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We begin with the ongoing manhunt for the shooter who killed political influencer Charlie Kirk. New details have emerged on the shooting at a Colorado high school. Brazil’s Supreme Court has sealed a former president’s fate in a landmark case. The Trump administration takes its first steps to restore Harvard University’s funding, but money isn’t flowing yet. Plus, the trial of Trump’s would-be assassin got off to a rocky start.

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The FBI released images of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting and is offering a reward. The latest economic data has investors hoping for rate cuts. Some social services for undocumented immigrants in the US remain – for now. We’ll tell you how the US stacks up among high-income Western countries in reducing chronic disease deaths. And, summer is making a comeback.

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Authorities say they’ve made key breakthroughs in the search for Charlie Kirk’s shooter. Charges against a man suspected murdering a woman on a Charlotte light rail train have been announced. Americans are facing an economic double whammy of inflation and a shaky jobs market. A federal appeals court has ruled on President Donald Trump’s use of executive power. Plus, we tell you how the ICE raid on South Korean workers in Georgia could impact key investments.

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Both Democrats and Republicans have responded to the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk. We have the latest on the political fallout of Russia’s drone incursion into Poland. The UK’s ambassador to the US has been fired over links with Jeffrey Epstein. Military exercises by the US and Japan are being criticized by Beijing. And, a massive explosion in Mexico City has killed at least four people.

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A manhunt is underway after the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. And, a shooting at a high school near Denver, Colorado has left at least two students injured with the gunman dead. We explain why federal agents raided vape stores across the country yesterday. There’s been an update on the repatriation flight of South Korean workers detained in Georgia. Plus, why Banksy’s latest mural is no more.

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We begin with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. We have key lines from CNN’s exclusive interview with Qatar’s prime minister after an Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha. We’ll tell you why climate scientists are declaring victory. Prince Harry and King Charles met face-to-face for the first time in over a year. Plus, NASA has found new evidence of potential life on Mars.

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We start with President Donald Trump’s response to Russian drones entering Polish airspace. Israel faces growing condemnation abroad and unease at home over its strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar. The Trump administration is zeroing in on data collection at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In her new book, former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs in on Joe Biden’s reelection decision. And, the alarming health statistics on overweight children worldwide. 

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NATO has responded to the Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace. We’ll explain where Gaza hostage negotiations are at, after Israel’s strike in Qatar. Elon Musk isn’t the richest person anymore. We’ll tell you how President Donald Trump feels about letting his DC police takeover lapse today. Plus, why the US government is auctioning a mega yacht.

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The families of Israeli hostages are scared what the Israeli strike in Qatar could mean for release negotiations. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about the letter in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th ‘birthday book’. The projected result is in for Northern Virginia’s special election. Covid-19 is no longer a leading cause of death in the US. Plus, a manhunt is underway for an alleged double murder in Queens, New York. 

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President Donald Trump has reacted to Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership within Qatar. A slew of new bills is set to bolster Trump’s federal crackdown in Washington DC. A federal judge has ruled on Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Russian drones have entered the airspace of NATO member, Poland for the first time. Plus, why the Atlantic hurricane season has hit a speed bump.

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President Donald Trump is distancing himself from Israel’s attack in Qatar. We have the latest developments on the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts and sweeping tariffs. A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on a train now faces federal charges. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. lays out his plan for healthier children. Plus, who France’s president appointed as the new prime minister.

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Qatari officials are reacting to Israel’s strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha. College students across DC rally against President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Efforts to hold 2020 fake electors accountable unraveled in one battleground state. We’re following a dramatic turn of events between two political players in Asia. Plus, Apple unveils its latest products. 

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We start with Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership in Doha. A new preliminary report shows worrying signs for the jobs market. We break down early data showing the impacts of the federal crime crackdown in Washington, DC. Federal officials are investigating the fatal stabbing on a train in Charlotte that’s become a political firestorm. Plus, there’s a new Girls Scouts cookie flavor.

