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SCOTUS Hears Immunity Case
The topic of presidential immunity is before the Supreme Court. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
   
More Arrests On College Campuses
Hundreds of arrests have been made this week across the country as pro-Palestinian protests continue on college campuses. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that students, administrators and police are considering the best ways to move forward.
  
Progress At The Port Of Baltimore
It had been stuck in the harbor for a month, but now a cargo ship has become the first to pass through a newly-opened deep-water channel near the Port of Baltimore. Pamela Furr has the details.
   
Judge Denies Carroll Case Appeal
A federal judge rejected former President Trump’s latest attempt for a new trial, upholding the verdict and the $83 point 3 million dollar award in the defamation case against writer E. Jean Carroll. 
  
Business News 
CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Friday business.
   
Boeing Preps Space Flight
NASA astronauts are arriving at Kennedy Space Center to prepare for Boeing's first human spaceflight. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
  
Less Babies For America
American women are giving birth at record-low rates. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports U.S. births fell last year, to the lowest level ever recorded in the nation’s history.
    
Pro-Palestinian Protests Force Graduation Cancellation
Citing “new safety measures'' in place following escalating pro-Palestinian protests, the University of Southern California announces it is canceling their annual “main stage” graduation. As Jim Roope reports, schools across the nation are changing their normal routines as demonstrations have led to hundreds of arrests.
   
Latest In The Middle East
Israel's long-anticipated invasion of Rafah appears to be close to happening as Hamas releases a video of an Israel-American hostage more than 200 days after his capture. John Stolnis has the latest Middle East developments.
  
Trump’s Day In Court
Former President Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ trial, involving cover-ups of alleged affairs, continued in a Manhattan courtroom. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.
  
Ukraine Receiving US Supplies
There's a renewed hope among Ukrainian leaders following President Biden's signing of a foreign aid package that sends more money to Ukraine in its continued war with Russia. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
  
Troop Pullouts In Africa
The United States will pull the majority of its troops from Chad and Niger (pronounced knee-ZHAIR) after those countries ended previous agreements for US troops to operate there. Lisa Dwyer reports.
  
Ring Refunds
Some Amazon-owned Ring customers will soon be receiving refunds. Correspondent Shelley Adler tells us why.
   
Tech News
A-I voice deep fakes unfortunately are nothing new, but now, a high school gym teacher has used it to make his principle say something he did not. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.
   
Sports – Robert Workman  
NFL Draft and more.  
    
Finally  
A surprise from a New York court where movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was dismissed. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on what happens next.
   
Going to the movies this weekend, Zendaya (pronounced zen-DAY-uh) has a new movie about tennis, love, and betrayal. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek of Challengers.
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Latest On College Campus Protests
On some college campuses there’s chaos as encampments of students protesting the war in Gaza war have threatened some on campus, and led to dozens of arrests at New York University, Columbia University, at Yale, USC, and the University of Texas. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, protests around the nation are leading to calls to have the demonstrators removed.
   
SCOTUS Hears Idaho Abortion Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments about an Idaho law that the state says supersedes a federal statute that emergency room doctors can perform an abortion if the life and health of the mother is jeopardized. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.
 
SCOTUS Hears Immunity Case
The U-S Supreme Court will hear arguments today regarding Presidential immunity. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.
   
Biden Signs Aid Bill
After the Senate with strong bipartisan support signed off, President Biden has put his signature to a $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and other security needs, and vowed that the much-needed military supplies will be delivered to Kyiv without delay. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
   
Arizona Plans Repeal Of Abortion Law
Several Republicans joined Democrats in the Arizona Legislature in an effort to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
  
Bird Flu Concerns
Health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak. Lisa Dwyer reports.
    
Arizona Election Indictments
Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani have been indicted for alleged conspiracy, fraud and forgery related to the 2020 election in Arizona. As America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports, the former president was not charged, but was listed within the indictment.
   
More Arrests On College Campuses
Pro-Palestinian protests are growing on American college campuses and the world is reacting, with dozens of arrests made Wednesday night at USC and the University of Texas-Austin. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports there are now calls from members of Congress including House Speaker Mike Johnson demanding the Biden administration get tough and restore order at the colleges.
  
