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  • 9 AM ET: Wildfires out of control, heat waves just the start, Zelda center stage & more

    Deadly wildfires in New Mexico and California are destroying homes, as firefighters struggle to get control of the flames. The record breaking heat in the US and across the world could be a sign of things to come. Russia and North Korea have signed a new treaty. Tensions are rising between the US and Israel's prime minister over weapons shipments. Plus, gamers are finally getting a chance to play Zelda herself.

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    7 min
  • 6 AM ET: Extreme weather, Ukraine's NATO hopes, Baseball Giant dies & more

    Americans are dealing with extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm threat. The US is facing criticism over Ukraine's NATO hopes, as Russia's president continues his trip to North Korea. CNN is marking Juneteenth with a special event tonight. The nation’s second-largest school district is banning students from using cell phones during the school day. And, the San Francisco Giants say baseball legend Willie Mays has died at the age of 93.

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    7 min
  • 6 PM ET: New immigration relief, Boeing CEO grilled, Putin in North Korea & more

    President Joe Biden announced new actions to protect certain undocumented immigrants from being deported. Boeing’s CEO apologized for the company’s recent safety failures as he came under fire at a Senate hearing today. Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit. Massachusetts has resolved a statewide 911 outage. Plus, a chipmaking company edged past two tech giants for a coveted top spot.

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    7 min
  • 3 PM ET: Sizzling US temperatures, Israel weapons package, Trump’s gag order & more

    A record-breaking heat wave will send temperatures soaring for days as wildfires spread across parts of the West. Two top Democrats signed off on a major military package for Israel. A gunman who killed five people at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022 will be sentenced today. New York’s highest court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s gag order challenge in the hush money case. And, we’ll tell you why a key pet insurance provider says it’s dropping thousands of policies.

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    7 min
  • 12 PM ET: Undocumented migrants protection, wildfires seen in space, Justin Timberlake arrested & more

    President Joe Biden is unveiling a new program that will protect some undocumented migrants from being deported. Wildfires are growing in California and New Mexico. A whistleblower claims Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators. LA's school board is voting on whether to ban phones. Plus, we'll tell you why Justin Timberlake has been arrested.

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    7 min
  • 9 AM ET: Sweeping deportation protections, Boeing broken parts claim, Thailand same-sex marriage & more

    The Biden administration is introducing a sweeping program to protect some undocumented migrants from deportation. Extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm are all forecast for the US this week. A new whistleblower claims Boeing used broken parts in its planes and tried to hide it from regulators. Thailand will soon become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. Plus, country music star George Strait has beaten a record set by the Grateful Dead. 

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    7 min
  • 6 AM ET: Extreme heat warnings, immigration relief, NBA champions & more

    Half of the US population is dealing with stifling extreme heat this week. Meanwhile, wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in California and New Mexico. The Biden Administration is expected to announce its biggest ever immigration relief program. Russia's president is traveling to North Korea today for a rare visit - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Boston Celtics win a record 18th NBA title.

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    7 min
  • 6 PM ET: Tropical threats, NATO spending targets, Boston gangster’s murder latest & more

    We start with two potential tropical threats of the hurricane season this week. NATO’s chief says a number of allies are hitting their defense spending targets. We have details on a meeting between House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump today. A man allegedly involved in the prison death of a notorious gangster has pleaded guilty to falsifying statements. And, the Biden administration’s new protections for LGBTQ+ students have been blocked in six more states.

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    7 min
  • 3 PM ET: Rafah displacement, American tourist dies, Japan infection cases & more

    A UN agency says 1.3 million Palestinians in Rafah have been displaced to other parts of Gaza within six weeks. A missing American tourist has been found dead in Greece amid hot temperatures. There’s fallout from a controversial law in Florida that bars Chinese citizens from buying property. A deadly bacterial infection in Japan has reached record levels. And, scientists appear to be closer to finding an answer to the mystery of dark matter.

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    7 min
  • 12 PM ET: Israel's 'tactical pause,' wealthy tax cheat crackdown, 175,000 marijuana pardons & more

    Israel's military says it has introduced a daily tactical pause in military activity in southern Gaza. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been taking shots at each other ahead of next week's debate. The IRS has a new plan to crack down on wealthy tax cheats. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in more than two decades. Plus, we'll tell you which state is pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions.

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    7 min

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