Donlald Trump’s lawyers also pressed the Judge to stop the case from going to the jury and throw out the charges after prosecutors concluded their presentation of evidence.
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York becomes first Maine town to ban single-use plastic utensils
The new regulations for plastic straws, utensils and stir sticks go into effect in 2025.
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants
The 56-year-old chain made the filing late Sunday, days after shuttering dozens of restaurants.
Hague prosecutor says Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu, responsible for war crimes
Karim Khan said that he believes Netanyahu, his defense minister and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site
The crash killed 8 people in all, including 3 crew members, aboard the Bell helicopter, which Iran purchased in the early 2000s.
A first in northernmost Maine: Utility ran on 100% solar power for a few hours in early May
Unlike other regions in the state that are linked to the New England electricity grid, the Fort Kent area in northern Maine is connected to New Brunswick Power Corp.
11 hurt in mass shooting that marked a weekend of gun violence in Savannah, Georgia
An argument between two women led to a gunfight that left 11 people injured in a busy tourist area.
Tens of thousands protest against Mexico’s president in the main square of Mexico City
Mexico is extremely polarized ahead of the June 2 presidential election.
Yarmouth moves closer to dam removals on the Royal River
A deliberation that has spanned decades was pushed forward by a recent plan from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove one dam and much of another.
Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case
The indictment was served as the former Trump attorney walked to his car after his 80th birthday party.