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The defense is expected to rest its case today at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. President Joe Biden has slammed the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants for top Israeli officials. Ceremonies and prayers are underway for Iran's President who died in a helicopter crash. The Doomsday Glacier could be melting faster than we think. Plus, why Scarlett Johansson is angry with Chat GPT. 

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The prosecution rested their case in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, as the defense calls its first witnesses to the stand. President Joe Biden denounced a bid to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders alongside Hamas leaders. We have new developments on a helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and members of his delegation. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won the right to appeal being extradited to the US. Lastly, the world's top-ranked golfer's arraignment has been delayed following his arrest outside the PGA Championship last week – we’ll explain.

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We start with some of the key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony this morning in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor details the charges he’s seeking against Hamas and Israeli leaders for war crimes. The US expressed condolences for the death of Iran’s president and delegation members in a helicopter crash. Sean “Diddy” Combs has apologized for a disturbing video showing him physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. And, two agents surprised Rudy Giuliani with an indictment during his birthday celebration.

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The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for top Hamas and Israeli officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The judge in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial says closing arguments will be next week. The cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore is finally back in the city's port. Iran is in a five-day mourning period after a helicopter crash killed the country’s President and foreign minister. Plus, Scottie Scheffler is due to be arraigned tomorrow but his lawyer wants a delay.

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The International Criminal Court says it's seeking arrest warrants for Hamas' leader and Israel's prime minister. Investigations are underway after Iran's president and foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash. The Central Plains are waking up to more severe weather. Julian Assange will be allowed to appeal his extradition to the US. Plus, Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy.

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Iran's president and foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash. Sean "Diddy" Combs has released an apology video after CNN released footage of him assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York today. The ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore eight weeks ago is being refloated today. Plus, weight loss drugs have been linked to an increase risk of stomach paralysis. 

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Donald Trump’s ex-attorney and fixer Michael Cohen took the stand this week in the former President’s New York criminal hush money trial. During cross-examination, Trump’s lawyers appeared to strike a blow against Cohen’s credibility. In this episode, we examine how the testimony could swing the trial as we near the end of the prosecution’s case. 

Guest: Kara Scannell, CNN Correspondent

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A couple is growing their family by adopting all five siblings who grew up in foster care together. Nimble – a mixed-breed dog – made history and a rescue mutt stole hearts at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A street librarian is getting creative to increase access to free books for kids in Baltimore. A family outing turned into a rare fossil find of a brand-new species that existed right after the dinosaurs went extinct. Plus, could handbags made with bacteria help clean up the fashion industry?

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New surveillance footage obtained exclusively by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs violently assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. We’re hearing from the world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, after his arrest outside the PGA Championship. The Dow closed above the 40,000 mark for the first time. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages in Gaza. Lastly, an intruder convicted in a violent attack on the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been sentenced.

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We start with a disturbing video, exclusively obtained by CNN, showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. Police are reviewing cameras from the scene after an incident with professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Ukraine’s army chief has a warning about Russia’s military operation in the country’s southern region. And, Houston officials estimate power restorations from a severe storm could take weeks. 

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The world’s No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler tees off at the PGA Championship, after being arrested and charged earlier this morning. The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Democratic Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial is underway in New York. It’s the 70th anniversary of one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in US history. Plus, scientists discovered a new big and fluffy planet.

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Deadly storms have killed four people in Houston, Texas and today the threat moves east. Ukraine's president is blaming a lack of air defenses for Russia's recent successes. Israel is responding to South Africa's genocide accusations regarding the city of Rafah in Gaza. The NFL is distancing itself from player Harrison Butker's comments about women. Plus, a tiny taco stand in Mexico has been awarded a Michelin star.

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At least four people have been killed after storms battered Texas and Louisiana overnight. Columbia University's president is in hot water again over protests. The New York Times is reporting that an upside down American flag, associated with Trump supporters, was flown outside a Supreme Court Justice's house. The man who killed an air force vet at a protest in 2020 has been pardoned by Texas' governor. Plus, marijuana classification is now open to public comment.

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Michel Cohen testified about the logistics of a hush money payment and a key call in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. A House committee has voted to advance contempt proceedings against the US attorney general over the president’s audio files in his classified documents case. The White House warns Israel that more humanitarian aid needs to get into Gaza. Slovakia’s prime minister remains hospitalized after an assassination attempt. Finally, Russia and China display a united front as Ukraine’s president warns of the Kremlin's advances.

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Former President Donald Trump’s defense team spent the morning trying to discredit Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over recordings from his classified documents case. Israel says it’s deploying more troops in its military operation in Rafah as critical aid runs out. Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to debate Trump’s future running mate. And, an iconic Las Vegas strip resort will soon close after decades in business.

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Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to get Michael Cohen to react as they cross-examine him. South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to stop Israel from attacking Rafah. Police have charged a man with shooting the Slovakian Prime Minister. Alarm bells over US government debt are getting louder. Plus, a lot of people tuned in to watch Caitlin Clark make her WNBA debut this week.

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Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is reaching its final stages as Michael Cohen takes the stand again. House Republicans are taking a first step towards holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. There have been more college campus arrests after protests. Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with his Chinese couterpart Xi Jinping today. And, parts of the southern US are under the highest alert possible for rainfall.

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A US-built floating pier has been anchored in Gaza this morning to help get more aid into the area. Michael Cohen will be back on the stand in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Slovakia's prime minister's condition has been stabilized overnight after he was shot five times yesterday. Florida has removed many mentions of climate change from its state laws. Plus, after weeks of allegations and resignations, there's a new Miss USA.

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Israel’s ground operation has forced about a quarter of Gaza’s population to flee. We have new developments on the assassination attempt against Slovakia’s prime minister. Congress has passed a major federal aviation bill. The National Transportation Safety Board chief testified in a Capitol Hill hearing about the Baltimore bridge collapse that killed six construction workers. Lastly, US overdose deaths hit a positive milestone.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump plan to face off in two debates. Slovakia's prime minister is fighting for his life after an assassination attempt. The Gulf Coast is bracing for a “nightmare scenario” weather forecast this week. A pickup truck driver charged in a deadly Florida highway crash has been denied bond. And, a new report draws a stark contrast between child care costs and rent.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted a debate invitations from CNN and ABC. The latest inflation report shows slight improvement, offering hope to Americans grappling with soaring prices. Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Ukraine pledging full US support amid Russia’s latest advances. Wildfires ravage Canada, spreading smoke into the US. And, we’ll tell you who won best in show at the Westminster Dog Show.

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Israel has stepped up attacks in Rafah and northern Gaza, while people try to escape the fighting. Ukraine's president has postponed international events because of Russian advances in the north of the country. Newly released intelligence says China and Iran created AI-generated content to influence US voters in 2020. People in Mississippi will be forced to use public school facilities that match the gender they were assigned at birth. Plus, NCAA star Caitlin Clark has a mixed debut in the WBNA.

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The Biden administration has started the lengthy process to approve a new $1 billion arms deal with Israel. We've got the results of primaries in two states that will be key to controlling the Senate. A driver has been charged with eight counts of DUI manslaughter after Florida's deadly bus crash. Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president is "coming to the end." And orcas have sunk a sailing yacht in the Gibraltar strait.

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Things got heated when Donald Trump’s defense team cross-examined his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial today. China is reacting to President Joe Biden announcing a tariff hike on some Chinese imports. The Secretary of State visited Kyiv at a crucial point in the Russia-Ukraine war. The UN is investigating an attack that killed a staff member in southern Gaza. Finally, author Alice Munro, who was hailed for her mastery of short stories and literature, has died. 

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We start with details on a bus crash that killed at least eight people on a Florida highway. Michael Cohen testified about a plan to reimburse him for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in central Gaza overnight. Georgia passes a controversial “foreign agents” bill despite widespread opposition. And, more strong storms are expected in parts of the South, hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds.

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At least 8 people are dead and dozens injured after a severe crash in Florida this morning. Michael Cohen continues to testify in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, who had some friends visit today. Talks between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal are almost at a stalemate. The latest inflation report isn’t welcome news for the Fed. A new report finds telehealth abortions now account for nearly 1 in 5 of abortions in the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which primary races to watch tonight.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reaffirming US support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are likely to cross examine Michael Cohen today. There's hope the ship that's trapped by the Baltimore bridge wreckage could be refloated this week. A four year clinical trial looking at the effects of a popular weight loss drug has had some interesting results. Plus, scientists are a step closer to figuring out how whales talks to each other.

