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Key moments of Depp vs Heard trial

Key moments of Depp vs Heard trial

After weeks of explosive testimony and three days of deliberations, the jury delivered a split verdict on Wednesday in the blockbuster defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard.

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Biden takes aim at inflation but short on weapons

Biden takes aim at inflation but short on weapons

US President Joe Biden has launched a battle against soaring prices as he tries to claw back waning public support ahead of key congressional elections, but is finding he has few tools to defuse sky-high inflation.

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Depp jubilant, Heard 'heartbroken' after defamation verdict

Depp jubilant, Heard 'heartbroken' after defamation verdict

A US jury on Wednesday found Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamed each other, but sided far more strongly with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star following an intense libel trial involving bitterly contested allegations of sexual violence and domestic abuse.

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Jury hears Bill Cosby sexual assault claims as new civil case begins

Jury hears Bill Cosby sexual assault claims as new civil case begins

Bill Cosby faced sexual assault allegations at a new civil trial in California Wednesday, where opening statements began to address an alleged attack on a teenage girl at the Playboy Mansion almost 50 years ago.

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Depp wins out in bitter Heard defamation trial

Depp wins out in bitter Heard defamation trial

A US jury Wednesday found both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard liable for defamation -- but sided more strongly with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star following an intense trial riding on bitterly contested allegations of domestic abuse.

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Biden meets CEOs on US baby formula crisis

Biden meets CEOs on US baby formula crisis

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday held a baby formula summit at the White House with advisors and executives from five manufacturers to discuss ways to end a nationwide shortage of the staple infant food.

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Second-string Wales beaten by Poland in Nations League

Second-string Wales beaten by Poland in Nations League

Wales warmed up for their decisive World Cup qualifying play-off this weekend by losing 2-1 with a second-string team in Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Wednesday.

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Biden wants Mexican leader at LA summit amid boycott threat

Biden wants Mexican leader at LA summit amid boycott threat

US President Joe Biden is eager for Mexico's leader to attend next week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, a top aide said Wednesday, amid a scramble following boycott threats.

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US firms fret about high prices, wages but see signs of easing: Fed

US firms fret about high prices, wages but see signs of easing: Fed

Solid growth continued across the United States, even as firms faced an ongoing struggle with a worker shortage and rising prices, although there were some tentative signs the tide may be turning, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

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El Salvador's popular millennial president waging war on gangs

El Salvador's popular millennial president waging war on gangs

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's controversial war on gangs has led to tens of thousands of arrests and sparked criticism from rights groups, but helped win him sky-high popularity three years into his term.

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