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- Apple, Google to alert smartphone users of nearby wireless tracking devices Android and iPhone smartphones will alert users to nearby location tracking devices, Apple and Google announced Monday.
- Trump hush-money trial: Cohen says he formed LLC to pay for rights to McDougal story Prosecutors called Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen to the stand Monday as the former president's hush-money trial resumed in New York.
- Melinda French Gates to step down in July as foundation co-chair Melinda French Gates says her last day as co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be June 7 three years after their marriage ended.
- AAA says 2024 to be second highest Memorial Day travel forecast since 2000 AAA on Monday released data which estimates nearly 44 million American travelers will leave town in what will be the second highest Memorial Day travel forecast since 2000 when data was first available.
- GameStop shares soar as 'meme stock' figure 'Roaring Kitty' returns to social media GameStop experienced a surge Monday on the stock market after the person who sparked the computer game store's stunning 2021 run appeared on social media for the first time since 2021.
- Jury selection begins in second federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez Jury selection got underway Monday in New York for the federal corruption trial of New Jersey's embattled Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
- Squarespace goes private in $6.9 billion deal with private-equity firm Permira The website building and hosting company Squarespace announced on Monday it was going private for $6.9 billion, representing a 15% premium for current stockholders over its closing share price on Friday.
- Small plane makes emergency 'textbook wheels-up landing' at Australian airport The pilot of a small plane performed an emergency fuselage landing at a southern Australian airport on Monday after its landing gear failed to descend.
- Dell confirms investigation into data breach Dell Technologies confirmed it is investigating a data breach of a portal with access to customer information, and that it has contacted law enforcement.
- Suspect in fatal Ohio police officer shooting found dead A suspect accused of killing an Ohio police officer in an "ambush" was found dead Sunday, authorities said.
- Christie's to take bids on temporary website The famed Christie's auction house has turned to a free service to create a place for the world's wealthiest people to bid on the world's most high-dollar items after its own website was hacked, officials announced.
- Idaho doctor dead in backcountry skiing avalanche An Idaho physician is dead after triggering an avalanche while skiing in the Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range backcountry Friday, authorities at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center have reported.
- FBI faces calls to release report on death of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh The FBI is facing pressure to release its long-awaited report investigating the 2022 killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
- 3 dead, a dozen inured in Alabama concert shooting Three people are dead and at least a dozen others injured following a late-night shooting in Alabama Saturday, authorities reported.
- Israel does not deserve another nickel, Bernie Sanders says U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is Jewish, said Sunday that Israel does not deserve another nickel of American aid for its war in Gaza.
- Pro-Gaza protesters arrested for closing Manhattan Bridge Hundreds of protesters shut down the Manhattan Bridge in New York City on Saturday to support Gaza as the NYPD struggles to accommodate demonstrations protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
- New York City mayor takes trip to Vatican to discuss Gaza war New York City Mayor Eric Adams took a trip to the Vatican over the weekend to meet with Pope Francis and discuss rising hate against Muslims and Jews caused by Israel's war in Gaza.
- DOJ seeks 40 years for David DePape’s attack on Paul Pelosi The Department of Justice asked a federal judge to sentence David DePape to 40 years in prison for his hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in San Francisco in 2022.
- Judge blocks Biden adminstration rule to cap late credit card fees A Texas judge has blocked President Joe Biden's attempts to implement a rule that would cap credit card late fees at $8.
- VCU graduates walk out during Gov. Youngkin commencement address Dozens of graduating students protested Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's commencement address by walking out during Virginia Commonwealth University's commencement Saturday morning.
- Deadly storms and tornadoes trigger state of emergency in northern Florida A dozen counties in northern Florida are under a state of emergency following severe thunderstorms, high winds and a likely tornado that claimed at least one life.
- Biden administration: It's 'reasonable' to suspect Israel violated international law in Gaza The Biden administration on Friday said it is "reasonable to assess" that Israel used U.S. weapons to violate international law in Gaza, but it stopped short of issuing a full verdict.
- GOP senators introduce 'pro-life' bill to boost resources for mothers A group of Republican senators on Friday introduced legislation aimed to steer women away from abortion by boosting access to resources for pregnant women.
- Barron Trump will not attend Florida RNC as delegate after all Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump has turned down an offer to serve as a delegate for Florida at this year's Republican National Convention.
- NBA's Glen 'Big Daddy' Davis sentenced to 40 months for healthcare fraud A federal court on Friday sentenced former NBA champion Glen "Big Daddy" Davis to 40 months in prison for his part in a scheme to defraud the league's health care plan.
Android and iPhone smartphones will alert users to nearby location tracking devices, Apple and Google announced Monday.
Prosecutors called Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen to the stand Monday as the former president's hush-money trial resumed in New York.
Melinda French Gates says her last day as co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be June 7 three years after their marriage ended.
AAA on Monday released data which estimates nearly 44 million American travelers will leave town in what will be the second highest Memorial Day travel forecast since 2000 when data was first available.
GameStop experienced a surge Monday on the stock market after the person who sparked the computer game store's stunning 2021 run appeared on social media for the first time since 2021.
Jury selection got underway Monday in New York for the federal corruption trial of New Jersey's embattled Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
The website building and hosting company Squarespace announced on Monday it was going private for $6.9 billion, representing a 15% premium for current stockholders over its closing share price on Friday.
The pilot of a small plane performed an emergency fuselage landing at a southern Australian airport on Monday after its landing gear failed to descend.
Dell Technologies confirmed it is investigating a data breach of a portal with access to customer information, and that it has contacted law enforcement.
A suspect accused of killing an Ohio police officer in an "ambush" was found dead Sunday, authorities said.
The famed Christie's auction house has turned to a free service to create a place for the world's wealthiest people to bid on the world's most high-dollar items after its own website was hacked, officials announced.
An Idaho physician is dead after triggering an avalanche while skiing in the Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range backcountry Friday, authorities at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center have reported.
The FBI is facing pressure to release its long-awaited report investigating the 2022 killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Three people are dead and at least a dozen others injured following a late-night shooting in Alabama Saturday, authorities reported.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is Jewish, said Sunday that Israel does not deserve another nickel of American aid for its war in Gaza.
Hundreds of protesters shut down the Manhattan Bridge in New York City on Saturday to support Gaza as the NYPD struggles to accommodate demonstrations protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took a trip to the Vatican over the weekend to meet with Pope Francis and discuss rising hate against Muslims and Jews caused by Israel's war in Gaza.
The Department of Justice asked a federal judge to sentence David DePape to 40 years in prison for his hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in San Francisco in 2022.
A Texas judge has blocked President Joe Biden's attempts to implement a rule that would cap credit card late fees at $8.
Dozens of graduating students protested Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's commencement address by walking out during Virginia Commonwealth University's commencement Saturday morning.
A dozen counties in northern Florida are under a state of emergency following severe thunderstorms, high winds and a likely tornado that claimed at least one life.
The Biden administration on Friday said it is "reasonable to assess" that Israel used U.S. weapons to violate international law in Gaza, but it stopped short of issuing a full verdict.
A group of Republican senators on Friday introduced legislation aimed to steer women away from abortion by boosting access to resources for pregnant women.
Donald Trump's youngest son Barron Trump has turned down an offer to serve as a delegate for Florida at this year's Republican National Convention.
A federal court on Friday sentenced former NBA champion Glen "Big Daddy" Davis to 40 months in prison for his part in a scheme to defraud the league's health care plan.
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- Michael Cohen claims he got Trump's approval to pay hush moneyDonald Trump's ex-lawyer says he called his boss before opening a bank account used to pay hush money.
- Melinda French Gates to quit Gates FoundationMs Gates announced her separation from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2021.
- South Dakota governor banned from tribal landSix Native tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their reservations as her controversies pile up.
- Baltimore bridge to be blown apart to free stricken shipCrews to set off a series of controlled explosions to remove spans trapping Dali in Patapsco river.
- Key moments in Senator Menendez's corruption sagaNew Jersey Democrat Robert Menendez is on trial for bribery, fraud, extortion and acting as a foreign agent.
- Shares in meme stock GameStop mount a returnShares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online.
- Plumes of wildfire smoke block Canadian motorwayThousands have evacuated British Columbia, as the Parker Lake fire marks the start of Canada's wildfire season.
- Students walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld speechPro-Palestinian students walk out ahead of a speech by the comedian, who is a vocal supporter of Israel.
- Steve Buscemi punched in random New York attackThe Boardwalk Empire star needed hospital treatment after the assault in Manhattan by a passer-by.
- Man who received first pig kidney transplant diesThe US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.
- Tourists, history seekers and a puppet: Meet the Trump trial devoteesDozens stand in line in the early morning for a glimpse at the first criminal trial of a former US president.
- In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the worldThe aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.
- Plumes of wildfire smoke block Canadian motorwayThousands have evacuated British Columbia, as the Parker Lake fire marks the start of Canada's wildfire season.
- Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speechPro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.
- See the hip-hop bling on display in New YorkA new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History features jewellery from some of the genre's biggest names
- Watch: US and allies sink mock enemy ship in military drillMore than 16,000 military personnel took part in the practice drills in the Philippines and South China Sea.
