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Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial
Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial

Donald Trump returns to his hush money trial facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses in the final weeks of the case.

FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

No planes have been taken out of service, but having to perform the test out of order on planes will slow the delivery of jets still being built at the final assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Family says coverage for specialized treatment for twins obtained before hospital announced specialized fund

Family says coverage for specialized treatment for twins obtained before hospital announced specialized fund

The condition is one that, without proper treatment and medication, means their life expectancy is less than two years: spinal muscular atrophy.

New video shows tornado demolishing Nebraska business

New video shows tornado demolishing Nebraska business

It happened at Garner Industries during the April 26 tornado outbreak. 

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

Vladimir Putin is beginning his fifth term as Russian president after destroying his political opposition, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating power.

Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt scrubbed shortly before final countdown

Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt scrubbed shortly before final countdown

Two NASA astronauts had reached the final hours before a long-awaited launch attempt aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule, the first crewed mission of the new spacecraft.

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a ‘measure of good news’

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a ‘measure of good news’

The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report Monday.

'Miracle': Pastor credits divine intervention after man pulls gun on him during sermon

'Miracle': Pastor credits divine intervention after man pulls gun on him during sermon

The incident was captured on a livestream video of the pastor's sermon and showed a church deacon tackling the assailant from behind when the suspect's silver handgun jammed.

Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal for Gaza after Israel orders Rafah evacuation ahead of attack

Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal for Gaza after Israel orders Rafah evacuation ahead of attack

In recent days, Egyptian and Hamas officials have said the cease-fire would take place in a series of stages during which Hamas would release hostages it is holding in exchange for Israeli troop pullbacks from Gaza.

Person dies after falling from the stands at Ohio State graduation ceremony

Person dies after falling from the stands at Ohio State graduation ceremony

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN

Man unable to pay medical bills accused of strangling wife in hospital bed

Man unable to pay medical bills accused of strangling wife in hospital bed

Ronnie Wiggs told Independence, Missouri, police he killed his wife who had gone to Centerpoint Medical Center for a new port for her dialysis.

Ex-Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade speaks out: 'Workplace romances are as American as apple pie'

Ex-Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade speaks out: 'Workplace romances are as American as apple pie'

Wade conceded he had certain regrets.

Bernard Hill, who had roles in 'Titanic' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' dies

Bernard Hill, who had roles in 'Titanic' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' dies

His career spanned nearly 50 years.

K-9 finds missing 85-year-old ‘clinging to a tree’ in Colorado

K-9 finds missing 85-year-old ‘clinging to a tree’ in Colorado

The department says the woman was found in a spot where she could not be seen from the roadway or canal.

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

The small, tight-knit community continues to show its pride since the incident.

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future’

Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under pressure from hard-liners in his government, continued to lower expectations for a cease-fire deal, calling the key Hamas demands “extreme."

Hundreds rescued from Texas floods as forecast calls for more rain and rising water

Hundreds rescued from Texas floods as forecast calls for more rain and rising water

A wide region has been swamped from Houston to rural East Texas, where game wardens rode airboats through waist-high waters rescuing people and pets who did not evacuate in time.

I-95 overpass in Connecticut scorched during a fuel truck inferno has been demolished

I-95 overpass in Connecticut scorched during a fuel truck inferno has been demolished

The bridge was scorched Thursday morning after a gasoline tanker collided into two other vehicles and burst into flames.

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly this week when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black student in a raucous gathering that was endorsed by a far-

Police surprise man with birthday cake after 911 call

Police surprise man with birthday cake after 911 call

The officers’ simple act of kindness made Chris’ birthday one for the books.

Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute

Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute

The firefighters serve as first responders to fires and medical emergencies and can call in help from local departments.

Escaped zebra captured after nearly a week on the lam

Escaped zebra captured after nearly a week on the lam

The zebra was one of four that escaped on April 28 from a trailer near North Bend in Washington state.

Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates

Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates

Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, child advocacy centers and more that serve millions of Americans and can’t necessarily rely on scarce state or local dollars to keep the doors open if federal money runs short.

Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states

Marijuana backers eye proposed federal regulatory change as an aid to legalizing pot in more states

Florida voters will decide on a constitutional amendment allowing recreational cannabis in November. Public votes could also be held in several other states.

Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance

Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance

Mick Jagger briefly waded into Louisiana politics, taking a verbal jab at the state’s conservative governor, as The Rolling Stones performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting

Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting

It's a dilemma no business owner should have to face: whether to reopen after a mass shooting.