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President Joe Biden has addressed the nation and explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 race. He'll be meeting with Israel's prime minister today after Benjamin Netanyahu gave a defiant speech to Congress, yesterday. The infant mortality rate has risen in the US for the first time in decades. The US has intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers flying together near Alaska. Plus, we're only one day into the Paris Olympics but there has already been some drama.

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Israel’s prime minister slammed Iran and lashed out at protesters demonstrating against his speech to Congress outside the US Capitol. President Joe Biden will talk about his decision to drop his reelection bid for the first time publicly tonight. The software glitch that caused a global tech meltdown came at a hefty cost. Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan as China braces for impact. Plus, the CDC is warning health care providers about a shortage of certain blood culture vials in the US.

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Protesters are demonstrating against the Israeli prime minister’s speech in Washington, DC. The FBI director revealed new details about the shooter who failed to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The family of a Black woman fatally shot by a deputy in her Illinois home is calling for an investigation into his hiring. The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been charged with federal terrorism-related charges. And, we'll tell you which US city will be an Olympics host again.

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New CNN polling shows there's no clear front runner between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Trump campaign has pivoted its strategy to take on a new opponent with President Joe Biden out of the race. There have been protests and promises of boycotts ahead of the Israeli prime minister's address before Congress. Delta says it's emerging from the chaos caused by last week's IT outage. Plus, the Olympic games have officially begun in Paris.

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We're getting a taste of how the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will attack each other. Also, Harris is facing criticism for missing Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress later today, but she won't be the only one. The FAA is reviewing Southwest airlines after several recent safety incidents. Tesla stocks fell in premarket trading after the company posted a big drop in profits. Plus, a reality TV contestant got in trouble for killing and eating a rare bird.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is already facing hurdles as she hit the campaign trail for her first rally since announcing she was running for President. Israel’s Prime Minister is set to address Congress today, with optimism growing for a ceasefire and hostage deal. We'll tell you about some new details of the security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Delta can’t find the pilots and flight attendants it needs to fly its planes in the wake of last week's global IT outage. Plus, some Olympics events are starting today ahead of Friday's opening ceremony.

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Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign today with a rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin. A Homeland Security hearing revealed new details about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Sen. Bob Menendez says he’s resigning. Palestinian factions including Hamas and Fatah signed a unity agreement in Beijing. Plus, the planet broke an all-time heat record.

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Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris got two crucial endorsements today, but faces a tough road ahead. The United Nations has condemned a “confusing” evacuation order by the Israeli military after a fresh assault in southern Gaza. A caravan of about 15,000 migrants are headed toward the US-Mexico border. We’ll explain the implications of last week’s CrowdStrike IT outage. Plus, there’s a water shortage on some of Greece’s idyllic islands.

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President Joe Biden will deliver a speech about his decision to drop out of the 2024 race, as Vice President Kamala Harris inches closer to clinching the Democratic nomination. Sources tell CNN the Secret Service director is resigning in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The Delta Air lines meltdown could last all week. The Israeli prime minister is meeting with US officials in Washington ahead of his address to Congress tomorrow. Plus, there's finally some reasons to be hopeful about the US housing market.

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Support for Vice President Kamala Harris is growing, and one of her endorsements could help her with younger voters. Nearly 40% of Americans worry they won't be able to pay their bills each month. There are warnings that scammers are taking advantage of last week's IT outage. Israel's prime minister is in the US and there are hopes officials could push him towards a ceasefire deal. Plus, we'll tell you which tennis star is retiring after the Paris Olympic Games.

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Vice President Kamala Harris now has enough support from delegates to secure the Democratic nomination. Former President Donald Trump wants a New York appeals court to throw out his $454 million civil fraud judgement. Most young women and girls surveyed around the world say they face regular harm online. Bodycam footage has been released showing an Illinois officer shooting a Black woman who had called 911. Plus, Delta is still struggling to get passengers back in the air.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is marching to the Democratic nomination as she rallies more support from within the party. The head of the Secret Service faced off with lawmakers at a congressional hearing over the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Some Delta passengers are experiencing a travel nightmare at the world’s busiest airport. Israeli strikes near a southern Gaza city killed dozens in the military’s latest assault. Plus, the White House laid out some strategies to help parents talk to their children about staying safe on social media.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination, as the party's congressional leaders are expected to do the same. Some House lawmakers are calling on the US Secret Service director to resign in the wake of a failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Israel’s prime minister makes a highly-anticipated visit to Washington. Extreme heat is fueling wildfires across the western part of the US, forcing hundreds to evacuate. And, a female US Navy pilot makes a historic achievement.

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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke publicly for the first time since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed her. We'll tell you what the last 48 hours has been like for the president. Former President Donald Trump's campaign has already started attacking Harris. The head of the Secret Service is being asked tough questions on Capitol Hill about the assassination attempt against Trump. Plus, we'll tell you who has been chosen to be Team USA's male flag bearer at the Olympics.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak at the White House later today in her first public appearance since President Joe Biden endorsed her to replace him in the 2024 race. A Democratic committee will meet to decide how the party will pick their new nominee. The Secret Service director will be grilled by House lawmakers today over security lapses at the rally where a gunman shot former President Donald Trump. More flights have been cancelled this morning as airlines try to recover from last week's outage. Plus, heat and wildfires are hitting the West.

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After a disastrous debate performance prompted a flurry of calls from Democrats to step aside, President Joe Biden has announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his place. In this episode, we’ll hear how Biden came to this stunning decision, and what's next for the Democratic Party, with just a few weeks left to coalesce around a new nominee before the convention. 

Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter

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President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Her campaign is expected to focus on her history as a prosecutor as she tries to become the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party's ticket. But she could have some competition - we'll look at what happens next and how Democrats will pick their new nominee. The Director of the Secret Service will have to answer questions in the House today over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. And, Israel has hit targets inside Yemen for the first time.

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Israeli Prime Minister is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress this week after accepting a bipartisan invitation from Congressional leaders. His visit comes as the Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs past 38,000 and ceasefire and hostage release talks continue to flounder. In this episode, we look at Netanyahu’s messaging and how President Joe Biden will handle the visit as he continues to hear calls from to step aside as the Democratic nominee. 

Guest: Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem Correspondent

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Payton McGriff is one of CNN’s Heroes for her work providing girls in Togo with the uniforms and supplies they need to transform their lives with education. Boston commutes got a little more whimsical after two friends lobbied for some googly eyes on the city’s trains. Breakdancing is making its Olympic debut this summer – meet the athlete that’s representing Team USA. Two stay-at-home moms in Virginia turned their love for flowers into a project that spreads joy and prevents waste. Plus, the planet Venus recently got to jam out to one of hip-hop’s greats.

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Disruptions continue worldwide from what one expert says could be the “largest IT outage in history.” More Congressional Democrats joined the chorus of lawmakers asking President Joe Biden to step aside. It’s been nearly a week since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, but we still don’t know much about his injury. Polio has been detected in sewage samples in Gaza. Plus, Disneyland employees could strike soon.

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CrowdStrike says today’s global tech outage was not caused by a cyberattack. Morale is low among Democrats as Biden insists he’ll stay in the race. The United Nations’ top court says that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem violates international law. We’re in the midst of another summer Covid-19 wave. Plus, Olympic athletes have started arriving in Paris. 

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Tech disruptions worldwide have hit airlines, banks, businesses, deliveries and even emergency services. A new ad is out calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. How does the Trump campaign feel the RNC went? The Wall Street Journal has slammed the conviction of its reporter Evan Gershkovich. Plus, people will soon be able to visit the giant pandas at San Diego Zoo.

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A major IT outage is impacting businesses, emergency services and travel around the world. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been found guilty of espionage charges in Russia. Former President Donald Trump has formally accepted the Republican nomination for President. Meanwhile, leading Democrats have told CNN about their fears that President Joe Biden cannot stay in 2024 race. Plus, a warning for anyone thinking of getting a tattoo.

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A global IT outage has grounded flights in the US and around the world as business and industries scramble to respond. Former President Donald Trump has made his first public address since the assassination attempt. President Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to drop out of the 2024 race. A strike in Tel Aviv has killed at least one person. Plus, Netflix is scrapping its cheapest ad-free subscription plan.

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Former President Donald Trump will give his first speech at the Republican National Convention since surviving an assassination attempt last weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on JD Vance's speech at the RNC during a rally today. Germany plans to cut its military aid to Ukraine in half next year. A jury has returned a mixed verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue president. Plus, legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died after a series of short illnesses.

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Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside are growing louder as he isolates in his Delaware home for Covid-19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Rafah in southern Gaza today, the focus of the country’s military assault to destroy Hamas. An American rock band manager has been sentenced in Russia for drug charges. The president of the European Commission has won a second term. And, we’ll tell you about a new round of student debt relief for some borrowers.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told President Biden he can't beat Donald Trump in the 2024 race. Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. US officials say the shooter who tried to assassinate Trump visited the site of the rally beforehand. Bud Light is losing popularity in the US. And an escaped prisoner is found in Georgia after almost 30 years on the run.

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As President Joe Biden self-isolates with Covid-19, CNN has learned that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has warned that he could lose in November. JD Vance has formally accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President, and his running mate is set to speak at the RNC today. Evan Gershkovich's trial continued in Russia today. Prosecutors have starting dropping some charges or reworking plea deals for some January 6th rioters. Plus, Angel City FC is about to become the most valuable women's sports team in the world.

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President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, as more high profile Democrats call for him to step out of the 2024 race. Day three of the RNC saw speeches from former President Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance as well as Peter Navarro, fresh from serving a prison sentence. We're learning more about Thomas Matthew Crooks' final hours and days before he tried to assassinate Trump. A new report says women in the US are facing a growing number of threats to their health and well-being. Plus, nominees have been announced for the 76th Emmy awards.

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Ohio Sen. JD Vance will formally accept his nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention tonight. We have new developments on congressional briefings about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Rep. Adam Schiff became the most prominent elected Democrat to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Special counsel Jack Smith has formally appealed the decision to throw out Trump’s classified documents case. Plus, the US military is ending its temporary pier mission off the Gaza coast after challenges on rough seas.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Secret Service director to resign after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden lashed out at moderate Democratic members during a tense call over the weekend. Two states are dealing with dangerous flash flooding after more than a month's worth of rain fell in a few hours. A Human Rights Watch report has found Hamas-led armed groups committed “numerous war crimes.” And, we’ll tell you what scientists found out about how magic mushrooms affect the brain.

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Republican VP nominee JD Vance to speak on day three of the Republican National Convention. We're learning more about the movements of Thomas Matthew Crooks on the day he attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. A Democratic-funded poll shows President Joe Biden losing ground in 14 key states. A former Trump adviser has been released from federal prison. And an iconic Vegas resort will close its doors today.

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As onetime critics and rivals of former President Donald Trump pledge unity at the RNC, the Secret Service is shedding light on the security lapse that led to his assassination attempt. A group of Democrats want to slow down the confirmation of President Joe Biden as their nominee. Extreme heat is breaking records in hundreds of US cities this summer. Elon Musk says he's moving two of his companies out of California - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Mayor of Paris has jumped into the river Seine to prove it's safe ahead of the Olympics, and our reporter joined her.

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Many of former President Donald Trump's onetime rivals and critics are getting behind him at the Republican National Convention. The Director of the Secret Service says her agency was solely responsible for the security at the rally where a gunman tried to assassinate Trump. Senator Bob Menendez says he will appeal after a jury found him guilty of federal corruption. President Joe Biden is considering some major changes to the Supreme Court. Plus, six people have been found dead in a hotel room in Thailand and police suspect poisoning.

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We start with exclusive CNN reporting on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. says his father’s speech will be “toned down” after he survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. We’ll tell you about a bus accident that killed more than a dozen people in Peru. The International Monetary Fund gave a gloomy outlook on inflation and interest rates. Plus, we’ll tell you about an incident on a plane that one NFL legend says ended with him being wrongfully placed in handcuffs.

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A number of major Republicans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention tonight, including former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Palestinians are reeling from waves of deadly Israeli strikes the country’s military claims are against Hamas. A jury has convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez in his federal corruption trial. Gambian lawmakers upheld a ban on female genital mutilation. And, a key measure of the US economy held surprisingly steady.

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The second day of the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. Videos show crowd members in Pennsylvania noticed the gunman on the roof minutes before he targeted former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden gets back on the campaign trail in Nevada. California bans rules requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. And, has the ‘world’s rarest whale’ washed up on a beach?

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Former President Donald Trump has now officially been named as the Republican presidential nominee, days after a failed assassination attempt. Investigators are struggling to find leads around a possible motive for the gunman who shot at Trump, as the Secret Service and local police blame each other for the security failure. The CIA's director says the leader of Hamas is facing internal pressure to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza. American teenagers feel like they're not getting support, but their parents think they are. Plus, we'll tell you why a popular bagel seasoning is banned in South Korea.

