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Donald Trump testifies in $10 million defamation case, calling E. Jean Carroll a liar; she previously won $5 million in a sexual assault case against him. Alabama executes death row prisoner Kenneth Smith using nitrogen gas after lethal injection failure in 2022. US Commerce Department reports a 3.3% increase in domestic goods production at the end of 2023, signaling surprising economic growth. Trump White House official Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for contempt of Congress in January 6th investigation. Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the Oxford shooter, charged with involuntary manslaughter due to gross negligence. Bipartisan Senate deal on border enforcement and Ukraine aid faces potential GOP opposition after Trump deems it "meaningless." Berlin scientists announce the world's first successful white rhino IVF pregnancy, offering hope for the critically endangered species.

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Trump-Carroll Case

  1. Donald Trump could testify as the trial resumes in his legal fight with E. Jean Carroll

  2. Trump gives brief testimony in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case: Live updates

Nitrogen Gas Execution

  1. Alabama set to execute man with nitrogen gas, a never before used method

  2. What is nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama's Kenneth Smith execution to proceed with unprecedented, controversial method - CBS News

2023 Economic Growth

  1. U.S. Economy Grew at 3.3% Rate in Latest Quarter - The New York Times

  2. The U.S. economy grew at blistering 3.3% pace in Q4 while inflation pulled back

Other Notable News:

Peter Navarro Sentenced

  1. Trump White House official Peter Navarro gets a 4-month sentence for defying a House Jan. 6 subpoena 

Oxford Shooter’s Mother Charged

  1. Prosecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths | AP News

Senate’s Ukraine Aid Deal at Risk

  1. Senate deal on border and Ukraine at risk of collapse as Trump pushes stronger measures | AP News

World’s First White Rhino IVF Pregnancy

  1. World's first white rhino IVF pregnancy may offer way to save subspecies