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President-elect Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid. A once-in-a-decade “bomb cyclone” is taking shape in the western US. Russia is suspected of sabotaging undersea internet cables. A House Republican is pushing to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the US Capitol. Plus, Bitcoin is soaring to new heights, but is the investment right for you?

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Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money case say the president-elect’s sentencing can be postponed. We have details on Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary. The US sanctioned an Israeli West Bank settlement organization. Congressional lawmakers grilled the head of FEMA over allegations of bias during recent disaster relief efforts. And, we’ll tell you about the suicide survivor who’s now one of 50 people globally to have successfully received a life-changing procedure. 

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President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Howard Lutnick as his secretary of commerce. The US has confirmed that Ukraine launched American longer-range missiles into Russia. SpaceX is once again testing the most powerful rocket that’s ever existed, and a special guest will be watching. President Joe Biden is using his exit from the world stage to talk about climate change. Plus, fall is feeling less fall-like this year.

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Moscow says Ukraine has fired US missiles into Russia, just days after Kyiv was given permission to use longer range American weapons. The Democrats are holding leadership elections in Congress today. There’s hope a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could be getting closer. A man has been arrested in New York after three people were stabbed and killed. Plus, we’ll tell you why a former FEMA employee is defending herself.

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Two women say they testified to the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them for "sexual favors". Russia’s president has updated the country’s nuclear doctrine. We’re expecting a decision today on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction will be overturned. 45 of Hong Kong’s best known pro-democracy figures have been given prison sentences. Plus, we’ll tell you what sparked one of New Zealand’s largest protests in decades.

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We start with President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission as he casts a wider net for Treasury secretary. Some British Airways customers experienced flight delays and disruptions. Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into Gaza genocide allegations. Air quality readings in India’s capital hit their worst point this year. Plus, Brazil’s first lady had some choice words for Elon Musk at a G20 event this weekend.

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President-elect Donald Trump is taking a page from his first term to implement his deportation plan. We’ll tell you where the US’s push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah now stands. Russian forces carried out deadly strikes in parts of Ukraine. US health officials have identified the first case of a more severe strain of mpox. And, we’ll explain why Tropicana’s redesign is hitting a sour note with some customers.

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The House Ethics Committee is deciding whether to release a report on Matt Gaetz – the man who could become the next Attorney General. President-elect Donald Trump’s next term is already causing drama at the G20. The man accused of murdering a 22-year-old nursing student continues. We’ll tell you how China could soon lead the charge on climate change. Plus, was the Netflix Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight a success? It depends on who you ask.

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The Kremlin has responded after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to use US long range weapons to strike inside Russia. We’re still waiting on some key Trump administration picks. World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the G20 summit. A series of storms is set to move across the US this week. Plus, Beyoncé is heading back home for Christmas.

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In a major change in policy, President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go ahead to use US long-range weapons to strike inside Russia. President-elect Donald Trump wants some of his administration choices to skip Senate scrutiny. Israeli strikes have killed people inside Lebanon’s capital. The CDC is warning about a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Plus, we’ll tell you which US airline has filed for bankruptcy.

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Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda. 

Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent

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A legendary freedom fighter is honored for her military service 160 years later. We tell you why a 19-month-old bloodhound is the ultimate hero. A library book is finally returned over five decades late. A tall, stinky flower draws a huge crowd in Australia. Plus, the official Moo Deng anthem just dropped, just as another baby pygmy hippo makes her debut.

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President-elect Donald Trump’s right-wing allies are pushing him to tap loyalists for key staff and Cabinet roles. People close to Trump are laying the groundwork to fulfill his mass deportation campaign promise. Ukraine’s president has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A new study suggests that hospitals haven’t made much progress on patient safety. Plus, we’ll tell you why authorities in Japan cut one American’s trip short.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is making a push to block the ethics report on Matt Gaetz from being released. Meanwhile Trump’s pick for defense secretary has said women shouldn’t be in combat roles in the military. The trial of an undocumented migrant charged with the murder of a Georgia nursing student started today. Plus, a piece of ancient history was found in England.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s official selection to be Donald Trump's HHS Secretary has some experts worried. We'll tell you which government agencies and spending Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have said they want to start cutting first. Talks about a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel intensify. A 401k alternative has helped hundreds of thousands of US workers save for retirement. Plus, the International Space Station is leaking – the US and Russia can’t agree on why.

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The House Ethics Committee has cancelled a meeting that was expected to discuss a report into Matt Gaetz, who’s been nominated for the role of Attorney General. Climate leaders say the UN’s climate conferences need a “fundamental overhaul”. We’ll bring you the latest on Hurricane Sara and a record-breaking typhoon in the Philippines. The murder trial starts today for a case that started a political firestorm. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened when lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand’s parliament. 

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Shares in some prominent vaccine makers dropped after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary. As leaders gather for the APEC summit, China has some concerns about changes in the US. We’ll tell you about a worrying new study predicting obesity levels in the US. The DOJ says "inhumane, violent and hazardous conditions” are threatening inmates’ safety at a prison in Atlanta. Plus, ‘Iron Mike’ is getting back in the ring. 

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President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations earlier this week. Health groups are warning about a rise in measles cases worldwide. We’re tracking Tropical Storm Sara as it churns in the Caribbean. Plus, a car parts retailer has announced hundreds of store closures.

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Senate Democrats are calling for the release of an ethics report on former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Warm weather and little rain are exacerbating severe drought conditions in parts of the US. We’ll tell you about one of the deadliest strikes in months to hit the Syrian capital. South Africa’s government is making a dramatic bid to force hundreds of illegal miners to come to the surface. And, Mike Tyson is making his comeback to the boxing ring.

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President-elect Donald Trump chose former GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General – will he have enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed? Last month’s wholesale inflation is higher than what economists expected. Infowars' IP no longer belongs to its conspiratorial founder Alex Jones. Tropical Storm Sara is set to hit the Caribbean today – we'll tell you where it's heading. Plus, some rare, positive climate news.

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We start with breaking economic news about a key inflation indicator. President-elect Donald Trump has made some eyebrow raising administration picks, but they could face some challenges in Congress. Israel says it’s expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon. We’ll tell you what to expect as President Joe Biden prepares to meet with China’s leader for the last time. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information about ballot box fires. Plus, we look at whether people are leaving X for a new social media site.

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Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of overseeing a mass displacement of Palestinians amounting to a war crime. President-elect Donald Trump is facing some heat for his Attorney General pick. Authorities say they’re investigating a suicide attack in Brazil. New York’s governor is expected to bring back controversial plans that would impact drivers. And, Grammy award winner Nelly won't face charges after being arrested back in August.

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We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General reportedly elicited audible gasps from some House Republicans. Economists are worried about Trump’s potential changes to the Federal Reserve. The director of the CDC says the agency is more prepared to respond to major health crises since the Covid-19 pandemic. A source says Argentinian delegates at the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference have been ordered to return home. Plus, Amazon has announced a new, deeply discounted storefront.

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CNN projects that Republicans will retain control of the House of Representatives. President Joe Biden’s administration has found that Israel is not blocking aid to Gaza, despite dire reports from aid groups. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises could drain critical tax revenue from Social Security’s trust funds. Planet-heating pollution from fossil fuels is expected to hit an all-time high this year. Plus, a South Korean feminist movement is gaining interest in the US.

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President-elect Donald Trump has thanked President Joe Biden for the smooth transition of power so far. After six straight months of coming down, inflation hit a bump in October. The DOJ has charged a man over the leaking of classified details of an Israeli attack plan on Iran. 'Wanted’ posters targeting Jewish faculty members have been put up at a New York university. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened in the US county that tested out a four-day work week.

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President-elect Donald Trump is making his triumphant return to Washington today. Senate Republicans are voting to elect their new leader, while Democrats take stock of their losses. Inflation data this morning shows consumer prices went up last month, after slowing for the previous six months. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels for a summit with some anxious NATO members. Plus, we’ll tell you why some school kids won’t be getting Lunchables anymore.

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Republican lawmakers are voting today to decide who will lead them in the Senate and the House. We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks are raising some eyebrows. A group of women in Idaho are suing over the state’s abortion law. The Air National Guard member who leaked highly classified material has been sentenced. Plus, People magazine has revealed its 2024 Sexiest Man Alive. 

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A spokesperson for the US State Department says the US hasn’t “made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law” on humanitarian aid. Could President-elect Donald Trump really abolish the Department of Education? A federal judge in Louisiana called a law requiring biblical content in public school classrooms unconstitutional. We’ll tell you why Trump’s presidency could be big for cryptocurrency. Plus, Kazakhstan hopes to see tigers make a comeback there.

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Today marks the deadline set by the US for Israel to increase aid to Gaza, as President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog meet at the White House. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Europe as leaders there brace for possible US policy changes on Ukraine and NATO. We’ll tell you why the Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned. We have tips for protecting yourself from deepfake AI porn. Plus, masked men demonstrated outside a community theater performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

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The decision on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case should be dismissed has been pushed back. Congress is back today for the first time since the US election. The EPA has just finalized a Biden administration climate rule that could prove tricky for Trump to roll back. Firefighters are still working to contain huge wildfires on the east and west coasts. Plus, we'll tell you why people are stocking up on emergency contraceptives.

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As President-elect Donald Trump’s administration starts to take shape, one key player has no formal role but appears to have a lot of influence. We’re expecting a judge to decide today whether Trump’s hush money convictions should be tossed out. 35 people have died in China after a car plowed into a crowd. The president of the country hosting the UN’s climate conference has described oil and gas as a “gift of the god”. Plus, a manhunt is underway after police found 80 firearms at a man’s house.

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President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked his Homeland Security Secretary and Secretary of State. Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill today - we’ll bring you the latest on Senate and House races. Aid agencies say the Israeli Government has missed an aid deadline set by the US. Haiti has suspended all international flights in and out of the capital after two US airlines were hit by gunfire. Plus, a world leader is taking unusual steps to prepare for a Trump presidency.

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A senior White House adviser says President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to accomplish its climate agenda before January 20th. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering two Indiana teens in 2017. In New York City, last week's election revealed some surprising results. We’ll tell you why some hopeful home-buyers are turning to Amazon and Facebook Marketplace. Plus, a Spirit airlines flight took on gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti.

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The world’s biggest climate conference is now underway, and anxiety is high about a possible change in US policy. President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration promises could cost Americans more. Fire concerns continue amid historic drought conditions in the Northeast. We’ll tell you why your decongestant options at the drug store could be changing. Plus, look to the sky tonight for a great show.

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We’ll bring you the latest on how President-elect Donald Trump is planning to shake things up for his second term. That includes electing a new Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, who is expected to play a big role in one of Trump’s key election promises. An Israeli official is pushes for West Bank settlement annexation. Ukraine's president says his forces are fighting off 50,000 troops in Russia. And, a cryptocurrency is seeing record highs.

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The race is heating up for those hoping to lead the GOP in the Senate, now the party has taken control of the chamber. The Kremlin is denying reports that Russia’s president spoke to President-elect Donald Trump last week about Ukraine. Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. We'll tell you what "doom spending" is and why anxious Americans are indulging in it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the Dallas Cowboys’ curtain call. 

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We’ll tell you about President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks. The UN’s climate summit starts today in Azerbaijan, as leaders worry what Trump’s second term will mean for the environment. A volunteer forest ranger has died while responding to a wildfire on the border between New York and New Jersey. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she’s not going anywhere. Plus, there’s been an X-rated mix up with packaging for dolls from the movie “Wicked”.

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President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode, we hear from a formerly reliable Democratic voter about why he voted for Trump this time around. 

Guest: Nevin Skalko

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Kids in South Carolina got an important civics lesson at their local library. Against all odds, an athlete with a terminal cancer diagnosis completed one of the most grueling races in the world. Classic music lovers are inspired by newly-discovered music an iconic composer left behind. A nonprofit is training giant rats in uniform to sniff out illegal wildlife contraband. Plus, an beloved character just turned 50!

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The Justice Department has announced federal charges against one person in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before the election. President Joe Biden’s administration has given US military contractors a green light to go to Ukraine. A new study finds that climate change is contributing to migration between Mexico and the US. Beyoncé added 11 Grammy nominations to her all-time record of 99. Plus, a humanoid robot’s painting sold big. 

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Experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s language around the media mirrors that of authoritarian leaders. Even after yesterday’s interest rate cut, credit card debt will likely continue to be the most expensive debt for Americans. We’ll talk about the abortion access landscape post-Election Day. Australia is considering a broad social media ban for teens. Plus, an iconic cathedral signals its rise from the ashes.

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CNN projects President-elect Donald Trump has flipped Nevada red – we examine places nationwide where he saw surprising gains and victories. How will the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling apply now that Trump’s coming back to office? A major city is halting a program next year that gave migrants financial support. Authorities are investigating racist texts sent to people in multiple states after the election. Plus, new evidence contradicts long-held assumptions about the victims buried in ash in Pompeii.

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CNN projects that President elect Donald Trump has flipped Nevada, after the state voted Democrat in the past two elections. Blue states are coming up with game plans to protect liberal laws. We’ll hear from a resident who barely escaped a wildfire in California. Rudy Giuliani has a week to hand over his valuable and sentimental possessions. Plus, Ukraine says there have been deadly clashes with North Korean soldiers.

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President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff pick will make history. The Federal Reserve chair says he won’t resign, even if Trump asks him to. A judge has struck down a key Biden administration immigration policy. Hundreds of Israeli soccer fans have been attacked after a game in Amsterdam. And, three people are facing preliminary charges over the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.

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The Federal Reserve has made its second cut to interest rates since September. The presidents of Russia and Ukraine congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, while issuing words of caution. Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll hold a vote of confidence in January that could trigger a snap election. DePaul University is investigating an attack by masked assailants on two Jewish students. Plus, Grammy nominations will be announced tomorrow.

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President Joe Biden’s administration is getting mixed reactions on efforts to limit oil drilling in Alaska. We’ll tell you how Trump’s second presidency could impact Israel’s war in Gaza. Billionaire Elon Musk bet big – and won big -- on President-elect Donald Trump. New research finds signs of cognitive decline in older adults may have been present in their childhoods. Plus, two very rare jars smashed estimates at an auction.

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President Joe Biden offers unity in wake of the 2024 election. President-elect Donald Trump’s allies have been quietly preparing for large scale deportations of certain migrants in the US. We’ll explain how Trump’s planned tariffs will affect you. Russia is trying to overwhelm Ukraine’s defenses by stepping up its drone attacks. And, the latest on the wildfires in southern California.

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President Joe Biden is set to address the nation after he invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. Another interest rate cut is expected today, but some future cuts are in doubt. The world will smash through a worrying record this year. Plea deals for alleged 9/11 conspirators are back on the table, despite concern from victims’ families. Plus, we’ll tell you why an election has thrown the Menendez brothers’ case back up in the air.

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President Joe Biden is set to address the nation today, as President-elect Donald Trump is making decisions about who will be part of his administration. Republicans are confident they’ll win the House, but Democrats say it’s not over yet. 27 million people are under a “life-threatening” fire warning in California. Hurricane Rafael has crashed the power grid in Cuba. And, we’ll tell you which Olympic icon has announced their retirement.

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Vice President Kamala Harris’s concession speech called for the country to accept the election results. Dozens of key House races have yet to be called and it could be days or weeks before the results are official. Rafael is the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic Basin this late in the year since 2020. Two poll workers were killed yesterday in Missouri when their vehicle was slept away by floodwaters. Plus, a postcard from someone who died on the Titanic is for sale. 

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