Author: AP

A stone-faced Donald Trump made a momentous court appearance Tuesday as the only ex-president to be charged with a crime as he was confronted with a 34-count felony indictment. (April 4)

Former President Donald Trump addressed supporters after returning from a NY arraignment hearing. (4 April)

Here’s the latest for Tuesday, April 4th: Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts in New York; Finland joins NATO; Deadly train derailment in the Netherlands; Virgin Orbit seeks bankruptcy protection.
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Former President Donald Trumppleaded not guilty Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records arising from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign, according to two law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. …

Here’s the latest for Tuesday April 4th: Donald Trump arraignment expected; More tornadoes forecast for several states; Chicago holds election for mayor; UConn wins NCAA men’s basketball championship.

Voters in Chicago are choosing a new mayor as two candidates with contrasting views on issues from crime to taxes, schools and investment in policing compete to lead the city. (April 4) (AP Video:Teresa Crawford)

Saltwater’s intrusion into freshwater is a growing problem linked to climate change, and its effects can be seen in places like India’s southwestern shore.

Costa Rican authorities blamed drug trafficking as the reason for a recent rise in homicides. (April 4, AP Video shot by Berny Araya)

0404 Today in History

Ramses II coffin on rare display in Paris