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Cornell defendant is fighting AG Letitia James’ appointment as special prosecutor
A petition filed Wednesday for Gillio Lopes says James has “unequivocally demonstrated a bias and presumption of guilt against the defendants.”
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Trump dominates the Iowa Senate debate from afar
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek sparred about how to handle the president and other issues in a battleground debate Wednesday night.
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Trump appears to reframe 'let them hit’ comment during San Antonio rally
During a San Antonio rally, President Trump appeared to reframe his earlier remarks that Iran could "hit" San Diego or Los Angeles, suggesting Iran would only do so if it had nuclear weapons. His comments followed criticism after he told a Nebraska crowd that Iran could "take out
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Trump says ‘we protect our cities’ after saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
The president recast his earlier incendiary statements at a San Antonio rally meant to galvanize voters behind Texas Republicans ahead of the midterms.
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FDA says it will complete safety review of abortion pill in March
A federal judge in Louisiana ordered the agency to provide an update on its safety study as part of a lawsuit seeking to overturn a provision allowing mifepristone to be delivered by mail.
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California woman accused of spying for China will be jailed while awaiting trial
Wanying Zhang, a California woman accused of acting as a Chinese spy inside the U.S., will remain jailed pending her trial after a judge sided Wednesday with federal prosecutors who argued that she poses a flight risk.
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New video reveals moments after student shoots teacher
More than three years ago, a 6-year-old student shot his teacher, Abigail Zwerner. She was hit in the hand and chest. New video now shows the disturbing moments that followed. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk has the story.
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Inmate 'angry and confused' after botched execution
Attorneys for the death row inmate at the center of that failed execution in Tennessee revealed why they were shocked when Christa Pike woke-up and began talking. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist has more.
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Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias
Tonight Hurricane Isaias is gaining strength as the storm closes-in on the Gulf Coast. States of emergencies have been declared in Alabama and Florida. NBC News’ Al Roker has the latest track.
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Trump wants to make his Florida golf club a permanent presidential retreat
The proposed deal would also make Trump’s club the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course,” which could be used “by all past, current and future” presidents, the club’s attorney said in a letter.
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Viral video of cheerleader slammed to ground by police and punched draws national outcry
National civil rights attorneys are questioning the “level of force” Tempe police used after they watched the video involving Arizona State University student Eryn Bonner.
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The secret to a good night’s rest? Let sleeping dogs lie — next to you
A surprising new study found that people who sleep near their dogs don’t experience disrupted sleep. If anything we humans are the ones disturbing our dogs’ sleep.
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USS Lincoln nearly home after more than 300 days at sea
Issues were raised about supplies and morale on board during the extended deployment. Navy documents showed eight service members attempted suicide.
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DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
Trump announced this week that he and his PAC, MAGA Inc., would pay for the ads moving forward following bipartisan criticism.
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Appeals court weighs if 9/11 families can sue Saudi Arabia over alleged aid to hijackers
In lawsuits, hundreds of victims’ relatives and injured survivors claim that employees of the Saudi government assisted the hijackers.
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An AI-generated Rumpelstiltskin meme is freaking out much of the internet
The creepy Rumpelstiltskin-like imp has become a viral meme template. The AI clip looked so real that many assumed it was from an old film.
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Trump’s Texas two-step: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
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NFL swallows $15K fine against 49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk for pretending to chug beer on field
The star fullback, nicknamed “Juice,” had argued he was celebrating a victory over the rival Miami Dolphins by simulating drinking a juice box, not a beer.
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Christa Pike's lawyers speak after emergency hearing: She woke up 'to the shock of everyone'
Christa Pike's attorneys, Luke Ihnen and Randy Spivey, discuss the ruling that Tennessee must preserve evidence from the failed execution, Pike's condition at the hospital and how they plan to proceed with her case.
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Christa Pike has pneumonia and no function in her arms after failed execution, lawyer says
The state failed to execute Pike after administering two lethal doses of pentobarbital for a murder she committed at 18.
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Trump claims world’s lowest drug prices, but report shows a ‘mixed bag’
A recent analysis of TrumpRx.gov finds prices for certain brand-name drugs can be hit or miss.
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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 21 civilians, including four children, and wounding around 60 in Moscow’s latest devastating barrage, Ukrainian officials said.
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Christa Pike’s attorneys hold a press conference
Watch live coverage as Christa Pike’s attorneys hold a press conference following the hearing in Davidson County Chancery Court.
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Cornell students hold sit-in over alleged 2024 fraternity assault
Wednesday’s protest illustrates the tense mood on the Ivy League campus following Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit.