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Trump trial live updates: Stormy Daniels says she hates Trump, wants him 'held responsible'
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election. Judge Merchan has had to intervene on multiple occasions
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli troops, tanks enter Rafah in 'precise' operation
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gazan town of Rafah. Lior Rudaeff, 61, an Israeli hostage taken by Hamas, has been declared dead, after being killed in the Oct. 7 attack, the Hostage Release Center said. The bodies of 35 hostages who have been declared dead continue to be held by Hamas.
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Where is Apple headed after latest product event? Experts weigh in.
Apple unveiled new models of its iPad at an event on Tuesday, promising revamped devices at affordable prices. "This is the biggest day for iPad since its introduction," CEO Tim Cook declared. The announcement exemplified the current strategy at Apple: Rely on new models of its signature items, rather than transition to the next big product, analysts told ABC News.
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Biden administration pauses ammunition shipments to Israel, US officials say
The Biden administration is delaying shipments of ammunition expected to be sent to Israel, three U.S. officials told ABC News on Tuesday in what appears to be the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that the U.S. has withheld weapons from its ally. According to one U.S. official, the U.S. Air Force has been told by the White House National Security Council to pause shipments of ammunition that were already approved and under contract, waiting to be shipped from Dover Air Force Base.
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5 people arrested after surge of suspected drug overdoses in Austin: Police
Five people have been arrested after dozens of people overdosed in Austin last week, leading to nine suspected deaths. The Austin Police Department said Marcellus Barron, 30; Denise Horton, 47; Gary Lewis, 50; Ronnie Mims, 45; and Kanady Rimjo, 32, were arrested and charged with possession or delivery of a controlled substance, according to local ABC News affiliate KVUE. Police said they located the suspects by investigating the source of the narcotics used in the recent overdoses, KVUE report
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In bid to oust Speaker Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals her demands
Ahead of her meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared her list of demands for the speaker amid her push to oust him from the House's top job. Greene's four requests -- which she said were "simple and easy for Mike Johnson to follow" in a post on X -- include a return to the "Hastert Rule," which means no legislation is brought to a vote without the support of the majority of the majority party; no more funding for Ukraine; defund the special co
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4 children injured in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war arrive in US for medical treatment
Four Palestinian children who were injured or fell ill amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war have arrived in the United States to receive medical treatment, according to an aid organization. The children, three boys and one girl between ages 3 and 11, were evacuated to Egypt and then flown to the U.S., arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday morning to receive life-saving medical care at hospitals in New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. Nearly 15,000 children in Gaza have
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TikTok sues federal government over potential US ban
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit against the federal government Tuesday over what it called an "unconstitutional" potential ban of the social media platform in the United States. In the lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance claim the law signed by President Joe Biden last month -- which would force the company to sell the platform to a non-Chinese company in nine to 12 months or face a ban in the U.S. -- violates users' First Amendment rights. "For the first time in hist
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Security guard shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion: Police
A security guard working at Drake's mansion in Toronto was shot while outside the residence early Tuesday, police said. The male security guard was shot while standing outside the gate of the residence at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to Inspector Paul Krawczyk with the Toronto Police Service's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force. The security guard was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and remains hospitalized in serious condition, Krawczyk said.
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What to know about Stormy Daniels and her connection to Trump's hush money case
Stormy Daniels, one of the prosecutor's star witnesses, is scheduled to take the stand Tuesday, sources told ABC News. The decision to call Daniels, who acted in adult films, as a witness allows the jury to hear from the woman at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. Prosecutors argue that Trump -- still reeling from the release of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape in October 2016 -- orchestrated a last-minute $130,000 hush money payment through his then-lawyer Micha
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Boeing Starliner's first astronaut-crewed flight launch called off due to stuck valve
Boeing's first astronaut-crewed flight into space has been called off due to a stuck valve on the spacecraft’s rocket Monday, the United Launch Alliance announced. The Starliner Crew Flight Test, developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program, was set to launch from Space Launch Complex-41 atop an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET before it was called off. "ULA Launch Director Tom Heter III has made the decision to the launch team
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Calling on undecided voters to explain their views on 2024 presidential election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches in November, ABC News wants to hear from undecided voters. Undecided voters can play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. With roughly six months until the election, presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are locked in a tight race for the presidency.
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Starbucks sales are slumping. Is it a bellwether for the economy?
