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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday confronted a major test of the power of the presidency as the justices began hearing arguments over Donald Trump’s bid for immunity from prosecution for his efforts to...
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US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth —...
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House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Columbia University students heckled U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday as he visited the flashpoint of nationwide student demonstrations...
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Business - Britain’s Rwanda asylum legislation formally becomes law
World - Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza’s Rafah ahead of threatened invasion
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U.S.
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- New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
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- Biden names new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues
- US economic growth slows in first quarter; inflation surges
World
- Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
- Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
- Here’s why Spain’s leader is mulling his future while denouncing a ‘smear campaign’ against his wife
- The windmill sails at Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported
- A Russian actress who called for peace was fined for hosting an ‘almost naked’ party
Politics
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- Republican Senator Rubio calls for blocking of all US sales to Huawei
- Trump is in New York for the hush money trial while the Supreme Court hears his immunity case in DC
- Supreme Court arguments begin over Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution
Business
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- Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
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- Union Pacific’s first-quarter profit creeps up 1% as railroad limits expenses
- US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Religious News
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- Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI
- A Russian Orthodox priest who took part in services for Navalny is suspended by the patriarch
- The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN relief agency for Palestinians after a review
- Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
Sports
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- Olympics-Roland Garros completes revamp ahead of French Open, Paris Games
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- Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
- NHL roundup: Knights make it two straight at Dallas
Health
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