The jury returns the guilty verdict in Trump's trial

Ex-president's two New York businesses charged with tax fraudNew York prosecutors have criminalized two of former President Donald Trump's companies on fraud charges and convinced jurors they hoped to help the chief executive avoid taxes by placing some of his pay as a lien.A New York County grand jury in Manhattan on Tuesday found the Trump Corporation and Trump Payroll Inc guilty on a combined 17 counts. The companies face fines of up to $1.6 million.The...

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Chicago teachers agree to resume in-person lessons

 Chicago public schools are set to continue in-person classes after the city's teachers union backed a plan with the local school district to create new safety measures against the pandemic, ending a nearly week-long standoff.  The Chicago Teachers' Union (CTU) Board of Delegates voted to resume face-to-face learning Monday, suspending a labor dispute that has led teachers to refuse to give lessons in person starting last week. Under...

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