Cohen’s cross-examination is a pivotal moment for Trump’s team, who must convince jurors that his once-loyal attorney and fixer can’t be believed.
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Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas amid Russian offensive
Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to reassure Ukraine of continuing American support, announcing a $2 billion arms deal, most of it from a package approved last month.
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Study: Amazon warehouse workers say they struggle to afford food, rent
Amazon has long been criticized for its treatment of employees, especially those who pack and ship boxes in its warehouses.
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Netanyahu fends off criticism at home and abroad over his lack of a postwar plan for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced increasing pressure from critics at home and allies abroad, especially the United States, to present a plan for governance, security and rebuilding of Gaza.
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Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, damaging the structure and causing oil spill
The only road to Pelican Island, off Galveston, is closed.
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Biden and Trump, trading barbs, agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and September
The quick agreement on the timetable to meet followed the Democrat’s announcement that he will not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than 3 decades.
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Putin arrives in China for state visit in a show of unity between the authoritarian allies
The Russian leader’s 2-day trip starting Thursday comes as his country’s forces have pressed an offensive in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region that began last week.
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Fewer U.S. overdose deaths reported last year, but experts say it’s too soon to celebrate
Explanations could include shifts in the drug supply, expansion of overdose prevention and addiction treatment, and the grim possibility that the epidemic has killed so many that now there are basically fewer people to kill.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn’t.
Around 4 out of 10 Black and Hispanic students attend schools where almost every one of their classmates is another student of color.
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Slovak minister says ‘clear political motivation’ behind assassination attempt
The shooting comes 3 weeks ahead of crucial European Parliament elections, in which populist and hard-right parties appear poised to make gains.