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A jury has been seated in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial in Delaware. The Israeli military says four Israeli hostages held in Gaza have been declared dead. Authorities say an undocumented migrant shot two New York police officers during a chase this morning. Indicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez plans to file for reelection as an independent in the Senate race. Finally, the western US is bracing for dangerous heat.

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Jury selection is underway in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. Israel’s prime minister is facing pressure from within his own coalition to reject a peace proposal President Joe Biden laid out last week. Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a House subcommittee about the federal government’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak. We have a warning from the FDA about baby formula that may be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria. And, Simone Biles extends her record ahead of next month’s Olympics in Paris.

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Hunter Biden is in court today as jury selection starts over his federal gun trial. We'll tell you more about Mexico's new female President and the challenges ahead of her when she takes over. President Joe Biden is expected to announce some big policy changes around the US southern border this week. Former President Donald Trump weighs in on the possibility of a prison sentence. And, Caitlin Clark's team is calling on the WNBA to crack down on people "targeting" her.

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Mexico has elected its first ever female president, and two other big elections came to an end this weekend. Hunter Biden's felony gun charges trial starts this week with jury selection. 14,000 acres in California have been scorched by a wildfire. Oil producers are extending cuts, meaning prices will stay high during the 2024 election. Plus, South Korea threatens to act after North Korea sends trash bags over the border.

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We'll have a round up of the weekend's elections worldwide - including in Mexico, where the first female president is set to be elected. Jury selection starts today for Hunter Biden's felony gun charges trial. Some people in Atlanta are still facing water issues after a weekend of major disruption. Police are pleading for information after 25 people were shot at a birthday celebration in Ohio. Boeing's Starliner space craft launch had another set back, while China had some big success in space travel.

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Donald Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. So, what happens now? Audie Cornish is joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes from outside Trump Tower to walk us through the next steps in the case and the potential impact this verdict could have on the election.

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Two young pandas are coming to DC’s National Zoo from China. A local news anchor shares his journey as a Black gay man in the news industry during a live broadcast. Divers help a couple find a wedding ring that was lost for 25 years. Mount Everest climber sets record for fastest ascent by a woman. Hear why a Coldplay fan will never forget the lead singer's random act of kindness.

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President Joe Biden gave his first public remarks on former President Donald Trump’s hush money conviction in New York. The top four congressional leaders invited Israel’s prime minister to address a joint meeting of Congress. Minneapolis police say a young officer was ambushed and killed by the gunman he tried to help. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against women who alleged the state’s abortion ban put their health at risk. Finally, the Kansas City Chiefs return to the White House to celebrate their latest Super Bowl win.

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Former President Donald Trump railed against his historic guilty verdict in the New York criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden laid out the details of Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student earlier this year has been arraigned. The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge showed little progress last month. And, we’ll explain why Tesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles in the US.

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Former President Donald Trump has spoken out and slammed his conviction after a jury found him guilty in the hush money case in New York. Israel's military has confirmed that its troops are in central Rafah. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he's registering as an Independent. Gun violence has killed a police officer trying to help the suspect. Plus, how do we keep the lights on if the weather keeps knocking out our power?

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Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 criminal charges in his hush money trial. The US says Ukraine can use American weapons to hit targets inside Russian territory. A third person in the US has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle. An AI image about Israel's war in Gaza has gone viral, we'll look at why. Plus, after a dramatic spell-off, a 12 year old has won this year's Spelling Bee.

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We'll focus on the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Now a convicted felon, we'll explore if Trump will go to prison and if he can still run for office. Democrats and Republicans have reacted to the verdict by sending out fundraising links, but it's unclear if enough voters will change their minds. Meanwhile, we'll check in on where Trump's other criminal cases currently stand. Plus, we'll have a wrap of the other big stories you need to know.

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In a historic decision, a jury has convicted former President Donald Trump on all 34 felony charges in his criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes within Russia using American weapons. A jury has convicted the man at the center of a triple murder trial in Idaho. Chief Justice John Roberts declined to meet with Democratic lawmakers about Justice Samuel Alito’s flag controversy. Plus, Boeing is making big changes to address safety issues after meeting with federal regulators.

