Almost end times for Trump trial spectacle but there's still room for fireworks: 3 things to watch
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It is undoubtedly true that, to convict Trump, the jury must believe Michael Cohen’s uncorroborated testimony that Trump knew the details of how Cohen was going to be paid.
Rangers revert back to old defensive pairings in practice ahead of Game 6
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Since the Blueshirts dropped their first two games in a row since mid-April, however, lineup changes were anticipated and such appeared to be the case during practice Wednesday.
Florida man stunned to learn he’s not a US citizen after voting, paying taxes for over 60 years: ‘I acted like a regular citizen’
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“I’ve been spending thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars to try to get my money that I paid into Social Security my entire life.”
Raccoon makes mad dash on pitch during NYCFC victory over Union in surreal scene
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New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union dealt with a pitch invader of the furry kind during Wednesday night’s match at Subaru Park.
Utah farm boy Dylan Rounds’ cause of death revealed as ‘killer squatter’ pleads guilty to murder — month after skeletal remains were found
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Brenner, 60, had been squatting in a trailer on farmland near Rounds' property in the small desert community of Lucin near the Utah-Nevada border.
Jordan Spieth eyes final piece of career grand slam at PGA Championship
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Jordan Spieth knows it’s out there.
Rangers aren’t giving their Game 6 lineup away just yet
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They are throwing curveballs in terms of what they are showing at practices versus games themselves.
Mets hoping for good news on Drew Smith, Brooks Raley injuries
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The Mets are crossing their fingers concerning two of the better arms in their Opening Day bullpen.
California mayors duel on social media over law enforcement response to UC Irvine anti-Israel protests
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Two California mayors dueled on social media after police responded to the University of California, Irvine campus on Wednesday as anti-Israel protesters clashed with law enforcement.
Hunter Biden’s ‘sugar brother’ Kevin Morris told associates he’s ‘completely tapped out’ as trials approach: report
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“The reason Kevin got involved financially in the first place was that he could see that no one was going to help Hunter,” a person close to the Hollywood entertainment lawyer told Politico.
Yankees planning to take Jasson Dominguez’s injury rehab slowly
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Jasson Dominguez has one rehab game under his belt, but plenty more to go.
Chivas domina, pero no lo refleja y empata ante América en ida de semifinal mexicana
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Chivas dominó el clásico del fútbol mexicano, pero no lo pudo reflejar en el marcador y empató 0-0 con América el miércoles en el encuentro de ida por las semifinales del torneo Clausura.
Columbia University student’s mic repeatedly cuts out during anti-Israel commencement rant
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A Columbia University student’s commencement address was abruptly cut off when she began ranting about Israel's war in Gaza due to an apparent glitch.
Pennsylvania school cop accused of molesting student, 14, while chaperoning dance
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One horrifying incident even occurred "during a school dance while Alestas was on duty and in police uniform."
Griffin Canning's strong outing helps Angels end losing streak
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Willie Calhoun had three hits, including an RBI double during a four-run first, as the Angels ended their losing streak.
Sparks can't match Atlanta Dream's fourth-quarter surge, drop season opener
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Dearica Hamby and Layshia Clarendon sparked the Sparks, but the team couldn't overcome a 9-0 Atlanta Dream run and lost their opener Wednesday.
Cannes: 'Fury Road' prequel ‘Furiosa’ forgets what makes the 'Mad Max' movies great
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In expanding the story of Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), director George Miller still creates entertaining, pounding action — but loses the forward momentum on which the franchise is based.
Angel Reese shrugs off slow start, impresses with strong second half in WNBA debut
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The "Chi Barbie" put up seven points in the fourth quarter alone after a slow start to her first professional game during the league’s second night of the 2024 campaign.
Dodgers don’t go with bullpen game after all but still fall to Giants and Logan Webb
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The Giants avoid a three-game sweep by the Dodgers behind a scoreless six-inning gem from ace Logan Webb.
Genetics Played Role in Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines, Researchers Find
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Rare but deadly blood clots tied to J&J and AstraZeneca's vaccines were caused by an autoimmune reaction that some people are predisposed to, researchers found.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Says Michael Cohen Is 'Connecting' With Jury
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Former Trump attorney Tim Parlatore said that Michael Cohen is "connecting" with the jury by telling them the story.
Russia advances in Ukraine as Putin meets Xi in China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine. Follow for live updates
At Last, Detroit Sees Population Grow, New Estimates Show
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New census estimates find moderate post-pandemic rebounds for big cities in the Midwest and Northeast.
5/15: CBS Evening News
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates; Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to complete 6 top marathons
Switchel
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Sweet and tart, switchel, also known as haymaker’s punch, is essentially lemonade’s half-sibling, without all the squeezing.
Ask Amy: I’m scared of my adult stepson who keeps losing his temper
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He quit college, lost his job and lives with his dad and stepparent. They’ve become increasingly scared of his temper.
Carolyn Hax: Fiancé plans to have a baby with someone else
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The couple agreed not to have kids, but one of them now wants a baby with his biological-clock-watching friend.
Miss Manners: Co-worker lies to avoid doing her job
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A coworker has a habit of spreading misinformation to avoid doing her job.
Slovakia Has Charted Its Own Course Since the Fall of the Soviet Union
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Slovakia is one of two nations born out of the former Czechoslovakia, a multiethnic nation established at the end of World War I.
Iran's Drive to Build a Nuclear Bomb Is Gaining Momentum
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"World powers expected Iran to comply with commitments and deprived Iran of its rights. This will not last," an Iran ex-official said.