Trump’s lawyers attack Cohen as liar in hush money trial
Trump defense lawyer Todd Blanche grilled Michael Cohen over phone records and texts to cast doubt on Cohen’s testimony about a Trump Daniels hush money payment. The cross examination aimed to portray Cohen as an opportunist and to undermine the central claim that Trump approved reimbursements treated as legal expenses.
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New York
Donald Trump
Trump
Michael Cohen
Todd Blanche
Cohen
Blanche
Stormy Daniels
Daniels
White House
Congress
Russia
U.S
William H. Pauley III
Slovak authorities charge suspect in attack on PM
Slovak authorities charged a man with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack that left the longtime leader in serious but stable condition. The shooting raised tensions amid pre election debate on Europe’s security and Fico's pro Russia stance.
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Banska Bystrica
Slovakia
Robert Fico
Fico
Ukraine
European Parliament
White House blocks release of Biden interview audio
The White House blocked release of audio from President Biden's interview with the special counsel over classified documents, saying Republicans want to chop it up for political use. Hours later the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bid to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt for not turning over records.
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R-Fla
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R-Colp
House Oversight Committee
Merrick Garland
Congress
Manhattan
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Special Counsel
Joe Biden
House Judiciary Committee
Jim Jordan
GOP
Judiciary Committee
Garland
Lawrence Man Arrested in Connection to Regan Case
Marek, a Lawrence figure once seen evangelizing with a bullhorn, was involved in a charged case surrounding Regan Gibbs. Gibbs, KU goalkeeper Regan, died after allegations Marek manipulated her through religion. Competency hearings in 2022 noted hyperreligiosity. 2023 incidents included threats of nuclear destruction. Marek has multiple domestic battery convictions with suspended sentences.
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Washington State
University of Kansas
Sara Godinez
Bert Nash
Marek
United States
The
Journal-World
Leavenworth County
Paine Paired With Kerr in Fatal Shooting Interview Testimony
Police testimony recounts Paine Lawrence's interview after the shooting with Kerr. He described drinking, borrowing a gun, racking the chamber, and firing during a taunt back and forth. Prosecutors push murder charges while Paine seeks lesser charges. arraignment set for July 10.
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Kerr
Paine
Seiden
Hanley
Weekend Arts and Community Events in Lawrence
A diverse weekend calendar features Third Saturday Beers and Boards at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lawrence Community Handbell Choir performing Pale Blue Dot, and Lawrence Community Orchestra Spring Time Classics. Astronomy Day night view at Baker Wetlands, Sunday Slow Art Sunday at Zen Temple, and more events across churches, museums, libraries, and downtown venues with free admission, donations accepted, or ticketed options as noted.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Vermont St
Lawrence Community
Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene
North 1000 Road
Lawrence Community Orchestra
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lee _ lawrenceorchestra. org
Baker Wetlands & Discovery Center
North 1250 Road
Unity of
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