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  • Drone Strike in Egypt, World Cup Boycott, AI Medical Advice and more

    We start with the latest country to be pulled into the widening US-Iran conflict. The first parent of a school shooter to be convicted of murder has been sentenced. FIFA’s controversial plan to privatize the World Cup is hitting an abrupt roadblock. Another Republican senator is throwing Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation into further doubt. Plus, what you need to know before you upload your medical data into an AI program. 

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    8 min
  • Blanche Nomination Stalls, CNN Poll Favors Dems, Missile Lands in Poland and More

    President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general is in trouble. We have some new economic data to discuss. A new CNN poll shows that as of now, Democrats have an edge heading into the midterms. A missile apparently launched by Russia lands inside Poland. And the cyclosporiasis outbreak takes a bite out of Taco Bell sales.

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    8 min
  • More US Strikes, Fed Stays Put, BTS Backs Out and more

    The US launches more strikes in Iran after President Trump’s retaliation vow. Dr. Anthony Fauci declines to answer questions over 100 times.  The Fed holds interest rates steady, as three officials dissent. BTS pulls out of the Grammys after Asian pop category was added.  Plus, the Green Bay Packers continue bike-riding tradition.

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    8 min
  • Fed Holds Rates Steady, Todd Blanche’s Nomination in Peril, World Cup Controversy and more

    We start with a divided Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and how Wall Street is reacting. Dr. Anthony Fauci could be in trouble after repeatedly pleading the Fifth. A key Republican holdout is threatening to tank Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general tomorrow. We’ll hear another round of emotional testimony in a Massachusetts mom’s triple-murder trial. Plus, the soccer world is furious about a controversial plan from FIFA.

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    8 min
  • Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Trump’s Approval Tanking, US Bans Humanoid Robot

    Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed to testify on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic — but he’s keeping quiet. As President Donald Trump promises to retaliate against Iran, questions remain about US weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, a new CNN poll is full of warning signs for Trump and his priorities. Wildfires continue to scorch Western Europe, and more countries could be in the danger zone. And we’ll explain why the US is banning certain foreign-made humanoid robots.

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    8 min
  • Iran 'Surprise Attack', Blanche Nomination Uncertain, Northeast Floods, and more

    A “surprise” attack by Iran triggers rare US-Saudi strikes.  The Georgia school shooter gets life in prison without parole.  Todd Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP Senators raise doubts. An unusually strong storm threatens the northeast with flash floods. Plus,  the World's longest continuous river race is underway on the Missouri River. 

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    8 min
  • Lindsey Graham’s Funeral, GA School Shooter Sentenced, Ultraprocessed Toddler Foods and more

    We start with key highlights of President Donald Trump’s eulogy for longtime GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham. The fate of a teenage school shooter in Georgia has been sealed. Extreme weather conditions are fueling devastating wildfires in France and Spain. Florida is carrying out a rare double execution in a single day. Plus, an urgent warning to parents about toddler food in the US.

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    9 min
  • Zelensky and Netanyahu Go to Washington, Japan Earthquake, US Flood Threat and More

    Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sit down with President Donald Trump for separate high-stakes meetings. The US Geological Survey says southern Japan was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The northeastern US is on high alert for flooding today. Retailers are staying away from produce coming from part of Central Mexico – we'll tell you why. And President Trump wants the Supreme Court to consider his plan to reshape mail-in voting

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    8 min
  • WI Tornado Destruction, Graham's Funeral, Iguana Surprise and more

    Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump today and all will attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.  A tornado rips roofs off homes and flips cars in Wisconsin. Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband will be back on the stand today in her murder trial. According to the FAA, seats on hundreds of 737 Max jets must be reinstalled.  Plus, a 6-foot iguana gives FedEx workers a scare. 

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    8 min
  • US-Iran Fighting Pause, Kohberger Challenges Guilty Plea, Tracking Storms and more

    US strikes on Iran are on hold for now, but President Donald Trump has a warning for Tehran. We have new developments on a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival. The convicted killer in the University of Idaho student murders is seeking to make a legal move from prison. We’ll tell you where storm threats are ramping up in parts of the US. Plus, a key witness takes the stand in a mother’s triple-murder trial.

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    8 min

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