Nightly News Full Broadcast - April 15

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Former President Donald Trump is facing a historic criminal trial for falsifying business records related to hush money payments, with the trial expected to last six to eight weeks and feature testimony from key figures like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels. Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and Israel are escalating, with Iran launching missiles and drones against Israel, prompting concerns over potential escalation and US involvement.

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  • Former President Donald Trump is facing a historic criminal trial for falsifying business records related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, pleading not guilty and expecting a six to eight-week trial featuring key testimonies from figures like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
  • Iran's launch of missiles and drones against Israel, in response to an airstrike on its embassy compound in Syria, has escalated tensions, with the US involved in preventing further conflict, leading to protests against President Biden's policies and efforts to deescalate the situation in the Middle East.

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  • What is the current criminal trial involving Donald Trump?

    Facing 34 felony counts for falsifying business records.

  • What prompted Israel to vow a response against Iran?

    Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones.

  • What recent incidents of vandalism have occurred at federally protected sites?

    Toppling delicate, millions of years old rocks.

  • What is the current focus of President Biden's policies in the Middle East?

    Emphasizing a military effort to defend Israel.

  • What severe weather event recently impacted the Mid-Atlantic region?

    Hail hit the Mid-Atlantic region, putting millions at risk.

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Summary

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Trump faces historic trial for falsifying records

  • Former President Donald Trump is facing a historic criminal trial for falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.
  • Jury selection is currently underway, with Trump calling the trial an assault on America and a political attack.
  • Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones against Israel, prompting Israel to vow a response despite U.S. pressure not to retaliate.
  • Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted traffic on various landmarks in the U.S., including the Golden Gate Bridge and a major airport.
  • Severe weather, including hail, hit the Mid-Atlantic region, with tens of millions at risk in the Plains.
  • The armorer on the "Rust" movie set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced, with the judge delivering harsh words.
  • Four people were charged with the murder of mothers from Kansas who had been missing for weeks.
  • The WNBA draft was set to begin, with a player ready to go pro.
  • Donald Trump faced 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments, pleading not guilty.
  • The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks and feature testimony from key figures like Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels, and possibly Trump himself.

08:42

Tensions Rise in Middle East, US Protests

  • The Pentagon reports shooting down approximately 100 drones and missiles.
  • Iran claims its barrage was in response to Israel's deadly airstrike on its embassy compound in Syria.
  • Iran warns of an immediate counterstrike if Israel retaliates.
  • Concerns arise that the shadow war between Iran and Israel is escalating, with the US involved.
  • Anxiety persists over potential escalation.
  • The White House aims to prevent a wider war after Iran's attack on Israel.
  • Protests against President Biden's policies in the Israel-Hamas conflict erupt across the US.
  • President Biden emphasizes a military effort to defend Israel.
  • The President meets with Iraq's Prime Minister to deescalate tensions in the Middle East.
  • The FBI opens a criminal investigation into a cargo ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

17:09

National Park Service Investigates Vandalism at Parks

  • Authorities from the National Park Service are investigating two men who toppled delicate, millions of years old rocks, seeking the public's help to track them down. Vandalism at federally protected sites can lead to felony charges, fines, and jail time, as seen in previous cases like Boy Scout leaders toppling ancient rock formations in Utah in 2013. Recent incidents of vandalism at Zion National Park in 2022, with people leaving graffiti on historic sandstone, highlight the ongoing issue. Park officials warn that those responsible for such damage at Lake Mead could face several months in prison and significant fines, emphasizing the serious consequences of breaking park rules.
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