- Fifty people rescued after tornado hits FedEx depotSevere storms damaged multiple buildings and trapped dozens in a Michigan FedEx facility.
- Bodycam shows jet ski rescue of man and dogs in floodHundreds of people were rescued in Texas after deadly flooding and severe storms hit the US state.
- Women's ice hockey finds winning formula in pro leagueWith sold-out arenas, Billie Jean King as ambassador and major financial backing, the PWHL's inaugural season broke records.
- Cohen could make or break Trump as he takes standJustice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case.
- Where Stormy Daniels' testimony leaves the Trump trialExperts say the star witness's answers were sometimes useful - and other times completely irrelevant.
- The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar explainedThe war of words between the rappers include serious allegations - here's what you need to know.
- The downfall of Steve BannonSteve Bannon, the right-wing media personality-turned-Trump adviser, may be heading to prison.
Donald Trump's ex-lawyer says he called his boss before opening a bank account used to pay hush money.
Ms Gates announced her separation from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2021.
Six Native tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their reservations as her controversies pile up.
Crews to set off a series of controlled explosions to remove spans trapping Dali in Patapsco river.
New Jersey Democrat Robert Menendez is on trial for bribery, fraud, extortion and acting as a foreign agent.
Shares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online.
Thousands have evacuated British Columbia, as the Parker Lake fire marks the start of Canada's wildfire season.
Pro-Palestinian students walk out ahead of a speech by the comedian, who is a vocal supporter of Israel.
The Boardwalk Empire star needed hospital treatment after the assault in Manhattan by a passer-by.
The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.
Dozens stand in line in the early morning for a glimpse at the first criminal trial of a former US president.
The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.
Thousands have evacuated British Columbia, as the Parker Lake fire marks the start of Canada's wildfire season.
Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.
A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History features jewellery from some of the genre's biggest names
More than 16,000 military personnel took part in the practice drills in the Philippines and South China Sea.
Severe storms damaged multiple buildings and trapped dozens in a Michigan FedEx facility.
Hundreds of people were rescued in Texas after deadly flooding and severe storms hit the US state.
With sold-out arenas, Billie Jean King as ambassador and major financial backing, the PWHL's inaugural season broke records.
Justice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case.
Experts say the star witness's answers were sometimes useful - and other times completely irrelevant.
The war of words between the rappers include serious allegations - here's what you need to know.
Steve Bannon, the right-wing media personality-turned-Trump adviser, may be heading to prison.
NPR©
- GameStop surges after meme stock investor 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces onlineShares in the video game retailer more than doubled at one point after a prominent meme stock investor made his first online posting in about three years.
- As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidenceClinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
- A hidden danger in Gaza; a Haitian gang leader speaks upEven if Israel and Gaza agree to a cease-fire, unexploded ordnance could continue to kill and maim Palestinians in Gaza for years. A Haitian gang leader says he's ready for a long fight.
- Haiti's notorious gang leader, Barbecue, says his forces are ready for a long fightBarbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti's gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.
- My Octopus Teacher's Craig Foster dives into the ocean again in 'Amphibious Soul'Nature's healing power is an immensely personal focus for Foster. He made his film after being burned out from long, grinding hours at work. After the release of the film, he suffered from insomnia.
- With 'bleisure' and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recoveryA new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.
- In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fireThe United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers.
- Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York on federal corruption chargesSen. Robert Menendez, a powerful Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial in Manhattan on federal corruption charges. Two New Jersey businessmen accused of bribing him are his co-defendants.
- On this unassuming trail near LA, bird watchers see something spectacularAt Bear Divide, just outside Los Angeles, you can see a rare spectacle of nature. This is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours.
- As a brutal genocide raged around her, Josephine smuggled 12 people to safetyDuring the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Josephine Dusabimana smuggled ethnic Tutsis out of the country as neighbors attacked neighbors and almost a million people died.
Shares in the video game retailer more than doubled at one point after a prominent meme stock investor made his first online posting in about three years.
Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
Even if Israel and Gaza agree to a cease-fire, unexploded ordnance could continue to kill and maim Palestinians in Gaza for years. A Haitian gang leader says he's ready for a long fight.
Barbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti's gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.
Nature's healing power is an immensely personal focus for Foster. He made his film after being burned out from long, grinding hours at work. After the release of the film, he suffered from insomnia.
A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.
The United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers.
Sen. Robert Menendez, a powerful Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial in Manhattan on federal corruption charges. Two New Jersey businessmen accused of bribing him are his co-defendants.
At Bear Divide, just outside Los Angeles, you can see a rare spectacle of nature. This is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours.
During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Josephine Dusabimana smuggled ethnic Tutsis out of the country as neighbors attacked neighbors and almost a million people died.
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