Most economists say the underlying momentum of the U.S. economy remains strong. But growth and jobs – which have been surprisingly sturdy – have generated little tangible benefit to Biden’s hopes for reelection.
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Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly’s challenge of 20-year sentence
Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, on 3 charges of producing child porn and 3 charges of enticement of minors for sex.
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Maine lawmaker warns Nebraska not to monkey with its electoral votes
Maine state House majority leader says if Nebraska tries to help Donald Trump, Maine may act to boost Joe Biden
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Trump’s lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution’s first witness in hush money trial
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, returned to the witness stand for a fourth day.
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Here’s why Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction was tossed and what happens next
The Manhattan district attorney’s office isn’t giving up, which means his accusers could be forced to retell their stories on the witness stand.
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Driver charged with negligent homicide in fiery crash that shut down Connecticut highway bridge
Reginald Collins, 59, turned himself in Wednesday after learning there was a warrant for his arrest.
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Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
Two U.S. officials say Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.
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U.S.-led effort to bring aid to Gaza by sea is moving forward. But big concerns remain
A senior U.S. military official said Thursday the U.S. is on track to begin delivering aid using the new port and pier by early May.
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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
It’s hoped that political change will help quell the gang violence that has killed thousands.
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Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-called “anti-abortion trafficking” proposal Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved just a day prior.