Cohen Grilled During Trump Trial, Garland's Contempt Of Congress Charge, House OK's Israel Weapons, Four Dead In Texas Storms

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Cohen’s Credibility Questioned During Hush Money Trial
Michael Cohen took the witness stand for the third day this week in the Donald Trump hush money trial.
  
Garland Held In Contempt
House Republicans have voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington.
  
House Approves Weapons For Israel
The Republican-led House has passed a measure that demands the White House send weapons to Israel. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports it comes as some Democrat support for Israel in their war with Hamas has been waning.
 
 Five Americans Busted In Caribbean For Bullets
The arrests of several US tourists in the Turks and Caicos (KAY'-kohs) Islands who could face more than a decade in prison for carrying ammunition in their luggage has prompted pleas from three U.S. governors. Lisa Dwyer reports.
  
Kicker’s Comments At Issue
A Super Bowl-winning NFL kicker is getting a lot of attention and demands his football team part ways with him after comments he made during a recent commencement address. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.
   
No Approval For Student Deal
California's Sonoma State University President Mike Lee was put on administrative leave after he brokered an agreement with a group of Pro-Palestine students, but did so without the approval of the school's leadership. 
   
Cohen Grilled As Surrogates Speak For Trump
It was a busy day inside the Manhattan courtroom during Donald Trump’s hush money trial as his former attorney Michael Cohen spent his third day on the witness stand, this time grilled by the defense attorneys challenging his credibility. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, while Trump’s gag order remains in place, a number of House members traveled from Washington to New York to plead his case outside the court house.
   
Texas Governor Pardons Man In BLM Death
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a full pardon for the man who was found guilty of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.
  
North Carolina Progressing Anti-Mask Law
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have pushed forward a bill to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed people to wear masks to protect themselves from Covid-19. 
  
Chip Challenge Death
We now know what caused the death of a Massachusetts teenager after he ate a spicy tortilla chip. Bob Brown has the details.
  
Four Dead In Texas Storms
Nearly one million homes and businesses were left in the dark across Texas on Thursday and at least four people are dead after strong storms with hurricane force winds blew through the Lone Star State. 

New Marijuana Policy
President Biden has publicly endorsed the Justice Department’s recommendation to loosen restrictions on marijuana, marking a historic shift in the nation’s drug policy. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
    
DOJ Uncovers North Korea IT Scheme
The Justice Department has arrested three people in connection with a North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of I-T workers. Lisa Dwyer reports.
  
Honda’s EV Plans
Automaker Honda says it’s going all-in when it comes to creating electric vehicles. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.
   
Arrest In Assassination Plot
In Europe, an arrest has been made following the assassination attempt against the prime minister of Slovakia. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.
   
Tech News
Apple iMessage users being plagued by the "message not sent" flag may finally see things moving the way they're supposed to. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.

Finally  
Heading to the movies this weekend, there’s a new family-friendly and friendly-friendly film in theaters. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at “If.”
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