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12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump, flanked by attorneys Todd Blanche (left) and Emil Bove (right), arrives for his criminal trial as jury selection continues at Manhattan court on Thursday. Jabin Botsford/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.

Politics

Speaker Johnson moves forward with foreign aid package, even if it risks his job

by Deirdre Walsh

Speaker Johnson moves forward with foreign aid package, even if it risks his job

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Elections

Trump's anti-abortion views helped him in 2016. That may not be the case this time

by Sarah McCammon

Trump's anti-abortion views helped him in 2016. That may not be the case this time

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Author Interviews

Salman Rushdie tells of the violent attack that nearly killed him in memoir 'Knife'

by Megan Lim , William Troop

Salman Rushdie tells of the violent attack that nearly killed him in memoir 'Knife'

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Europe

Ukraine's prime minister on how U.S. aid could make a difference on the frontlines

by Andrew Limbong

Ukraine's prime minister on how U.S. aid could make a difference on the frontlines

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Culture

Amateur art detectives used modern tools and the law to return stolen artifacts

by Erika Beras

Amateur art detectives used modern tools and the law to return stolen artifacts

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Politics

Biden reinstates sanctions on Venezuela

by John Otis

Biden reinstates sanctions on Venezuela

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Pop Culture

What makes a good courtroom drama

by Linda Holmes

What makes a good courtroom drama

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Sports

25-year-old Nelly Korda seeks fifth LPGA win in a row

by Gus Contreras , Justine Kenin

25-year-old Nelly Korda seeks fifth LPGA win in a row

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Middle East

One man's search for his father in mass graves at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital

by Aya Batrawy

One man's search for his father in mass graves at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital

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National

Military justice is getting an overhaul. Victims say there's a long way to go

by Steve Walsh | WHRO

Military justice is getting an overhaul. Victims say there's a long way to go

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Movie Reviews

'We Grown Now' imbues hope in a coming-of-age story in a Chicago housing project

by Bob Mondello

'We Grown Now' imbues hope in a coming-of-age story in a Chicago housing project

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Science

This week in science: Pompeiian frescoes, dark energy and the largest marine reptile

by Rachel Carlson , Emily Kwong

This week in science: Pompeiian frescoes, dark energy and the largest marine reptile

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Politics

12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

by Ximena Bustillo

12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

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Business

It's been an up and down week for Trump's DJT stock

by Rafael Nam

It's been an up and down week for Trump's DJT stock

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Business

Google fires 28 workers who protested selling technology to Israel

by Dara Kerr

Google fires 28 workers who protested selling technology to Israel

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Asia

Hindu nationalist music could be destructive ahead of Indian elections, critics warn

by Diaa Hadid

Hindu nationalist music could be destructive ahead of Indian elections, critics warn

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Strange News

Petition wants a 1980 baseball player on the roster for 1 day to qualify for pension

by Peter Biello

Petition wants a 1980 baseball player on the roster for 1 day to qualify for pension

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Speaker Johnson moves forward with foreign aid package, even if it risks his job

Trump's anti-abortion views helped him in 2016. That may not be the case this time

Salman Rushdie tells of the violent attack that nearly killed him in memoir 'Knife'

Ukraine's prime minister on how U.S. aid could make a difference on the frontlines

Amateur art detectives used modern tools and the law to return stolen artifacts

Biden reinstates sanctions on Venezuela

What makes a good courtroom drama

25-year-old Nelly Korda seeks fifth LPGA win in a row

One man's search for his father in mass graves at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital

Military justice is getting an overhaul. Victims say there's a long way to go

'We Grown Now' imbues hope in a coming-of-age story in a Chicago housing project

This week in science: Pompeiian frescoes, dark energy and the largest marine reptile

12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

It's been an up and down week for Trump's DJT stock

Google fires 28 workers who protested selling technology to Israel

Hindu nationalist music could be destructive ahead of Indian elections, critics warn

Petition wants a 1980 baseball player on the roster for 1 day to qualify for pension

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