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

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. But it’s possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay, possibly beyond November’s election. Chief Justice John Roberts was among at least five members of the court Thursday

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Haiti’s prime minister resigns as council sworn in to lead political transition in violence-ravaged nation

By Duarte Mendonca and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation on Thursday, handing power over to a transitional council that will seek to gain control of the violence-ravaged nation. Henry wrote in his resignation letter dated Wednesday that, “given the current state of affairs,” the time was right

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German lawmakers assail far-right party over alleged China, Russia links following spying arrest

BERLIN (AP) — The German government and opposition lawmakers have assailed the far-right Alternative for Germany for its alleged closeness to Russia and China after an assistant to a legislator for the party was arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing. This week’s arrest of an assistant to European Parliament lawmaker Maximilian Krah cast an

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A couple was shot to death while trying to buy a vintage car in 2015. Their IDs and cell phone just turned up in a creek

By Jamiel Lynch, Faith Karimi and Christina Maxouris, CNN Atlanta (CNN) – Elrey “Bud” Runion was looking for a 1966 Ford Mustang similar to one he had owned years earlier after returning from the Vietnam War. He placed an ad on Craigslist, hoping to buy a sentimental connection to his past. A potential seller said

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Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out

By STEVE LeBLANC and NICK PERRY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests, while others appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of the semester ticked down and graduation ceremonies

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Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out

By STEVE LeBLANC and NICK PERRY Associated Press The University of Southern California canceled its main stage graduation ceremony Thursday under new safety measures being taken as the campus is roiled by protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. The university announced the move Thursday, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus.

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