Kyiv’s Long Range US-Made Missiles
U.S. officials say Ukraine has for the first time used the long-range missiles the Biden administration delivered last month, striking areas deeper in Russian territory. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. 
  
TikTok Responds To Possible Ban
As President Biden was signing an aid bill for Ukraine and Israel that also targeted TikTok’s use in the United States, the Chinese CEO of TikTok’s parent company ByteDance said the popular social media app won’t be going away, even it means a lawsuit. Sue Aller reports.
  
The Ban Blame Game
Former President Trump says if TikTok is banned in the US, the blame belongs to President Biden, despite trying to ban the social media app when he was in the White House. Tech correspondent Chuck Palm explains.
  
A Fifth Arrest In Kansas Women Murders
Authorities in Oklahoma have arrested a fifth person in connection with the murders of two Kansas women. 
   
US & UK At Odds Over AI
Two American tech giants are now facing scrutiny in the U.K over their artificial intelligence practices. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.
   
Changes To Airline Compensation 
Following passenger outrage over compensation, the Department of Transportation is now requiring airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
 
Finally  
Following his recent passing, an O.J. Simpson film that has been in the works for years could finally find its way to the silver screen. Kevin Carr has the la

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Trump Trial Day Two
Whether former President Donald Trump violated his gag order in his hush money case took center stage at the start of Tuesday's trial, and an ally who he employed to watch his back in the 2016 presidential campaign took the stand. John Stolnis has more from Day 2.
  
College Campus Concerns Growing
Tensions are escalating at colleges around the nation with students demanding schools divest from Israel, including at New York’s Columbia University where all in-person classes were canceled at the Ivy League school over safety concerns. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
 
Senate Passes Aid Bill
The Senate on Tuesday night by a 79 to 18 margin passed an aid package providing billions for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, with a measure for Chinese-owned TikTok to be sold. As Ed Donahue reports, the Pentagon is ready to immediately ship Ukraine a massive military package once the funding bill is signed by President Biden.
   
Tragic End For Oregon Police Chase
A former Washington state police officer accused of killing his ex-wife and his girlfriend, as well as kidnapping a baby, shot himself during a pursuit with police in Oregon. 
   
Pennsylvania Senate Race Set
The stage is set in Pennsylvania for what’s expected to be the most-watched US Senate race in the nation for the November election. Lisa Dwyer reports that this vote could decide which party controls the United States Senate next year.
  
Measles Concerns
Measles infections continue to spread across the country, with 125 cases now reported in 18 states.  Correspondent Shelley Adler reports that total in four months already tops all of the cases reported in 2022.
   
Trump Trial Recap
A tabloid publisher took the stand in New York saying he pledged to be the Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during the 2016 presidential race. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the judge in the case had strong words for the former president regarding the gag order he imposed, and after leaving the courtroom, Donald Trump met the media.
   
Biden Campaigns In Florida
With Donald Trump in a New York City court, President Biden took his abortion message on the road as he campaigned in Florida. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.
  
Teacher Gun Bill Passes In Tennessee
A bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools along with firearms training is headed to the Governor's desk in Tennessee. As correspondent Clayton Neville reports, the bill was opposed by a number of state students and parents who took their message inside the Tennessee State Legislature.
  
Woman Plows SUV Into Birthday Party
A Michigan judge set a $1 point 5 million dollar bond for a 66-year-old woman, accused of driving under the influence and slamming her SUV into a boat club building where children were having a birthday party.
 
Cyberattacks Increasing
Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, on companies large and small. Lisa Dwyer reports that some of those attacked pay millions of dollars in ransom.
  
Reporter Remains In Russian Jail
A Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia for months will now have to stay in a Moscow prison even longer. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
  
Tesla Troubles
The financial struggles for Tesla seem to be growing, but that may also be good for car buyers. Correspondent Norman Hall explains.
   
Prepping For The Draft 
The National Football League’s annual draft will be held starting tomorrow night, and as correspondent Mike Hempen reports, it will usher in a new crop of talented stars, but also bring in millions of dollars for the host city, Detroit.
  
