Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with an investigation into his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. The indictment charges Trump with two counts of felony criminal conduct, including conspiracy to commit campaign finance violations and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. The indictment alleges that Trump conspired with his former attorney Michael Cohen to make payments to Daniels in order to influence the 2016 presidential election. The consequences of the indictment remain to be seen, but the investigation is ongoing.
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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, challenging former President Donald Trump who is currently the front-runner. Hutchinson has served in various political roles since 1997, and is the first major rival to challenge Trump for the nomination. He made the announcement in an interview with ABC’s “This Week” that aired Sunday and plans to make a formal announcement in April in Arkansas.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have expressed their concern and support for American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges. Griner, who was held in Russia for most of last year, urged the Biden administration to “use every tool possible” to secure Gershkovich's release. The Wall Street Journal, for which Gershkovich works, has denied the charges and called for his immediate release, and the Biden administration has said it is “deeply concerned” and working to secure his release.
A man in Iran was arrested after throwing yogurt at two women who were not wearing the hijab in a store. This incident has sparked outrage among many in Iran, with many calling for the man to be held accountable for his actions and for the laws regarding the mandatory dress code for women to be relaxed or abolished. Judicial authorities also issued arrest warrants for the two women for flouting Iran’s strict female dress rules.
On Saturday night, three people were killed and three others were injured in a shooting at the Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Oklahoma City. Police are currently investigating the scene and have asked anyone with information to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department. No arrests have been made and the motive is still unknown.
On Saturday afternoon, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Trader Joe's grocery store in Los Angeles related to a drug deal gone wrong. As a result, one person was killed and three others were injured, with one in critical condition. The LAPD is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them.
The University of Connecticut Huskies are one win away from their fifth national title after a 72-59 win over the Miami Hurricanes in the Final Four on Saturday. UConn got off to a quick start, extending their lead to 20 points before the Hurricanes started to make shots. Led by Adama Sanogo and Jordan Hawkins, the Huskies regained control of the game and will now face the winner of the Baylor-Houston game in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game on Monday, April 5th.