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A Russian bomb attack on a Ukrainian village has killed over 20 civilians. A Virginia special election today is putting a spotlight on House Republicans’ slim majority. Venezuela’s foreign minister has spoken amid rising tensions with the US. The nation's report card is out – and it shows students falling behind in key subjects. Plus, why climate change may be driving the consumption of unhealthy snacks. (edited) 

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Gaza City warning, Epstein birthday letter, MAGA’s almost fist fight & more 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning for residents of Gaza City. A birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing President Donald Trump’s name has been released. Democrats have reacted to a Supreme Court ruling permitting roving ICE patrols in California. Plans are underway to repatriate detained South Korean workers after a raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Plus, why tensions boiled over between two of Trump's key economic officials.  

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We begin with the first batch of documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that included a letter bearing President Donald Trump’s name. Trump hints at expanding his federal crime crackdown. France’s government is plunging the country into a new political crisis. We’ll explain the incident behind travel disruptions at London’s Heathrow airport. Plus, new changes for Amazon Prime members.

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President Donald Trump faced another legal setback in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case. We have updates on Supreme Court cases involving ICE patrols in Southern California and Trump’s FTC firings. A huge demonstration in Nepal against the government’s social media ban turned deadly. Plus, Howard Stern responds to rumors about his future with SiriusXM.

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President Donald Trump said he could punish Russia soon for lack of progress on a peace deal in Ukraine. Chicago braces for a federal crime crackdown, while the Trump administration threatens a new wave of ICE raids. A Ukrainian refugee has been stabbed to death on a train in North Carolina. Pig kidney transplants for humans take a big step forward. Plus, “God’s influencer” officially becomes a saint.

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Chicago and other sanctuary cities are bracing for ICE raids this week. Meanwhile, South Korea’s top diplomat is heading to Washington DC, following the Hyundai factory raid in Georgia. Israels military is “encircling” areas of the occupied West Bank, after today’s deadly shooting in Jerusalem. The man accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump is set to stand trial. And, the four-year man hunt for a fugitive father in New Zealand comes to a tragic end.

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At least five people have been killed in what Israeli police are characterizing as a terrorist attack. Trump administration is launching an ICE enforcement surge in Massachusetts. Russia has hit a Ukrainian Government building in Kyiv for the first time, in it's largest aerial attack of the war so far. Japan’s prime minister has resigned. And, Australia’s infamous mushroom murderer has been sentenced. 

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As President Donald Trump threatens to send National Guard troops into other cities to fight crime, troops from at least six GOP-led states continue to patrol Washington, DC. We hear why the unorthodox mission is weighing on some guard members and their families back home. 

Guest: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter/Writer 

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Host: David Rind 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson

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We start with a back-to-school tradition that might make you want to kiss your mom. Kids with chronic illnesses took charge on a special day, thanks to 16 different law enforcement agencies. This nonprofit helps thousands of injured and neglected animals find forever homes.  A teen gets the quinceañera of a lifetime, with a little help from the internet.  Plus, the celebrity engagement of the summer sparked some sweet inspiration. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Eryn Mathewson Producers: Ifeoma Dike and Leying Tang Showrunners: Faiz Jamil & Felicia Patinkin  Special Thanks: Christie O’Reilly

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We begin with Washington’s latest effort to combat drug cartels. We have details on Florida’s newest immigration detention facility. A proposed gun ban from the DOJ is hitting a sour note with the NRA. How an unsuccessful Navy SEAL mission reportedly led to the deaths of North Korean civilians. Plus, some foreign diplomats could face new restrictions during a UN meeting in New York later this month.

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The latest snapshot of the economy has President Donald Trump pointing the finger. Some airlines are thrilled about this compensation requirement for passengers going away. The Trump administration may be trying to clear New York’s mayoral field against a Democratic frontrunner. Thailand’s leadership changes hands as the country’s political crisis continues. And, the coverage changes at the center of a lawsuit against CVS.

