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The US carried out further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, one day after hitting nearly 30 locations. A blizzard is freezing the 2024 Republican primary field in the final sprint before the Iowa caucuses. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is accused of having an affair with the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case. We’ll tell you who won Taiwan’s high stakes election. Plus, an update on the federal government’s review of marijuana’s drug classification.

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The US launched new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. A powerful winter storm packing dangerously cold temperatures heads to the eastern US. The US Supreme Court will take up a case about whether city laws intended to curb homeless encampments were unconstitutional. Researchers say Apple knew its AirDrop wireless sharing function could be used to identify and track users. Lastly, Microsoft takes down Apple as the most valuable publicly traded company.

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Some leaders across the Middle East have condemned the US and UK’s airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Parts of the US are bracing for freezing temperatures on the heels of a powerful storm. The Justice Department is seeking the death penalty against the White gunman who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York supermarket. Oregon’s Supreme Court won’t remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot for now. And, we’ll tell you about Citigroup’s sweeping job cuts.

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Houthi militants are vowing to retaliate after US and UK strikes targeting the group in Yemen. Every US state is under some kind of weather heading into the weekend. The FAA says it will audit the production process for Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. We'll explain two major changes that could make birth control more accessible this year. Plus, reports that the New England Patriots have hired a new head coach.

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Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East after the US and UK launched strikes at Houthi Rebels in Yemen. Israel is responding in court to claims it is committing genocide in Gaza. More blizzards, rains and winds are expected in the US this weekend. Republican hardliners want the House Speaker to back out of his spending deal with the Senate. Plus, why Hertz is swapping electric vehicles for gas ones.

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The US and UK have carried out strikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen in retaliation for Red Sea attacks. There's even more bad weather heading for the Eastern US this weekend. Those freezing temperatures could impact voter turn out for the Iowa caucuses next week. Important elections are being held in Taiwan tomorrow. Plus, Boeing is facing a lawsuit on top of an FAA investigation.

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The US and UK have launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges he faces in California. An Ohio grand jury has decided a woman who suffered a miscarriage will not be criminally charged. CVS plans to close some pharmacies inside Target stores. Lastly, we’ll tell you about the yearslong scheme that forced ESPN to return some Emmys.

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Former President Donald Trump spoke briefly during closing arguments at his New York civil fraud trial before the judge cut him off. The FAA is investigating Boeing following last week’s blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. Some House GOP hardliners are threatening a government shutdown over border provisions as Congress races to pass a spending bill. South Africa laid out its genocide case against Israel during the first day of a hearing at a top UN court. And, we’re hearing from New England Patriots' head coach on his departure from the NFL team.

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Former President Donald Trump is back in court today and his business empire is at stake. Congress is once again under pressure to avoid a government shutdown. We now have the full inflation picture for 2023 and it could mean lower interest rates. Plastic chemicals are costing the US health care system billions of dollars. Plus, a new study explains why ski resorts are turning to stock piling.

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Israel stands accused of genocide in the International Court of Justice. Why former President Donald Trump probably won't be speaking at the closing arguments of his fraud trial in New York. He also didn't speak on stage at last night's GOP debate hosted by CNN, but he could have won the event anyway. Areas recovering from this week's storms are once again expecting severe weather. Plus, it looks like the New England Patriots’ head coach is out.

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As Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis went head to head on CNN last night, Chris Christie caused the most drama. You won't be hearing from former President Donald Trump in court today as his civil fraud trial wraps up in New York. An international court is hearing arguments on whether Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. Hunter Biden is having a busy week on opposite sides of the country. Plus, Aaron Rodgers won't be appearing on Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the rest of the NFL season.

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Two of former President Donald Trump's strongest GOP presidential challengers took shots at each other during the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses. Two Republican-led House committees voted to advance a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. We'll tell you about a deadly avalanche at a popular ski resort in California. The federal government gave the green light to some companies offering bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Lastly, long-time University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban is retiring.

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A rough week for some Alaska Airlines travelers just became more challenging in the wake of a blowout last week. We’re hearing from both sides of the political aisle following two House meetings over holding Hunter Biden in contempt. It comes as another House committee held its first impeaching hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Former President Donald Trump’s plan to speak during closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial may not happen. And, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of consequences for continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

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The storm that's been battering the East Coast is dealing its final blow in New England. Tonight, CNN holds the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses. House Republicans are taking steps to hold the president's son in contempt of Congress. Experts have been looking at likely risks for the next 10 years and things don't look great. Plus, millions of families will get some help with feeding their kids this summer.

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Hundreds of thousands of homes and business have lost power as a powerful storm hits the East Coast. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are facing off in Iowa tonight for a CNN debate. The US has shot down an attack from Houthi Rebels in the Red Sea. The White House has responded to news that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Plus, China claims to have cracked an Apple encryption.

