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The International Court of Justice is again ordering Israel to let more aid into Gaza. President Joe Biden raised more than $26 million at a star studded fundraiser in New York City last night. Huge cranes are being brought to Baltimore to help clean up after the bridge collapse, as authorities rush to get the port back up and running. It's the one year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich getting arrested in Russia. Plus, something fishy is going on in Florida and it's got scientists stumped.

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Today marks one year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia. We're learning more about clean up efforts after the Baltimore bridge collapse. 1,500 people have been killed by gang violence in Haiti. Tennessee's governor has signed a bill blocking police reform that was inspired by the death of Tyre Nichols. And, Beyoncé has just dropped her new country album. 

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Authorities are racing to clear debris from under the Francis Scott Key bridge, while a construction worker shares he sent a life-saving text to his boss. A bus full of Easter worshippers plunged off a cliff in South Africa. We have the latest on impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security secretary and the president. Over-the-counter birth control is now available in pharmacies – we'll tell you where. And the stock market closed the first quarter on a high note.

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A judge heard arguments today on whether the Georgia election subversion case against former President Donald Trump can be dismissed on First Amendment grounds. We have the latest on the aftermath of the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. A judge sentenced the former crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years in federal prison. Cases of Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, are on the rise in the US. And, the Pope emphasizes humility in a historic move.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced for defrauding cryptocurrency customers and investors. Work is underway to try to get an important shipping channel back open after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Four US presidents will be in New York today – we'll tell you why. A new CNN investigation reveals the disturbing terror tactics used by the Myanmar junta. Plus, YouTube is trying to compete with TikTok and Instagram by investing big in creators.

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Baltimore looks ahead to rebuilding after the bridge collapse, as a search for bodies is stalled. Former President Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia is back up and running today. Israel's prime minister says Palestinians in Rafah can "just move" out of the city with their tents. Prosecutors want a former Spanish soccer chief to spend two and half years in prison for giving an unwanted kiss to a player. Plus, new rules are being introduced over the use of artificial intelligence in airports.

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The bodies of two construction workers killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse have been recovered from the Patapsco river. Israel's prime minister says "victory" is a few weeks away in Gaza. A judge says ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should be disbarred for falsely trying to challenge the 2020 election results. Sam Bankman-Fried is due to be sentenced today for his FTX fraud, and prosecutors want a lot of jail time. And, a stabbing rampage in Illinois has killed four people and injured seven others.

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Former Democratic vice presidential nominee and Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, according to a statement from his family. Investigators are trying to figure out how a cargo ship ran into a Baltimore bridge. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule a delegation to discuss targeting Hamas in Rafah. Attorneys for Hunter Biden and special counsel David Weiss faced off in a courtroom today. The Anti-Defamation League reports record-high incidents of white supremacist propaganda. And, Beyonce has dropped the track list for her new country album.

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Federal officials are trying to piece together a timeline of how the deadly bridge collapse happened in Baltimore. We have the latest on where Hamas and Israel talks over a hostage deal and a ceasefire stand. After years of drama, Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have agreed to a settlement — we’ll break it down. Former President Barack Obama is helping President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection efforts. And, the latest on Diddy’s home search.

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The investigation into how the Dali container ship crashed into a bridge in Baltimore is underway. A legal battle over Texas immigration law continues, giving a temporary win for the Biden Administration. A Utah basketball team says it faced racial harassment in Idaho before their NCCA's March Madness game. A UN report reveals the shocking extent of the global food waste crisis. Plus, we'll tell you where things stand with the two major jackpots up for grabs this week.

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The six people missing after the bridge collapse in Baltimore are now presumed dead. The battle over Texas' controversial immigration law continues, as an appeals court keeps it on hold. Hunter Biden is expected to be involved in a courtroom showdown today. A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs has spoken out after the rapper's houses were searched. Plus, a dog and bird were best friends, now they've been separated and the internet is not happy.

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Rescue efforts have now turned to recovery in Baltimore after yesterday's bridge collapse, and six people are presumed dead. A woman who was held hostage by Hamas has spoken about the sexual abuse she endured. The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok. A Democrat who ran on reproduction rights has won a special election in Alabama. Plus, diabetes drugs that are also used for weight loss are costing Medicare billions.

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The US Transportation secretary says the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have a major impact on supply chains as the search continues for the missing. A judge has imposed a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his hush money trial. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced his vice presidential running mate. At least 12 Palestinians drowned off the northern coast of Gaza while trying to retrieve airdropped aid. Lastly, NBC News ousts former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, days after hiring her as as a paid political analyst.

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At least six people remain unaccounted for after a vital bridge collapsed in Baltimore from a ship collision. The majority of US Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical about banning the abortion pill, mifepristone, nationwide. The Gaza Ministry of Health says at least 18 people, including children, were killed in an Israeli strike in Rafah overnight. The FDA is renewing its ban on electrical stimulation devices. And, Visa and Mastercard agreed to a multi-billion dollar settlement that will lower merchant fees.

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We have the latest on what happened before and after a ship slammed into a major bridge that collapsed in Baltimore. The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the nationwide accessibility of abortion drug Mifepristone. Israel's Defense Minister visits Washington with the US-Israeli relationship at a low point. Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is announcing his VP running mate. Plus, another game, another record for a NCAA basketball superstar.

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Rescue operations are underway after a bridge in Baltimore collapsed when it was hit by a large cargo ship. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today over whether to strip back access to abortion pills in the US. Trump Media and Technology Group is making its stock market debut this morning. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention in Russia has been extended again. Plus, a UK court has put off Julian Assange's extradition to US, for now at least.

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early this morning after it was hit by a large ship. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today over the fate of abortion pills in the US. Israel's foreign minister says his country will not cease fire in Gaza, as a rift with the US widens. Heavily armed federal agents have raided multiple properties belonging to rapper and music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Plus, LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani denies taking part in sports gambling.

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We start with the latest on the Israeli Prime Minister’s decision to cancel meetings in Washington on the military’s ground incursion in Rafah. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the deadly attack at a Moscow concert hall last week. Investors seem poised over former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social Wall Street debut tomorrow. Researchers found a surge in abortion pill requests outside of the healthcare system after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Lastly, we have a look at the impact the last total solar eclipse had on drivers.

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The US is reacting to the Israeli prime minister’s decision to cancel his delegation’s trip to Washington this week – we have the latest. Former President Donald Trump catches a break in his civil fraud trial as a judge sets a date for the start of his hush money trial. The Biden administration has charged and sanctioned multiple Chinese hackers over an alleged sweeping espionage campaign against US targets. Three major tech giants are at risk of facing stiff penalties over the EU’s new antitrust law. And, Chick-fil-A announces changes to its chicken.

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Former President Donald Trump got a lifeline from a New York appeals court, while he's in court today for the state’s hush money case against him. Israel cancelled a trip to Washington after the US refused to veto a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Boeing’s CEO says he’s stepping down. Scores of kidnapped school children in Nigeria are now home safe. Plus, we’ll tell you which city has more snow this spring than it did all winter.

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Two major legal battles are facing former President Donald Trump in New York today - we'll bring you the details. All four suspects in the deadly Moscow attack will be kept in custody amid allegations of torture. The head of UNRWA says Israeli authorities told them they won’t approve any future aid trucks into northern Gaza, where famine is imminent. We'll tell you why tens of millions of Americans are on the verge of losing home internet access. Plus, California’s first deadly cougar attack in more than 20 years.

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Former President Donald Trump has reached the deadline to pay his almost half a billion dollar bond for civil business fraud. The four suspects of Friday’s attack in Moscow have been charged with committing a terrorist act. Israel has reportedly agreed to a hostage and prisoner swap proposal but Hamas hasn't responded yet. Powerful winter storms are pummeling parts of the US. LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will speak to the media today after an investigation was opened into his interpreter.

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The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments this week in a case that could restrict access to a widely used abortion pill - even in states where the procedure is still allowed. It is another major moment in the battle over reproductive rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and a controversial ruling in Alabama which cast doubt on the future of IVF treatment. In this episode, we hear what the justices will be considering and look at how the current state of abortion access is impacting women in Republican states. 

Guests: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical Correspondent

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Some very fashionable third graders started a weekly trend of dressing to the nines at school. The star of the viral campaign for World Down Syndrome Day reflects on the ad’s empowering message. For most people, March is for basketball... but for this library, it’s all about cats for a good cause! A DJ and a cancer survivor team up to cheer patients up at a children’s hospital. Plus, how much do you love your favorite book... enough to go to an immersive event?

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Princess Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis in a new video. Armed attackers killed at least 40 people and injured dozens at a popular concert venue near Moscow. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a surprise motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. A new FASFA calculation error could further delay students’ financial aid awards. Finally, a new study underscores the health risks associated with store-bought bottled water.

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The Princess of Wales reveals she's been diagnosed with cancer and is in the "early stages" of treatment. The Senate will vote on a trillion-dollar spending package to avert a government shutdown after it passed the House earlier today. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will conduct its ground offensive in southern Gaza even without US support. A University of Missouri student who vanished after leaving a Nashville bar two weeks ago has been found dead. The US is adjusting to a new pattern for respiratory virus season. And, a new CNN poll surveys voters in two swing states about a Biden-Trump rematch.