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Michael Cohen is back on the stand today testifying against his old boss, former President Donald Trump. US officials say Israel has gathered enough troops for a full scale ground operation in Rafah. Authorities in Canada are scrambling to respond to wildfires raging across the country that are threatening whole communities. Arizona's 1864 abortion ban has been delayed. Plus, Red Lobster is shutting dozens of restaurants.

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We start with key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony about former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. A group of American medical workers are reportedly trapped at a hospital in southern Gaza. Bill Gates’ ex-wife says she’s resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Protesters and police clash over Georgia’s controversial “foreign agents” bill. Lastly, ChatGPT is getting an upgrade that it’ll make it smarter and easier to use.

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Michael Cohen testified about the Stormy Daniels hush money payment at the center of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. We’ll tell you about the first death of a UN aid worker in Gaza since the October 7th attacks. Heavy rain and a cold lava flow from an active volcano in Indonesia has killed dozens. US officials warn mortgage companies could intensify the next recession. And, we’ll tell you about a college admissions error that impacted hundreds of prospective students.

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Michael Cohen is on the stand testifying in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. Israel has ramped up attacks on a refugee camp in northern Gaza, as US officials warn against a full-scale invasion of Rafah. Police in Louisiana say parishioners confronted a teen who entered church with a gun during children’s Mass. A new set of surveys shows Trump has the advantage over President Joe Biden in a handful of key battleground states. Plus, how a pilot was able to safely pull off an emergency landing in Australia.

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Former President Donald Trump's one time lawyer and fixer is expected to take the stand in New York today. Russia is making a new push to capture villages in northern Ukraine. Wildfires are causing air problems in the US and severe storm threats continue. The federal trial of Senator Bob Menendez starts today over accusations of bribery. Plus, actor Steve Buscemi has been punched in the face in New York City.

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Donald Trump's former fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to testify today at the former President's hush money trial today. Secretary of state Antony Blinken wants to know what Israel is planning for Gaza after the war. At least 300 people have been killed in flash floods in Afghanistan. Deputies are searching for suspects after a deadly shooting at an event in Alabama. Plus, the first person to get a pig kidney transplant has died.

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Earlier this month, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race, insisting he is the only one who can beat former President Donald Trump. Despite running well behind Biden in the polls, some experts believe he will pull enough support from both candidates to impact the election. In this episode, we explore Kennedy’s controversial candidacy and how voters, Biden and Trump are responding to it. 

Guest: Aaron Pellish, CNN Campaign Reporter

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13-year-old Landon Goldberg and his younger brother Lyric started a band with their dad, and their performances have gone viral! An eighth grader sprang into action to save his school bus from crashing in Wisconsin. An orangutan does something scientists have never seen a wild animal do before. A nurse chose to work instead of attending her graduation, so her co-workers decided to surprise her. And some students organized a prom at their high school for senior citizens in New Jersey. 

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A new report from the State Department finds Israel may have violated international law in Gaza. Russian forces launched serious cross-border assaults in Ukraine as the US announces a new round of aid. The US unveiled new incentives to stop the spread of bird flu on dairy farms. Apple employees at one unionized store in the US are expected to vote on a possible strike. Finally, we’ll tell you which vehicles thieves targeted the most in 2023.

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UN member nations voted overwhelmingly to back a Palestinian membership bid. Prosecutors called more witnesses to the stand today in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. A federal appeals court has upheld Steve Bannon’s contempt-of-Congress conviction. Target is limiting the number of stores that’ll sell its Pride Month merchandise this year. And, we’ll tell you which parts of the US have the best shot at seeing the northern lights this weekend.

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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York – we'll tell you when Michael Cohen is expected to testify. A UN official is warning of a humanitarian disaster if Israel carries out its operation in Rafah. Pro-Palestinian encampments have been cleared on three college campuses this morning. Trump targets RFK. Jr, who just got access to another state's ballot. Plus, Rep. Henry Cuellar's associates have accepted plea deals in the bribery case against the Texas Democrat.

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CNN has gained exclusive evidence from Israeli whistleblowers of alleged Palestinian prisoner abuse. More than 300 tornados have been reported in the US since April 25th, as the severe weather threat continues today. Meanwhile, more heavy rain is expected to hit Brazil as heavy rains and floods have already killed at least 107 people. A major US health care system says it had to divert ambulances from several of its hospitals following a cyberattack. And, More than 12% of adults in the US have tried Ozempic or similar prescription drugs. That’s next. 