Finally  
Entertainers Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc (pronounced black) went to the White House as part of a suicide prevention campaign. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.
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A Quick Day At The Trump Trial
Prosecutors and lawyers for former President Donald Trump made opening remarks and the first witness was called to the stand in his hush money trial in New York. John Stolnis has the details.
  
College Campus Concerns
With pro-Palestinian rallies spreading across college campuses in the U.S., New York’s Columbia University has been forced to switch to on-line and hybrid learning through the end of the semester due to ongoing disruptions and incidents of threats against Jewish students. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, New York Governor Kathy Hochul went to the campus to meet with the school’s president.
  
SCOTUS Debates Homelessness
The U-S Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case surrounding homelessness. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.
  
LA Mayor’s House Broken Into
Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass.   
  
Railroad Responsible
A jury came back with a verdict in a case in Montana that blames a railroad over an asbestos claim that sickened a town and was responsible for two deaths. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
  
Ghost Guns On The Docket
The Supreme Court will take up the Biden administration's appeal over regulating ghost guns. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
    
Trump Trial Recap
It was expected to be a short day for the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City, with plans to end early for Passover, and also because one of the jurors had a dental emergency. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, after opening arguments the first witness took the stand, and after the proceedings, the former president held court outside the courthouse.
   
Anti-Israel Protests Spread
What began growing at Columbia University has now spread to a number of college campuses across the nation, with pro-Palestinian demonstrators pitching tents on campus, vowing to stay there until universities divest from Israel, but they are also spreading fear and in some cases, violence against Jewish students. As correspondent Clayton Neville reports, as the protests grow, so are the number of arrests at prestigious Ivy League campuses.
  
Fixing The Health Care System
The Biden administration is issuing new rules on nursing home staffing and home health care pay. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
  
California’s Arizona Abortion Plan
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he has a plan to help women in Arizona get abortions, if they so choose. Pamela Furr has the details.
  
Awaiting TikTok’s Fate
The future of the app TikTok in the United States will be debated in the Senate today where bills for Ukraine and Israel aid will soon be voted on. 
  
Latest January 6 Defendant Sentenced
A Confederate flag-waving Capitol rioter learned his fate in court, receiving a much-lighter-than-recommended sentence. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.
   
Cannibal Comments Response
A U.S. ally is unhappy after a remark last week by President Biden regarding a family member, and cannibals. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
  
Tech News 
Big Tech stocks are often an indicator of the economy, but the "Big 6" are expecting to report slower sales by 2025.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.
    
Sports – Robert Workman  
Playoffs and more.  
    
Finally  
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees. Kevin Carr sees who made the list. 
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Trump Trial Gets Underway
Opening arguments are slated to begin this morning in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, and so is the financial fallout as his legal costs are taking a large bite out of his campaign donations. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that despite a weekend event canceled over weather, Trump continues to talk about the case from the courtroom.
   
Fallout Over House Ukraine Vote
Over the weekend the House of Representatives passed $95 billion dollars in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, but it could come at a great political cost for House Speaker Mike Johnson. John Stolnis has more on the bill and the potential political fallout, from Washington.
  
More Anti-Jewish University Unrest
A rabbi associated with Columbia University is telling Jewish students to go home following confrontational pro-Palestinian protests on campus, including one where police made over 100 arrests. Pamela Furr reports that violence against Jewish students is spreading to other universities.   
 
Michigan Birthday Tragedy
A suspected drunk driver plowed her car into a building at a boat club in Monroe County, Michigan that killed two young children, injuring more than a dozen other people.
  
Lawsuits Piling Up
More election-related lawsuits are coming into play in a number of key states long before the presidential vote this year. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
  
It’s Earth Day
Earth Day has arrived, and as correspondent Julie Walker reports, this year’s global theme is planet versus plastic.
    
What’s Expected At Today’s Trump Trial
A full jury is seated for former President Donald Trump's criminal case in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville says openings arguments are slated to begin today (Monday) in a trial expected to last about six weeks.
   
Greene Demands Speaker Johnson Step Aside
While some mostly moderate members of the GOP are praising Mike Johnson, there are very loud calls by more conservative members to unseat the Speaker of the House for working with Democrats and pushing through bills on foreign aid for Ukraine and other allies. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, that includes Marjorie Taylor Greene, who now says that Johnson must either resign or be ousted as Speaker.
  
Latest In The Middle East
The leadership of Iran has publicly announced for the first time that their unprecedented attack against Israel using over 300 drones and missiles yielded only minor damage. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports this comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message released to his nation before the Passover holiday begins today, saying due to Hamas stalling the recent hostage negotiations, the Israeli military will accelerate its plans to invade Rafah and bring those captives home.
  
Delaware Campus Shooting
Authorities are investigating the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman on the campus of Delaware State University. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
  
Remembering Terry Anderson
Terry Anderson, the Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon and held for nearly seven years, has died.  
  
Guard Staffing Changes Halted
Some Alaska National Guard staffing changes are being placed on hold, at least for the time being. Lisa Dwyer tells us why.
  
Not Part Of The Tour
A tram operated by Universal Studios in Hollywood crashed, leaving 15 people with various injuries, all of which were non-life threatening.
   
Tech News 
Tesla has posted new pricing for its EV's and its self-driving software, amidst a 10% global workforce layoff.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.
 
Finally  
Tonight starts the observance of Passover, and as correspondent Walter Ratliff reports, it’s expected to be much somber this year due to the

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Israel Attacks Iran
Israel has followed through on a retaliatory attack following Iran’s drone and missile assault last weekend. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.
   
More Jurors Seated For Trump Trial
On Day 3 of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York... an end to jury selection came ever closer with just a few jurors left to select. John Stolnis has the latest on the trial.
   
Johnson Moving Forward With House Ukraine Bill
House GOP leaders are plowing ahead with plans to pass a foreign aid package that includes Ukraine, a move that could potentially cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
 
Arrests At Columbia & Congresswoman’s Daughter Suspended
Acting on orders from the school leadership, the NYPD in riot gear ascended on Columbia University, arresting over 100 anti-Israel protesters who were violating campus rules. Meanwhile, the daughter of an American Congresswoman is in trouble with her University following a Pro-Palestinian protest on campus. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
  
Update On 9-1-1 Outages
In a follow-up to a story we reported yesterday, a mistake by workers in one Midwest state caused residents across the nation to have issues with being able to make 9-1-1 calls. Lisa Dwyer reports.
   
Plotted To Shoot A School
A Washington, DC-area high school student is under arrest, charged with allegedly plotting a mass shooting of a school. 
  
Another GOP Congressman To Quit
Another Republican congressman says he will not run for reelection. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
       
Latest In The Middle East
The world is scrambling for a resolution to a conflict in the Middle East that some believe is on the verge of expanding, as Israel launched a retaliatory strike against a site in Iran overnight. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.

Juror Issues For Trump’s Hush Money Case
Twelve jurors have now been selected to sit in judgment for Donald Trump’s hush money case, and will weigh the 34 counts of falsifying business records he faces, but the selection process was far from usual. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on what's being done to try to keep the names of jury members in the former president’s trial private.
   
Kennedys Back Biden
With serious concerns that a third-party run could impact the 2024 election in critical swing states, President Biden has received endorsements from several Kennedy family members, in a bid to deflate Robert F. Kennedy Junior's independent White House run. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
  
New Maine Gun Laws
Maine lawmakers sent a draft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law, fulfilling a promise to take action designed to prevent mass shootings such as a rampage six months ago that killed 18 people in the town of Lewiston. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.
  
Latest On The Oklahoma Murders
An Oklahoma judge ordered public defenders to represent four members of an anti-government group who appeared in court on charges of kidnapping and killing two Kansas women. Texas County Oklahoma Associate District Judge Clark Jett entered not guilty pleas for the four defendants
  
Cyberattack Hits Texas Towns
Several small Texas towns are saying their water systems were hacked, allegedly by a cyber group located outside the United States. Lisa Dwyer reports.
   
Coyotes Leaving Arizona
A hockey team that was plagued with issues including a very small arena to play in is now heading one state to the north. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh explains.
  
Finally  
The missing Starship has now been found. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the return of the original model of the USS Enterprise from the TV show "Star Trek." 
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