Starbucks shares have plummeted more than 17% in value since the company revealed a sales slump in an earnings report last week. The coffee giant is viewed by many analysts as a bellwether for consumer spending, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of the nation’s economic activity. The company's latest struggles, in turn, raise a question: Is the engine of the U.S. economy faltering, or is something wrong at Starbucks?
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Gaza cease-fire talks at 'critical stage,' US says, after Hamas claims it accepted proposal
An unexpected announcement from Hamas claiming it had accepted the terms of a cease-fire deal temporarily raised hopes for an extended truce in Gaza and the release of scores of hostages still held in the enclave, but U.S. and Israeli officials say an agreement has not yet been reached -- leaving negotiations in a precarious position. "We are at a critical stage right now," White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Monday. A spokesperson for Hamas' political arm first sparked confu
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Abducted 10-month-old girl has been found, officials say
A 10-month-old girl who was abducted in Clovis, New Mexico, was found Monday, according to the FBI Albuquerque Division. A suspect is also in custody, officials said. The infant, Eleia Maria Torres, was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, the Clovis Police Department said in a press release.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she'll meet with Speaker Mike Johnson again Tuesday amid threat to oust him
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie met privately on Monday, amid Greene's looming threat to try to oust him. Emerging from a nearly two-hour meeting inside the speaker's office, Greene said on camera they will have another meeting with Johnson on Tuesday afternoon.
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Handguns have no place in modern society, says author Dominic Erdozain
Author Dominic Erdozain was motivated to write his book, "One Nation Under Guns: How Gun Culture Distorts Our History and Threatens Our Democracy," because he felt that there was not enough awareness about gun violence. ABC News sat down with Erdozain as he analyzed guns and gun violence in America.
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4 big takeaways from Day 12 of Trump's hush money trial
After weeks of tabloid intrigue, sex scandals and celebrity gossip, Day 12 of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial took a decidedly drier turn -- and while the testimony might not have been as riveting as days prior, it included perhaps the most consequential content to date. Two longtime employees at the Trump Organization testified Monday about their role in executing a string of payments to Michael Cohen in 2017, and jurors for the first time saw the allegedly falsified business records
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'Racist' actions from counterprotesters at University of Mississippi prompt investigation
The University of Mississippi has opened an investigation into one student's conduct at a May 2 counterprotest surrounding a pro-Palestinian demonstration after administrators were made aware of "offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable" actions "that conveyed hostility and racist overtones," according to school officials. In a letter to students on May 3, Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce said school officials are working to determine whether further investigations are warranted. "As a public institution
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US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, Army says
A U.S. soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday on charges of criminal misconduct, according to the U.S. Army. "The Russian Federation notified the U.S. Department of State of the criminal detention in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations," Army spokeswoman Cynthia O. Smith told ABC News. During his leave, the soldier left of his own volition and was not granted any kind of permission to travel to Russia, the two officials said.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
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Please save 'Inside the NBA'
Appreciate 'Inside the NBA' while it's still here, because if this goes away, there may never be anything as good again.
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Heat's Pat Riley unhappy with Jimmy Butler's remarks on Celtics and Knicks, implies he needs to play more
Miami Heat president Pat Riley rebuked comments Jimmy Butler made about the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, while also implying that his star needs to play more.
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Social Security just passed Medicare as the government's most pressing insolvency risk
An annual government report offered a glimmer of good news for Social Security and a jolt of good news for Medicare even as both programs continue to be on pace to run dry next decade.
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The biggest risk to investing in 'Magnificent 7' stocks like Nvidia and Amazon, according to top CEOs
It's good practice for investors to think beyond the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, the CEOs of Apollo and Avenue Capital Group said.
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Floella Benjamin reveals surprising side effect of her fame
Play School star Floella Benjamin reveals she has to allow extra time when she goes shopping for fans to reminisce with her.
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Biden signs bill to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation
On April 29, Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-SC) proposed a bipartisan bill to protect children from online sexual exploitation. President Biden officially signed the REPORT Act into law on Tuesday. This marks the first time that websites and social media platforms are legally obligated to report crimes related to federal trafficking, grooming, and enticement of children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's (NCMEC) CyberTipline.
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Sky rookie, No. 3 WNBA pick Kamilla Cardoso out at least 4-6 weeks with shoulder injury
Cardoso led South Carolina to a national championship, then became the third pick in last month's WNBA Draft by Chicago.
