On this episode of NPR News Now, key developments unfold in the Trump hush money trial. As the prosecution and defense prepare closing arguments, prosecutors allege Trump conspired to silence negative stories and authorized illegal payments, while Trump's team aims to attack the credibility of key witness Michael Cohen.
Shifting gears, the episode also covers the aftermath of a deadly Israeli airstrike that mistakenly hit a refugee camp in Gaza, killing dozens. Additionally, details emerge about a devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting Australia's emergency response efforts.
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Prosecutors allege Trump conspired to silence negative stories from women and authorized illegal payments to Stormy Daniels, according to witnesses and documents presented.
Trump's team is expected to claim he was unaware of the Stormy Daniels payment and attack the credibility of the key witness, Michael Cohen, whom they will portray as an untrustable "convicted liar."
Closing arguments will be heard today, followed by jury instructions on Wednesday. The jury is expected to deliver a verdict shortly after.
An Israeli airstrike hit a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza, killing at least 45 people, mostly families sheltering in tents. The tents caught fire, and shrapnel caused massive destruction. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged a "tragic mistake" and promised an investigation.
A devastating landslide struck a remote region, causing many casualties and displacement. Australia is sending a disaster response team, including fire/rescue personnel and supplies via a Hercules transport plane. They are also contributing 750 emergency shelters.
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The hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump has captured public attention as prosecutors and the defense present their cases regarding payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
The prosecution has made a concerted effort to establish Trump's involvement in a conspiracy to silence negative stories.
Prosecutors have brought forth numerous witnesses and documents to demonstrate that Trump was involved from the start in a plan to prevent negative stories from women from emerging. They argue that Trump was the one who authorized the payment to Stormy Daniels and subsequently approved mislabeling the reimbursement to his attorney, Michael Cohen, as a legal retainer, in an effort to conceal its true purpose.
Conversely, the defense team is anticipated to counter these accusations with their own narrative.
It is expected that Trump's defense attorneys will argue that he had no knowledge of his personal attorney making a payment to the adult film star. They plan t ...
The criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump
An airstrike launched by Israeli forces has resulted in significant loss of life and destruction in a refugee camp located in Rafah, Gaza.
The airstrike resulted in the death of at least 45 people. The bombardment had a severe impact, hitting families who were sheltering in makeshift tents. The tents caught fire following the strike; the ensuing flames coupled with deadly shrapnel caused massive destruction and loss of life.
In response to the devastation caused by the airstrike, Isr ...
The deadly Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza
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A deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea has prompted search and rescue operations, with international assistance arriving to support the affected communities.
A devastating landslide has struck a remote region, leading to many casualties and leaving numerous people displaced. A state of emergency is declared in the disaster zone and surrounding areas amid threats of subsequent landslides.
As the country grapples with the aftermath of the landslide, an Australian disaster response team is set to provide much-needed support.
An Australian disaster relief team is being assembled and sent to the remote Enga province to aid in managing the crisis. This team consists of fire and rescue personnel, as well as members from the National Emergency Management Authority.
Australia's Defence ...
The search and rescue operations following a deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea and the international aid effort
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