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Michael Cohen testifies about how Trump turned his life 'upside down'
In emotional testimony on Tuesday, Michael Cohen spoke about how his loyalty to former president Donald Trump turned his life "upside down." During his second day on the stand in Trump's hush money trial, where he testified under direct examination by the prosecution, Cohen recounted the day in April 2018 when the FBI raided his home in connection to a federal investigation into his conduct related to the 2016 election. Cohen said he was "distraught" over the raid, but felt reassured after a p
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Air Force prosecutors ask for new charges for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
Air Force prosecutors on Tuesday asked a military hearing officer to recommend that Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guardsman, be court-martialed for disobeying orders and obstructing justice after leaking national defense secrets. Teixeira, 22, who appeared at Hanscom Air Force Base, about 20 miles outside of Boston, for the military court hearing, pleaded guilty to federal charges in March for disseminating confidential defense documents on the social media platform, Discord.
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Flood-stricken Brazil continues to battle rising river levels, 149 confirmed dead
Persistent rains and destructive flooding continue to wreak havoc in Brazil, with officials saying rising river levels signal further damage in the Rio Grande do Sul region. As of Tuesday, 149 people were confirmed dead in the flood-stricken southern state, with 124 individuals still unaccounted for, according to civil defense officials. In total, local agencies say 2.1 million people have been directly affected by the ongoing climate crisis in Rio Grande do Sul.
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8 teens taken to hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during school field trip: Authorities
Eight teenagers got "acutely ill" and were transported to the hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during a field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, authorities said. An on-site security officer found the sickened male and female students and called 911 around 2:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. "LAFD Paramedics arrived quickly to determine each had an altered level of consciousness, following their reported ingestion of cannabis edibles," LAFD said in a
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4 big takeaways from Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial
Across two days of testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen detailed Donald Trump's extensive involvement in an alleged scheme to hide negative information about himself from voters in the run-up to the 2016 election. Cohen's cross-examination quickly became combative, with defense attorney Todd Blanche highlighting Cohen's animosity for his former boss, who Cohen has called a "boorish cartoon misogynist," a "Cheeto-dusted carto
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Ship that struck Francis Scott Key Bridge had blackouts 10 hours before crash, NTSB report finds
The shipping vessel that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March experienced two power blackouts while docked, 10 hours before the collision that toppled part of a bridge span, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). In addition to two power losses while the ship was in port, there were two power failures in the moments leading up to the crash, causing the ship's main to shut down, according to the NTSB. The crew was una
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Biden once slammed Trump's China tariffs. Now he's building on them: ANALYSIS
Although the Biden administration won't admit it, new tariffs on China announced Tuesday represent a major shift for President Joe Biden. Back in 2019, Biden slammed then-President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports.
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Trump trial live updates: Cohen grilled on cross-examination about truthfulness, TikTok videos
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. Speaking to reporters after exiting the courtroom, former
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Albuquerque Police Department officially met reform requirement
The Albuquerque Police Department was put on notice nine years ago by the United States Department of Justice. A federal court ordered a third-party monitor to watch and report back on how the then-troubled department operated. Police leadership and officers were told by the court they had to make changes to how they were operating.
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8 killed when bus carrying 53 farmworkers crashes, 'high probability' for more deaths
Eight people were killed when a bus carrying about 53 farmworkers was hit by a truck and overturned on West Highway 40 in central Florida, according to state officials. The truck driver, Bryan Maclean Howard, was arrested on eight counts of driving under the influence-manslaughter, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Thirty-eight people were hurt, eight of whom are in critical condition and 30 who have non-life-threatening injuries, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
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Why a Texas divorce case could impact IVF care in the state
An acrimonious divorce between a Texas couple fighting over their frozen embryos could end up having an impact on in vitro fertilization care in the entire state, and possibly a replay of the controversial court decision in Alabama that briefly ended IVF access in the state. Caroline Antoun has argued that life begins when an egg is fertilized and claims the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization -- which overturned Roe v. Wade and left it up to the states
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Pod of killer whales attacks and sinks 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
A pod of killer whales attacked and sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, between Spain and Morocco, officials confirmed to ABC News. Two people were on board the vessel when the incident occurred Sunday at 9 a.m. local time, according to Spain's maritime authority. The nearly 50-foot yacht, named The Alboran Cognac, was 15 miles from Cabo Espartel in Morocco when an unknown number of orcas began ramming it.
