We start with the headline that others avoid - the death of an American overseas. We travel through the Middle East, taking a look at what happeend, what is at stake and why it matters. We wind-up back home with fresh eyes on the banking crisis and the battle over TikTok. 

New today: A just-released poll shows a dramatic drop in how Americans view traditional "American values" like the patriotism and religion. Why is that happening? We share what the "experts" say but we want to hear what you think! Is this poll accurate? Why do you think its happening?

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