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Ruling delayed on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case
A judge won’t decide Tuesday whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money case because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. New York Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s historic trial, had been scheduled to decide whether to toss out the jury verdict and order a new trial — or even dismiss the charges...
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Week 2 at Weinstein Trial: Four Accusers and a Chihuahua
The second week of testimony at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial ended on a bit of a cliffhanger. The woman he’s charged with raping testified Friday, giving an often vivid account of fraught interactions with this once revered Hollywood producer and a much talked-about description of his genitalia. But court adjourned for the weekend before Weinstein’s lawyers got a chance to...
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US: North Korea Missile Tests Are ‘Deeply Counterproductive'
The United States warned North Korea Wednesday that its “deeply counterproductive” ballistic missile tests risk closing the door on prospects for negotiating peace but said it is “prepared to be flexible” and take concrete, parallel steps with Pyongyang toward an agreement....
...U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft delivered the message at a Security Council meeting less than three weeks before North Korean leader...
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Dog DNA Testing Takes Off, and Breeds Debate
As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man’s best friend is under the microscope, too. Genetic testing for dogs has surged in recent years, fueled by companies that echo popular at-home tests for humans, offering a deep dive into a pet’s genes with the swab of a canine cheek. More than a million dogs have been...