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It’s day two of jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. Authorities in northern Gaza warn residents not to return to their homes after Israeli troops withdrew. The bodies of an American missionary couple killed in Haiti return to the US today. We’ll tell you about a second close call at an airport just outside Washington, DC in the last six weeks. And, there’s another twist in a foreclosure threat against Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland mansion.

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Jury deliberations are back underway in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The level of aid getting into Gaza has dropped by two thirds since Israel entered Rafah. The NRA has won a Supreme Court fight over free speech. Zero-down mortgages are making a comeback, but some experts are concerned. Plus, a volcano is erupting in Iceland again.

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The Jury in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial has asked for some testimony to be read back to them. There are signals the US could change its policy on Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Some parts of Texas without power are likely to get hit with more storms. The Supreme Court has a busy and important month ahead. Plus, after delays and set backs, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is expected to lift off Saturday.

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Jury deliberations will continue today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, but first they have some questions. A charity says 66 people have been killed in designated safe zones in Gaza over four days. Boeing is expected to announce big changes to address safety concerns. India's capital territory has experienced record breaking temperatures and water shortages this week. Plus, we'll tell you why 84,000 Nissan owners in the US have been told to stop driving their cars immediately.

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Jury deliberations in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial resume tomorrow after wrapping up for the day. More Israeli tanks have been seen advancing into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. All charges against top golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed. A federal grand jury may soon hear from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers. Finally, more big players in the oil industry are merging.

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Former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial is now in the hands of a jury. The Israeli prime minister’s national security adviser says the country expects “another seven months of fighting” in Gaza. Ukrainian soldiers detail how US-supplied military tanks are faring in the war with Russia. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not recuse himself from cases related to January 6 or the 2020 election despite a flag controversy. And, Negro League statistics are being recognized in the MLB record books.

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The jury is now deliberating former President Donald Trump's legal fate in his criminal hush money trial. The US says it won't change its policy towards Israel after the country carried out a deadly airstrike in Rafah over the weekend. Texas storms leave hundreds of thousands without power. Young adults push for laws protecting and compensating kids whose parents have overshared about them on social media. And, Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie records, while her team continues to struggle.

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Jury deliberations are expected to start today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The White House says it isn't changing its Israel policies in the wake of an attack on a displacement camp in Rafah. A federal investigation is being launched into Sean "Diddy" Combs after several sexual assault lawsuits were filed against him. It's voting day in South Africa and big changes could be coming. Plus, North Korea is sending balloons carrying trash across the border.

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The jury in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is expected to start deliberations today. The White House says Israel's deadly strike on a Rafah tent camp did not cross President Joe Biden's "red line." Ukraine has been given the go ahead to use some Western weapons to strike inside Russia. NFL kicker Brandon McManus has been accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. Plus, actors Robert De Niro and Dennis Quaid have very different views on November's election.

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We start with key points from the prosecution’s closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. The floating pier the US military built off the coast of Gaza for aid delivery has broken apart. Hungary has blocked the latest agreement that would allow the European Union to send Ukraine military aid. More than a million customers in Texas are without power. Plus, Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months.

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Both sides of former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial are making their final pitches to the jury. Israel continues its assaults on Rafah despite international condemnation. Taiwan’s parliament passed a controversial reform bill – we have details. The White House is rolling out a plan to upgrade America’s aging power grid. And, new research breaks down the caloric cost of pregnancy.

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Closing arguments are underway in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. Concerns are growing over Israel's offensive in Rafah after an airstrike hit a displacement camp in the city. Powerful storms are delivering yet another round of violent weather to parts of Texas and Oklahoma. Pope Francis has apologized for using an anti-gay slur. Plus, a busy travel weekend ended with some flight safety issues.

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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is coming to an end, with closing arguments expected today. There's been global condemnation of an Israeli attack on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah. Severe weather is expected to hit areas of the Southern Plains already reeling from deadly storms. Nick Carter's attorney has responded to a documentary featuring women accused the Backstreet Boys singer of sexual assault. Plus, cinema ticket sales were down this Memorial Day weekend.

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Global outrage is growing over Israel’s airstrike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in the city of Rafah. Closing arguments are expected today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Texas is bracing for more severe weather after a deadly memorial day weekend. Pope Francis has reportedly been accused of using a homophobic slur. Plus, Mike Tyson suffered a medical episode on a US flight.

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Almost two dozen people have died after tornadoes ripped through the central US - we'll bring you today's forecast. Gaza officials say the Israeli military has struck an area that was meant to be a safe zone for displaced civilians, killing 45 people. We'll tell you what's expected in court this week as former President Donald Trump's hush money trial wraps up. The number of people thought to be buried under the rubble of a landslide in Papua New Guinea has now risen to up to 2,000. Plus, a soap opera actor has been shot and killed in LA.

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At least 18 people have been killed after powerful tornadoes and severe storms hit parts of the central US. A deadly Israeli strike has hit a camp for displaced people in the city of Rafah in Gaza. Up to 2,000 people are thought to be buried under the rubble of last week's landslide in Papua New Guinea. Chase Olive has won the Libertarian party's presidential nomination. Plus, we'll tell you who won this year's exciting Indy 500. 

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Note: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. 

Outrage has rippled through the entertainment industry ever since CNN exclusively obtained disturbing surveillance video showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016. After initially denying the incident and others alleged ever happened, Diddy apologized for his actions in the video. In this episode, we explore why many say the apology falls short and look at how the case fits into the wider #MeToo movement. 

Guest: Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Entertainment Correspondent  

If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence, there are resources available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 

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A Chicago teenager became the youngest person in her university’s history to earn a doctorate degree. The discovery of a long-lost branch of the Nile River could help solve a mystery of the pyramids. Think you could win a ‘do nothing’ contest? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta gives us advice on the keys to happiness. Plus, a 90-year-old man becomes the oldest person to reach the edge of space—and accomplishes a goal he’s had for more than 60 years.

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Dangerous storms and searing heat will impact parts of the US this Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile, a deadly heat wave is being felt abroad. Haitian gangs fatally shot three missionaries, including an American couple. Today marks two years since an elementary school massacre claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. And, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, best known for the McDonald’s documentary “Super Size Me,” has died. 

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Israel’s prime minister held a call with members of his cabinet over a top UN court’s ruling that orders Israel to immediately stop its military operation in Rafah. The first of several Americans arrested in Turks and Caicos on ammunition charges can return home under some conditions. The prosecutor in former President Donald Trump’s election subversion case in Georgia is appealing the judge’s decision to throw out some charges. The Biden administration is trying to keep gas prices in check for Memorial Day weekend travel. And, we’ll explain why having an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus could get you paid.

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The UN’s top court orders Israel to stop its operation in Rafah at the request of South Africa. China's military conducts its largest drills around Taiwan in over a year, testing its ability to seize power. The NCAA and power conferences have agreed to a settlement that could usher in a new era of college sports. NASA delays Boeing's first flight carrying astronauts. The Catholic Church is set to canonize the first millennial saint.

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We start with a breakdown of what's expected to be record breaking Memorial Day weekend travel. Israeli forces say they've found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. Sean Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, taking the total to seven since November. Singapore Airlines is changing its seatbelt sign policy after deadly turbulence this week. Plus, a study suggests weed is becoming more popular than booze in the US.

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It's expected to be a record breaking Memorial Day weekend when it comes to travel - but the weather forecast is troubling in some areas. The International Court of Justice is expected to rule today on whether Israel should stop its offensive in the city of Rafah in Gaza. Louisiana is set to reclassify abortion inducing drugs as dangerous controlled substances. Sentencing starts today for an American charged with firearm offenses in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Plus, a legal settlement paves the way for colleges to pay student athletes.

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A sweeping bipartisan border security bill failed to advance in the Senate again – we’ll explain why. Louisiana could soon become the first state to classify two abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances. Severe turbulence on a London flight to Singapore caused some serious injuries. Lawmakers and university leaders clashed in a hearing over responses to antisemitism on college campuses. Plus, the WNBA is adding a new franchise outside the US for the first time.

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Louisville Police say they’ve taken disciplinary action against an officer who arrested top golfer Scottie Scheffler and released videos from the incident. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenya’s president to the White House, as he looks to counter China’s influence. Iran’s late president has been laid to rest after dying in a helicopter crash. The feds have reached a settlement agreement with the company behind last year’s toxic train derailment in Ohio. And, forecasters are warning about this year’s hurricane season.

