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Trump's New York hush money case is set for trial April 15

NEW YORK (AP) — The first of Donald Trump’s four criminal trials will begin April 15, a Manhattan judge ruled Monday, tearing into the former president’s lawyers for what he said were unfounded claims that the hush-money case had been tainted by prosecutorial misconduct. Judge Juan M. (MICHAEL R. SISAK, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press, ABC 4)

Horror movie 'Late Night With the Devil' earns eerie amount at box office, Variety reports

The found footage-style horror film stars David Dastmalchian (“The Suicide Squad,” “Oppenheimer”) as Jack Delroy, the host of a fictional 1970s talk show. (Michael Bartiromo, KRON4)

Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday. (BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press, NewsNation)

Beyond 'yellow flag' law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The commission probing Maine’s deadliest mass shooting concluded law enforcement had ample grounds to pursue assault charges against Robert Card for punching a fellow Army reservist in the face six weeks before he killed 18 people in Lewiston. (HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press, KGET 17, NBC)

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial announced her resignation on Monday. (AP, KGET 17, NBC)

Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar

The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion. (Scott Mcfetridge, Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Replica of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction hits the market

Enter if you dare, foolish mortals. Disney fans who have fantasized about living inside Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion attraction could turn their dreams into reality if they have $2.2 million. A property inspired by the famed attraction recently hit the market in Georgia. (Iman Palm, KTLA 5)

Around the world

UK farmers in tractors head to Parliament to protest rules they say threaten livelihoods

LONDON (AP) — Farmers drove dozens of tractors in a slow-motion convoy towards Britain’s Parliament on Monday to protest post- Brexit rules and trade deals that they say are endangering livelihoods and food security. (AP, KGET 17, NBC)

The Moscow concert hall attack wasn't the first during Putin's 25-year rule

The attack on a Moscow concert hall where armed men opened fire and set the building ablaze, killing at least 133 people, was the latest in a long series of bombings and sieges that have unsettled and outraged Russians during Vladimir Putin's nearly quarter-century as either prime minister or presid (The Associated Press, WGN 9)

Heavy rains kill at least 7 in Rio de Janeiro state, 4-year-old rescued after 16 hours under mud

PETROPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro state have killed at least seven people, authorities said Saturday, while a 4-year-old girl was rescued after more than 16 hours under mud. The girl was pulled out alive in the city of Petropolis, 69 kilometers (43 miles) north of Rio. (AP, WGN 9)

Netanyahu cancels Washington delegation after UN cease-fire vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday canceled a high-stakes delegation to Washington after the U.S. declined to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (Brad Dress, The Hill)

Kyiv endures a third bombardment in 5 days as Russia steps up targeting of Ukrainian cities

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched missiles against Kyiv for the third time in five days and also targeted other regions Monday as Moscow escalated its aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities while the front line in the war remains largely stationary. (ILLIA NOVIKOV, Associated Press, NewsNation)

Baby gorilla cuddled by mother at London Zoo remains nameless

The newest endangered baby gorilla at the London Zoo is more than six weeks old but doesn’t yet have a name. (Associated Press, KPRC 2)

Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Flames were still leaping from the Moscow concert hall besieged by gunmen when Russian officials began suggesting who was really to blame. (JIM HEINTZ, Associated Press, KGET 17, NBC)

Technology

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. (Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press, Local 4)

Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Welcome to New Jersey, known around the world for Tony Soprano, Turnpike tolls, chemical plants, and. (Wayne Parry, Associated Press, Local 4)

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Welcome to New Jersey, known around the world for Tony Soprano, Turnpike tolls, chemical plants, and. (Wayne Parry, Associated Press, Local 4)

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Welcome to New Jersey, known around the world for Tony Soprano, Turnpike tolls, chemical plants, and. (Wayne Parry, Associated Press, Local 4)

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

Sports News

Chicago Cubs release reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and infielder Dominic Smith

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs released reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and infielder Dominic Smith on Sunday. Edwards and Smith were in camp on minor league contracts. The 32-year-old Edwards was trying to make the Cubs’ roster again after he broke into the majors with the team in 2015. (Associated Press, WGN 9)

Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94

BALTIMORE (AP) — Peter Angelos, owner of a Baltimore Orioles team that endured long losing stretches and shrewd proprietor of a law firm that won high-profile cases against industry titans, died Saturday. He was 94. Angelos had been ill for several years. (DAVID GINSBURG, Associated Press, NewsNation)

JuJu Watkins sets new USC single-season record, leads Trojans to NCAA tournament-opening win

The USC Trojans women's basketball team took advantage of playing their opening-round game of the NCAA tournament at home Saturday. Superstar freshman JuJu Watkins and senior guard McKenzie Forbes each had 23 points to lead No. (Jas Kang, KTLA 5)

Shohei Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since 'massive theft' allegations against interpreter

The interpreter was fired by the Dodgers last week when the team opened the season with two games against the San Diego Padres in Seoul. (Beth Harris, KRON4)

Another Byron win has Hendrick on a roll heading toward NASCAR team's 40th anniversary party

Hendrick Motorsports has a lot to be happy about as the team barrels toward its big 40th anniversary celebration in two weeks. (Associated Press, Local 4)

U.S. rugby star Perry Baker balancing Paris Olympics preparations amid post-retirement plans

U.S. men's rugby start Perry Baker reveals how he balances preparing for the Paris Olympics while also setting future plans after retiring from the sport. (Leo Santos, NBC Sports, Local 4)

Historic USF men’s basketball season comes to end in NIT 2nd round

The historic season for the University of South Florida men’s basketball team comes to an end in the NIT second round. (Chad Smith, USF associate director of communications, WFLA, NBC)

Politics News

Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales

Gonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting. (Texas Tribune, Matthew Choi And Renzo Downey, KPRC 2)

Democrats press GOP for evidence as they push forward on impeachment inquiry

Democrats on Wednesday pressured Republicans to identify the criminal conduct underlying their probe into President Biden in a hearing scheduled amid rising GOP doubts about the future of their impeachment investigation. (Rebecca Beitsch, WFLA, NBC)

Could New Jersey change controversial primary ballot?

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. (PIX11)—A federal lawsuit could decide the structure of New Jersey's primary ballot before June 4, the day of the primary. State legislative leaders are also committing to making changes to part of the ballot that many say is flawed. (Jim Vasil, PIX 11)

Trump tax cuts set to expire – will you be affected?

While some people may be affected more than others, a number of tax breaks are set to expire at the end of December 2025 and revert to pre-TCJA rules. (Jeremy Tanner, NewsNation)

Biden narrows Trump lead in Nevada poll; F1 race 'a good thing,' voters say

President Joe Biden made up some ground on former President Donald Trump in the latest Nevada poll, but about 15% of the voters surveyed were still undecided. (Greg Haas, KLAS, CBS News)

Texas energy companies are betting hydrogen can become a cleaner fuel for transportation

Supporters say developing hydrogen as a fuel is critical to slowing climate change. Critics are concerned that producing it with fossil fuels will prop up the oil and gas industry. (Texas Tribune, Emily Foxhall, KPRC 2)