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Police are investigating a potential manifesto written by the teen shooter at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin. A surge of drone sightings has prompted local politicians to propose options on how to deal with them. 538 electors are meeting today to formalize the 2024 election results. A deadly 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit a Pacific island nation. Plus, an Alabama grandma received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant.

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Police are starting to piece together what happened at the shooting at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin. Ukraine is claiming responsibility for an explosion that killed a Russian general. TikTok wants the Supreme Court to weigh in, as it’s just weeks away from possibly being banned in the US. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is having problems in his own government. Plus, there’s some wild weather coming to the western US.

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Police have named the 15-year-old girl who killed a student and a teacher at a school in Wisconsin. A judge has issued his ruling over whether President-elect's conviction should be dismissed over his hush money case. Robert F. Kennedy Jr is trying to ease concerns about his vaccine skepticism. A Russian general has been killed by a remotely detonated bomb. Plus, a stowaway has been caught once again. 

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New details have emerged about the school shooting that killed at least two people in Wisconsin today. Russia made a significant move in Syria since a rebel group took control. Germany is gearing up for an election months ahead of schedule. Another tech giant is donating to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Plus, we’ll tell you the odds of snow on Christmas next week.

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We start with a fatal shooting at a K-12 school in Madison, Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump is putting two of America’s biggest trading partners on notice. Trump’s tariff threats have some concerned shoppers stockpiling goods. The US Supreme Court declined to hear challenges in two cases. And, the world’s largest iceberg is on the move again.

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We’ll tell you which company plans to invest 100 billion dollars in US projects over the next four years. Drone sightings are causing disruptions in several states. Syria’s ousted president appears to be claiming he didn’t plan to flee his country. ABC News will pay millions to settle a defamation lawsuit from President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, the net worth of US homeowners is 40x more than renters.

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US officials are calling for new measures to counter drones, as more mystery sightings are reported. Vice President Kamala Harris has a big decision to make about her future. An Israeli strike has killed a journalist on the one-year anniversary of an attack that killed his colleague. Seven tourists have been sent to the hospital in a suspected poisoning at a 5-star resort in Fiji. Plus, we’ll give you the deadlines for sending holiday packages.

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It’s a make-or-break week for some of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Drone sightings closed airspace above a US Air Force base over the weekend. The US is urging American citizens to leave Syria. The destruction from a deadly cyclone has been compared to an atomic bomb. Plus, we’ll tell you why the CEO of a backpack company has been threatened online.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on. 

Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent

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A new, rare exhibit is bringing a 150-million-year-old dinosaur to life. Women will get the chance to play pro baseball again. A catastrophe on a couple’s wedding day turned into a beautiful memory. How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste. Plus, the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year and Young Wonders have been chosen. 

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A man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO may not fight his extradition to New York. An American imprisoned in Syria for months has been handed over to the US. We’ll tell you about the latest state to report mysterious drone sightings. There’s a major recall impacting Stanley travel mugs. Plus, a stellar Japanese brew could sell for an out-of-this-world price.

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UnitedHealth Group’s CEO makes his first public comments following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives. The Israeli military’s deadly strikes bombard parts of Gaza. A startling admission from the woman who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006. The former US Coast Guard chief explains why he withheld explosive findings in a sexual assault investigation. And, a congressional member suffered an injury during an official overseas visit.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken has laid out his priorities for the new Syrian government. A New Jersey lawmaker wants more transparency over mysterious drone sightings. We'll tell you why one Canadian province is threatening to cut off power to the US. France has another new prime minister. Plus, Bud Light gets some more bad news.

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US officials say they’re cautiously optimistic they can get Israel and Hamas to agree to a hostage and ceasefire deal in the next month. It’s not clear how President-elect Donald Trump will be able to follow through on pardons he has promised. A woman’s been charged with threatening a health insurance company. Women are taking on two of the world’s most valuable mining companies. Plus, an 18-year-old just became the world chess champion.

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China’s leader Xi Jinping has turned down President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his inauguration. Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. We’ll tell you why a federal grand jury in California has charged a former Syrian official. A Californian couple’s holiday to Mexico has ended in tragedy. Plus, Taylor Swift has broken yet another record.

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President Joe Biden’s latest show of support for Ukraine is drawing criticism from President-elect Donald Trump. Louisville has reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation into the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. We’ll break down some of the challenges impacting Walgreens in the US. CNN readers are airing frustrations with their health insurers since the killing of UnitedHealthCare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you about one tech titan’s latest move to mend fences with Trump. 

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A Justice Department watchdog has new findings about whether there were undercover FBI employees at the January 6, 2021 riot. US officials are scrambling to prevent ISIS from regrouping in Syria. President-elect Donald Trump says he will end emission rules pushing for electric vehicles. The future of Infowars is uncertain after a judge blocked the Onion’s takeover bid. Plus, make some time for star gazing this weekend.

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Time has named President-elect Donald Trump as its “Person of the Year.” A missing American has been found in Syria. Wholesale prices were up last month, we’ll tell you which products were the worst hit. A crackdown on overdraft fees could save consumers billions of dollars. Pus, an 11-year-old girl has survived a shipwreck by clinging to tire tubes for three days.

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President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people, the largest number of clemencies awarded in a single day in modern history. Israel and Hamas are “talking seriously” about a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. Weeks of mysterious drone sightings have New Jersey officials stumped. Two prominent real estate brokers and their brother have been charged in a sex trafficking case. Plus, Elon Musk's net worth has just broken a record.

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Companies are rushing to bulk up their security, as police continue to link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll hear from a prisoner in Syria who hadn’t seen the sky in months. Meta, Time Magazine and the FBI director have all contributed to a good week for President-elect Donald Trump. The family of a Hawaii woman who was declared voluntarily missing, says she’s been found safe. Plus, we’ll tell you why a startup to refreeze arctic ice has some people concerned.

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There's new evidence linking Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week. We’ll tell you the results of a new CNN poll on how President-elect Donald Trump is handling the transition back to the White House. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan during a contentious House hearing. Rain and wind are causing airport delays on the East Coast. Plus, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his own drowning has been charged in court.

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FBI Director Chris Wray has announced he’ll step down in January. In the days since the ousting of Syria President Bashar al-Assad, some countries are targeting Syrian military sites. We’ll tell you about the extra steps corporations are taking to protect their executives after last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Kroger is being sued by the company it wanted to merge with. Plus, human rights activists aren’t happy about FIFA’s latest announcement.

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Police say fingerprints and a notebook with plans are linking suspect Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Democratic Governors are plotting how to push back against the next White House. We'll hear what Daniel Penny said in his first interview since he was acquitted over Jordan Neely’s subway death. A child got sick after drinking raw milk, and it could be bird flu. Plus, wildlife officials want to save a beautiful and critical species.

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President-elect Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington has begun, as his team starts to move from Florida. A Syrian rebel leader says his country doesn’t want any more war. We’ll bring you the latest inflation figures. President Joe Biden is facing pressure and a time crunch over immigration. Plus, a judge has blocked The Onion from buying Infowars.

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The man accused of killing a health insurance CEO is fighting extradition to New York. Malibu beaches are empty, as people try to escape a fast-moving wildfire. It’s already been a busy week for President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial administration pick. We’ll hear from one of the men who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. Plus, airlines make a $1 trillion comeback.

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Luigi Mangione is now fighting extradition to New York, where he faces a murder charge for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. California’s Franklin Fire has tripled in size in just one hour. We’ll tell you why a federal judge blocked Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertson’s. Women in the US may be getting a new recommendation for cervical cancer screening. Plus, an acclaimed poet, activist, author, and professor has died.

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A Department of Justice watchdog reports that the agency secretly obtained phone records from several lawmakers and staff members during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. Charging documents detail the arrest of the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. President Joe Biden’s administration says it will support the new regime in Syria that adheres to some key principles. China’s leader says there would be “no winners” of a trade war with the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which Supreme Court Justice is set to appear on stage. 

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Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people celebrate the end of a brutal regime. A wildfire in California is spreading quickly and forcing thousands of evacuations. The suspect accused of killing a health insurance CEO is getting praise online. We’ll tell you why President Joe Biden’s administration is working closely with President-elect Donald Trump’s team. Plus, Jamie Foxx has opened up about the health scare that kept him out of the public eye last year.

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Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people look for loved ones that went missing during the country’s civil war. We’ll hear from the former roommate of the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Israeli prime minister Benajamin Netanyahu has taken the stand in his corruption trial. Pete Hegseth says he does support women in the military, despite early comments suggesting otherwise. Plus, a fast-growing wildfire in California is forcing people to evacuate.  

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A 26-year-old has been charged with murder over the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll tell you how life altering changes in Syria are having a wider impact on the region. The EPA has banned two commonly used cancer-causing chemicals. A court has ruled on whether Rupert Murdoch can give his eldest son control of his companies when he dies. Plus, families are suing an AI company, accusing it of promoting violence and self-harm.

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The man arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week had a gun that's hard to tie to past crimes. We have the latest on the transfer of power underway in Syria. We’ll tell you what jobs could be at risk in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Google is suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Plus, can you cut down on microplastics?

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A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is a “strong person of interest” in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City last week. Two countries have paused asylum applications for Syrians in the wake of upheaval. We’ll tell you the latest development in China’s tit-for-tat chip war with the US. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving diversity efforts by three elite Boston public schools. Plus, Merriam-Webster's word of the year is kind of a bummer

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The White House has told CNN it’s unsure who is leading Syria right now. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director has a challenging week ahead of him. Daniel Penny has been acquitted over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway. We’ll tell you about the real estate scam costing Americans billions of dollars. And, there were a few surprising Golden Globe nominations.

