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Closing arguments are set to begin as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial winds down and moves to the hands of the jury. Getty Images

Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial

In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players Getty Images

NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players

A stage collapses during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured. AP Images

At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico

Ireland, Norway and Spain make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state amid Israel's war with Hamas. Getty Images

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds

Funeral services for Iran's president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump's trial. Reuters

Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash

Iranian state media confirmed this morning that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19. Getty Images

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory. Reuters

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries. Reuters

Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties

The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers. Getty Images

Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel

Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer for Donald Trump, took the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. Reuters

Cohen testifies Trump said ‘just do it’ about payment to Daniels

Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to take the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. Getty Images

Michael Cohen expected to take the stand in Donald Trump’s criminal trial

After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. Getty Images

Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony

President Joe Biden expressed frustration over delays in emergency relief distribution after Hurricane Beryl due to difficulties contacting Texas officials. Reuters

Biden says US will not supply weapons to Israel for Rafah operation

The U.S. pauses shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over an invasion in Rafah. Getty Images

US pauses shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over Rafah operation

The Israeli military seizes control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire. Israel Defense Force

Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks

The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of the Gaza border town of Rafah to "evacuate immediately." Getty Images

Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Thursday, May 2, concerning the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have led to more than 2,000 arrests across American college campuses in the past two weeks. Biden emphasized that the events challenge two core American principles: the right to free speech and the rule of law, asserting that both must be upheld. Reuters

Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest

Officers move in on the campus of UCLA as the LAPD calls the pro-Palestinian encampment an "unlawful gathering." Getty Images

Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’

Dozens of protesters were arrested as Columbia University called in the NYPD after protesters stormed Hamilton Hall. Getty Images

Dozens arrested at Columbia as NYPD clears Hamilton Hall, encampments

Student protesters occupy a Columbia University building; four officers killed serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Getty Images

Student protesters take over Columbia building after deadline passes

Several people, including an infant, are killed after dozens of tornadoes sweep through the Midwest and Oklahoma. Reuters

Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest

Developments in former President Donald Trump's legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court Reuters

Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity

The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Donald Trump's immunity claims while the former president's criminal trial resumes in New York Getty Images

Trump to attend NY trial as US Supreme Court hears immunity case

Congress passes a $95 billion foreign aid package which included a measure that could ban TikTok in the United States. Getty Images

Senate passes $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel; TikTok bill included