Leila Fadel
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Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom
The legal team for former President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges against him for mishandling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
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Morning news brief
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state. Lawyers for former President Trump are in a Florida court today. Ascension health care systems deals with fallout from ransomware attack.
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Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state Wednesday in a historic move that drew immediate condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Slovenia and Malta may follow.
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The battle over policy at the U.S.-Mexico border is picking up steam in Congress
Senate Democrats are calling for the chamber to re-vote on a bipartisan border bill to send a message about border priorities in the election.
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Russian troops press toward Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv
Ukraine says it is struggling to contain a new Russian offensive in a northeastern border region. Its army is short on troops and ammunition. How has Russia gained momentum in this war?
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May is expected to be an important month to turn things around in Haiti
The transitional council could begin cementing a new transitional government, and a multi-national force led by Kenya is expected to deploy into the country in the next couple of weeks.
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U.S. says military pier will increase aid to Gaza. Humanitarian groups have doubts
A pier for the delivery of food and other supplies to Gaza is complete and is expected to be installed off the coast of Gaza in the coming days. Aid groups say there are a lot of unanswered questions.
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Biden says he'll stop sending offensive weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah
The U.S. will stop shipments of bombs or artillery shells if Israel presses its offensive against Hamas into the crowded city of Rafah in southern Gaza, President Biden said.
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GOP lawmakers turn their attention to antisemitism in K-12 public schools
During a Senate hearing Wednesday on antisemitism in K-12 schools, superintendents were unapologetic as they faced tough questions about discipline and accountability.
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Netanyahu has no strategy for the war
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert about Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza.