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Trump Joins TikTok, Which He Once Tried To Ban

Former US president and current White House hopeful Donald Trump has joined TikTok
Former US president and current White House hopeful Donald Trump has joined TikTok, posting his first video on the wildly popular social media app he once tried to ban while in office.
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Guilty On All Counts: Trump Criminal Conviction Makes History

The 77-year-old Republican, who was released without bail, is now a felon -- a historic and startling first in a country where presidents are frequently described as the most powerful man in the world. Trump, however, is not barred from continuing his battle to unseat President Joe Biden in November -- even in the unlikely event he goes to prison.
Just one holdout means a hung jury and a mistrial, although prosecutors could seek a new trial

Jury Starts Day Two Of Trump Trial Deliberations

After weeks of testimony from more than 20 witnesses on Trump's alleged fraud in covering up a politically damaging tryst with a porn star, the spotlight is now on the 12-strong New York jury.
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Trump Criminal Trial Jury Ends First Day Of Deliberations

Jurors completed opening deliberations Wednesday on whether to convict Donald Trump in the first criminal trial of a former US president -- a decision that could upend the November's election, in which the Republican seeks to return to power. No time limit is placed on the deliberations, but an acquittal or conviction would require unanimity.
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Prosecutor Urges Jury To Convict Trump Using 'Common Sense'

Prosecutors pleaded with jurors Tuesday to use their "common sense" and find Donald Trump guilty, as the first ever criminal trial of a former president reached its dramatic final phase. With both sides wrapping up their closing arguments, the stage is now set for the 12-member panel to begin deliberating Wednesday.
Biden hosted Kenya's William Ruto for a lavish state visit

Biden Woos Kenya's Ruto With Major Ally Status On State Visit

A diplomatic upgrade and a surprise appearance by Barack Obama: US President Joe Biden pulled out the stops as he hosted Kenyan counterpart William Ruto for a lavish state visit aimed at competing with Russia and China for influence in Africa.
'Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot,' says Donald Trump

Ex-White House Hopeful Nikki Haley Pledges Her Vote To Trump

Former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said Wednesday she will vote for Donald Trump in the US election, but said her one-time bitter rival would have to work to win over her moderate support base as he faces President Joe Biden in November.
At least 235 municipalities have suffered storm damage

Tornado Threat Looms Over Five States

Des Moines, Davenport, and Peoria are on high alert, with damaging winds expected to hit speeds of 70 to 90 mph, potentially affecting major cities like Chicago and Milwaukee this afternoon and evening.

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