Morning news briefing for July 9, 2020

We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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We start with some of the takeaways from the first day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden addressed Iran’s attack on Israel publicly for the first time. The film armorer on the set of the movie “Rust” has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter. The Truth Social rollercoaster continues on Wall Street. Lastly, we’ll break down the top finishers in the Boston Marathon.
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6 PM ET: Historic hush money trial, “Rust” armorer sentenced, Boston Marathon results & more

The jury selection process has begun in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial – we’ll tell you one piece of evidence the judge is allowing in court. Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s attack over the weekend. Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event that experts say could be the worst on record. Researchers break down possible risks associated with pregnancy complications. And, excitement is building around tonight’s WNBA draft and where Caitlin Clark will start her career as a pro.
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3 PM ET: Trump’s criminal case, Iran’s attack latest, WNBA draft tonight & more

Donald Trump has arrived at a courthouse in New York as the first former US President in history to stand trial. Iran's attack is making Israeli officials change their military plans in Gaza. There have been two violent stabbing attacks in Sydney in just the space of a few days. Storms are threatening 40 million people in the Central and Eastern US. Plus, the Boston Marathon is underway.
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12 PM ET: Trump's historic trial begins, Israel weighs & delays, Boston Marathon & more

World leaders are urging Israel to show restraint as its government considers retaliation against Iran. Jury selection starts today for former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial. The crash that caused the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse is now under a federal criminal investigation. The woman in charge of the weapons on the "Rust" film set will be sentenced today over the death of the film's cinematographer. Plus, O.J. Simpson's lawyer has been speaking about his client's will.
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9 AM ET: World urges restraint, bridge collapse criminal probe, O.J. Simpson's will & more

Israel is still deciding how to respond to an unprecedented attack from Iran over the weekend, as world leaders urge restraint. Today Donald Trump will become the first US President in history to go on criminal trial. Police say a stabbing rampage in Australia appeared to target women. It's deadline day for filing your tax returns. Plus, we'll tell you who won this year's Masters.
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Morning news briefing for July 9, 2020

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