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Trump trial recap: Legal analysts call Cohen cross-examination ‘damning’
As the New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump enters its sixth week, the prosecution is expected to rest its case as soon as Monday, May 20. Over the past five weeks, prosecutors have presented testimony from 19 witnesses, with Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, serving as their key witness. The… -
McDonald’s unveils Grandma McFlurry as company looks to win back customers
McDonald’s is introducing a new menu item, the Grandma McFlurry, in an effort to attract customers amid concerns about recent price increases. This limited edition dessert features syrup, vanilla ice cream and candy pieces, reminiscent of treats one might find in a grandmother’s purse. The release highlights the current cultural impact of grandmothers, nodding to the “grandma-core” trend… -
French police shoot and kill suspect in synagogue fire
French police fatally shot a man Friday, May 17, who was suspected of setting a synagogue on fire in Rouen, about 80 miles northwest of Paris. According to authorities, the man, armed with a knife and an iron bar, charged at officers responding to the synagogue. An officer fired at the assailant, resulting in his death.… -
Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier
The first shipment of humanitarian aid made its way across the United States’ newly built pier in Gaza, and at least four people are killed after severe storms hit the Houston area. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 17, 2024. Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier Humanitarian aid… -
Unconventional Trump-Biden debate receives partisan criticism
In a departure from tradition, a general election debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden is slated for June 27, marking the earliest occurrence of such an event in history. However, the unconventional nature of the debate has sparked partisan reactions and drawn attention to the evolving dynamics of political discourse. Breaking… -
US-built pier for humanitarian aid anchored in Gaza
The U.S. military said it has anchored a temporary floating pier to a beach in Gaza on Thursday, May 16, which will allow more humanitarian aid to enter the war-torn region. The Pentagon reported that as part of this initiative, a ship has been anchored in the Mediterranean Sea to start offloading supplies, noting that… -
Slovakia’s prime minister in serious condition after assassination attempt
Slovokia’s prime minister is in serious but stable condition following an assassination attempt that was recorded on camera. Police subdued a 71-year-old suspect immediately after he shot Prime Minister Robert Fico five times Wednesday, May 15, in what officials describe as a “politically motivated” attack. The assailant has been charged been with attempted murder. Deputy Prime… -
Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries, and Slovakia’s prime minister is seriously wounded during an assassination attempt. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 16, 2024. Putin meets with Xi in China as two countries look to strengthen ties Russian… -
RFK Jr. gains on ballot access, poll shows third-party impact on election
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the first third-party candidate in decades to pull in significant support in the polls. But which camp is he drawing the most support from? Is it Donald Trump or Joe Biden who has more to lose if Kennedy is able to get on state ballots? Media headlines addressing the question… -
Boeing faces potential prosecution over 737 Max crashes
The U.S. Justice Department has found that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution following two deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019. Boeing failed to implement changes to prevent violations of federal anti-fraud laws, a condition of the 2021 settlement. “The government has determined that Boeing breached its… -
TikTok users sue federal government over law that could ban app
A group of TikTok users has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contesting a new law that could compel the sale of the popular video-sharing app or result in its U.S. ban. The eight users, collectively boasting millions of followers, argue that the law signed by President Joe Biden violates their First Amendment rights. They contend that… -
Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel
The U.S. is preparing to send $1 billion in new weapons to Israel. And there are new details about the deadly crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel The Biden administration intends… -
Pro-Palestinian protesters agree to end encampment at Harvard
Protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard University reportedly reached a peaceful end. Harvard and pro-Palestinian student protesters came to an agreement on Tuesday, May 14, to end the weekslong pro-Palestinian encampment. Harvard officials said that they agreed to discuss student questions about the school’s financial connections to Israeli organizations. Protesters said Harvard agreed…
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