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Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial
Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial

By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN

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Ardmore teacher accused of abusing first-grade student
Ardmore teacher accused of abusing first-grade student

Susan Hartman was arrested on a child abuse charge.

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president.

Manhunt ends for Carter County child sex assault suspect

Fidencio de la Rosa is accused of child sexual assault.

Manhunt ends for Carter County child sex assault suspect

Fidencio de la Rosa, 37, had been on the run in Mexico since an arrest warrant was issued in 2022.

Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics at Trump trial

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Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics at Trump trial

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker explained to jurors how he paid for Karen McDougal’s story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Donald Trump.

Supreme Court hears arguments that could decide Trump's legal fate

Supreme Court hears arguments that could decide Trump's legal fate

Justices appeared ready to reject Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and the broad protections he has sought to shut down his federal election subversion case.

Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump's motion for a new trial

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Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump's motion for a new trial

By Kara Scannell and Michael Williams, CNN

Fatal shooting at Dallas-area high school

Police investigate a shooting at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, on April 24, 2024.

Fatal shooting at Dallas-area high school

A 17-year-old student was arrested after the incident in Arlington, Texas.

LIVE: More testimony at Trump election interference trial

LIVE: More testimony at Trump election interference trial

The former president is on trial in New York on felony charges of falsifying business records to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.

LIVE: Supreme Court hears Trump immunity claim

LIVE: Supreme Court hears Trump immunity claim

Listen to live audio as the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges.

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election have been charged with conspiracy, fraud and forgery.

Oklahoma lawmakers work to overturn Survivors' Act veto

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Oklahoma lawmakers work to overturn Survivors' Act veto

Senate Bill 1420 allows for more lenient sentencing for victims of domestic violence who are convicted of crimes against their abusers.

Prosecutors outline unprecedented case against Trump

Donald Trump in court before opening statements at his election interference trial on April 22, 2024.

Prosecutors outline unprecedented case against Trump

There’s “nothing wrong with trying to influence an election,” said attorneys for the former president as his trial began.

Oklahoma police say 5 found dead in home, including 2 children

The crime scene where five bodies were found in Oklahoma City on April 22, 2024.

Oklahoma police say 5 found dead in home, including 2 children

All five victims had injuries consistent with homicide, said police Sgt. Gary Knight.

The Latest | Lawyers in Trump hush money case paint competing portraits of him in opening statements

The Latest | Lawyers in Trump hush money case paint competing portraits of him in opening statements

Opening statements in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial are set to begin.

LIVE: Opening statements at Trump trial

Donald Trump in court before opening statements at his election interference trial on April 22, 2024.

LIVE: Opening statements at Trump trial

Jurors in Donald Trump's New York election interference case heard opening statements Monday in the first criminal trial of a former United States president.

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

A third panel of potential jurors is set to be questioned in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.

Five arrested at illegal Murray County marijuana grow

Five people were arrested at an illegal marijuana grow in Murray County on April 18, 2024.

Five arrested at illegal Murray County marijuana grow

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics said agents discovered the facility at 1750 US Highway 77 south of Davis that was operating next door to a licensed grow.

Opening statements set for Monday in Trump criminal trial

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Opening statements set for Monday in Trump criminal trial

An appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the case as a hectic day in court set the stage for opening statements to begin Monday.

Court: Texas attorney general can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a rally in front of the White House on January 6, 2021.

Court: Texas attorney general can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election

A disciplinary committee of the State Bar of Texas accused Paxton in 2022 of making false claims of fraud in a lawsuit that questioned President Joe Biden's victory.

LIVE: Trump on trial Day 4

LIVE: Trump on trial Day 4

Donald Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to ban AI-generated child porn

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Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to ban AI-generated child porn

The bill would prohibit the manufacture of any digitally-altered images of anyone under the age of 18.

'We have our jury' in Trump election interference trial

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'We have our jury' in Trump election interference trial

By the end of the day Thursday, the jury in the first criminal trial of a former president in US history had been seated.

The Latest | 12 jurors and 1 alternate seated in Trump hush money case

The Latest | 12 jurors and 1 alternate seated in Trump hush money case

Jury selection in Donald Trump's hush money trial enters a pivotal phase as the former president returns to court.

Gainesville officer arrested on child sex charge

Former Gainesville police officer Dustin Duncan was arrested on child sex charges.

Gainesville officer arrested on child sex charge

Dustin Duncan was arrested Thursday morning after being indicted for alleged indecency with a child by sexual contact.

LIVE: Jury seated in Trump election interference trial

LIVE: Jury seated in Trump election interference trial

Donald Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Police say Whitewright woman jailed after threatening meter-reader

Wende Denise Andrew faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Police say Whitewright woman jailed after threatening meter-reader

"[Wende] Andrew threatened the victim, at one point lowering the handgun to point it directly at him," said Whitewright police Chief Chad Stallings.