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Blinken promises US arms on the way, says allies won't leave Ukraine's side
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Tuesday, promised the U.S. will quickly deliver badly needed arms, touting Washington and the West's alliances with Kyiv. Blinken is the first senior U.S. official to visit since Congress, after months of dispute, in April passed and President Joe Biden signed a $60 billion aid package that includes artillery and other weapons systems vital to Ukraine's defense. After meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Americ
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Ukrainian border city of Vovchansk nearly destroyed amid Russian offensive: Official
The Ukrainian border city of Vovchansk has been nearly destroyed, a local official said Tuesday, as heavy fighting continues in the region days after Russia launched a new northeast offensive. "The situation in Vovchansk is critical," Tamaz Hambarashvili, the head of the city administration, said during a national telethon on Tuesday. Vovchansk is under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces but there is a shooting battle as small groups of Russian soldiers attempt to enter the outskirts of
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Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting
Hannah Gutierrez has appealed her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Alec Baldwin film "Rust." Gutierrez, the film's armorer, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting. The Santa Fe, New Mexico, County jury deliberated for under three hours on March 6 before reaching a split verdict.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: UN court to hold hearings over Israel's Rafah attacks
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. About 450,000 Palestinians have been displaced from Rafah, fleeing to safety, according to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The Israeli military said it had hit 120 targets in the last 24 hours.
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Temperatures measured during summer 2023 'unparalleled' to past 2,000 years, researchers say
A closer look at tree rings is adding to the growing list of evidence that shows unprecedented temperatures measured on Earth over the past year. The summer of 2023 was the warmest in the Northern Hemisphere extra-tropical regions -- from about New Orleans to the North Pole -- in the past 2,000 years, according to a study published in Nature on Tuesday. Land temperatures in this section of the Northern Hemisphere were 2.07 degrees Celsius -- or about 3.73 degrees Fahrenheit -- higher in the su
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Experts say more needs to be done to help protect children from online predators
Protecting children and teens from online dangers is no easy feat. It's an ever-changing landscape and in many ways, it's easier than ever for predators to target children online. In 2023, reports of child online exploitation made to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Cyber Tip Line rose by more than 12%, surpassing 36.2 million reports.
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US is experiencing more tornado outbreaks, despite fewer tornado days overall, researchers say
Although the number of days that there is a tornado in the U.S. is decreasing overall, the average annual number of tornadoes has remained roughly the same, according to the latest research. Last week, more than 125 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. over a five-day period across states including Iowa, Missouri, Georgia and Mississippi – a continuation of a trend that shows more tornado outbreaks despite fewer tornado days, meaning days during which at least one tornado is reported, experts to
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Melinda French Gates resigns from Gates Foundation, gets $12.5 billion for philanthropy
Melinda French Gates announced her resignation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and her plans to "commit" to her own philanthropic work. In an Instagram post on Monday, the philanthropist, activist, best-selling author and mother shared that she has decided to step down from her role as the co-chair of the foundation, noting that her last day of work will be June 7. "This is not the decision I came to lightly," Melinda French Gates explained in the caption.
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Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica after seven years of marriage
On the eve of the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife, Erica.
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Tom Brady says he regrets doing Netflix roast: 'I didn't like the way that it affected my kids'
What did the guy with the acrimonious divorce from a Brazilian supermodel think was going to happen?
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Fox Sports host Doug Gottlieb hired as Green Bay's coach, will reportedly still host radio show
Gottlieb's repeatedly courted controversy in his media role and will reportedly continue to host his nationally syndicated radio show while coaching Green Bay.
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Gayle King is on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit at 69. Why it matters.
Why the iconic magazine is featuring stars like King, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk and others.
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Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as formality in part of negotiated deal with federal prosecutors
Mizuhara turned himself in to authorities in April after he was accused of stealing millions from Ohtani.
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Another streaming bundle: Comcast's Peacock to partner with Netflix, Apple TV+
The new bundle, which combines Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+, highlights a new wave of partnerships among streamers to gain more loyal subscribers.
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Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon addresses ‘real serious’ sexual assault allegations ahead of trial, NBA Draft
“I feel like people are going to have their opinion of me no matter what.”
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Biden expects China to retaliate to new tariffs. Here's what that might look like.
Joe Biden told Yahoo Finance he thinks China will retaliate to sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, but he expects any trade conflict to be manageable.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll: With Trump's trial underway, most Americans now believe he falsified records to hide hush money payment
The survey also shows a dip in the former president’s favorable rating — from 45% in March to 41% today.
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Commanders coach Dan Quinn addresses his throwback shirt featuring headdress feathers: 'A great lesson'
The franchise declined comment to multiple media outlets about the shirt prior to Quinn's statement.
