Niger’s junta faces a Sunday deadline set by the regional bloc known as ECOWAS to release and reinstate the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who has described himself as a hostage.
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Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge
Prosecutors said they are ready to hand over a ‘substantial’ amount of evidence – ‘much of which includes sensitive and confidential information’ – to Trump’s legal team.
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Writers Guild and studio reps meet, but no signs of strike ending
Picketing writers on Friday expressed cautious optimism over the meeting with the AMPTP, saying they viewed it as a positive step while stressing their resolve to continue striking if necessary.
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Pakistani police arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan after court conviction
The arrest at the former prime minister’s home in the eastern city of Lahore came after a court handed him a three-year jail sentence for asset concealment.
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After 27 years, authorities identify woman whose remains were found along Gilgo Beach parkway
It is unclear whether Karen Vergata’s death might be tied to the ongoing case against Rex Heuermann.
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Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. That could be a challenge
Trump makes reference to the 2020 election in almost every speech he gives – and the witness pool is very broad.
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After helping prevent extinctions for 50 years, the Endangered Species Act itself may be in peril
Officials say 99% of the animals and plants the law protects have survived the last half century.
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Four new offshore wind power projects proposed for New Jersey Shore; 2 would be far out to sea
The proposals unveiled Friday come in addition to the 3 projects already approved by New Jersey regulators.
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Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie says ‘inhumanity’ of war is palpable during visit to Ukraine
Republican presidential hopeful, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said the Ukrainian president spoke about his desire for there to be bipartisan support for Ukraine.
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Ukraine says its drones damaged a Russian warship, showing Kyiv’s growing naval capability
Ukrainian says its sea drones have struck a major Russian port and damaged a warship as the Black Sea becomes an increasingly important battleground in the war.