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Key figures in the Trump administration are warning protesters across the country. We’ll tell you how President Donald Trump is trying to fight his hush money conviction. There’s a spotlight on lawmakers who made stock market transactions in the days surrounding Trump’s tariff pause in April. We explain why there were riots in a town in Northern Ireland last night.  Plus, a tribute to the genius behind The Beach Boys.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi didn’t rule out expanding its legal authority to deploy troops in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump told the Israeli prime minster on the phone earlier this week. The latest inflation read is better than expected. A new report lays out the "existential threat" federal health research cuts pose. Plus, a fruit and a vegetable have been added to this year’s produce pesticide residue list.

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Immigration raids are being reported at farms and factories in California and Nebraska. We'll tell you what the latest data says about inflation in May. Elon Musk is walking back some of his comments about President Donald Trump. Scientists have been mapping out what could happen if a vital system of ocean currents collapses. Plus, the US Army is changing the names of seven military bases.

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Police say they’ve arrested dozens of protestors as a curfew started in parts of LA overnight. The US and China have agreed to a framework to end their trade war. President Donald Trump has given a timeline for shutting down FEMA. The stage is set for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race. Plus, Southern Baptists have overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on gay marriage.

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We start with a legal move from California to try to block President Trump’s military mobilization in Los Angeles. We’ll tell you what’s in a new package of EU sanctions against Russia. Western allies also announced sanctions on two hardline Israeli ministers. A top RFK Jr. aide hasn't disclosed financial details of his wellness company despite attacking the US health system. Plus, Mark Zuckerburg is making a big AI push.

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Pentagon officials have been grilled on the cost of deploying the military during the LA protests. We’ll tell you why a global economics report predicts slow growth this year. We explain Trump's plan to give newborns an investment account. Greta Thunberg has spoken after she was deported from Israel. Plus, the key reasons behind what the UN is calling a global “fertility crisis”.

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President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send more troops to Los Angeles following anti-ICE protests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces questions from lawmakers in a series of hearings this week. An expert describes the consequences for the auto industry if US-China trade talks fall apart. We’ll bring you the latest from Sean Combs’ trial. Plus, a K-pop supergroup is a step closer to reuniting.

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We’ll hear from protestors about why they’re facing off with law enforcement in LA. President Donald Trump is heading to Fort Bragg to celebrate the US Army, but the timing isn’t great. Authorities say nine people have been killed in a high school shooting in Austria. We’ll tell you what to look out for in today’s primaries in New Jersey. And, the world of funk music says goodbye to a pioneer.

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Hundreds of Marines and an additional 2,000 National Guardsmen have been activated as protests in LA continue. Some GOP lawmakers are raising concerns about a DOGE cuts package. Many US workers say they have unpredictable and inflexible work hours. The family of an Israeli soldier being held hostage has released a video of his capture. Plus, we’ll tell you the Apple upgrades coming in the fall.

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We begin with the lawsuit California is bringing against President Donald Trump. Trump has announced a key feature of his “big, beautiful bill” for newborns. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. has dismissed top vaccine experts. A potential presidential candidate in Colombia is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot by a teenager. Plus, a judge has ruled on Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit.

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We start with the latest reactions to the LA protests. The US Department has ordered consulates to resume processing Harvard visas. A new survey says consumer sentiment is in the black. Israel is preparing to deport the activists aboard the ‘Madleen’ ship. Plus, we explain why a number of prisoners are set to be executed this week.

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Dozens of people were arrested in Los Angeles yesterday after anti-immigration enforcement protests turned violent. The US and China are talking trade in London today – we’ll break down what’s on the table. Russia and Ukraine began a new prisoner swap. The Trump administration wants to disrupt the mortgage lending industry. Plus, a pet zebra that ran away from home has been captured.

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President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send in the National Guard as protestors clash with law enforcement in Los Angeles. China and the US are holding trade talks in London. Today marks the start of a week of celebrations for the US Army’s 250th birthday. Apple is set to announce changes to its devices, and the company needs a win. Plus, after a mighty comeback during a game that lasted five and a half hours, we'll tell you who won the French Open men’s finals.

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Dozens of protestors have been arrested in Los Angeles as the Downtown area was declared an unlawful assembly area. A US travel ban for citizens of 12 countries comes into effect today. Israel has intercepted an aid ship heading for Gaza and detained the activists onboard. There’s concern about young girls taking skin care advice from TikTok influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you the big winners from Broadway’s biggest night.

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President Donald Trump wants coal to be king again – but what about the people who have risked everything to extract it? A CNN investigation has revealed how the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have slashed protections for vulnerable coal miners. 

Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent 

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We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving toddler healed as a baby with help from under the sea  

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The Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador faces federal criminal charges in the US. The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOGE data access is a win for the Trump administration. The US and China are gearing up for their next round of trade negotiations. A large chunk of California’s federal funding is on the chopping block. Plus, the new measures Israel is taking to defeat Hamas.