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Former President Donald Trump has made his first public appearance at the RNC since a gunman tried to kill him on Saturday. The investigation into the shooter continues, but authorities are struggling to find leads. Special Counsel Jack Smith is planning to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss Trump's classified documents case. President Joe Biden is still facing private calls to step aside, while public pressure has died down. Plus, heat, storms and power outages are hitting large parts of the US.

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The Republican National Convention has formally nominated former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance for the GOP ticket – we have the latest. We're learning more about the investigation into the assassination attempt on Trump at a weekend rally. An investment giant says it’s pulled a commercial that included the shooter at Trump’s rally. An Israeli strike killed a businessman sanctioned by the US for links to ISIS, according to Syrian media. Plus, Google is close to making a potentially historic acquisition for a tech company.

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Former President Donald Trump has announced his running mate as the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race from within his party have largely come to a halt. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Midwest today. A suspected serial killer in Kenya has confessed to murdering dozens of women over the past two years. And, new data shows a concerning drop of vaccinated children globally since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A federal judge has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service did not sweep the building in Pennsylvania where a shooter targeted former President Donald Trump. The Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee today. Thousands of Texans are facing extreme temperatures without power. And, five poultry farm workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu.

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Investigators and officials are still trying piece together how and why a gunman shot former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. The Republican National Congress will go ahead today without any major security changes. More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts today. The price of postage has gone up again - we'll tell you why you should care. Plus, Lionel Messi has a tearful end to major international soccer.

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Investigators are looking for a motive for the gunman who shot former President Donald Trump, as well as a lapse in security for the rally. President Joe Biden is urging Americans to come together in the wake of the attack. The Republican National Convention is still going ahead today as planned. At least 90 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displacement camp in Gaza. Plus, three household names passed away this weekend.

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The Republican National Convention is scheduled to get underway on Monday in Milwaukee, despite a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday night that the FBI says was an assassination attempt. While the draft language of the official party platform puts Trump front and center, some say it does not go far enough on key issues. In this episode, we look at what it says and why Trump is distancing himself from a more extreme pro-Trump plan called Project 2025. 

Guest: Alayna Treene, CNN Politics Reporter

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The first CNN Hero of 2024 founded a nonprofit that teaches kids with troubled pasts how to train homeless dogs to help get them adopted. Quincy Wilson is making history ahead of the Paris Summer Olympics. In Maine, a children’s clothing store buys back its clothes and repurposes them, so they don’t end up in landfills. Divers and a marine biologist are helping save sharks from the two issues that threaten their existence. Plus, how the demise of the dinosaurs may have helped grapes thrive. 

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President Joe Biden is meeting with groups of congressional Democrats through the weekend to reignite support for his campaign. Scorching summer temperatures are baking much of the US as Houston battles power outages. A number of battleground states are sending fake 2020 electors to the Republican National Convention. A judge has decided that Rudy Giuliani is no longer entitled to bankruptcy protection. Plus, we’ll explain why Alec Baldwin’s trial over a fatal shooting on a movie set is now on hold.

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President Joe Biden is dismissing growing concerns about his candidacy as he hits the campaign trail in Michigan today. Millions in the eastern US are under flood watches in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. The latest inflation data is bringing some unexpected bad news about the US economy. Several Wisconsin hotel employees have been fired following the death of a Black man pinned to the ground. And, federal regulators have grounded a SpaceX rocket after a failed mission.

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Prominent Democrats continue to air doubts about President Joe Biden's candidacy. The Kremlin responds after Biden momentarily mixed up the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. A massive breach has exposed the data of nearly all of AT&T cell customers and many others. Search and rescue efforts are underway following a landslide in Nepal. Plus, the EU says Elon Musks’s X is misleading users. 

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Pressure continues to mount on President Joe Biden as three Democratic lawmakers joined calls for him to step down from reelection. Heat records are expected to be broken again today, as another heatwave is expected in the eastern US soon. A 1-year-old boy has been found alive near a highway after his 4-year-old brother was found dead. Gaza authorities say at least 50 people have been found dead after the partial withdrawal of the Israeli military from an area. Plus, a woman survived 36 hours out at sea after drifting from the shoreline in a floating ring. 

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