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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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Biden's coming new tariffs on China reflect 'lessons learned'
A sweeping White House move on China tariffs that is expected to be unveiled early next week "reflects lessons learned," according to a former official who was involved in the process.
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One of the biggest retirement fears is a reduction in Social Security benefits. Here's what advisers say to do to prepare.
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Biden is sending $61 billion to Ukraine. Much of it will pass through the US economy first.
Washington is spending another $61 billion to help Ukraine. But most of the money will flow through the US economy first.
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Who is Jasmine Crockett? Texas Democrat goes head-to-head with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during House Oversight meeting
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Trump trial updates: Michael Cohen's testimony wraps, prosecution rests and defense witness and judge have a tense exchange
Judge Juan Merchan told attorneys this morning that closing arguments in the hush money trial will begin Tuesday, May 28, the day after Memorial Day.
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Iranian president, 7 others, have died in a helicopter crash: Here's what we know — and what we don't
Iran's president has died in a helicopter crash. Here's what we know so far — and what we don't.
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What is the International Criminal Court — and what authority does the ICC have to prosecute war crimes?
The ICC is seeking arrest warrants for multiple leaders involved in the Israel-Hamas war. Here's what it means.
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FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to step down as new bank rules loom
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg said Monday that he is prepared to step down, a shake-up that could have implications for an aggressive campaign to impose tougher regulations on US banks.
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Trump trial updates: Fired White House aide Madeleine Westerhout wraps testimony as Michael Cohen expected to testify next week
This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against Trump. Here are the latest developments.
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Here are all of the Republicans who have shown up in court to support Trump at his hush money trial
GOP lawmakers have been showing up at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in waves to give the former president a public show of support, help him circumvent the gag order — and audition for a role in a possible second-term Cabinet.
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Americans are in a gloomy mood, but new research points out that a lot of imortant things are going right.
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The big battle over whether to snatch Russia’s billions
Some Ukraine allies want to seize $300 billion in Russian assets and give the money to the besieged country. Financial bigwigs are split on the idea.
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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows why Biden-Trump rematch is still neck and neck
Right now, neither candidate is strong enough to capitalize on his opponent's flaws.
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New inflation reading reinforces Fed's higher-for-longer stance
Another hot inflation reading released Friday reinforces that any near-term interest rate cuts are less likely, as the Federal Reserve shifts to a higher-for-longer stance.
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Pro-Palestinian protests spread as hundreds arrested at Emory University, Emerson College and elsewhere across the U.S. Here's what's happening.
Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments are springing up at numerous colleges, leading to arrests and heightened security concerns. Here’s what's happening.
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Trump trial full coverage: 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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Biden acknowledges ‘heartbreak’ over Israel-Hamas war in speech to Morehouse grads
President Biden spoke about the Israel-Hamas war during his commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday.