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Closing arguments concludes in Trump civil fraud trial in New York

Former President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he arrives at the New York State Supreme Court during the civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization in New York City on Jan. 11, 2024. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Closing arguments concludes in Trump civil fraud trial in New York

After several months of hearing arguments from the state attorney general and Trump legal teams, both sides will conclude their cases on Thursday. A verdict is expected in the weeks to come.

National

NYC adopted Vision Zero 10 years ago. Here's what's worked to lower traffic deaths

by Joel Rose

NYC adopted Vision Zero 10 years ago. Here's what's worked to lower traffic deaths

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Elections

The GOP is preparing its first primary contest

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The GOP is preparing its first primary contest

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World

South Africa outlines genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice

by Rob Schmitz

South Africa outlines genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice

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Sondheim had the highest standards for himself, the director of Here We Are said. Emilio Madrid/Here We Are hide caption

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Theater

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

by Bob Mondello

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

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National Security

How the U.S.'s top intel agencies are thinking about AI

by Erika Ryan , Sarah Handel , Mary Louise Kelly

How the U.S.'s top intel agencies are thinking about AI

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All Things Considered

North Korea's Kim Jong Un changes his tune about reunification

by Anthony Kuhn

North Korea's Kim Jong Un changes his tune about reunification

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Sports

6-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick is leaving as Patriots coach

by Simon Rios

6-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick is leaving as Patriots coach

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Culture

Fellow standups come to Jo Koy's defense after Golden Globes

by Elizabeth Blair

Fellow standups come to Jo Koy's defense after Golden Globes

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Politics

Closing arguments concludes in Trump civil fraud trial in New York

by Ximena Bustillo

Closing arguments concludes in Trump civil fraud trial in New York

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Economy

The gumbo inflation index: Join a New Orleans chef on an ingredients shopping trip

by Drew Hawkins , Stephan Bisaha

The gumbo inflation index: Join a New Orleans chef on an ingredients shopping trip

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Sports

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban retires after 17 seasons

by Pat Duggins

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban retires after 17 seasons

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Middle East

Palestinians and Israelis react to International Court of Justice proceedings

by Lauren Frayer

Palestinians and Israelis react to International Court of Justice proceedings

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Law

A free legal clinic in a Colorado resort town is helping migrants get work permits

by Halle Zander, Aspen Public Radio

A free legal clinic in a Colorado resort town is helping migrants get work permits

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Science

This week in science: A moon mission, galaxy radio waves and tracking fishing boats

by Geoff Brumfiel , Regina G. Barber

This week in science: A moon mission, galaxy radio waves and tracking fishing boats

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Europe

What to know about France's young Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who's causing a stir

by Eleanor Beardsley

What to know about France's young Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who's causing a stir

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Economy

Rent costs are leveling off and even dropping around the U.S.

by Scott Horsley

Rent costs are leveling off and even dropping around the U.S.

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Europe

'We cannot put our lives on pause': Ukrainians find normalcy and fun at a ski resort

by Elissa Nadworny

'We cannot put our lives on pause': Ukrainians find normalcy and fun at a ski resort

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U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Image taken from the bridge of HMS Diamond, seen here firing Sea Viper missiles in the Red Sea on Oct. 1. The HMS Diamond along with U.S. warships successfully repelled a large attack from the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea. UK MOD/Sipa USA via Reuters Conn hide caption

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Middle East crisis — explained

U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

by Tom Bowman

U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

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NYC adopted Vision Zero 10 years ago. Here's what's worked to lower traffic deaths

The GOP is preparing its first primary contest

South Africa outlines genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice

Stephen Sondheim is cool now

How the U.S.'s top intel agencies are thinking about AI

North Korea's Kim Jong Un changes his tune about reunification

6-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick is leaving as Patriots coach

Fellow standups come to Jo Koy's defense after Golden Globes

Closing arguments concludes in Trump civil fraud trial in New York

The gumbo inflation index: Join a New Orleans chef on an ingredients shopping trip

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban retires after 17 seasons

Palestinians and Israelis react to International Court of Justice proceedings

A free legal clinic in a Colorado resort town is helping migrants get work permits

This week in science: A moon mission, galaxy radio waves and tracking fishing boats

What to know about France's young Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who's causing a stir

Rent costs are leveling off and even dropping around the U.S.

'We cannot put our lives on pause': Ukrainians find normalcy and fun at a ski resort

U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen

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