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The House has passed a $1.2 trillion government funding package, setting off a sprint in the Senate ahead of a shutdown deadline. A US-backed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire failed to pass the UN's Security Council this morning. Former President Donald Trump is about to get richer soon, but it won't solve his cash crunch. CPB says border agents arrested hundreds of migrants in Texas yesterday. The FBI told Alaska Airlines passengers they might be victims of a crime. Plus, the NCAA says only a very small sliver of March Madness brackets are still intact for the men’s tournament.

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The House is expected to vote today to prevent a partial government shutdown before midnight, but the funding bill then has to get through the Senate in time. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council will be voting this morning on a US resolution calling for “an immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza. Russia has launched what may be one of its biggest ever missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 50 million people are expected to be under flood watches across the Northeastern US and south Florida today. And, why your next vacation may be more expensive if you fly.

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There are fears a bipartisan spending bill might not be passed in time to avert a government shutdown that's hours away. The UN Security Council will be voting on a US resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza. A prominent Haitian gang leader has been killed by police as violence continues to rock the country's capital. After announcing the capture of an escaped inmate and his accomplice, police in Idaho are now investigating two possibly connected homicides. Plus, New York's Attorney General is preparing to seize some of former President Donald Trump’s assets.

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The New York attorney general’s office took the first step to prepare to try to seize former President Donald Trump’s assets in his civil fraud case while a Georgia district attorney aims for a summer trial in his election subversion case. We have the latest on the Israeli military’s raid at Gaza’s largest hospital. The last of six former Mississippi law enforcement officers have been sentenced for torturing two Black men. Some Starbucks-branded holiday mugs have been recalled – we have details. Finally, Reddit makes its stock market debut.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Arab leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza ceasefire negotiations before heading to Israel tomorrow. The Dow is on the verge of reaching the 40,000 threshold for the first time. A warmer spring may be on tap for most of the US. Up to three London hospital staffers are under investigation for allegedly trying to access Princess Kate’s medical records. And, a common outdoor plant is fueling an increase in wildfires across the US.

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The Justice Department has filed a blockbuster anti trust lawsuit against Apple. We now know what's in the $1.2 trillion government spending package – will lawmakers pass it in time to avoid a shutdown? European leaders are thinking about using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military. The Biden administration has announced more student debt relief. Plus, doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's kidney into a human.

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Lawmakers have finally released the details of their $1.2 trillion spending deal. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a ceasefire and hostage release deal is "getting closer." Former President Donald Trump has until Monday to pay almost half a billion dollars. The US Air Force has tested a hypersonic cruise missile in the Pacific for the first time, as it tries to keep up with China and Russia. Plus, the LA Dodgers fired their star player’s interpreter over allegations of "massive theft."

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Lawmakers have released a 1.2 trillion-dollar government funding package this morning. Former President Donald Trump is struggling to keep up with his legal bills. The final two law enforcement officers will be sentenced today over the torture of two Black men in Mississippi. Israel's government has been temporarily blocked from sending Palestinian patients back to war torn Gaza. Plus, US life expectancy has risen again.

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President Joe Biden announced a multibillion-dollar grant to boost semiconductor chip manufacturing in the US. Former President Donald Trump says he’s considering backing a 15-week federal abortion ban. Two more former Mississippi law enforcement officers have been sentenced for torturing two Black men. Dozens of Americans have been evacuated from Haiti as the country grapples with escalating gang violence and political instability. Finally, a data watchdog group is looking into whether someone tried to access Princess Kate's medical records.

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fifth time. A judge in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case is allowing former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants to appeal his ruling that allowed the Fulton County district attorney to continue prosecuting the case. A federal appeals court heard arguments about whether to allow Texas to temporarily enforce its controversial immigration law. We have the latest on Congress’s efforts to pass a final funding package to avoid a partial government shutdown. And, a new study finds children in Chicago may be exposed to dangerous lead levels in water.

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The WHO issues a dire warning as infants in Gaza face starvation amid deteriorating conditions. Former President Donald Trump and others have been given the green light to appeal a decision in the Georgia election subversion case, while he's in panic mode over another appeal in New York. The EPA is slowing down an important part of President Biden's climate agenda. An economist who predicted the 2008 recession weighs in on odds of it happening in the US this time around. Plus, the fruits you should wash real good before you eat them.

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Republicans and Democrats are racing to get a spending package through the House and Senate before a Friday deadline. A court will hear arguments over a controversial immigration law in Texas. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is talking to Republican senators via video link today. China isn't happy about the world's reaction to a new security law in Hong Kong. Plus, the FDA has approved a new drug that could become the most expensive treatment in the world.

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A controversial immigration law in Texas was given the go ahead yesterday, but only for a few hours. CNN projects that a candidate backed by former President Donald Trump has won a key primary in Ohio. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady today. Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public schools and colleges. Plus, the US isn't as happy as it used to be.

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Texas is allowed to enforce its controversial immigration law for now. Two top generals, who oversaw the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, testified in a congressional hearing today. We have new developments on the Israel-Hamas war and spiraling crisis in Haiti. Zillow’s stock plummets after a realtor settlement shakes up the housing market. Finally, Trader Joe’s recalls select cashews over a salmonella risk.

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The latest round of talks on a ceasefire-hostages deal in Gaza ended with no breakthrough. Former President Donald Trump is playing into antisemitic tropes with his recent comments on Jewish Americans. Former Trump White House aide Peter Navarro has started serving his four-month prison sentence. The first of six White former Mississippi police officers accused of torturing two Black men has been sentenced. And, surging gas prices hit a significant milestone.

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The first ship carrying food aid has been delivered to people in need in northern Gaza, as fears over the food crisis there are growing. The Princess of Wales has been spotted in public, while another official photo with her in it has been deemed doctored. Congressional leaders say they’ve reached a government funding deal. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexual assault by a former NYPD aide in new lawsuit. Plus, the men’s March Madness tournament begins today.

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Israel is sending some Palestinian patients back to war torn Gaza, including newborns and their mothers. It's primary day for five states, we'll tell you why Ohio is the one to watch. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says the US won't let Ukraine fail. Sentencing hearings start today for the six White officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi. Plus, Caitlyn Jenner has shown up to support a ban on transgender athletes competing in women's sports.

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Northern Gaza is about to enter a famine, as the US puts more pressure on Israel to get aid into the area. Abortions in the US are at their highest level in over a decade. Congress is once again facing a government shutdown deadline this Friday, but negotiations are getting somewhere. Freezing temperatures in the South could kill off crops. Plus, the most air polluted cities in the US and worldwide.

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The Supreme Court has indefinitely blocked Texas from enforcing its controversial immigration law. President Joe Biden voiced "deep concerns" over Israel's plans for a major operation in Rafah during his phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The EPA says it's banning the last form of asbestos still used in the US. Six former White police officers are set to be sentenced this week for torturing and abusing two Black men last year. And finally, former President Donald Trump clarified what he meant when he said "bloodbath" during a rally on the weekend. 

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The World Food Programme warns that famine in northern Gaza is "imminent" as an Israeli attack continued on a hospital. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers says he's having a hard time securing cover for a bond in in civil business fraud case. Surging gang violence in Haiti has led to looting and is severely affecting food and fuel supplies. We're counting down to yet another government shutdown this week. Plus, the Supreme Court heard arguments today in a First Amendment case concerning tech companies and alleged governmental censorship.

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Former President Donald Trump can’t get an insurance company to underwrite the massive judgement against him in the New York civil business fraud case. The State Department evacuated dozens of US citizens from Haiti. The way Americans buy and sell homes is about to change drastically. People can now start ordering over-the-counter birth control pills online. Plus, spring may be just around the corner, but winter’s not done yet for much of the US.

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Israel’s military is ordering all people near a medical complex in to evacuate, though aid agencies say there's no where safe. Looting and gang violence is running rampant in Haiti's capital, affecting children and the most vulnerable. Brooklyn’s DA says it won't pursue charges at this point against the man who shot another man in the head on a subway train. The family of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg says her memory is being desecrated by an award bearing her name. And, some golf fans are lashing out against what they say is a “stupid rule.” 

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Israeli forces are attacking a hospital complex in Gaza, as negotiations continue for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The hold on a controversial Texas law is set to expire later today. A man accused of killing three relatives in Pennsylvania has been captured in New Jersey. To no one's surprise, Vladimir Putin won another 6-year term as Russia's president. Plus, a 750-pound pet has been taken away.

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Earlier this week, Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign amid spreading gang violence and instability. The United Nations estimates that gangs control nearly 80% of Haiti’s capital, brutalizing civilians and attacking police. Meanwhile, a Kenyan-led force is set to take over security on the island once a presidential council is in place, but there are major questions about how effective it will be. In this episode, a CNN team describes what they heard from residents about the terrors they’ve faced and what they want for the future. 

Guests: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent & Caitlin Hu, CNN Senior Editor

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