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End of jury selection in Trump trial caps frenetic first week
The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
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The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
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The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
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With the full jury chosen in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial, the stage is now set for opening statements to begin next week in the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. Robert Costa was inside the court Friday.
"A man set himself on fire Friday outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial in his ""hush money"" case. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames, and the man was taken to a local hospital, where he is said to be in critical condition. Jericka Duncan reports. "
Senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israeli missiles struck Iran Friday morning, but little else is known about the extent of the attack or any potential damage. Both countries appear to be downplaying the strikes, suggesting an effort to deescalate tensions. Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
The House is moving closer to passing foreign aid bills that would provide billions of dollars in stalled security funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A rare bipartisan vote could come this weekend before heading to the Senate. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing backlash from hardline Republicans.
With the full jury chosen in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial, the stage is now set for opening statements to begin next week in the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. Robert Costa was inside the court Friday.
A man set himself on fire Friday outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial in his "hush money" case. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames, and the man was taken to a local hospital, where he is said to be in critical condition. Jericka Duncan reports.
Senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israeli missiles struck Iran Friday morning, but little else is known about the extent of the attack or any potential damage. Both countries appear to be downplaying the strikes, suggesting an effort to deescalate tensions. Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
The House is moving closer to passing foreign aid bills that would provide billions of dollars in stalled security funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A rare bipartisan vote could come this weekend before heading to the Senate. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing backlash from hardline Republicans.
Police in Maryland say they stopped a teenager who was planning a school shooting in the days ahead. An 18-year-old student was arrested and charged after authorities reviewed the teen's writings and internet searches. Nicole Sganga reports on what led authorities to the suspect.
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."
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