Powerful storms have turned deadly in California. The White House may soon give a controversial drilling project the green light. More arrests have been made in the kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico. Former President Donald Trump is weighing his options in a hush money probe. Lastly, the man convicted of killing a fellow college student in 1996 has been sentenced.

Flooding is a big concern in California as the state gets drenched with another round of torrential rain. The US government has taken control of tech lender Silicon Valley Bank over its sudden financial trouble. We’ll also tell you about the safety problem identified in last week's train derailment in Ohio. After several years of hostility, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore ties. And, the Navajo Nation is mourning the loss of the tribe’s first president.

Today’s jobs report is another data point that signals the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight isn’t over. As Russian missiles pound Ukraine, the US is concerned about what Russia’s is sending to Iran from the battlefield. One 2024 GOP hopeful is in a key state today. Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen weighs in on Manhattan prosecutors’ grand jury invite to the former president. Plus, the FDA will require mammograms to include information about breast density – we’ll tell you why that’s important.

People in parts of California are being urged to leave their homes or get ready to evacuate because of flooding. An investigation into hush money payments involving former President Donald Trump could be coming to an end. China's leader Xi Jinping has secured a third term as president. The company that makes Calico Critters is recalling more than 3 million toys after 2 deaths. Plus, why an asteroid could throw off some romantic plans.

At least 7 people have died after a shooting at a Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Germany. A Mexican cartel has apologized for the deadly kidnapping of four Americans. Mortgage rates have risen for the fifth consecutive week. An American detained in Iran has spoken to CNN from inside prison - and he's urging President Joe Biden to help him. Plus, credit card companies have backed down on plans to track gun sales.

The Mexican cartel suspected of kidnapping four Americans last week has issued an apology – we have details. Plus, we’ll tell you about a deadly shooting at a religious center in Germany. Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is appealing his murder convictions and sentences. Bank stocks created a big drag on Wall Street today. Lastly, actor Robert Blake, known for his starring role in the ‘70s crime series, “Baretta,” has died.

President Joe Biden laid out key provisions in his proposed 2024 spending plan. We have an update on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s condition after a fall. We have the latest on the aftermath of Russian missile strikes across Ukraine. A former Donald Trump admitted to making false statements about the 2020 presidential election. And, two special twins set a new world record.

The Senate is hearing from people impacted by the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and the company responsible for it. We'll tell you why it'll be difficult for President Biden to pass his budget. Parts of California are bracing for another storm today. There's growing concern over hundreds of bills being introduced that strip back LGBTQ rights. Plus, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital - we'll tell you why.

Ukraine is dealing with the fallout from a wave of Russian strikes. The bodies of two Americans killed in an armed kidnapping in Mexico are expected to be returned to the US today. The Senate will hold a hearing on the East Palestine train derailment. Georgia's lawmakers are backtracking after widespread protests in the country. Plus, the WHO says we need to watch our salt intake.

President Joe Biden is releasing his budget today and he wants to cut the deficit by nearly $3 trillion. Deadly missile strikes have hit Ukraine this morning. The 6-year-old who allegedly shot his teacher will not face criminal charges. The Netherlands are backing up the US when it comes to sending chips to China. Plus, certain diets could help lower the risk of Alzheimer's.