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Will Trump take the stand?
The concern will be that the jury expects Trump to take the stand — as does the ultimate jury, the American voters who make up the court of public opinion.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Cabinet minister to stand down at general election
The Northern Ireland secretary announced his intentions on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.BBC News - Top stories -
Gaetz echoes Trump's Proud Boys call to 'stand back and stand by' amid courthouse appearance
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) echoed former President Trump’s infamous 2020 call for the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by” in a statement from the Manhattan courthouse Thursday. “Standing back and standing by, Mr. President,” Gaetz wrote in a ...The Hill - Politics -
First Mexican taco stand with a Michelin star says 'simplicity' is the secret to success
18 Mexican restaurants were honored with Michelin stars this year, including the Tacos El Califa de León taco stand in Mexico City.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump trial Day 18 takeaways: Fireworks on the stand as finish line nears
Much of Thursday's court proceedings in Donald Trump's hush money trial were consumed by the defense cross-examining Michael Cohen, his former attorney and fixer.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and other tech titans stand in the way of the common good
What better lesson in inequality is there today than that of the extraordinary rise of the tech titans, who have harnessed technology to accumulate unimaginable wealth and power and yet prevented it from benefitting the common good?MarketWatch - Business -
Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Fetterman: 'I stand up to bullies'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) hit back at Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) following his derisive comments on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing Thursday night that erupted in chaos and was littered with insults. “In the ...The Hill - Politics -
Ohio voters approved reproductive rights. Will the state's near-ban on abortion stand?
A judge's decision in a lawsuit against Ohio’s ban on most abortions could be nearABC News - Health - Abortion -
Trump attorney says Cohen ‘completely collapsed’ on stand in hush money case
An attorney for former President Trump suggested on Sunday the former president’s defense team no longer needs to question Michael Cohen’s testimony after he “completely collapsed” on the stand last week. Cohen, Trump’s onetime fixer and attorney, ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Why Wall Street's Record Rally Stands on Shaky Ground
The Dow's 40K milestone looks great, but what are markets really cheering for?Inc. - Business -
Michael Cohen returning to stand as Trump trial hits homestretch
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, will likely wrap up his testimony Monday in the former president's criminal trial. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump trial: Drama sweeps courtroom as defense tries to get case tossed
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Evening Report — Prosecution rests after tough day on the stand for Michael Cohen
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report Monday, May 20 © Angela Weiss/Pool Photo via AP/Andres Kudacki Prosecution rests after a tough day on the stand for Michael Cohen Prosecutors for the ...The Hill - Politics -
Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink | John Kampfner
The shock of an assassination attempt could heal the deep divisions that Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising. A few years after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, known as the “velvet divorce”, the newly independent Slovakian ...The Guardian - World -
Starmer stands by pledges made when running for Labour leader – UK politics live
Starmer tells Sky TV that of the commitments he made ‘the vast majority are in place, but I accept some have been adjusted’. Ed Miliband, the shadow energy secretary, is up now. He highlights the energy pledge.. 4) Set up Great British Energy a ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Trump trial takes break for Barron's graduation, Cohen expected back on stand Monday
Donald Trump's criminal trial is taking a break Friday so the former president can attend his son Barron's high school graduation. When the trial resumes Monday, Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to resume testimony. ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Fans queue round the block as tiny Mexican taco stand wins Michelin star
There was more business than usual and some bemused regulars after El Califa de León was rewarded for its ‘exceptional’ offering. El Califa de León, an unassuming taco joint in Mexico City, measures just 3 metres by 3 metres and has space for only ...The Guardian - World -
Biden urges Atlanta voters to stand up against Trump: 'He's running for revenge'
President Biden during a campaign reception in Atlanta urged his supporters to stand up against former President Trump, as the two party front-runners head toward a rematch in November. Biden in remarks Saturday at Mary Mac's Tea Room, argued that ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Observer view: it’s up to Israel’s allies to persuade Netanyahu to stop standing in the way of peace
Even his defence minister knows that there can be no military solution to the war with Hamas. The emotional vow by Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, to “destroy” Hamas after it massacred about 1,200 people on 7 October 2023 was ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for a seat in Parliament in next week's national election because of a previous criminal convictionABC News - World -
Defense calls its first witness after prosecution rests in hush money trial
Michael Cohen's cross-examination is likely to conclude today in Trump's hush money trial. Closing arguments would then occur if the defense doesn't call any witnesses.NBC News - Top stories -
Iran's president dead in helicopter crash and Michael Cohen returns to the stand: Morning Rundown
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash. Michael Cohen to be cross-examined in Trump trial. Dali container ship to be moved.NBC News - Top stories -
Prosecutors rest their case against Donald Trump in dramatic day of testimony
Prosecutors rested their case against Donald Trump on Monday after another dramatic day of testimony from his former lawyer Michael Cohen, while the judge presiding over the trial ripped into one of the former president's witnesses for ...NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
South Africa's top court bars ex-president Zuma from standing in election
Ex-President Jacob Zuma's 15-month prison sentence disqualifies him from being a lawmaker.BBC News - Top stories -
Five takeaways from big basketball recruiting weekend as Kiyan Anthony, Bryce James stand out
Legacy players draw much of the interest, but you'd better be learning the names Darryn Peterson and Koa Peat, tooCBS Sports - Sports -
When you stand side by side at the dog park, you can reveal your true selves – but not your names | Melanie Tait
Pet owners know what it’s like to form long-lasting connections with complete strangers, but remember: what’s said at the dog park stays at the dog park. There’s a universal truth about dog parks: if you go to one regularly enough you’ll find out ...The Guardian - World -
Lawyer: Michael Cohen said ‘numerous times’ Trump didn’t know about Stormy Daniels payments – live
Trump’s team indicates ex-president won’t testify and that they plan to rest today. Cohen tells trial he stole from Trump OrganizationSign up to our free Trump on Trial newsletterJudge Juan Merchan is speaking about whether or not to restrict the ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
‘They left nothing except junk’: My brother and his wife emptied our father’s house. It stands empty years after his passing. How can I make this right?
“The house’s tax payments remain two years behind, amounting to several thousand dollars.”MarketWatch - Business -
The death of President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in a helicopter crash dealt an unsettling blow to the country's politics and raises questions about the succession of the presidency and that of the position of supreme leader.
The death of President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in a helicopter crash dealt an unsettling blow to the country’s politics and raises questions about the succession of the presidency and that of the position of supreme leader.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The ICC's prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, the country's defense minister and the leaders of Hamas in an unprecedented move against a close U.S. ally that could deal another blow to Israel's international standing as it fights a war in Gaza.
The ICC’s prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister, the country’s defense minister and the leaders of Hamas in an unprecedented move against a close U.S. ally that could deal another blow to Israel’s international standing as ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel