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JENNIFER PELTZ

JENNIFER PELTZ

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Judge rejects Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case

The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud case has denied his bid for a mistrial

Judge rejects Trump's request for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case
Business|Finance|US

In tears, ex-Trump exec testifies he gave up company job because he was tired of legal woes

Donald Trump’s former corporate controller has teared up while testifying that he “gave up” on his longtime job because he was worn out by the company’s legal woes

In tears, ex-Trump exec testifies he gave up company job because he was tired of legal woes
Crime|News|US|World

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism

Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls' Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign of terrorism
Celebrity|Entertainment

Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86

Longtime TV producer Marty Krofft has died at age 86

Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86
Crime|News|Political|US

Donald Trump is set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial

Former President Donald Trump plans to testify again next month in his civil fraud trial

Donald Trump is set to return to the witness stand in his civil fraud trial
Business|Election|Finance

Banker involved in big loans to Trump's company testifies for his defense in civil fraud trial

A Deutsche Bank executive says the bank followed its own guidelines — which include independently verifying information — when deciding to lend Donald Trump’s company hundreds of millions of dollars

Banker involved in big loans to Trump's company testifies for his defense in civil fraud trial
Business|Finance|US

Deutsche Bank was keen to land a 'whale' of a client in Trump, documents at his fraud trial show

Deutsche Bank viewed Donald Trump as a “whale” of a client, wanted to land him and eagerly cultivated a relationship that grew from $13,000 worth of revenue to $6 million in two years

Deutsche Bank was keen to land a 'whale' of a client in Trump, documents at his fraud trial show
News|US

An appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial

A New York appeals court has reinstated a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after he disparaged a law clerk in his New York civil fraud trial

An appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial
Business|Finance|News|US

Trump's defense at civil fraud trial zooms in on Mar-a-Lago, with broker calling it 'breathtaking'

Former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial has turned to one of the topics that has vexed him most — the disputed value of his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida

Trump's defense at civil fraud trial zooms in on Mar-a-Lago, with broker calling it 'breathtaking'
Crime|News|US

Donald Trump returns to court, lauds his defense expert who sees no evidence of accounting fraud

Former President Donald Trump has returned to his New York civil business fraud trial, renewing his complaints that it is an injustice

Donald Trump returns to court, lauds his defense expert who sees no evidence of accounting fraud
Crime|News|US

No victims found in huge debris pile after corner of Bronx apartment building collapses

Firefighters say they haven't found any victims of a partial building collapse in the Bronx

No victims found in huge debris pile after corner of Bronx apartment building collapses
Business|Crime|Finance|News|US

Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says 'no way'

Donald Trump’s lawyers have rested his defense and have sought again to immediately end the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president’s real estate empire

Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says 'no way'
Business|Crime|News|US

Testimony ends in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, but the verdict isn't expected until next month

After more than 10 weeks, 40 witnesses and a few bursts of courtroom fireworks, testimony has wrapped up in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial

Testimony ends in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, but the verdict isn't expected until next month
Business|Finance|US

After 40 witnesses and 43 days of testimony, here's what we learned at Trump’s civil fraud trial

Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial has offered fresh insight into the former president's finances, his dealings with lenders and his aspiration to be an NFL owner, among other matters

After 40 witnesses and 43 days of testimony, here's what we learned at Trump’s civil fraud trial
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend

Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. have dropped actor Jonathan Majors after his conviction on charges of assaulting his former girlfriend in New York City earlier this year

Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend
Health|News|US

States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away

States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
Economy|Health|News|US

States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away

States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
News

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

A small, rare herding dog called the Lancashire heeler is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile
Business|Economy|News|US

NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me'

New York state lawyers are increasing their request for penalties to $370 million in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial

NY seeks $370 million in penalties in Trump's civil fraud trial. His response: 'They should pay me'
Business|US

Trump plans to deliver a closing argument at his civil fraud trial, AP sources say

Donald Trump plans to deliver his own closing argument Thursday in his New York civil business fraud trial, in addition to the ones made by his legal team

Trump plans to deliver a closing argument at his civil fraud trial, AP sources say
Business|Crime|US

Judge says Donald Trump won't give own closing argument at civil fraud trial after disputing rules

Donald Trump won’t make his own closing argument after all in his New York civil business fraud trial

Judge says Donald Trump won't give own closing argument at civil fraud trial after disputing rules
Business|Crime|News|US

Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump wrested an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial
Environment|News|US|World

A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland

Icy winter weather is blanketing the U.S. as a wave of Arctic storms threatens to break low-temperature records in the heartland and spread cold and snow from coast to coast

A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland
News|Sports

Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday as Buffalo area hit by potentially dangerous snowstorm

A potentially dangerous snowstorm in the Buffalo region led the NFL to push back the Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Sunday to Monday

Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday as Buffalo area hit by potentially dangerous snowstorm
Crime|News|US

Man cleared in a 1996 Brooklyn killing said for decades he knew who did it. Prosecutors now agree

A man who served 14 years in prison for a deadly 1990s shooting in New York has been exonerated

Man cleared in a 1996 Brooklyn killing said for decades he knew who did it. Prosecutors now agree

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