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First day of Trump’s hush money trial kicks off with opening statements and a witness

The prosecution is arguing that Donald Trump wanted to keep information out of the public fearing that it would turn off voters in 2016. The defense argues Trump did nothing illegal.

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Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and L.A. in 2028...

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