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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump plan to face off in two debates. Slovakia's prime minister is fighting for his life after an assassination attempt. The Gulf Coast is bracing for a “nightmare scenario” weather forecast this week. A pickup truck driver charged in a deadly Florida highway crash has been denied bond. And, a new report draws a stark contrast between child care costs and rent.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted a debate invitations from CNN and ABC. The latest inflation report shows slight improvement, offering hope to Americans grappling with soaring prices. Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Ukraine pledging full US support amid Russia’s latest advances. Wildfires ravage Canada, spreading smoke into the US. And, we’ll tell you who won best in show at the Westminster Dog Show.

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Israel has stepped up attacks in Rafah and northern Gaza, while people try to escape the fighting. Ukraine's president has postponed international events because of Russian advances in the north of the country. Newly released intelligence says China and Iran created AI-generated content to influence US voters in 2020. People in Mississippi will be forced to use public school facilities that match the gender they were assigned at birth. Plus, NCAA star Caitlin Clark has a mixed debut in the WBNA.

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The Biden administration has started the lengthy process to approve a new $1 billion arms deal with Israel. We've got the results of primaries in two states that will be key to controlling the Senate. A driver has been charged with eight counts of DUI manslaughter after Florida's deadly bus crash. Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president is "coming to the end." And orcas have sunk a sailing yacht in the Gibraltar strait.

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Things got heated when Donald Trump’s defense team cross-examined his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial today. China is reacting to President Joe Biden announcing a tariff hike on some Chinese imports. The Secretary of State visited Kyiv at a crucial point in the Russia-Ukraine war. The UN is investigating an attack that killed a staff member in southern Gaza. Finally, author Alice Munro, who was hailed for her mastery of short stories and literature, has died. 

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We start with details on a bus crash that killed at least eight people on a Florida highway. Michael Cohen testified about a plan to reimburse him for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in central Gaza overnight. Georgia passes a controversial “foreign agents” bill despite widespread opposition. And, more strong storms are expected in parts of the South, hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds.

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At least 8 people are dead and dozens injured after a severe crash in Florida this morning. Michael Cohen continues to testify in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, who had some friends visit today. Talks between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal are almost at a stalemate. The latest inflation report isn’t welcome news for the Fed. A new report finds telehealth abortions now account for nearly 1 in 5 of abortions in the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which primary races to watch tonight.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reaffirming US support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are likely to cross examine Michael Cohen today. There's hope the ship that's trapped by the Baltimore bridge wreckage could be refloated this week. A four year clinical trial looking at the effects of a popular weight loss drug has had some interesting results. Plus, scientists are a step closer to figuring out how whales talks to each other.

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Michael Cohen is back on the stand today testifying against his old boss, former President Donald Trump. US officials say Israel has gathered enough troops for a full scale ground operation in Rafah. Authorities in Canada are scrambling to respond to wildfires raging across the country that are threatening whole communities. Arizona's 1864 abortion ban has been delayed. Plus, Red Lobster is shutting dozens of restaurants.

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We start with key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony about former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. A group of American medical workers are reportedly trapped at a hospital in southern Gaza. Bill Gates’ ex-wife says she’s resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Protesters and police clash over Georgia’s controversial “foreign agents” bill. Lastly, ChatGPT is getting an upgrade that it’ll make it smarter and easier to use.

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