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NYC grand jury hears final witnesses in Donald Trump probe

By Eric Tucker, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

A New York grand jury is hearing from final witnesses in the investigation into Donald Trump as law enforcement officials accelerate security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.

New claim about Iran hostage crisis sabotage may change narrative of Carter presidency

By Geoff Bennett, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens

In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal.

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French government survives no-confidence votes over pensions

By Sylvie Corbet, Elaine Ganley, Associated Press

The French government has survived two no-confidence votes in the lower chamber of parliament, proposed by lawmakers who objected to its push to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

$9.25 million settlement announced in 2020 George Floyd protest lawsuits

By Ron Todt, Associated Press

Philadelphia city officials have announced a $9.25 million settlement with hundreds of people in lawsuits challenging the police response to protests in 2020 that followed the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Miami Beach officials set spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings

By Associated Press

Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling.

Biden issues 1st veto of his presidency, taking on new Republican Congress

By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has issued the first veto of his presidency in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control in January.

U.S. sending $350 million in ammunition, tanker trucks, boats to Ukraine

By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department says the U.S. will send Ukraine $350 million in weapons and equipment as fierce battles with Russian forces continue for control of the city of Bakhmut, and troops prepare for an expected spring offensive.

WATCH: ‘Ted Lasso’ cast visits White House to promote mental health care

By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Mental health and looking after one another is a theme of the show, Jason Sudeikis told reporters from behind the lectern as he helped press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre open her daily White House briefing.

WATCH: War crimes committed by all parties in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict, Blinken says

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Biden administration announced Monday that it has determined all sides in the brutal conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region committed war crimes and crimes against humanity.