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California Braces for Flood Watches as New Atmospheric Rivers Target the State

Feb 17, 2024,05:27pm EST California Braces for New Storms Amid Flood Watches   Swaths of California, including San Francisco and portions of Los Angeles, are under flood watches until early next week as two impending storms threaten to unleash additional rainfall across the state, just weeks after a three-day atmospheric river led to significant flooding […]

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Judge Rules Ex-President Trump Must Pay Over $350 Million in Civil Fraud Case for Knowingly Committing Fraud

Former President Donald Trump and his associates have been directed by a New York judge to pay $364 million for falsely overstating the value of his and his company’s assets on financial statements. The ruling imposes substantial penalties on the former president and his business, potentially impacting his finances and business operations. Here are the

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Jack Smith: Halting Trump Election Case on ‘Presidential Immunity’ Not Justified by Supreme Court

Special Counsel Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump’s Request for Case Pause Over ‘Presidential Immunity’ Special Counsel Jack Smith has swiftly advocated against the Supreme Court granting former President Donald Trump’s request to halt the prosecution, emphasizing the urgency of proceeding with the case before the upcoming election. In a notable turnaround, Smith contends that

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Shooting Erupts in Kansas City After Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, Resulting in 1 Fatality and Multiple Injuries

TOPLINE At least one person was killed and several others were injured in a shooting in downtown Kansas City Wednesday afternoon at the city’s Union Station, the train station that serves as the finish line of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, according to local officials.   KEY FACTSThe Kansas City, Missouri, Police

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Tom Suozzi Secures Victory in New York Congressional Race, Succeeding George Santos

Tom Suozzi Secures Democratic Victory in New York Special Congressional Election, Narrowing GOP Majority In a pivotal win for the Democratic Party, Tom Suozzi emerged victorious in a special election for a Congressional seat in New York, filling the vacancy left by the expulsion of former Representative George Santos. The win carries particular significance as

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New York Broadens Legal Action Against Gemini and DCG, Alleging Involvement in a $3 Billion Crypto Fraud Scheme

TOPLINE New York expanded its complaint against Gemini and Digital Currency Group on Friday, alleging both cryptocurrency firms defrauded thousands of investors of an additional $2 billion, after Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the companies late last year seeking more than $1 billion in restitution.   KEY FACTSThe revised complaint now includes

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New York Developer Arrested in Connection with Extensive Fraud Scheme

Former Executive of Collapsed NYC Development Firm Arrested in Connection with Massive Fraud Scheme A former executive at a prominent New York City development firm, embroiled in investor lawsuits and foreclosures following its collapse, was arrested this week. Nir Meir, the developer in question, was apprehended at the 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami on

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Impeachment Attempt Against Mayorkas Ends in Failure

Impeachment Bid Against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Falters in House Vote In a dramatic turn of events on Tuesday evening, the Republican-led House rejected a resolution seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, dealing a setback to GOP leadership as the vote nearly reached a tie. Key Highlights: The resolution was defeated by a

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Donald Trump’s Subsequent Cabinet Selections

With the likelihood of Donald Trump securing the 2024 GOP nomination, discussions are underway regarding the potential makeup of his Cabinet should he win the general election. Speculation about Trump’s cabinet choices has been ongoing, with several names being considered for significant roles in a second Trump administration. From long-time allies to more recent figures

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Trump’s Potential VP Selections: A Look at His Top Choices and Mentioned Candidates

TOP STORY As Former President Donald Trump advances towards securing the GOP presidential nomination, potential vice-presidential running mates are emerging from allies who have stood by him in recent campaign events. The contenders include Rep. Elise Stefanik, Sen. J.D. Vance, Gov. Kristi Noem, Kari Lake, Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Gov. Henry McMaster, Gov. Sarah Huckabee

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