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Former President Donald Trump took the stand in his own defense in the civil defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll. The CIA director is expected to meet with key players involved in the talks to secure hostages held by Hamas. President Joe Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised US economic growth and investments during separate trips to the Midwest. Tesla had a losing day on Wall Street. Lastly, we’ll break down the changes Apple is making that impacts some customers outside of the US.

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Mass casualties have been reported among a crowd of civilians waiting to get humanitarian aid in Gaza city. A Michigan teacher gave emotional testimony about the moment she was shot by the gunman who’s been sentenced in a deadly mass shooting at Oxford High School. A judge has sentenced a former Donald Trump adviser for failing to comply with a subpoena in a Jan. 6 probe. A prominent Russia blogger convicted of extremism charges will serve time in a Moscow court. And, Michigan’s college football head coach Jim Harbaugh is going back to the NFL.

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President Joe Biden expects to take on Donald Trump in a 2020 rematch, as the former president racks ups endorsements and a super PAC aligned with him sees a spike in cash. The US economy grew at a shocking pace last quarter. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says immigration talks are in a 'quandry.' Reports say before part of an Alaska Airlines plane part blew off, Boeing had it removed and adjusted. Plus, a study gets us closer to potentially putting pig organs in humans.

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Former President Donald Trump is expected to be back in court today in his defamation damages trial, but it's not clear if he'll take the stand. Israel's prime minister is in hot water over an alleged leaked recording. Alaska Airlines says it will start flying Boeing 737 Max 9 planes again tomorrow. Arizona's GOP chair has resigned over bribery allegations. Plus, why trouble is brewing between the US and UK over how to make a cup of tea.

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Israel's military has stepped up attacks in southern Gaza, including at hospitals and shelters. The FAA says Boeing 737 Max 9 planes can return to the skies if they've been inspected. President Joe Biden is trying to energize voters while former President Donald Trump is expected back in court. Tens of thousands of pregnancies have happened because of rape in states where abortion isn't a legal option. Plus, the first nitrogen gas execution in the US is expected to happen today or tomorrow.

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An Israeli official says there’s a long way to go before a deal to release hostages held by Hamas is reached. We’ll explain how a conservative advocacy group is using a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes to chip away at President Joe Biden’s support among Black voters in South Carolina. Hungary’s prime minister is backing Sweden’s bid to join NATO. The US Supreme Court will not stop Alabama from carrying out the first nitrogen gas execution this week. Lastly, a record number of Americans have signed up for the Affordable Care Act.

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President Joe Biden has landed a key endorsement from the UAW in his 2024 reelection bid. We’ll tell you about a deadly strike on a UN shelter in southern Gaza where the Israeli military operation against Hamas intensifies. Ukraine stopped short of acknowledging it downed a Russian military plane that killed 74 people on board. More than a month’s worth of rain is triggering dangerous flash flooding in the parts of the South. And, comedian Jon Stewart is heading back to “The Daily Show.”

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Former President Donald Trump was seething rather than celebrating his New Hampshire GOP primary win, as Nikki Haley looks ahead to South Carolina. The CEO of Alaska Airlines says his company has found more loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9s. Russia is blaming Ukraine for a plane crash that killed 74 people. Razor wire is still up along the US-Mexico border, despite an order from the Supreme Court. Plus, some reasons to be hopeful about where the economy is heading.

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Former President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, so we break down what Nikki Haley is planning next. An official says all 74 people on board a Russian plane have died after it crashed near the border with Ukraine. People are fleeing a city in Gaza, but they've got nowhere to go. Alabama is set to carry out the first known execution by nitrogen gas this week. Plus, an iconic fast-food chain is closing one of its locations for the very first time.

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Former President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary, but Nikki Haley says the race isn't over yet. President Joe Biden also won in New Hampshire. A Russian military plane carrying 74 people has crashed in the Belgorod region. The US has hit Iran-backed militias in Iraq in response to attacks on American personnel. Plus, Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera hit back after their co-workers missed out on Oscar nominations.

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The US conducted airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. We’re hearing from voters in New Hampshire’s GOP presidential showdown between former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court is letting Trump’s gag order stand in his federal January 6th case. Mexico scored a legal victory against US gunmakers. Legendary CBS journalist Charles Osgood has died. Lastly, after months of delays, Sweden is one step closer to joining NATO. 

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CNN goes one-on-one with GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley as New Hampshire voters cast their primary ballots for their Republican presidential nominee. Hundreds of displaced people are trying to leave a city in southern Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment in its war with Hamas. The US and UK plan to announce new sanctions on the Houthis following another round of strikes in Yemen. We’ll tell you what wintry conditions are in store for parts of the US. And, Netflix will soon become the new home of WWE.

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We start with New Hampshire’s GOP presidential primary, where CNN’s Alayna Treene shares what some voters are thinking and lays out key questions for tonight. Negotiations are still ongoing for a border policy deal to unfreeze aid for Israel and Ukraine. Soldiers in Ukraine tell CNN how they’re struggling on the frontlines while they’re outmanned and outgunned. Apple has a new update for iPhones to keep thieves from accessing sensitive data. Plus, the Oscar nominations are out.

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Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump are going head to head in the New Hampshire primary. Some voters in the state have had calls from an AI voice made to sound like President Joe Biden. Israel is proposing a deal to get Hamas leaders out of Gaza. A manhunt is over after an Illinois murder suspect was confronted more than 1,000 miles away in Texas. Plus, loneliness is apparently one of the greatest risks for people who are obese.

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It's decision day in New Hampshire as Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump make their final pushes ahead of the first in the nation primary. The US and UK have hit Houthi targets in Yemen again, as a plan for Hamas’ leaders is proposed. The Biden Administration can cut down razor wire at the US-Mexico border while legal challenges play out. It was a deadly night in Ukraine as the country makes a plea for more support. Plus, Oscar nominated director Norman Jewison has died.

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Vice President Kamala Harris delivered one of her most direct attacks on former President Donald Trump during a speech in Wisconsin. We’re following new developments on Israeli’s military offensive in Gaza. The US Supreme Court ruled that US Border Patrol agents can remove razor wire on the US southern border. Thousands of faculty members walked off the job at the largest university system in the US. Lastly, Macy’s rejected a multibillion-dollar takeover bid.

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Nikki Haley appears poised for a one-on-one matchup with former President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s GOP primary in New Hampshire. A judge in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Trump is weighing whether to let him testify this week. The families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza disrupted an Israeli parliament meeting. Researchers say some blood tests could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease in the future. And, tributes are pouring in following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest son, Dexter Scott King.

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We start with a break down of where things stand before the first-in-the-nation primary in New Hampshire tomorrow. The Supreme Court will hear the extraordinary appeal of a death row inmate. The East is getting a break from the deadly cold. Ukraine's military is denying that it was responsible for an attack on a market over the weekend, while frontline conditions echo those of WWI. Plus, a NCAA basketball coach has broken Coach K's record.

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The New Hampshire Republican primary could be make or break for Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign. European leaders are calling out Israel's prime minister for his comments on the end of the war in Gaza. The FAA wants airlines to inspect an earlier Boeing 737 model. Seoul's police chief has been indicted over the 2022 deadly crowd crush. And, why the CEO of a baby clothing company has had to apologize... twice. 

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Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race - we'll tell you how his rivals have reacted. Israel's prime minister has rejected a plan from Hamas to release hostages. This month's winter weather has killed dozens of people in the US. A controversial temple as been inaugurated in India. Plus, the teams that have made it a step closer to the Super Bowl.

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After former President Donald Trump’s resounding win in Iowa, the Republican primary shifts to New Hampshire. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley are banking on undeclared voters to swing their way as Trump sharpens his attacks against the only two candidates left in the race. In this episode, we hear how those independents could change the dynamic of the race and why President Joe Biden’s campaign is quietly concerned about the Democratic primary in the state. 

Guest: Kasie Hunt, CNN Chief National Affairs Analyst

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President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain publicly at odds over the future of Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war. Louisiana approved a new congressional map that could affect upcoming elections. The allegations against the Fulton County District Attorney could interfere with the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump in Georgia. A deadly fire broke out in a school dorm in China. And, home sales haven’t been this low since 1995.

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Back-to-back winter storms killed at least 67 people in the US this week. A missile strike in Syria raises fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. Former President Donald Trump has received a new endorsement ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. President Joe Biden said he’s hopeful congress can get a deal on immigration next week — we’ll explain what it could look like. And, the fate of the iconic magazine Sports Illustrated is unclear.

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A special grand jury has been chosen to examine the response to the Uvalde, Texas school massacre in 2022. President Joe Biden signed a stopgap measure to avoid a partial government shutdown but the budget battle isn’t over. Divisions within the Israeli government are deepening. Actor Alec Baldwin is facing new charges in the fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.” Lastly, we’ll tell you about an emergency plane landing in Virginia that took drivers and passengers by surprise.

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Nikki Haley is zeroing in on former President Donald Trump’s lead in the upcoming New Hampshire primary as they and Ron DeSantis battle to win the state. Crowds of anti-abortion advocates braved the cold for the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Rounds of snow and ice are on tap for parts of the US. The Los Angeles Innocence Project is representing Scott Peterson, the man convicted of murdering his wife and unborn son in 2004. And, Wayfair is laying off employees weeks after telling them to work harder.

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Nikki Haley hopes to stop Donald Trump's march to the GOP nomination in New Hampshire – we look at why she needs to win to keep her campaign alive. Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses Trump's 2020 election subversion case. Tensions continue to rise at the local, state and federal level over the southern border. There are concerns North Korea could be preparing to take advantage of global conflicts. Plus, Detroit is expecting an economy boost and Buffalo, NY is bracing for snow ahead of the NFL playoffs this weekend.

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The candidates are making their final push before the New Hampshire primary next week. Israeli forces have admitted digging up graves in Gaza. The Uvalde County sheriff has responded to a report on failures in the response to the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting. There are concerns Ukraine won't see any more aid before the US elections in November. Plus, a wild swing in temperatures is coming to parts of the US.

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Nikki Haley addressed her comments on racism in America at a CNN town hall last night. The Attorney General says the response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting makes him angry. Israel's Prime Minister is rejecting the idea of a Palestinian State. Congress has passed a spending bill which means no government shutdown, for now at least. Plus, the first US spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in decades has likely gone up in flames.

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We start with CNN’s exclusive interview with US Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Justice Department’s report on the Uvalde, Texas school massacre in 2022. Congress has passed a stopgap bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. Israel says its forces exhumed and removed bodies at a cemetery in southern Gaza in their search for the remains of hostages once held by Hamas. Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since May. Lastly, President Joe Biden touted his economic agenda in comparison to former President Donald Trump's during a stop in North Carolina.

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US Attorney General Merrick Garland breaks down the failures in police’s response to the Uvalde school massacre in 2022. Attorneys for former President Donald Trump cross-examined E. Jean Carroll about her income increasing since suing Trump over sexual assault allegations. NATO is set to kick off its largest exercise since the Cold War. Democrats are trying to pass a law that would protect access to infertility treatments. And, Nikki Haley fires back at Trump’s attacks in New Hampshire as she gears up for a CNN town hall tonight.

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Strikes in Iran and Pakistan have the usually peaceful neighbors on edge. Medicine for Palestinians and Israeli hostages has entered Gaza, thanks to an exchange. A new report says the law enforcement response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting was a failure. The Supreme Court could impact how the DOJ prosecutes January 6 rioters and Donald Trump, while it appears poised to give conservatives a win. And, Republicans are making their final appeals before the New Hampshire presidential primary.

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Iran and Pakistan have both launched deadly strikes on each other's territories in an unprecedented escalation of hostilities. Tensions at the US southern border are rising as Texas authorities start arresting migrants. Nikki Haley is gaining on former President Donald Trump in the polls ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Lawmakers are racing to avoid a partial government shutdown tomorrow. And, more winter storms are on the way.

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Pakistan has launched strikes inside Iran in what looks like retaliation. Former President Donald Trump is back on the ballot in Maine, for now. A border standoff is brewing in Texas. A report on the response to the Robb Elementary School massacre is expected today. Plus, Apple Watch imports have been banned again.

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Former President Donald Trump will stay on Maine’s primary ballot for now – we have the latest. His legal team also cross-examined former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll in a civil defamation case. The Biden administration has re-designated the Houthis as a global terror group. Federal government officials briefed congressional lawmakers on the Boeing investigation in the wake of a blowout. Lastly, the New England Patriots formally introduced the team's new head coach.

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The campaign trail is heating up in New Hampshire with less than a week before the primary. We have details on E. Jean Carroll’s testimony in the defamation damages trial against former President Donald Trump. The FAA has expanded its Boeing quality control probe. Two British royals are addressing their health issues. And, a popular band is reuniting for Coachella this year.

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All three GOP presidential candidates are in New Hampshire today ahead of next week’s primary. Tensions in the Middle East and Pakistan are rising after the US and Iran launched strikes in the last week. We’ll tell you what the US Defense Secretary’s aid said in a 911 call before his hospitalization. A new report shows some good news and concerning news for cancer deaths and diagnosis. Plus, a look at where temperatures are warming up in the US.

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Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are trying to one up each other ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Fears of the conflict widening in the Middle East are becoming a reality. Congressional leaders are at the White House today for high stakes spending talks. Spirit Airlines' shares dropped 47 per cent after a judge said it couldn't merge with JetBlue. And, a consumer watchdog wants to limit overdraft fees.