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Refresh your closet with this flowy, wrinkle-resistant $28 top: 'I ended up ordering four colors'
Put that boring T-shirt aside: Amazon shoppers say this pretty option is easy to dress up or down, and it comes in plenty of summery hues.
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Stock market today: Nasdaq closes at record high, meme stocks surge again ahead of inflation data
Meme stocks soared again as US equities more broadly stayed muted in the countdown to fresh inflation data and a Jerome Powell speech.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's foundation ordered to stop fundraising: What to know
California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, sent a letter to the couple’s foundation stating it’s “delinquent" in filing necessary paperwork and fees.
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Trump trial updates: Michael Cohen faces cross-examination on 2nd day of testimony
The former president’s criminal hush money trial resumes Tuesday in Manhattan, where his former lawyer and so-called fixer is expected to take the stand for the second straight day.
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Honey Ross to make script-writing debut on Sydney Sweeney’s Barbarella remake
Jonathan Ross's daughter will co-write the script to Sydney Sweeney's new movie alongside her mother Jane Goldman, which Edgar Wright will reportedly direct.
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GameStop’s 'Roaring Kitty' surge doesn’t mean meme stock rally has legs
Retail investor flows into GameStop and AMC are still a far cry from the 2021 meme stock craze.
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'No Botox, no peels, no fillers': Salma Hayek's go-to ingredient for ageless skin is in this $10 cream
The bark of the 'Mexican skin tree' is known for its regenerative properties.
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Former Michigan QB Denard Robinson no longer part of Wolverines staff following OWI arrest
Robinson had been employed by the team since 2022.
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'When I'm hot, they feel cool': These flowy, forgiving pants are on sale for only $22
More than 6,000 Amazon shoppers rave about these high-waisted cuties: 'The material is lovely.'
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Chicken is the new beef — and becoming the crown jewel of fast food menus
Consumers are responding to the price and innovation of chicken menu items.
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WNBA season preview 2024: Yahoo Sports predictions
Ahead of opening night, Yahoo Sports makes its picks for the top awards, playoff seeding and champion.
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Tennessee couple transporting $3M in suspected cocaine killed in shootout with authorities in Texas
Edward and Elizabeth Stevenson were suspected of running drugs from the southern border back to Tennessee when they were killed in a shootout with police.
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King Charles III's 1st portrait as king draws mixed reactions online
King Charles III marked another first in his reign this week, unveiling the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last year. Charles and his wife Queen Camilla were on hand Tuesday as the king's portrait was unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The portrait, which stands over 6 feet tall, was painted over the course of three years by Jonathan Yeo, a U.K.-based artist, according to the palace.
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Trump Lawyer Tries to Trip Up Michael Cohen but Ends Up Owning Himself
Todd Blanche read out some choice insults from Cohen’s TikTok.
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Speaker Mike Johnson assails Trump's felony trial in remarkable visit outside courthouse
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson assailed the hush money case against Donald Trump Tuesday as an illegitimate “sham,” becoming the highest-ranking Republican to show up at court, embrace the former president's claims of political persecution and attack the U.S. system of justice. It was a remarkable moment in modern American politics: The House speaker amplifying Trump's defense and turning the Republican Party against the federal and state legal systems that are foundational to the U.S. governm
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Sarah Paulson Calls Out Actor Who Emailed Her Six Pages of Notes After Watching Her: It Was ‘Outrageous’ and ‘I Hope I See You Never’
Sarah Paulson will never forget the actor who sent her six pages of unsolicited notes after watching her in a play. Paulson recently appeared on the “Smartless” podcast, where she and hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett discussed the theater custom of celebrities coming backstage to meet with the cast. When Bateman asked …
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Delaware student who went on 'antisemitic tirade,' spit on Holocaust memorial charged with hate crime: warrant
An undergrad student at the University of Delaware yelled antisemitic slurs while destroying a Holocaust memorial on campus, authorities said.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin Finally Gets His Revenge From Beyond the Grave
Yulia Morozova/ReutersLess than 24 hours after Vladimir Putin sent his defense minister packing after reportedly privately blaming him for failures in the war against Ukraine, another top Defense Ministry official was yanked out of bed by masked security forces.Counterintelligence agents reportedly arrived armed to the teeth to detain Lieutenant-General Yury Kuznetsov, the head of the Defense Ministry’s personnel department, on bribery charges Monday. The Investigative Committee announced in a p
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American sought after ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message detained in France on 2021 warrant
An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” has been detained in France after a three-year search. A prosecutor in Metz, France, confirmed Tuesday that Ian Thomas Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, had been taken into custody last month and will be held pending extradition proceedings. Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 202
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