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The second longest-ever period of job growth on record is toast – we'll explain why. Hundreds are detained after a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be ‘legitimate targets’ if they are in Ukraine. President Trump wants to change the name of Department of Defense. And Tesla is proposing a pay package that would make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire...but it might be a long way off.

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We have the numbers from the much-anticipated August jobs report. Hamas has released a hostage video aimed at swaying Israel’s public opinion over the assault in Gaza City. After Robert F Kennedy Jr’s chaotic hearing yesterday, Democrats are seeking to interview the CDC director he fired. We explain why the Trump administration is suing Boston’s mayor. Plus, the verdict in the murder case of a woman accused of killing her son-in-law.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s performance at a heated congressional hearing yesterday has drawn mixed reactions from Republicans. President Donald Trump has put the onus on Europe to help end the war in Ukraine. Texas lawmakers have approved a law which could have damaging implications for abortion rights. Trump is set to change the name of the Defense Department. Plus, an American made the US Open final for the first time.

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The second longest-ever period of job growth on record is toast – we'll explain why. Hundreds are detained after a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be ‘legitimate targets’ if they are in Ukraine. President Trump wants to change the name of Department of Defense. And Tesla is proposing a pay package that would make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire...but it might be a long way off.

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Tense exchanges erupted during a contentious Senate hearing with the Health and Human Services secretary. The Trump administration’s fight against the rights of transgender Americans took another turn. We have the latest in a string of administrative departures at some US colleges. Rescue teams are struggling to reach Afghanistan earthquake victims. Plus, new developments on the push to end the war in Ukraine.

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The nation’s capital is taking legal actions against President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops. We’ll tell you why your health insurance could cost more next year. Two world leaders have had their first formal sit-down in six years. Four former Milwaukee hotel workers charged in a dogpile death learn their fate. Plus, what researchers discovered about the impact of artificial sweeteners on your brain. 

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Senators have tough questions for Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Trump’s pick to fill a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. President Donald Trump pledged to cut electricity prices – but they’re going in the opposite direction. Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. And, we’ll tell you why the European Union is picking a fight with Big Nail Polish.

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President Donald Trump is set to speak with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky today. Hamas has responded to Trump's call to release all the hostages. If Trump loses a Supreme Court appeal on his tariffs, he may owe American businesses over $200 billion. NYC mayor Eric Adams has denied reports he’s been offered a role in the Trump administration. Plus, we have a preview of the NFL's season opener. 

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We have the latest on Harvard University’s legal victory over the Trump administration. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set for a grilling at a Senate hearing today. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced an aggressive new policy to stop illegal drug imports. There are more details about the suspect involved in the murder of an 11-year-old boy after a doorbell prank. Plus, two right-leaning TV channels are set for a legal battle.

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We start with a blow to the Trump administration in its funding fight with Harvard University. Republicans are at odds over a push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. We have an update on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. We’ll tell you what’s happening to vaccine requirements in Florida. Plus, details on a tragic accident at a tourist attraction in Portugal.

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We start with takeaways from a group of Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors who spoke publicly for the first time today. Congressional Democrats and Republicans weighed in President Donald Trump’s crackdowns. We’ll tell you about a rare hot-mic moment between three world leaders. A judge has ruled on whether to admit DNA evidence in a case against a suspected serial killer. Plus, the world’s largest iceberg has lost its title.

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Russia's leader is responding to President Donald Trump's conspiring claim. Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors are appealing to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Calls for HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to step down are growing. A fast-moving wildfire in California has left a trail of destruction. Plus, the new trend that's emerging in the job market.

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We explain why China’s military parade is a show of defiance against President Donald Trump’s America. A US strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs has killed at least 11 people. Thousands of Epstein-related files have been released but lawmakers are saying it’s nowhere near enough. There’s been a key ruling on Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. Plus, the outcome of Google’s antitrust case.

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We start with a major escalation by the Trump administration against drug cartels. President Donald Trump’s campaign promise for overtime pay comes with a caveat. The Energy Department’s climate report is drawing pushback from scientists. The fate of Brazil’s former president hangs in the balance in his election conspiracy trial. Plus, details on the changes this iconic merger is making and why.

