In her new CNN series “Searching for Mexico,” actress and activist Eva Longoria goes on a journey across the country to trace her Mexican roots and explore the nation’s identity through its food. In today’s episode, we look back on her favorite moments and examine how the influence of colonization has shaped Mexican cuisine over time. 

Guest: Eva Longoria

Residents of Rolling Fork, Mississippi are taking stock of the damage after a deadly tornado rolled through their town. Former President Donald Trump heads to Waco, Texas for the first major rally of his third presidential campaign. President Joe Biden also plans to hit the road as he mulls a reelection bid. Experts are investigating why more younger adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. And police in Venice are looking for a man who jumped off a three-story building into a canal.

At least 23 people were killed after powerful storms and at least one tornado ripped through Mississippi Friday night. California relaxes some water restrictions after a series of atmospheric rivers brought much needed rain and snow. France bans TikTok – and many other popular apps - on government devices. All four No. 1 seeds are out of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. And a “city killer” asteroid will make a close pass by Earth tonight.

We begin with the latest round of attacks against US troops in Syria by suspected Iranian-backed forces. Plus, we have some key takeaways from President Joe Biden’s visit to Canada. A judge sentenced a 13-year-old to life in prison for a fatal stabbing. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in a civil trial. Lastly, students at one college are breathing a sigh of financial relief.

We begin with two major developments in a special counsel’s Jan. 6 and classified documents probe. Congressman George Santos has reached a deal with Brazilian prosecutors in a fraud case. Parts of the US are bracing for possible tornadoes and flash flooding. The man whose story inspired the movie “Hotel Rwanda” will be released from prison. And, researchers may have discovered another way to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Another bank is facing an uncertain future, fueling fear among investors. TikTok has been given an ultimatum by the Biden administration, and China isn’t happy about it. California is facing a lot less drought than it was last year because of the recent powerful storms. Bans on gender-affirming care for minors are being pushed in Republican-led states. And, US passport applications could take longer to process this year – we’ll tell you why.

China says the questioning of TikTok’s CEO on Capitol Hill is part of a “xenophobic witch hunt." Manhattan's DA is hitting back against an inquiry into his investigation of former President Donald Trump. People from Oklahoma to West Virginia are bracing for heavy rain. More urinary tract infections are linked to contaminated meat than we previously thought. Plus, Utah is bringing in some strict rules for social media users who are under 18.

A US contractor has been killed by a drone strike in Syria - we'll bring you the details. The US and Canada have agreed to change a decades old asylum agreement. Former President Donald Trump's defense attorney is giving evidence today. The world's governing body for track and field is banning some transgender women from competing in women's events. Plus, the hunt for a crypto fugitive is finally over.

The CEO of TikTok faced bipartisan grilling from lawmakers on Capitol Hill – we’ll break it down. A move to overturn President Joe Biden’s first veto on a retirement investment rule failed. The US and Canada have updated a decades-old asylum agreement. A dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife has been charged. Lastly, Accenture is laying off thousands of employees worldwide.

The Manhattan district attorney’s office is responding to three House Republicans who are challenging its investigation into a hush money scheme. Plus, we have the latest on an effort to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying to a grand jury as part of a Jan. 6 probe. The parents of a Michigan high school shooter have been ordered to stand trial - we have the latest. One country has delivered fighter jets to Ukraine. And, we’ll share what new data says about the impact abortion restrictions are having on women.