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O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76 - we'll look back on his life. Israel's prime minister says his country is preparing for challenges outside of Gaza. Republicans are filing lawsuits over mail-in ballots, while also encouraging voters to use them. Colombia's capital is now rationing water for nine million people. Plus, how a rescue mission from a remote island in the Pacific turned into a family reunion.

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We've had another economy snapshot as inflation is coming in hotter than expected. Arizona Republicans have blocked an effort to overturn a Civil War-era abortion ban. The White House says it's concerned about China's actions in the South China Sea. 12 colleges have received failing grades from the Anti-Defamation league. Plus, a warrant is out for the arrest of a Kansas City Chiefs player.

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Former President has failed to delay his hush money trial again after three rejections in just three days. House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to appear closer to Trump as he suffers another blow. Storms are weakening but moving east and bringing flash flood warnings. Half a million people die each year from strokes linked to extreme temperatures. Plus, the Masters is being delayed as golfers wait to fight for the green jacket.

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Police arrested five people in connection to a shooting near a gathering in Philadelphia today. Severe storms left a trail of damage and flooding across parts of the South. The House blocked a controversial surveillance law from advancing, as the speaker’s fate hangs in the balance. Investigators detail the focus of their probe into a Baltimore bridge collapse. Finally, the US is bracing for a cicadapocalypse.

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Former President Donald Trump gave his firmest response to date on a federal abortion ban. He’s also making another attempt at delaying the start of his hush money trial. President Joe Biden welcomed Japan’s prime minister for an official state visit. Ukraine is getting some much-needed support from the US and UK. And, we’ll tell you why you may want to stock up on stamps.

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Six former officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi have been sentenced by a state court. Inflation is coming in much hotter than the Federal Reserve wants. Hamas has indicated that it’s unable to identify and track down 40 hostages needed for a deal with Israel. Former President Donald Trump weighs in on Arizona's near-total abortion ban. Plus, a classic board game is getting a less "intimidating" make over.

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The latest data on inflation is out, which will be central to the Fed's next decision on interest rates. Severe storms are ramping up in the South today, bringing threats of tornadoes and flash flooding. You're going to notice some changes when you're shopping for an internet plan. Missouri has executed an inmate after last minute attempts to save him failed. Plus, Japan's prime minister is at the White House today.

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Arizona's Attorney General says she won't enforce a Civil War era law that bans almost all abortions in the state. President Joe Biden has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to the war a "mistake." The Biden Administration has introduced a national drinking water standard to limit forever chemicals. Bodycam footage shows how Chicago police officers in plain clothes fired as many as 96 gunshots at a Black man during a traffic stop. And, we'll tell you how this year's NCAA women's basketball final outperformed the men's.

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The US is expected to meet with Israeli officials next week to discuss a planned ground incursion in Rafah. Another round of severe weather is slamming parts of the US. A Boeing whistleblower’s claims are sparking a federal investigation. The Biden administration is preparing to take an unusual step to thwart Russian cyberattacks. Finally, we’ll tell you about the EPA’s new rules to protect neighborhoods near facilities that release airborne toxins.

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A judge has sentenced the parents of a Michigan school shooter. Arizona’s top court ruled that the state must adhere to a century-old law banning nearly all abortions. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his hush money trial. Video from a fatal shooting involving five Chicago police officers has been released. And, the US transferred Iranian weapons to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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The first parents to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by their child were both sentenced today. Gaza officials say hundreds of bodies have been recovered in the hospital complex Israeli forces withdrew from last week. . Former President Donald Trump is set to go on trial next week in the hush money case in New York. A settlement has been reached over last year’s toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Plus, we’ll tell you where and when you can see the next total solar eclipse.

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March was the tenth month in a row that the world broke temperature records, and today a European court made a landmark ruling on climate change. The House is back from break and Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a lot of pressure. An inquiry says the Coast Guard illegally used NDAs to stop sexual assault survivors from speaking out about their alleged attacks. The parents of Ethan Crumbley will be sentenced today over their son's school shooting. Plus, prosecutors say Alec Baldwin's behavior contributed to the fatal shooting on the 'Rust' film set.

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Former President Donald Trump's last ditch attempt to delay his hush money trial has been denied. Hamas says the latest ceasefire deal proposed by Israel doesn't meet its demands. Arizona's Supreme Court will decide today whether the state should go back to a law banning almost all abortions at any stage of pregnancy. We'll have the results from last night's NCAA men's college Basketball championship. Tesla has reached a last minute settlement over a fatal car crash.

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A total solar eclipse captivated millions in North America – we’ll share how some spectators experienced it. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister says a date for an invasion into Rafah has been set. Ukraine's president gave a dire warning about his country's need for aid in the war with Russia. A judge denied former President Donald Trump’s bid to delay the start of his hush money trial. And finally, we wrap our eclipse coverage with the out-of-this-world wedding celebration that took place.

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Crowds across parts of the US, Mexico, and Canada are witnessing a rare celestial spectacle – the total solar eclipse. We'll hear from some of those who traveled from far and wide to see the event. Dozens are dead after a ferry boat capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique. Scientists are working to identify a screening test to detect early cases of pancreatic cancer. And, convicted Marvel star Jonathan Majors has been sentenced in his domestic dispute case.

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Millions of North Americans are just hours away from seeing the eclipse in some form today – we’ll take you to Arkansas where a big celebration is planned. An anti-abortion group is upset with former President Donald Trump’s abortion stance. Researchers have found a potential link to why cancer is rising among younger adults. US lawmakers unveil a plan to give all Americans a right to online privacy. Plus, late-night dining and shopping options are dwindling in the US.

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Former President Donald Trump says the federal government should stay out of abortion. Clouds and storms may get in the way for some of the tens of millions of people trying to enjoy today's total solar eclipse. The Biden administration this morning has unveiled the details of its new plan to forgive student loan debt. Israel’s Prime Minister is facing opposition within his own cabinet as ceasefire talks continue. Plus, the House Intelligence Committee Chair says Russian propaganda has spread through parts of Congress.

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Eclipse day is here! And even some possible cloud cover won't spoil the show for the tens of millions of Americans in the path of totality. Israel says it has withdrawn troops from southern Gaza, while talks with Hamas seem to be making progress. A drone attack caused damage to the main reactor containment of Europe's largest nuclear power plant. A Southwest Airlines 737 had to turn around yesterday after a piece of the plane came off. And, revenge to a perfect record was had at the NCAA women's basketball final.

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Millions of eyes will be on the sky Monday when the last total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044 arrives. Tourists from all over the country are flocking to the path of totality in hopes of getting the clearest view, but it remains to be seen if the weather will cooperate. In this episode, we answer some common questions about the event and examine whether space phenomena can unite Americans like it did decades ago. 

Guest: Kristin Fisher, CNN Space & Defense Correspondent

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We'll tell you how some of the millions of people planning to watch the total eclipse in the US next week are preparing. One Oklahoma man is on a mission to keep paying off student lunch debt in honor of his late wife. The first man to live with a pig kidney transplant is at home recovering. People experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are able take showers and do laundry for free. Plus, what if you could fly to another country and be home in time for dinner?

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At least six aftershocks have been recorded since an earthquake shook parts of the northeastern US this morning. President Joe Biden visited Baltimore to assess the damage from last week’s bridge collapse. The White House says there are “no plans” for the US to independently investigate a deadly Israeli drone strike. A judge in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial denied his attempt to subpoena NBC. Lastly, LeBron James may get a chance to play alongside his oldest child.

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New York officials report no major damage or injuries following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook parts of the Northeast. We have the latest on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and Israel’s report on the drone strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Researchers say prostate cancer cases are expected to more than double globally. One of the sons of mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. And, we’ll tell you which areas will have the best weather for eclipse viewing.

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt by millions of people in the Northeast and New England this morning. The US says it's reviewing the Israeli military's report on the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. Some House Republicans is demanding conditions to provide federal funding to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge. President Joe Biden is set to announce more plans for student debt relief. Plus, The women's NCAA March Madness championship game will be set after tonight.

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Israel says seven aid workers were killed in Gaza because of a case of mistaken identity, and two military officials have been fired over the strike. We'll bring you the latest figures from March's jobs report. More than 400,000 customers have lost power because of a strong Nor'easter. The Biden Administration wants Congress to let the federal government pay for repairs after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Plus, two million Black+Decker steamers have been recalled over burn concerns.

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Israel says it will open a border crossing in Northern Gaza to let in more aid after President Joe Biden warned the country to take action. Biden will meet with families of people killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse today. Former President Donald Trump has suffered two major set backs as he continues to try to delay criminal trials. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China and talking about oversupply. Plus, Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of a “history of physical abuse.”

