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Former President Donald Trump says the federal government should stay out of abortion. Clouds and storms may get in the way for some of the tens of millions of people trying to enjoy today's total solar eclipse. The Biden administration this morning has unveiled the details of its new plan to forgive student loan debt. Israel’s Prime Minister is facing opposition within his own cabinet as ceasefire talks continue. Plus, the House Intelligence Committee Chair says Russian propaganda has spread through parts of Congress.

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Eclipse day is here! And even some possible cloud cover won't spoil the show for the tens of millions of Americans in the path of totality. Israel says it has withdrawn troops from southern Gaza, while talks with Hamas seem to be making progress. A drone attack caused damage to the main reactor containment of Europe's largest nuclear power plant. A Southwest Airlines 737 had to turn around yesterday after a piece of the plane came off. And, revenge to a perfect record was had at the NCAA women's basketball final.

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Millions of eyes will be on the sky Monday when the last total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044 arrives. Tourists from all over the country are flocking to the path of totality in hopes of getting the clearest view, but it remains to be seen if the weather will cooperate. In this episode, we answer some common questions about the event and examine whether space phenomena can unite Americans like it did decades ago. 

Guest: Kristin Fisher, CNN Space & Defense Correspondent

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We'll tell you how some of the millions of people planning to watch the total eclipse in the US next week are preparing. One Oklahoma man is on a mission to keep paying off student lunch debt in honor of his late wife. The first man to live with a pig kidney transplant is at home recovering. People experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are able take showers and do laundry for free. Plus, what if you could fly to another country and be home in time for dinner?

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At least six aftershocks have been recorded since an earthquake shook parts of the northeastern US this morning. President Joe Biden visited Baltimore to assess the damage from last week’s bridge collapse. The White House says there are “no plans” for the US to independently investigate a deadly Israeli drone strike. A judge in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial denied his attempt to subpoena NBC. Lastly, LeBron James may get a chance to play alongside his oldest child.

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New York officials report no major damage or injuries following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook parts of the Northeast. We have the latest on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and Israel’s report on the drone strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Researchers say prostate cancer cases are expected to more than double globally. One of the sons of mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. And, we’ll tell you which areas will have the best weather for eclipse viewing.

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt by millions of people in the Northeast and New England this morning. The US says it's reviewing the Israeli military's report on the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. Some House Republicans is demanding conditions to provide federal funding to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge. President Joe Biden is set to announce more plans for student debt relief. Plus, The women's NCAA March Madness championship game will be set after tonight.

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Israel says seven aid workers were killed in Gaza because of a case of mistaken identity, and two military officials have been fired over the strike. We'll bring you the latest figures from March's jobs report. More than 400,000 customers have lost power because of a strong Nor'easter. The Biden Administration wants Congress to let the federal government pay for repairs after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Plus, two million Black+Decker steamers have been recalled over burn concerns.

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Israel says it will open a border crossing in Northern Gaza to let in more aid after President Joe Biden warned the country to take action. Biden will meet with families of people killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse today. Former President Donald Trump has suffered two major set backs as he continues to try to delay criminal trials. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China and talking about oversupply. Plus, Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of a “history of physical abuse.”

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A new report has found Israel is using artificial intelligence to help pick bombing targets in Gaza. A federal judge rejected former President Trump’s bid to dismiss his criminal charges in the classified documents case for now. We have findings from a toxicology report on the pilot of a deadly hot air balloon crash in Arizona earlier this year. We’ll tell you about one of LA’s largest cash heists in history. Finally, sharing your Disney+ passwords will soon be coming to an end.

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