following guilty verdict in Trump criminal trial
Following the guilty verdict in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York on Thursday, May 30, sentencing is scheduled for July 11. However, the former president is likely to appeal the conviction, as he has asserted that the charges were politically motivated and legally flawed. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records and a Class E felony… -
Donald Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of a crime
Donald Trump is found guilty of 34 felonies in New York. What comes next? And what does the historic verdict mean for the former president? A police officer was killed during a deadly ambush in Minnesota. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 31, 2024. Donald Trump found guilty on 34… -
Hacking group says it stole personal info of 550M Ticketmaster customers
A hacking group claims to have stolen the personal data of more than 500 million Ticketmaster customers around the world. The group, known as ShinyHunters, said the stolen data includes the names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card details. The group is offering to sell that data for $500,000. Ticketmaster has not yet confirmed… -
Volcano in Iceland erupts again; lava sent 160 feet into the air
For the fifth time since December 2023, a volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, May 29. The massive eruption spewed lava more than 150 feet into the air from the Sundhnúkur crater on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula. The volcano erupted after a series of earthquake in the early afternoon. The eruption threatened the coastal town of Grindavík, which is home to the country’s biggest tourist… -
World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Rafah after continued strikes
World Central Kitchen has paused its operations in Rafah, citing “ongoing attacks” by the Israeli army. The organization has relocated north amid a series of Israeli strikes that resumed Wednesday, May 29. This followed an airstrike on Sunday, May 26, that killed at least 45 civilians sheltering in tents. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the… -
Justice Alito dismisses calls to recuse himself over flag controversy
Justice Samuel Alito has declined requests to recuse himself from two Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol due to flags displayed outside his homes. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urged Alito to recuse himself. Alito stated in letters to House… -
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…