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A new report has found Israel is using artificial intelligence to help pick bombing targets in Gaza. A federal judge rejected former President Trump’s bid to dismiss his criminal charges in the classified documents case for now. We have findings from a toxicology report on the pilot of a deadly hot air balloon crash in Arizona earlier this year. We’ll tell you about one of LA’s largest cash heists in history. Finally, sharing your Disney+ passwords will soon be coming to an end.

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President Joe Biden delivered a stark message to the Israeli prime minister about the country's military operation in Gaza during a phone call today. A judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss his election subversion case in Georgia. Parts of the US are bracing for weekend snow while forecasters predict an “extremely active" hurricane season. We’ll break down the devastating impact extreme drought is having on southern Africa. And, a new report finds that cancer is on the rise globally.

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President Joe Biden is expected to express his "anger" over the killing of aid workers in a call with Israel's prime minister today. We’re learning more about the chaos surrounding the final days of the US presence in Afghanistan. We'll look ahead to hurricane season and the forecast for next Monday's solar eclipse. New York City wants to charge marathon organizers for bridge closures. Plus, pollen allergies are worse than ever.

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President Joe Biden has a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today after seven aid workers were killed in Gaza. House Speaker Mike Johnson is considering an Ukrainian aid package, but an ousting threat looms. Russian strikes have killed emergency workers in Ukraine. The CDC says it's closely watching a bird flu outbreak. Plus, erratic work schedules could impact your health later in life.

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The founder of World Central Kitchen says Israel targeted the seven aid workers killed in Gaza this week. One case against former President Donald Trump's is stalling, while another is going full steam ahead. Dozens of people are unaccounted for after Taiwan’s powerful earthquake. Deadly storms and tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Georgia to Illinois. Plus, a man goes home from the hospital with a pig kidney.

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A judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s motion to delay his hush money trial. More than a dozen leading aid agencies are calling for a stop to Israel’s planned ground offensive as the country’s prime minister faces mounting pressure to step down. Two investors pleaded guilty for participating in a scheme that brought Trump’s social media business public. Disney prevailed in a high stakes board vote over its future. A bird flu outbreak could make eggs even more expensive. Lastly, some of the music industry’s biggest names are taking a stand against artificial intelligence.

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Israel is taking responsibility for an airstrike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. A federal appeals court hearing on Texas’s controversial immigration law wrapped up today – we have details. Severe storms and tornadoes left a trail of destruction from Georgia to Illinois. President Joe Biden teams up with Sen. Bernie Sanders to promote efforts to lower prescription drug costs. And, a wrinkle has appeared in the total solar eclipse forecast.

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Rescue workers in Taiwan are trying to get to people trapped in the rubble, after a major earthquake and dozens of aftershocks hit the island. Experts tell CNN that other major US bridges could risk collapse from ship collisions. Special Counsel Jack Smith seems like he’s pretty frustrated with the judge overseeing the former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. That Texas immigration law is back in court today. Plus, a bitter boardroom battle for Disney’s future takes place today.

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President Joe Biden says he's "outraged" over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza, as protestors storm Israel's parliament. There were warning signs for Biden and former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin's primaries. NATO leaders are looking to approve "Trump-proof" support of Ukraine. The FDA has given the go ahead for a digital treatment for depression. Plus, the $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.

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Israel is facing growing pressure to protect civilians following international outcry over aid workers' deaths. President Joe Biden is also feeling the pressure over his Gaza policies, as primary voters in Wisconsin send him a message. Powerful storms are traveling down the East Coast after battering parts of Ohio and Tennessee. At least nine people have been killed in an earthquake in Taiwan. Plus, civil rights groups and medical organizations are suing the FDA over menthol cigarettes.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took verbal jabs at each other on key campaign issues ahead of a November rematch. The threat of a severe weather outbreak is taking aim at parts of the US. Israel’s president has apologized to the founder of World Central Kitchen after the Israeli military killed several of its aid workers in a convoy. Police have identified the man accused of ramming a vehicle through an entrance at the FBI’s Atlanta field office. Finally, the federal government says hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive and intimate exams. 

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the Israeli military strike that killed at least seven aid workers in Gaza. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had their first conversation since meeting in November. Ukraine claims it struck a key oil refinery in Russia. Prescription fills for Adderall and similar ADHD treatments have dipped amid an ongoing shortage in the US. And, Tesla posted its first drop in sales since the first year of the pandemic.

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Israel's prime minister says forces unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza. It's primary day in five states – we'll tell you which state to keep a close eye on. The US is heading towards a retirement crisis as Americans struggle to save. Ocean temperatures may be rising, but research funding is dropping. Plus, Germany is changing part of its national soccer jersey design, after it was compared to a Nazi group's logo.