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No charges filed against 18-year-old who racially harassed Utah women's basketball team in Idaho
Prosecutors said the comments made by Anthony Myers to the team as it was walking to dinner were "abhorrent" but protected by Idaho's speech laws.
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Met Gala after-parties bring together exes Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Cardi B and Offset: See the photos
Stars— including Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Emily Ratajkowski, Usher, Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos and more — spread out all over NYC to revel in the festivities.
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Rivian Q1 preview: Profit path, margins, and vehicle roadmap in focus
Rivian will give investors a crucial first quarter update on its financials as the pure-play adventure EV maker attempts to turn the tide from losses to profit this year.
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Palantir stock falls 12%, putting meme rally on pause
Palantir stock's plunge appeared to halt a recent rally in other stocks favored by retail traders.
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Thunder-Mavs preview: Which All-NBA point guard can lead his team to the West finals?
We break down the second-round matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks and make our prediction.
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Who had the worst Met Gala look? 59% of Yahoo readers thought it was this star
The stars put their unique spin on "The Garden of Time" theme — but some of these looks went to the weeds.
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Apple's thinner new iPad Pros feature an M4 chip and "tandem" OLED displays
Apple's new iPad Pro models are its most laptop-like tablets yet.
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Cowboys' Stephen Jones 'absolutely' believes Dak Prescott can lead team to a Super Bowl title
Prescott's contract is set to expire following the 2024 season.
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iPad Air M2 hands-on: A big-screen iPad that doesn't break the bank
Apple's iPad Air update isn't a wild change, but that's OK. It's the first time the company has sold a large-screen iPad for less than $1,000.
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Jennifer Lopez, 54, revealed her 5-step routine behind her Met Gala glow
J.Lo "stole the show" at the 2024 Met Gala — and she used this "Amazon's Choice" makeup to get ready.
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Former Trump economic adviser denies speculation of plan to erode Fed's independence
The former chair of the White House Council of Economic denies talks surrounding ousting Jerome Powell.
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Texans: Tank Dell 'will make a full recovery' after being shot, but his status for Week 1 isn't clear
Details of Dell's injury remain unclear, and his status for the start of the 2024 season is uncertain.
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Vote now: Who was the best and worst dressed at the 2024 Met Gala?
Some A-list guests bloomed while others withered when it came to "The Garden of Time" dress code.
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Jessica Biel Bathed in 20 Lbs. of Epsom Salt to Slip into 2024 Met Gala Dress, Attends Without Justin Timberlake
The actress' husband Justin Timberlake missed out on the star-studded event because he's on a world tour
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Ex-DOJ Official Stunned By Trump Hand Gesture In Court: ‘Can’t Begin To Fathom’
Neal Katyal also summed up the latest defense by the former president's legal team in his hush money trial as "atrocious."
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Restaurant manager attacked over lemonade in Livonia, suspect charged
"He dumped the drink on me first, and then he smashed it on the side of my head," the restaurant manager said. "Then he just punched me in the eye, and I fell to the ground."
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Worst Dressed at Met Gala 2024: Lauren Sanchez, Gigi Hadid and More on the Red Carpet
From Lauren Sanchez to Gigi Hadid and more.
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Newly unsealed grand jury testimony from Trump’s valet helps explain FBI’s desire to search Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump’s valet told investigators before the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago in 2022 that he randomly chose boxes of documents to return to the National Archives and Trump himself directed that dozens more boxes located at the resort wouldn’t be returned, according to recently unsealed court filings.
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Stormy Daniels Testifies on Donald Trump’s Revolting Pick-Up Line
Stormy Daniels took the stand in Trump’s hush-money trial—and revealed some disturbing details on how it all began.
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Jeff Ross Shares Take On Tom Brady Confrontation During Live Roast After Robert Kraft Massage Joke
Jeff Ross is giving his take on The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady and that particular moment when the former NFL star got out of his seat after a joke about Robert Kraft. As the “Roastmaster General” on the Netflix comedy special, Ross was tasked to roast Brady and took a shot at …
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Scientists sound alarm as growing threat looms over coastal states: 'We are preparing for the wrong disaster'
"It's very abnormal and unprecedented."
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Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
Sauntering through the hallways of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the way to cocktails, James Corden spread his arms out comically, like he owned the place. “Let me know if you want me to talk you through any of this,” he said, pointing to the precious art on the walls, joking around with Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez, who happened to be walking behind him. It was all in fun, but Corden, like many celebrities, is a Met Gala regular.
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