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Star witness Michael Cohen testified in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Sen. Bob Menendez's trial begins on bribery, fraud and obstruction charges. And smoke from Canadian wildfires has made its way across the border. |
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But first: Did you catch a glimpse of the northern lights? ✨ Dazzling displays of aurora borealis danced over a huge swath of the country this weekend. See some of our favorite photos. |
Former Trump lawyer testifies in hush money trial |
Michael Cohen took a Manhattan jury step by step through Donald Trump's efforts to buy the silence of adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the waning weeks of the 2016 presidential campaign. Under gentle questioning from prosecutors, Trump's former fixer claimed the reality TV star told him to "just do it" when the time came to pay Daniels $130,000 to stay quiet about a purported sexual tryst. | Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump departs his home in Manhattan to testify in Trump's criminal trial over charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, in New York City, U.S., May 13, 2024 Mike Segar, REUTERS |
Sen. Menendez's bribery trial begins |
Facing a barrage of charges, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey (D) entered the Manhattan federal court on Monday as his highly anticipated trial commenced. The trial, expected to last up to eight weeks, has drawn national attention due to the serious nature of the allegations against the sitting senator. |
What are the charges? Bribery, extortion, fraud, obstruction of justice, and acting as a foreign agent of Egypt. Menendez, 70, alongside two New Jersey businessmen, is accused of accepting bribes, including gold bars, cash and a luxury car, in exchange for leveraging his political influence to deliver favors. 👉 What to know about the allegations. | United States Senator, Bob Menendez walks towards the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse where he will be on trial for bribery and corruption charges. The jury selection for the trial is expected to start today, Monday, May 13, 2024. Kevin R. Wexler / NorthJersey.com |
Wildfires in Canada lead to air quality alert |
Minnesota officials issued an air quality control warning through mid-day Monday as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves to northern parts and sweeps across the state. Smoke is also affecting visibility in west, central and northern Wisconsin, as well as southern Minnesota, with visibilities that range from only 4 to 7 miles. Officials said everyone should limit "prolonged or heavy exertion and limit time spent outdoors," but sensitive groups should avoid the outdoors altogether and limit the amount of time they spend outside. 📍 Everything to know. | Smoke rises from mutual aid wildfire GCU007 in the Grande Prairie Forest Area near TeePee Creek, Alberta, Canada May 10, 2024. ALBERTA WILDFIRE, via REUTERS |
Melinda French Gates to resign from Gates Foundation |
After more than 30 years, Melinda French Gates is stepping down from the famous Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest charitable institutions in the world, the organization co-founder announced on Monday. "After careful thought and reflection I have decided to resign from my role as co-chair," Gates, the ex-wife of billionaire Bill Gates, said, adding that her last day of work with the Seattle-based global health and development charity will be June 7. Since its founding in 1994, the Gates Foundation has donated $77.6 billion in charitable contributions. 🤝 What we know about the foundation's future. | Melinda Gates poses for a portrait at The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills on March 3, 2022. Harrison Hill, USA TODAY | | | | The United Nations reduced by half the number of women and children estimated to have been killed during Israel's war in Gaza. | | | |  | Derrick Evans resigned as state lawmaker and apologized for raiding the Capitol in 2020. Now, he holds up his conviction as the ultimate MAGA credential. | | | | The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said the girl was water-skiing near Key Biscayne when she was hit by a vessel whose driver fled. | | | | Courtney Williams tragically died after being mauled by a pack of dogs in Quitman, Georgia, authorities say. Her 3 children were also attacked. | | | | Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan marked the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in Nigeria. The Duke of Sussex founded the games for servicemembers. | | | | Donald Trump's followers will believe anything. So why isn't this unrelenting dissembler telling bigger and bigger lies? | | | | Jake Paul, a notorious agitator during the buildup to his fights, weighs his options before meeting Mike Tyson twice in public events this week. | | | | In an appearance with Maria Bartiromo on Fox, Lake returned to a theme she has long pushed: Democrats are using immigrants to steal elections. | | | | A shooting at a party and May Day event in Stockton, Alabama led to the deaths of three people. Dozen others were injured, police say. | | | | In a new interview with Vogue, Olivia Munn shared that she underwent a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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