Judge Juan M. Merchan decided to start jury selection on March 25 for a trial involving Mr. Trump, despite objections from his lawyers who argued it would conflict with his presidential campaign schedule.
California socialite Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for killing two boys, Mark, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, in a hit-and-run while speeding in 2020. Despite her claims of innocence, Grossman showed no remorse. Prosecutors sought a harsher sentence of 34 years to life.
In central Paris, people who support abortion rights got together for a special event. They cheered and clapped loudly as the Eiffel Tower lit up behind them, showing the words “MyBodyMyChoice” on a big screen after the vote results were announced.
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, saying the AI startup had breached its contract by prioritizing profits instead of seeking to benefit humanity.
Aleksei A. Navalny, known for challenging Russia’s security establishment, released a daring video in December 2020. In it, he claims to have tricked a Russian intelligence officer into admitting to a plot to kill him by poisoning his underpants.
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously supported Trump against Colorado’s bid to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot. Their ruling impacts similar efforts in other states. The case explored the 14th Amendment’s Article 3, barring insurrection-involved officeholders. States can disqualify for state roles but lack power to enforce it for federal positions, particularly the Presidency.
The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny signals a significant juncture for Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, emphasizing the Kremlin’s power and ongoing instability. Ahead of presidential elections, the Kremlin seeks to bolster support for Putin’s reelection, potentially leveraging gains in Ukraine to underscore his leadership.