Iran — already notorious for its high rate of executions — has ramped up its use of the death penalty in the past year, according to an Amnesty International report.
Judge Cannon denies Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution – The Associated Press
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Meet the Press NOW — April 4 – NBC News
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Down to the wire. California US House election could end in improbable tie vote for second place – The Associated Press
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NY state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case – Yahoo Finance
NY state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case Yahoo FinanceLetitia James, the Attorney General, Objects to Trump’s Bond Deal The New York TimesIs Trump’s $175 million civil fraud bond valid in New York? CBS NewsNew York AG Questions if $175 Million Bond Insurer Can Save Trump The Daily BeastThat Guy Who Backed Trump’s Bond? He May Not Have the Money The New Republic
New Orleans leaders prepare shelter-in-place plan amid busy hurricane season forecast – WWLTV.com
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Trump’s trio of court losses – Axios
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Apple Reportedly Developing Robots That’ll Roam Your Home – CNET
Apple Reportedly Developing Robots That’ll Roam Your Home CNETKey analyst says latest Apple move would be a ‘horror show’ TheStreetApple (AAPL) Explores Home Robots After Abandoning Car Efforts BloombergGoodbye Apple Car, Hello Apple Home Robots GizmodoApple working on mobile robot that can follow you around your home New York Post
Oil tops $90 and stocks tumble as Middle East tensions jolt markets – Financial Times
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Biden tells Israel it must prevent civilian harm to keep US support
The US president is facing growing calls to rein in his country’s unconditional military support for Israel.