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Ron DeSantis is warning Republicans that they'll lose the 2024 election if they pick former President Donald Trump. The US is defending strikes on Houthi militants as Iran carries out a strike in Pakistan. E. Jean Carroll is expected to take the stand in her defamation case against Trump. The Club Q shooter who killed five people is expected to plead guilty to federal charges to avoid the death penalty. Plus, how Costco is cracking down. 

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The White House defended its decision to hit Houthi targets in Yemen last week. Former President Donald Trump’s latest civil defamation trial involving E Jean Carroll is underway. Gaza is suffering its longest communications blackout since October 7. A new lawsuit levies allegations of sexual assault against former Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein and the current CEO of Madison Square Garden. Lastly, billionaire Bill Gates says artificial intelligence will change daily life in just a few years.

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The Iowa caucuses left three Republican presidential candidates standing – and it's unclear whether two of them will debate in New Hampshire this week. The US carries out additional strikes against Houthis in Yemen today. The Israel military's strategy in Gaza appears to be shifting, as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the enclave. The Biden administration slammed Texas again over its handling of the southern border in a new Supreme Court filing. Plus, Elon Musk wants a raise at Tesla.

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After Donald Trump's landslide victory at the Iowa caucuses, the GOP presidential field got smaller ahead of New Hampshire's primary next week. Trump is back in court in New York today – we'll tell you why. An almost two-year snow drought is finally over in some US cities. The Gilgo Beach murders' suspect has been charged again. Plus, why some people in their 20s are turning to Botox and the risks behind it.

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Former President Donald Trump won big in Iowa last night. Meanwhile, he's facing another defamation lawsuit from E. Jean Carroll in New York. Most of the US population is getting hit with seriously cold temperatures. A report on the law enforcement response to the 2022 Uvalde, Texas school shooting is expected this week. Plus, art by Picasso, Rembrandt and Goya may have been lost in a fire.

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Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa Caucuses by an unprecedented margin. We'll take a look at what that means for the next 2024 GOP primary and beyond. 120 million people are under wind chill alerts in the US, from border to border. Iran has fired ballistic missiles into northern Iraq and Syria. Plus, we finally know who won big at the 2023 Emmy awards.

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Former President Donald Trump eyes a definitive win in the Iowa caucuses as his Republican challengers vie to be his top alternative. We’ll look at the impact the extreme cold is having in the US. Boeing says it'll give airlines more oversight over the production of 737 Max 9 planes. The number of people displaced by the war in Sudan spiked over the past month. Lastly, Apple has an approved fix to get around its smartwatch ban, but it could mean one less feature.

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The coldest Iowa caucuses on record kick off the presidential primary season. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for attacking an American cargo ship. The Israel-Hamas war reaches a significant milestone. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been discharged following prostate cancer surgery complications. And, we’ll tell you how the President and Vice President commemorated MLK day.

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Just hours away from the first nominating contest of the 2024 Republican presidential race, we'll tell you what to watch out for. We explain why scientists say global warming is still a concern amid brutal cold snaps and record extreme heat. Congress has until Friday to agree on government spending to avoid a partial shutdown. At least one person has been killed after terror attacks in Israel. Plus, world leaders are in Davos for the World Economic Forum.

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Candidates are hoping the cold doesn't put off Republicans ahead of the Iowa caucuses tonight. Meanwhile, dangerous windchill is forecast for 100 million people in the US. The US says it's destroyed a missile fired towards a Navy Destroyer in the Red Sea. After a nine hour delay, Guatemala's president has finally been sworn in. Plus, another warning about AI.

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Republican voters in Iowa will be turning out for the first caucuses of 2024. Life threatening temperatures are forecast for parts of the US. A woman and two children have died trying to cross the Rio Grande into the US. While the US congratulates Taiwan's newly elected president, China hits out. Plus, the wealth of the five richest men in the world has doubled since 2020.

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Iowa Republicans will gather this week to pick a nominee for president in the first party event of the 2024 primary. While former president Donald Trump holds a large lead in the polls, undecided voters have been weighing whether his multiple criminal indictments and efforts to overturn the last election mean it’s time to move on. In this episode, we hear from a group of Iowans about how they feel about the rest of the field and examine what to watch for on caucus night.

Guest: John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent

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Protestors gather in Washington, D.C to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, echoing the request by South Africa at the UN’s top court. Texas is doing everything in its power to keep migrants from crossing into the state, but they may be in trouble now. Tonight’s NFL game could be the coldest on record if the Chief’s end up playing the Dolphins. Ancient cities dating back to 2,500 years have been discovered in the Amazon. And the Chrisley’s have won a $1,000,000 settlement from the state of Georgia. 

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