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The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court over its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. We have the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s public feud. A government decision to keep a coal plant open may cost Midwest energy customers millions. We’ll tell you how authorities thwarted an alleged mass shooting plot in Washington state. Plus, why North Korea’s revival of a downed destroyer is surprising naval analysts.

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President Donald Trump says he won’t be speaking to Elon Musk “for a while,” as the feud between two of the most powerful men in the world, continues. Experts warn that the Trump administration’s attack on international student enrollment could impact the economy. Israel’s military has carried out strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. A West Virginia prosecutor says pregnant people who miscarry could face criminal charges. Plus, Halle Berry has a message for those criticizing her steamy Mother’s Day post.

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President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a lot to lose as their feud turns personal. We’ll get an economic snapshot with the latest jobs report. Former President Joe Biden’s White House physician has been subpoenaed by a House committee. There are concerns that a military parade on Trump’s birthday could damage some roads. Plus, Tom Cruise has broken a world record with a “Mission: Impossible” stunt.

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We start with the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s very messy breakup. Russia has hit Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles after vowing retaliation. A federal judge has once again blocked an order from Trump. Things didn’t go to plan for a Japan-based company trying to get a lander on the moon. Plus, a Super Bowl winner has reportedly found his new team.

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The public breakup between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has reached new heights. Israel struck a southern suburb of Beirut. A controversial TSA watchlist is ending. Another one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers took the stand. Plus, a Japan-based space’s company’s moon mission hangs in the balance.  

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President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their public feud over the domestic policy bill. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on a case over workplace diversity efforts. A growing measles outbreak in the US has prompted new travel warnings from the CDC. There’s a “ghost hurricane” in the forecast – we'll explain what it means. Plus, why a judge threatened to remove Sean “Diddy” Combs from the courtroom.

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After months of waiting, President Donald Trump has had a call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. Democratic lawmakers are weighing in on Trump’s travel ban announcement. Moscow says it’s preparing for the biggest prisoner swap since the start of the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione’s diary entries reveal his motive for killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you which iconic handbag is going up for auction.

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President Donald Trump says the suspect in the attack on Boulder, Colorado pushed him to bring in a travel ban, but the man’s home country isn’t on the list. The bodies of two Israeli American hostages have been brought home from Gaza. Trump is once again trying to suspend visas for Harvard University students. A man from Guatemala who was deported to Mexico has now been brought back to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you why Japan’s birthrate has the country worried.

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President Donald Trump says he’s banning travel from several countries into the US. Meanwhile, Trump has ordered an investigation into former President Joe Biden's actions in office and the use of his autopen. A crowd crush in India has killed at least 11 people. There’s an oil spill in Baltimore's Inner Harbour. Plus, the search for an iconic movie prop.

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The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University. We’ll tell you why the family of the man charged in Boulder firebombing attack won’t be deported. The US is the only country that vetoed a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Elon Musk is calling for a new policy bill as Republicans remain at odds. Plus, this small island could be the answer to supply chain woes.

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We start with a high stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We’ll explain the impact 50% US tariffs on steel and aluminum might have on consumers. The controversial Israeli-backed Gaza aid organization shut down operations today. An arrest has been made in connection with the bombing of a California fertility clinic last month. Plus, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared rare photos on Instagram.

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The Congressional Budget Office released its analysis on President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and it could complicate its path in the Senate. The Trump administration has taken hundreds of migrant children out of their homes and into government custody. A decision by the White House is causing delays and confusion at FEMA. Texas could soon ban the sale of profitable TCH products. Plus, this town in Germany had to be evacuated after World War II bombs were discovered.

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Trade tensions are ramping up between the US and China, as the Trump administration asks countries for their best and final offers. House Speaker Mike Johnson hints there could be another reason Elon Musk doesn’t like the so-called “big, beautiful bill.” Iran is pouring cold water on optimism about a nuclear deal. A Navy ship named after a gay rights activist is going to be renamed. Plus, a British singer says she’s been diagnosed with early cancer.

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US tariffs on steel and aluminum tariffs have now risen to 50% in a move that’s had mixed reviews. The State Department has revoked the visas of the family of the man accused of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The Trump administration has rolled back guidance on abortions in medical emergencies. Two Chinese researchers have been charged with trying to bring a biological pathogen into the US. Plus, we’ll tell you how a woman accused of a triple murder is trying to defend her cooking process.

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The family of the suspect charged in an antisemitic attack in Colorado has been taken into ICE custody. Elon Musk’s scathing criticism of President Trump’s agenda bill caught some White House officials off guard. A man admitted to framing an undocumented migrant to get him deported. CNN’s exclusive footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura was a key part of today’s testimony. Plus, the New York Knicks say goodbye to their head coach after five seasons.

