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Trump is expected to surrender to authorities in Manhattan and appear before a judge early next week

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Biden silent on Trump's indictment as he plots 20-state tour to talk jobs

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At the heart of Trump's indictment, an unprecedented test of American ideals

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 26 : President Donald J. Trump speaks with members of the coronavirus task force during a briefing in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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2024 Republican presidential rivals jump to Trump's defense after indictment

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Reporter detained in Russia on spying allegations known as dedicated journalist who 'cares a lot ... about the Russian people'

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Millions set to lose Medicaid coverage as pandemic-era rule expires

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Las Vegas shooter was upset over how casinos treated him, new FBI documents say

A vigil in New York on June 8, 2022 for Julio Ramirez who died mysteriously after leaving a gay bar.

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Suspect connected to NYC gay bar killings indicted on charges of grand larceny and identity theft

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2-year-old is missing in Florida after mom was found slain in apartment

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Prescriptions for ADHD drugs spiked during the pandemic, CDC report finds

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3 people arrested in alleged gym attack on rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine

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McCarthy says Republicans will pass their own debt limit bill if Biden won't talk

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Betsy DeVos put millions behind candidates with a goal: Public money for private schools

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House Democrat calls Republicans 'cowards' in tense exchange over gun violence

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Former Boston police K-9 officer charged with attacking law enforcement on Jan. 6

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Bipartisan opposition to banning TikTok emerges on Capitol Hill

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Virgin Orbit fails to secure funding and will cease operations

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White House pushing banking rule changes that don't need congressional action

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JetBlue plans to cut flights for New York area amid air traffic controller shortage

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Misinformation fuels false hopes among migrants after deadly fire in Mexico

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35 bodies found inside well after collapse at Indian temple

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China renews warnings as Taiwan's president begins U.S. visit to shore up support

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Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people and leaves at least 7 missing

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Former president Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after months in U.S.

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Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people and leaves at least 7 missing

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Former president Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after months in U.S.

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Gwyneth Paltrow during her trial, March 24, 2023, in Park City, Utah.

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Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault in ski crash trial, jury decides

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Asian fans are worried about the new location of 'The White Lotus'

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Asian fans are worried about the new location of 'The White Lotus'

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Millions set to lose Medicaid coverage as pandemic-era rule expires

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Possible culprit identified in outbreak of severe liver damage cases in children

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Judge strikes down Obamacare provisions requiring insurers cover some preventive care services

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Biden won't veto GOP measure terminating the Covid national emergency

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Judge strikes down Obamacare provisions requiring insurers cover some preventive care services

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Biden won't veto GOP measure terminating the Covid national emergency

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Virgin Orbit fails to secure funding and will cease operations

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