Jury in Trump's hush money case will begin deliberations; world's longest-serving flight attendant dies; sports highlights

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April May 29 at 7:45 a.m. CT:

NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial are expected to begin deliberations after receiving instructions from the judge on the law and the factors they may consider as they strive to reach a verdict in the first criminal case against a former American president. 

HOUSTON (AP) — Weather-weary Texas has been hammered again by powerful storms bearing forceful winds that left one person dead, collapsed homes under construction and uprooted trees.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris head to the battleground state of Pennsylvania as they step up their reelection pitch to Black voters.

The Israeli military says three soldiers have been killed in Rafah. Israeli media reported that the soldiers were killed when a booby trap exploded Tuesday, and three other soldiers were wounded.

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — A four-letter word sent Shradha Rachamreddy to a third-place finish in last year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from San Jose, California, made it back as one of 245 spellers competing in this year’s bee, which began Tuesday at a convention center outside Washington. 

In other news:

• Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline.
• Judge nixes bid to restrict Trump statements that could endanger officers in classified records case.
• Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis barred from practicing in Colorado for three years.
• Judge keeps punishment of 30 years at resentencing for man who attacked Paul Pelosi.
• T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt.
• US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines.
• Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests.
• Weeks of sweltering heat scorch northern India.
• What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it.
• Bette Nash, who was named the world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88.
• Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' dies at 94.
• Richard Dreyfuss' comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize.
• The NBA and NHL playoffs continue, the Cubs and Brewers play extra innings, the Dodgers end their losing streak, Major League Baseball's record book will have a different look, an LPGA golfer announces her retirement from full time competition and the Sun stay undefeated in the WNBA. 

—The Associated Press

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