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President Donald Trump zeroed in on one Republican senator who opposes his massive domestic bill. Dollar General’s record sales could be a warning for the US economy. Trump privately expressed his grievances with Supreme Court justices he nominated. Newark’s mayor is suing a top Trump lawyer in the lead-up to the New Jersey governor race. Plus, a miraculous ending for a dog who went missing for weeks.

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We'll tell you the latest developments from Ukrainian and Russian forces on the battlefield. A new survey warns the impact of the US trade war on the economy is worse than previously thought. Exit polls show South Koreans have chosen their next president. We have details on two New Orleans escaped inmates still on the run from last month’s jail break. Plus, this part of the US could get dusty and smoky this week.

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Palestinian health officials say the Israeli military has shot dozens of people near an aid distribution site for a third day in a row. The firebombing attack on a Jewish community event was allegedly planned for a year. California school districts have a week to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports. We’ll tell you why the Dutch government has collapsed. And, a TV actor has been killed in a shooting.

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There are more details emerging about the lead up to the attack on members of the Jewish community in Colorado. The White House is set to send its spending cuts package to Congress today. South Korea has started voting for a new president. We’ll tell you why FEMA staff are divided over comments made by the agency’s new acting head. Plus, grocery store chain Aldi is being sued by a food producer.

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The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO made his first appearance in court. US stocks fluctuated today amid President Donald Trump’s varied tariff polices. The Trump administration returns to the Supreme Court over his mass layoff plans. A morbid scene unfolded at a homeless shelter in Oregon. Plus, how designer handbags threw a country into a political crisis.

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We start with demands outlined in a second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado has been charged with a federal crime. The Supreme Court has made decisions on laws regarding machine guns and absentee ballots. The National Weather Service has been given the green light to make new hires. Plus, why the job market is especially tough on graduates.  

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Dispatch audio captured the horrific scenes in what officials are calling an antisemitic attack in Colorado, while we're learning more how he got to the US. We’ll tell you which two big US companies are facing tariff threats from President Donald Trump. ICE is targeting migrants at courthouses. An Italian volcano has erupted. Plus, the reason why music festivals are in trouble.

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People have been describing the attack on a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado that injured eight people. Ukraine and Russia have started another round of peace talks. Americans want the government to do more, but not many trust either party to deliver. The US hurricane season is here and there are concerns whether agencies are ready. Plus, we’ll look at why some retailers are turning away from Pride events.

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The FBI says a man used a makeshift flamethrower to attack a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado. Ukraine says it launched attacks on Russian airbases well behind the front lines. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed near an aid point in Gaza. We’ll tell you who won in the battle between the right wing and liberal parties in Poland’s presidential election. Plus, there will be an American man in the French Open quarter finals for the first time in more than two decades.

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US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women has sparked concern among many health experts. We hear from one of them who thinks this is just the latest in a line of moves that could undermine trust in science. 

Guest: Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 

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This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps older adults combat loneliness. Plus, which city is the happiest in the US?

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We begin with Elon Musk's last official day in the federal government. We’ll tell you what’s in the new US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The DOJ has made a controversial decision on Boeing’s criminal case. There’s a tornado watch in the Eastern US. Plus, Taylor Swifts ends the ownership saga of her music catalog.

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President Donald Trump blasted China on social media, driving US stocks in the red. There may be additional visa vetting for people that visit Harvard from abroad. Former President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone about his cancer diagnosis. We’ll tell you about a deadly flooding disaster in Nigeria. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ longtime archrival, has offered him legal advice.

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We start with the Supreme Court's latest ruling on the fate of a Biden era immigration program. We tell you why Americans are spending less and what it means for the economy. We hear from the high school student at the center of a funding controversy over trans athletes in sports. The suspect in Monday’s car ramming in Liverpool has appeared in court. Plus, a major candy maker is recalling some of its products over cannabis concerns.

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France says Israel could face a tougher stance from the European Union if humanitarian conditions in Gaza don’t improve. Immigration pressures are reportedly putting a strain on US law enforcement. A heatwave and wildfires are likely to cause problems in the US this weekend. Actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. Plus, Sydney Sweeney is selling her old bathwater.

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We’ll talk through where things stand with tariffs after a whirlwind week. Canadian wildfires are starting to send harmful smoke across the border. Investigators think a migrant accused of threatening President Donald Trump might have been framed. A NYC police detective is being questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and torture plot. Plus, we’ll tell you which word crowned this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.

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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been reinstated – for now. The president met with the Federal Reserve chairman for the first time in his second term. We’ll tell you where the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations stands. Authorities are offering rewards to capture escaped inmates. Plus, we have details on a partial glacier collapse that buried a Swiss village.

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We begin with a federal judge’s order on Harvard University’s student visa program. Israel is making major moves in the occupied West Bank as the country signs off on the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. The Supreme Court delivered a blow to environmentalists on infrastructure projects. The Trump administration is preventing some companies from doing business in China. Plus, how one town is hoping to attract more residents.

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