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Syria is facing new uncertainty now that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Police are gathering clues in the manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, but they’re still missing some key evidence. President-elect Donald Trump's more controversial cabinet picks are gearing up for another big week. Southern California is preparing for more potentially dangerous winds. Plus, Taylor Swift's record-braking and earth-shaking world tour comes to an end.

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Syrians have been celebrating in the streets, following the fall of the Assad regime. President Joe Biden has welcomed the news in Syria, as he lays out the US’ plans to support the region. President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his agenda for his first days in office, including his plans for deporting migrants. Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Plus, we'll tell you who's set to become the highest paid sports star.

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Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time. 

Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back”

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A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding. 

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The manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO is going beyond New York City limits. President-elect Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance are defending their pick for Secretary of Defense. We’ll bring you the latest in the trial against Daniel Perry in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The government is going to be testing more raw milk—we'll tell you why. Plus, the end of an Eras Tour.

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The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has brought out Americans’ pent-up anger against the health insurance industry. Syrian rebels are advancing toward another major city. The new jobs report showed a healthy labor market—so why is it so difficult to get a job right now? TikTok is one step closer to facing a US ban. Plus, how a man in Ontario saved his wife from a polar bear.

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We have the latest on the search for the gunman who killed the CEO of United Healthcare. Vice President Kamala Harris has a fraction of money left from the record amount she raised for her presidential bid. Romania’s top court annulled the country’s presidential election result. Scientists find a trove of rare metals needed for clean energy. Plus, construction work has one of the lowest gender pay gaps in the US – hear how groups are trying to get more women to join.

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We’ll tell you how many jobs were added last month and how it compared to October. President-elect Donald Trump is digging in over Pete Hegseth’s nomination. New filings show exactly how much Elon Musk spent on getting Trump elected. US intelligence is shedding new light on how quickly Iran could create nuclear weapons. Plus, two Americans and one Canadian are thought to have died climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain.

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We’re learning more about the movements of the gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York. A militant leader from a Syrian rebel group has told CNN about want he wants for the country. The Biden Administration is considering preemptive pardons for people that could be targeted by the next White House. US life expectancy isn’t expected to improve much in the coming decades. Plus, as the world heats up, a surprising culprit is partly to blame.

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Northern California’s tsunami warning is canceled after magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits the Pacific Northwest. Customer outrage prompts one insurer to walk back a plan to limit anesthesia coverage. We'll tell you the latest details about the investigation into who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. A congressional hearing on assassination attempts against President-elect Trump gets heated. And Boeing’s plea deal gets rejected

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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Northern California. Pete Hegseth insists he still has President-elect Donald Trump’s support – but what about key senators? A change in how one insurance company will cover anesthesia during surgery has some outraged. OnlyFans comes to China. And we’ll share what’s topping a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024.

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The gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO left some clues behind when he fled. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are making their case to lawmakers for huge government cuts. Rebels in Syria have taken control of a second key city. We’ll tell you why DC is suing Amazon over some of its deliveries. Plus, dangerous snow squall warnings are in effect today.

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We’re learning more details about the police hunt for a gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Two California kindergarten students are in critical condition after a man opened fire at their school. South Korean police are investigating whether the country’s president committed treason. We’ll tell you the latest on the Delta Air Lines stowaway. Plus, apparently a lot of people had a “pink, pilates, princess” phase this year.

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Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Amnesty International has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which the Israeli government denies. Bitcoin reached a record high after an announcement from President-elect Donald Trump. Pete Hegseth is busy trying to convince senators he should lead the Pentagon. Plus, the number of 401(k) millionaires just jumped.

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Michel Barnier is now France's shortest-serving prime minister on record. The Supreme Court will likely side with Tennessee on a challenge to its gender-affirming care ban. Police say the man who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare this morning fled on an electric Citi Bike. We’ll tell you how leaded gasoline may have affected your mental health. Plus, two US golf organizations have announced new gender-related competition policies.

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Israel’s defense minister is optimistic about a hostage deal with Hamas, but didn’t say why. We’ll tell you why lawmakers blasted US airline executives today on Capitol Hill. Iranian authorities have temporarily released a Nobel laureate from prison after a surgery. Coca-Cola says it remains committed to environmental efforts, but activists aren’t convinced. Plus, we’ll tell you who Billboard says is the greatest pop star of the 21st century.

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The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over a state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The CEO of United Healthcare has been shot and killed in New York City. Pete Hegseth is standing his ground as Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, even as sources say replacements are being considered. We’ll tell you how the balance of power stands in Congress after the last House seat was called. Plus, NASA has made contact with the farthest spacecraft from Earth again. 

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