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Epstein and Maxwell grand juries did not hear directly from victims, prosecutors tell judgesJul 30, 2025 9:52 am - The federal grand juries that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges did not hear directly from any of the alleged victims in the case, Justice Department officials said in support of their request to unseal transcripts of the usually secret proceedings. Just two witnesses testified before the panel and both were law enforcement officials, the officials said.
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Birmingham, the home of metal, honors Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes throughJul 30, 2025 9:40 am - Thousands of Black Sabbath fans were paying their respects Wednesday to frontman Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse made its way through the streets of Birmingham, the English city where he grew up and where the band was formed in 1968.
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Former WWE boss Vince McMahon is cited for reckless driving in Connecticut crashJul 30, 2025 9:29 am - Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon is accused of causing a crash on a Connecticut highway that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars on Thursday, July 24.
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Trump's latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so farJul 30, 2025 8:08 am - The clock is ticking closer to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline of Aug 1. And while several more deals — or at least frameworks for deals — have been reached since his last tariff deadline of July 9 came and went, trade talks with many countries are still in flux.
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US economy bounds back, expanding 3% in second quarter, but headline growth number masks weaknessesJul 30, 2025 7:44 am - The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
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Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oilJul 30, 2025 7:41 am - President Donald Trump says he’ll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil.
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Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here's what to knowJul 30, 2025 7:38 am - One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as New Zealand. Now warnings are being downgraded in most areas, though advisories remain in place as more aftershocks are possible.
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Kyle Schwarber and Jesus Luzardo help the Phillies beat the White Sox 6-3Jul 29, 2025 9:45 pm - CHICAGO — Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven sparkling innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the White Sox 6-3 on Tuesday night. Brandon...
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8.8 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Far East. Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and CaliforniaJul 29, 2025 9:39 pm - TOKYO — One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U...
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Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court, pushing past whistleblower claimsJul 29, 2025 9:26 pm - WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove 50-49 for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge Tuesday as Republicans dismissed whistle...