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Cassie Ventura has spoken out for the first time since her ex-boyfriend Sean Combs apologized for assaulting her in a hotel hallway in 2016. The US government and dozens of states are suing to break up Ticketmaster's parent company. Former President Donald Trump is in New York campaigning after getting a surprising endorsement. We'll hear the latest from Ukraine after a deadly Russian attack. And, the leaders of three universities are getting grilled over antisemitism on campus.

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Nikki Haley says she'll vote for former President Donald Trump, but she doesn't sound excited about it. A city in Iowa is picking up the pieces after a devastating tornado. The New York times is reporting that another controversial flag was seen flying at a house owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. China has launched two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan. Plus, why college athletes could see a change to their paychecks.

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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says she'll vote for her old rival former President Donald Trump in November. The families of female Israeli hostages are explaining why they released graphic footage of their abduction by Hamas. Today's expected to be the busiest day for flying over the Memorial Day weekend. Nine people have died in Mexico after wind caused a stage to collapse. Plus, the Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit soon against Ticketmaster's parent company.

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Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has endorsed former President Donald Trump. Israel’s prime minister says recognizing a Palestinian state “is a reward for terror” after three countries made a landmark decision to do so. The families of the victims in the Uvalde, Texas school massacre have announced a settlement. In a CNN exclusive, a Harvey Weinstein accuser says testimony from Trump’s criminal hush money trial validates her story. President Joe Biden announced another round of student debt relief. Plus, there's some dissent among Louisville police over a pro golfer's felony assault charge.

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The families of seven female Israeli soldiers in Hamas captivity released a graphic video of their abduction. We’ll tell you about a deadly mass shooting at a company west of Philadelphia. A hearing in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case turned into a shouting match today. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a snap general election this summer. And, we’ll explain how wastewater monitoring picked up an early signal of the bird flu in the US.

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The US is pushing back, after three European countries announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Former President Donald Trump's classified documents case is entering a new phase with a new hearing and new evidence. Graceland will stay in the hands of Elvis Presley’s family until its rightful ownership is determined. We’ll explain why OpenAI should be worried about a lawsuit from Scarlett Johansson. Plus, a new study finds a popular supplement may do more harm than good for some people.

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Deadly storms have left a path of destruction in the Midwest - now they're heading East. Spain, Norway and Ireland say they'll recognize a Palestinian state, upsetting Israel. House Democrats are investigating whether leading US oil companies colluded to push up prices. The source of the Ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death is being investigated. Plus, high levels of tiny plastics have been found in human testicles.

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Spain, Ireland and Norway have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state. A deadly tornado has ripped through a city in Iowa as a parade of storms continues to move across the US. An investigation is underway after a man was killed and dozens were injured by turbulence. We'll have the latest from Iran's capital, where a funeral is being held for the country's president. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another lawsuit as a former model has accused him of sexual assault.

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Both sides of Donald Trump’s hush money trial rested their cases today without the former president taking the stand. Israel’s prime minister tells CNN that the charges brought by the International Criminal Court are “beyond outrageous.” President Joe Biden announced a new milestone for a law that expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins and their survivors. A severe storm outbreak with potentially strong tornadoes is underway in the Midwest. Finally, a Florida meteorologist gets heated over a new law.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he’s open to legislative action against the International Criminal Court over Israeli arrest warrants. More injuries have been reported from a flight that encountered severe turbulence en route to Singapore. Several allies of former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in Arizona’s fake electors case. Five states are holding key elections today. And, Microsoft thinks it’s found a way to make PCs relevant again.

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The defense and prosecution rested their cases in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump – we'll break down what to expect next. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses concerns over ICC arrest warrants. Iran mourns its president after he died in a helicopter crash. The cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge weeks ago has been moved out of the channel. And, a maker of frozen foods is launching a new line of meals for people taking drugs for weight loss.

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As former President Donald Trump's trial appears to be wrapping up, his campaign is having to respond to criticism over a video referencing a "unified Reich." The UN says 900,000 people have been displaced in Gaza in just the last two weeks. The Midwest is bracing for a powerful storm system. One person has died and several others are injured after a flight was hit by severe turbulence. Plus, Elvis Presley's granddaughter is fighting to stop Graceland being sold.

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