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A UN’s agency is closing its headquarters in East Jerusalem after an attack, while Israel's prime minister vows to go it alone if needed. Legal experts say the testimony following Stormy Daniels' was more important in Donald Trump's hush money trial. A Florida sheriff publicly released bodycam footage from a deputy who fatally shot a Black senior airman in his home last week. A vote has gone through to restore the original names of two school honoring Confederate leaders in Virginia. Plus, Apple apologizes for its latest iPad ad.

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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage exchange have paused. The criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump continued today with mundane, but crucial testimony about bookkeeping and finances. The US is seeing a lot more tornados than usual lately. Three arrests have been made in a New Mexico investigation of child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. Plus, a gym known for its cheap membership wants you to pay 50% more for those gains.

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The US says it’ll start using a temporary pier constructed off the coast of Gaza to delivery aid to Gaza. Russia is taking advantage of a "window of opportunity" to escalate attacks on Ukraine. Stormy Daniels’ testimony ended for the day in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The family of a Black airman killed by a sheriff's deputy in his home says law enforcement went to the wrong apartment. And, calls for the chair of a key federal agency to resign.

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Adult film star Stormy Daniels is back on the stand in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden’s weapons-delivery-condition comments is sparking political tensions in Israel. The Biden administration is set to propose a rule that would rapidly reject migrants who are ineligible for asylum. Neuralink faced a setback with the brain chip implanted in their first human patient. Plus, two streaming giants are teaming up to offer a bundle.

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Israeli officials are reacting to President Joe Biden's threat to halt some weapon shipments to Israel if Rafah is invaded. Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are challenging the gag order on him, as testimony from Stormy Daniels is set to continue today. A tornado watch has been issued for millions of people in northern and central Georgia, after Tennessee was hit yesterday with deadly storms. Houston’s police chief has suddenly retired, hours after a local news story aired. And, Miss Teen USA is giving back her crown, days after Miss USA did the same.

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In an exclusive CNN interview, President Joe Biden says he would halt some weapon shipments to Israel if it invades Rafah in Gaza. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was booed on the House floor as she unsuccessfully tried to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Stormy Daniels is expected back on the stand today in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Officials in the central and southern US are assessing tornado and storm damage, as people from East Texas to South Carolina brace for severe weather. And, RFK Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain, but he’s fine now.

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The House has rejected an effort by a Republican congresswoman to remove Speaker Mike Johnson. The UN is raising an alarm over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. President Joe Biden announced a big investment from Microsoft to build a new AI-focused data hub in the US. The man accused of killing a Georgia nursing student in February has been indicted on murder charges. Nearly 100 people filed a lawsuit saying they were sexually abused as children in Illinois juvenile detention centers. Lastly, one company turns to a giant vacuum to help combat climate change.

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The head of the World Health Organization warns that hospitals in southern Gaza will soon no longer be able to treat patients. GOP lawmakers grilled the leaders of three major school districts about antisemitism incidents in K-12 schools today. New York’s attorney general is suing over unproven abortion pill reversal claims. AstraZeneca is pulling its Covid-19 vaccine – we’ll explain why. And, a New York district attorney’s office dropped charges against a social media influencer over a chaotic giveaway.

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The Georgia Court of Appeals will consider an effort by former President Donald Trump and others to disqualify the Fulton County DA from the state's election subversion case. A high stakes report from the Biden administration on Israel’s war conduct looms at a pivotal moment. Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about drugs approved for weight loss. Collapsed crypto exchange FTX has an update on whether they can pay their creditors back in full. Plus, Disneyland is expanding.

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Tens of thousands of people are fleeing Rafah as Israel's defense minister vows to continue the military operation there. Meanwhile, police have arrested more pro-Palestinian protesters on US campuses. More than 145 million people from Texas to Maine could see some storms today. Ukraine says a "massive" strike hit its energy infrastructure. Plus, the world has passed a clean energy milestone.

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The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over their potential use in a military operation in Rafah. Former President Donald Trump’s classified documents trial in Florida has been indefinitely postponed, as his lawyers called for a mistrial in the hush money case. The heat is on as a global hot streak continues. The body of what's believed to be the final victim killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse has been recovered. Plus, we'll tell you why some federal judges say they won’t hire Columbia University grads.

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