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A dad is teaching young boys in his community hard and soft skills for adulthood. A potentially game-changing treatment could help fight one of the deadliest cancers. The answer to the world’s plastic problem could be floating around in the ocean. Meet the woman shattering the glass ceiling in European sports. And just days after an attempted school shooting, students found a way to thank a hero at prom.

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Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

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We start with mixed signals over potential peace talks between the US and Iran tomorrow. The Justice Department continues to clear the way for expediting federal death penalty cases. We have new details about one of two missing doctoral students from the University of South Florida. A signature part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda could be teed up for the Supreme Court. Plus, Trump is expected to attend an event he has boycotted for years.

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The Department of Justice is ending its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. US and Iranian delegations are heading to Pakistan for a second round of talks. The FDA is speeding up the review process for psilocybin and a drug similar to MDMA as possible mental health treatments. A drought-fueled wildfire in southern Georgia is torching homes and displacing families. And lawmakers on Capitol Hill want quick reform after a series of scandals. 

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A US Special Forces soldier has been charged with betting on Maduro ouster. The New York Times reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader is severely injured. A huge stovepipe tornado tears through an Oklahoma town.  Meta plans on cutting 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI. Plus, why all eyes will be on "Mr. 57" at NFL draft.  

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President Donald Trump declines to give a timeline on ending the war with Iran as he praises a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House. Police are investigating a deadly shootout inside a Louisiana mall. We’ll explain how a veteran officer ended up in police custody. We have details on an internal review into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, CNN’s parent company clears the way for Paramount to take over.

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The acting attorney general signed an order that could reshape the medical marijuana industry. President Donald Trump issued new threats toward Iran. Redistricting efforts in Virginia hit a roadblock, while Florida may be gearing up for its own push. A popular prediction market suspended three political candidates. Plus, why Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is missing part of the NFL draft.

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The Navy Secretary out amid Iran blockade. Georgia wildfires burn dozens of homes. Source say Spirit Airlines close to getting a $500 million Federal bailout. Archeologists discover 124 shipwrecks in the Strait of Gibraltar.  Plus, Prego unveils a device to record your dinner conversations. 

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Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in marathon hearings on Capitol Hill. The White House weighs in on the US-Iran ceasefire extension. A fuel shortage is impacting summer air travel – plus, new developments on a troubling airline’s rescue deal with the federal government. The Gates Foundation is zeroing in on ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And, a longtime Georgia Democrat has died.

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President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran - but how long is it supposed to last? The Department of Homeland Security is warning that it could soon run out of money to pay TSA workers. Some health experts are raising concerns about the Pentagon’s new vaccine policy. We break down why the Trump Administration is expanding research into psychedelic drugs. Plus, less American cities are ending up on an annual clean air list.

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President Trump extends Iran ceasefire. VA voters approved new map that favors Democrats. Close call at JFK and Nashville airports as FAA touts improvements. Rep. Cherfilus-McCorrmick resigns from the US House.  Plus, Kansas high school students ride to prom in hot-dog style.

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