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An Israeli strike has killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Former President Donald Trump has been told to stop talking about family members of people involved in his hush money case. The last two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre have their final chance to get a trial over reparations. One child has died and two others are injured after a school shooting in Finland. And, the Women's March Madness Final Four is set.

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Aid workers delivering food to starving people in Gaza have been killed by an Israeli strike. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail, we'll give you the latest on his busy legal week. Florida's Supreme Court has given the go ahead for a six week abortion ban, while also giving voters a chance to protect abortion rights in the state. More than 75 million people are under a severe storm threat in the Southeast and Ohio Valley. Plus, why Google is deleting billions of data records.

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We start with the latest on a vehicle that crashed into an Atlanta FBI field office. An attack on an Iranian building in Syria killed seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard officials, including two senior Iranian commanders. More than 60 million people in the central US are under the threat of severe weather. President Joe Biden will assess the damage of the Baltimore bridge collapse this week, as the bodies of four victims are still missing. Another person has tested positive for the avian flu — also known as bird flu. And, you might want to play the Powerball tonight.

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Iranian and Syrian officials are blaming Israel for an airstrike that killed a top Iranian military commander in Damascus. Former South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced for federal financial crimes today. How House Speaker Mike Johnson handles aid for Ukraine could determine whether he’ll get to keep his gavel. Fast food workers in California got an hourly wage increase today. Plus, Trump’s media stock plunges after posting a big loss for 2023.

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Crews in Baltimore are working to remove the first portion of the Francis Scott Key bridge wreckage. Scientists produce an “artificial sun” seven times hotter than the real sun’s core. US and Israeli officials are set to meet virtually today to discuss Israel’s planned ground offensive in Rafah. A new analysis breaks down how much home buyers need to make to afford a home in dozens of states. Plus, President Joe Biden addresses thousands of people at the White House for the annual Easter Egg roll.

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Medical crews in Gaza say they’re working to recover hundreds of bodies from the Al Shifa hospital in Gaza after a two week Israeli siege ended. More than 50 million people from Texas to Virginia are under a severe weather threat. US health officials are worried about Measles outbreaks in the US. Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is being sentenced for financial crimes. The March Madness Final Four is now set.

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Thousands of people took to the streets over the weekend calling for Israel's prime minister to resign. Mike Johnson could become the second ever House Speaker to be ousted by his own colleagues. Clear up is underway at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. It was another bloody weekend in Indianapolis and children were hurt in a mass shooting. Plus, how hackers took revenge in Russia.

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After the Tennessee legislature expelled state representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for protesting inaction on gun violence last year, more people became aware of how the state’s Republican supermajority operates. However, there are Republicans and Democrats who say the current way of doing business is making it hard to get any kind of legislation passed. In this episode, we hear from grassroots lawmakers about how the gridlock is impacting their constituents and what it can tell us about our national politics ahead of the election in November. 

Guest: Van Jones, CNN Political Commentator

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College students are loving a new course they're taking that's teaching them how to be happier. A cat-loving couple adopts the kitty who crashed their wedding. A children’s nursery inside a home for older adults in the UK has led to some heartwarming friendships. An iconic movie prop that's fueled a hot debate for decades sold at an auction for big bucks. Plus, why are people bringing PowerPoints to parties?

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Israel claims it has targeted a Hezbollah missile commander after a strike in Southern Lebanon. A slow road to recovery in the Baltimore bridge collapse as Biden is expected to visit the area next week. Trump is appealing the decision that allows Fani Willis to remain on Georgia election case. Dengue cases are on the rise in Latin America and the Caribbean. And fake eclipse glasses? Make sure you have the real deal for this upcoming solar eclipse.

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The largest crane on the East Coast has arrived in Baltimore to help clear the wreckage of the deadly bridge collapse. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells families of kidnapped Israeli soldiers that “we are preparing to enter Rafah.” A federal judge harshly criticized Donald Trump’s attacks on another judge in one of Trump's criminal cases. One of the leaders of Haiti’s gang collective says the group is open to discussing an end to the ongoing chaos. And, a millennial is running for president under the name “Literally Anybody Else.”

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have taken very different approaches to fundraising this week. Inflation has ticked up again. Ukraine's President says he made a direct appeal for aid to House Speaker Mike Johnson. A Michigan legislator claimed he saw "illegal invaders" at the airport, it turned out to be a March Madness basketball team. Plus, Oscar winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. has died at the age of 87.

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