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Some Illinois leaders are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s crackdown plans. We have details on Trump’s announcement related to the Defense Department. OpenAI is managing how its AI chatbot responds to teen users. Authorities gave an update on the latest case of a doorbell prank gone wrong. Plus, North Korea’s leader makes a landmark visit in traditional style.

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A federal judge has ruled on President Donald Trump’s military deployment in LA over the summer. Congress has returned from its summer recess to a jam-packed and politically bruising schedule. We explain why Israel's planned annexation of the West Bank is being called a retaliatory move. Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders are appealing for international aid after a tragic earthquake. Plus, we reveal the new Vogue editor stepping in the shoes of the legendary Anna Wintour.

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President Donald Trump is casting doubt on his own Covid-19 vaccination program. Russia and China’s leaders are expressing unity as a major gas deal has been announced. There’s a spotlight on Chicago crime figures ahead of a potential federal enforcement operation. A key Trump ally has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Plus, the result of a US open matchup between two American tennis stars.

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Chicago leaders are pushing back against a major federal immigration operation this week. Rescue teams are scrambling to reach victims of a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. We’ll explain why pilots were forced to land a plane carrying the EU’s top leader. We have an update on the fifth grader who credited his classmate for saving his life in a mass shooting last week. Plus, a TikTok trend gone wrong. 

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Hundreds of people have been killed by a devastating earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan. China is casting itself as an alternative global leader at an international security summit. Israel is escalating its plans for a military takeover of Gaza City. A judge has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to repatriate Guatemalan children. Plus, a murder investigation is ongoing at the Burning Man art and music festival.

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20 years after the levees broke, New Orleans continues to feel the impacts from Hurricane Katrina. We hear from three generations of Katrina survivors about how music has helped the city recover and move forward. 

Guests: Michael White, Keith Frazier, Jaron “Bear” Williams 

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Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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This nonprofit which feeds thousands of families in need in Florida all started with one man's extra vegetables. Skateboarder Brooke Johnson broke a world record and kept a promise. Artifacts from an ancient sunken city were pulled from the sea in Egypt. A new US coin features a first and a win for disability advocates. Plus, the mystery behind the Peggy Martin rose that survived Hurricane Katrina. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo 

Showrunners: Faiz Jamil & Felicia Patinkin 

Special Thanks: Jessica Jordan, Ryan Bergeron and Christie O’Reilly

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We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve. We have an update on the government’s legal battle to end protections for Venezuelans in the US. Texas Republicans’ push to pass a new voting map is now reality. We’re tracking Israel’s military operation in Gaza City. Plus, we’ll tell you where a man believed to be on the run with his three kids was spotted.

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Online shoppers in the US may have to pay more for some items starting today.  The Trump administration is planning its latest move as part of an immigration crackdown. The US is taking a major step ahead of the UN General Assembly. We have new developments on an outbreak tied to recalled eggs. Plus, why a pilot headed to Houston was forced to divert mid-flight.  

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President Donald Trump has signed an order on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ secret service protection. We have the latest on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s battle with the Trump administration. Israel’s military says it’s recovered the remains of two Gaza hostages. Americans have reacted to rising inflation in a somewhat surprising way. Plus, the policy that has one school district under federal investigation.

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Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina and there are fears lessons from the disaster are being forgotten. We’ll tell you who Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to name as the acting director of the CDC. Those challenging the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts may have mixed feelings after a recent court decision. A Thai court has removed the country’s Prime Minister. Plus, we’ll tell you what gas prices are doing ahead of Labour Day.

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Ukrainian and US officials are meeting in New York today to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. More details are emerging about the Minneapolis shooter’s violent obsessions. We explain why Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have requested a gag order on Trump administration officials. A lawsuit alleging Saudi Arabia assisted the 9/11 hijackers is being allowed to go to trial. Plus, how a fight broke out in the Mexican senate.

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