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Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon arrives at the U.S. District Court House as his trial for contempt of Congress continues on Wednesday.

Prosecution rests its case in Steve Bannon trial

The outlines of Bannon's defense, including whether he will testify, remain somewhat murky. In opening statements, Bannon attorney Evan Corcoran cast the case as infused with politics.

Deadly Tornadoes Devastate Southern States

The death toll from tornadoes that tore through the South continues to rise Wednesday, as authorities prepare to go door-to-door to search for victims. Fay Graves, who manages a McDonald's restaurant in Jackson, Tenn., describes the destruction.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 19: The United States and U.S. Capitol Police flag continue to fly at half-staff in front of the law enforcement organization's headquarters to honor fallen Officer Brian Sicknick on February 19, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Capitol Police announced Thursday that it has suspended six officers with pay and placed an additional 29 officers under investigation for their actions during the January 6 insurrectionist attack on the Capitol, which resulted in Sicknick's death. The former Capitol Police chief and the former House and Senate Sergeants at Arms have been called to testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee next week. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. Arrests 2 Men, Saying They Sprayed Sicknick And Others With Chemical At Capitol

The two men are Julian Elie Khater, 32, of State College, Pa., and George Pierre Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, W.Va. They were arrested Sunday.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 7: Activists march toward the German consulate during a rally to support two Filipina domestic workers in their lawsuit against a German diplomat, August 7, 2017 in New York City. Two Filipina domestic workers are suing German diplomat Pit Koehler and his wife for being in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The workers claim they were forced to work over 90 hours per week for as little as four dollars per hour. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

No region is 'immune' as the number of people in 'modern slavery' climbs to 50 million

According to a new report, the number of people subject to forced labor or marriage or trafficking has increased substantially since 2016, with the majority of forced labor cases in rich countries.

TOPSHOT - Crosses adorn a makeshift memorial for the shooting victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 26, 2022. - Grief at the massacre of 19 children at the elementary school in Texas spilled into confrontation on May 25, as angry questions mounted over gun control -- and whether this latest tragedy could have been prevented. The tight-knit Latino community of Uvalde on May 24 became the site of the worst school shooting in a decade, committed by a disturbed 18-year-old armed with a legally bought assault rifle. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)

The Uvalde shooting conspiracies show how far-right misinformation is evolving

Rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories were rampant on right-wing social media before verifiable information came out about the gunman who killed 21 people at a Texas elementary school.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for the Rockies and Plains areas, where a second bomb cyclone is predicted. Here, a man uses a bulldozer to clear snow in Limon, Colo., that was left by a bomb cyclone that sweep across much of the state last month.

A Second Bomb Cyclone: Colorado Predicted To Go From 80 Degrees To A Blizzard

A "potentially historic spring blizzard" will hit this week, according to the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen, S.D.

California voters pass Proposition 1 to tackle the state's homelessness crisis

Counties must spend about two-thirds of the money from a tax enacted for mental health services on housing and programs for homeless people with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse problems.

After court ruling, Binghamton City Council appoints Republican to contested council seat

But the appointment of Mike Kosty to the seat is not what the Broome County Republican Committee wanted. Republican Mayor Jared Kraham is threatening legal action against the city council for the move.

Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.

Previewing the World Cup's round of 16: Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch

The group stage had it all: cheers, tears, penalties, pelvic contusions, VAR-assisted calls that came down to millimeters. Now, the World Cup is onto the knockout round. Here's our guide to the games.

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