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The Supreme Court hands President Trump a win on mail-in ballots. The US threatens sanctions on countries with economic ties to Iran. Today is expected to be the final day of testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial. The FDA clears a new blood test help detect Alzheimer's disease. Plus, a Japanese company makes wearable air-conditioning vests for pets.

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The US government is warning countries who do business to with Iran. Trade tensions are escalating between the US and Canada. We have an update on a raging wildfire in Nevada that’s forced tens of thousands to evacuate. The US military carried out its latest deadly strike against an alleged drug boat. And, an NFL team owner’s run-in with the law.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promising punishing new sanctions against Iran – but will they have an impact? 90,000 residents are being urged to evacuate as a wildfire rages outside of Reno, Nevada. A former NBA player is kicked out of a WNBA game amid a heated debate over transgender athletes. Authorities keep finding human remains in the area around where Nancy Guthrie disappeared. And an 8-year-old girl has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake.

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Over 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate amid a raging wildfire in Nevada. Canada vows tariff retaliation. A MA police officer’s wife is considered armed and dangerous after he was found dead. Deleted tweets reveal Natalie Harp's unwavering loyalty on January 6. Plus, wins and wipeouts at the World Humanoid Robot games.

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Recent reports of unsanitary conditions, lack of food, and crew members attempting to jump overboard have only increased concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly nine-month deployment to the Middle East. But what is life actually like on board the aircraft carrier? And how are Trump’s comments downplaying the deployment landing with servicemembers? We talk with the wife of a sailor on board who believes this experience could discourage servicemembers from reenlisting. 

For more: Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters 

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Guests: Pamela Brown, CNN Chief Investigative Correspondent & Ashley Rogers 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Shoshana Dubnow, Haley Britzky

Photo: US Navy/Handout/Reuters/File

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Magnus Carlsen just defended his Esports World Cup title, playing a centuries-old game that’s winning over a new generation of players. When funding for a decades-long marmot study dried up, researchers turned to OnlyFans – and the internet took it from there. Hundreds of “Harry Potter” fans help cast a real-life protection spell over Dobby’s final resting place. A 2026 CNN Hero is helping people with disabilities navigate life along the US-Mexico border. Plus, the only person to ever break the sound barrier in a car just set a new record showcasing a cleaner kind of engine. 

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Jasmine Amjad, Allie Torgan 

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The US and Canada are racing to finalize a trade deal ahead of a midnight deadline. Hawaii faces another tropical threat one week after deadly Hurricane Lala. The Supreme Court greenlit Trump’s White House ballroom construction project for now. We’ll tell you why Prince Harry, Elton John, and other high-profile figures have to pay a multimillion-dollar legal bill. Plus, the nation’s capital is gearing up for its first-ever IndyCar race.

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We’re getting a look at letters that White House aide Natalie Harp allegedly wrote to President Donald Trump . Eight people were killed after a charter plane crashed in Western Alaska. President Trump heads to South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darlene Graham after an embarrassing debate stumble. North Korea is sending more reinforcements to fight for Russia, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. And Netflix is sued over “KPop Demon Hunters” - but the group who brought the suit might surprise you. 

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The US Navy may rename a carrier set to honor a Black war hero. Michael Cohen says his relationship with President Trump is “being resuscitated.” The FBI seizes devices and raids the home of former CA Rep. Eric Swalwell.  A NY woman is accused of an ISIS-inspired plot to attack NY state capitol.  Plus,  a runaway pig finds a home with a famous songwriter.

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The feds charged a woman in an ISIS-inspired plot to attack the New York State Capitol. The FBI is involved in a probe tied to sexual assault allegations against a former Democratic congressman. We’ll break down President Donald Trump’s latest threat against Iran as a peace deal stalls. A severe storm system is developing on the East Coast. Plus, an investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death is rapidly intensifying.

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