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Security ramps up ahead of possible Trump arrest
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Security ramps up ahead of possible Trump arrest

Security ramps up ahead of possible Trump arrest - CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump was not indicted Tuesday, as he had predicted would happen, but security around the Manhattan courthouse where he would likely turn himself in if he were to be arrested has been beefed up. The grand jury probing alleged hush money payments has nearly completed its work, sources told CBS News. Robert Costa has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Sour...
Trump says he expects to be arrested in New York grand jury probe
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Trump says he expects to be arrested in New York grand jury probe

Trump says he expects to be arrested in New York grand jury probe - CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump said he expects to be arrested. A grand jury is investigating alleged hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the possible indictment. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
Former Cuomo Aide Alleging Sexual Harassment Sues New York
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Former Cuomo Aide Alleging Sexual Harassment Sues New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A onetime aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who accused him of sexual harassment in a federal lawsuit filed a separate lawsuit Wednesday against the state.Charlotte Bennett filed a complaint in state court in Manhattan saying her former employer, the state of New York, is liable for Cuomo’s sexual harassment and for the actions of his top aides, who failed to take corrective action once she reported it.Bennett already filed a federal lawsuit in September against Cuomo and three top aides. In both suits, she says she was sexually harassed and retaliated against.Bennett, who turned 25 when she worked for Cuomo, claims he subjected her to invasive questions about her personal life and sexual relationships. He once told her he was “lonely” and wanted a girlfriend who...
New York Rep. George Santos files to run for reelection in 2024
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New York Rep. George Santos files to run for reelection in 2024

New York Rep. George Santos files to run for reelection in 2024 - CBS News Watch CBS News Embattled New York Rep. George Santos signaled he intends to run for reelection in 2024, filing paperwork on Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link
UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine Devolves Into Squabbling
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UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine Devolves Into Squabbling

Even holding a minute of silence for Ukrainian victims of the war proved to hard for the United Nations Security Council, which in the presence US Secretary of State Antony Blinken descended into objections about the order of speakers.“You are turning the council into your own instrument,” Russian ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said of the US and its allies moments into a meeting Friday that was intended to draw new condemnation of President Vladimir Putin a year after his forces invaded Ukraine. Nebenzya objected to a decision to let Ukraine’s foreign minister deliver a speech before the 15 members of the Security Council did so. Source link
U.S. Prosecutors Seize Properties, Charge Russian on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary
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U.S. Prosecutors Seize Properties, Charge Russian on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors on Friday said they were seeking to forfeit six properties in New York and Florida allegedly belonging to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, and separately charged a Russian national with illegally exporting counterintelligence equipment.The announcements came on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation." The Department of Justice has sought to use asset seizures and criminal charges to squeeze business executives aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin to press him to stop the war."For as long as it takes, the Department of Justice will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Ukrainian and international partners in defense of justice and the rule of law," U.S. Attorney General Merri...
Neo-Nazis protest outside performance of Broadway musical about antisemitism
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Neo-Nazis protest outside performance of Broadway musical about antisemitism

Theatergoers waiting to see the sold-out first preview of a classic Broadway musical Tuesday were interrupted by neo-Nazis chanting, holding banners and passing out false information about the show's subject.The group was identified by the musical's producers as the National Socialist Movement. The group is the largest membership-based neo-Nazi group in the United States and is known for "violent antisemitic rhetoric" and "its racist views," according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. One patron, who shared brief video of the incident on Twitter, called the protest "absolutely wild" and "genuinely scary."  At the first preview of Parade on Broadway @paradebway and there is a absolutely wild protest outside. Only filmed a second because it was genuinely scary. They were ins...
States Americans are moving to — and the states they are ditching
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States Americans are moving to — and the states they are ditching

The pandemic sparked a restlessness in American life, with many families opting to move in search of more space or a lower cost of living. That trend continued in 2022, with hundreds of thousands of people uprooting their lives and moving to new states. But some regions are benefitting from an influx of new residents — a trend that can help those areas grow their economies and expand their tax bases — while others are witnessing a net loss of residents. About 25 U.S. states saw more people move within their boundaries last year, while about 25 states lost residents or were relatively flat, according to an analysis of census data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The states that are gaining residents share a few traits, said Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and dir...