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A deadly storm is bring more extreme weather to the Northeast today. Boeing's CEO has acknowledged the company's "mistake" after last weeks Alaska Airlines incident. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are getting ready to go head to head on CNN tonight. Ecuador has been rocked by violence this week. Plus, what did and didn't learn from the Jeffry Epstein lawsuit documents.

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The head of Boeing acknowledged the company’s “mistake” during a safety meeting in the wake of an Alaska Airlines blowout. Authorities say at least four people have been killed in a powerful winter storm system. Armed gunmen stormed a TV station in Ecuador during a live broadcast amid violent clashes. France’s president has appointed its youngest and first openly gay prime minister. Lastly, language learning app, Duolingo, has laid off some of its staff amid AI-related changes.

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We start with new information on Defense Secretary’s Lloyd Austin’s health complications that led to his hospitalization. We’ll tell you which areas could experience the worst conditions from a winter weather threat moving across the central and eastern US. Secretary of State Antony Blinken weighed in on a two-state solution in Israel and genocide allegations. We’ll tell you where former President Donald Trump’s lead now stands in one primary race, according to a new CNN poll. And, casino workers are hoping to clear the air in their fight to ban indoor smoking in their workplaces.

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More than half the US population is getting hit with extreme weather today. Boeing is holding an all employee meeting on safety today after Friday's Alaska Airlines incident. The federal appeals court judges in DC appear skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s immunity arguments in the federal election subversion case. NASA is expected to announce a delay in its crewed mission to the moon. Plus, the NCAA has a new football champion – what's next for the head coach?

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Former President Donald Trump is expected in court today, as Nikki Haley trims his lead in the polls. The world came dangerously close to a key temperature target last year. Israel's president says his country will defend itself at a genocide trial this week. Another US citizen has been detained in Russia. Plus, lawmakers are asking why some inhalers are so expensive in the US.

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Former President Donald Trump is expected to show up in court today, we'll tell you why. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for high stakes talks over protecting civilians in Gaza. Winter storms are causing dangerous conditions in parts of the US. Crews are still searching for anyone who could be trapped after a gas explosion at a hotel in Texas. Plus, South Korean lawmakers vote to ban dog meat sales.

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We begin with a blast a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas that injured several people. The US defense secretary’s failure to disclose his hospitalization is under White House review. The American Red Cross is warning of an emergency blood shortage in the US. Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogacy. Lastly, America’s first lunar landing mission in decades may not make it to the moon.

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United Airlines says it found loose bolts on some of its Boeing planes in the wake of a blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight last week. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken addressed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah ahead of key meetings with Israeli officials. Former President Donald Trump wants his election subversion case in Georgia to be dismissed under presidential immunity. President Joe Biden tries to rally Black voters during his campaign stop in South Carolina. And, actor Jonathan Majors gave his first interview since his conviction in a domestic dispute case.

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Federal investigators are trying to find out why a huge chunk of an Alaska Airlines plane broke off mid flight. Former President Donald Trump sets his sights on Nikki Haley ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as a Hezbollah leader is killed in Lebanon. A civil lawsuit against the NRA starts today, with officials being accused of using the nonprofit as their “personal piggy bank.” Plus, some patients are being denied diabetes and weight loss drugs on their insurance.

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2024 candidates are making a final sprint ahead of the all important Iowa caucuses next week. We're learning more about Alaska Airlines flight that had to do an emergency landing after a part of it blew off mid flight. Congressional leaders say they've reached a deal on government spending. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must be allowed to return home in Gaza. Plus, it's lift off for the first commercial mission to the moon.

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House and Senate leaders have announced a government spending deal, moving a step closer to avoiding a shut down. Part of a plane that blew off mid-flight has been found in a school teacher's backyard. Winter weather alerts are stretching more than 1,000 miles across the country today. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing scrutiny for not telling people that he was hospitalized. Plus, the big winners from this year's Golden Globes.

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Border crossings along the US-Mexico border reached a record high last month, overwhelming resources in border communities and adding urgency to immigration reform negotiations on Capitol Hill. While migrant encounters have dropped in recent days, the issue will remain a lively political issue as presidential primaries get underway and House Republicans begin impeachment proceedings against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In this episode, we examine the reality on the ground and hear how the impacts of policies in Texas are being felt in communities across the country.  

Guest: Ed Lavandera, CNN Senior National Correspondent

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The FAA has temporarily grounded certain Boeing aircraft after an Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing. President Joe Biden accepted House Speaker’s State of the Union address invite. Taylor Swift’s camp isn’t shaking off a controversial opinion piece about the pop superstar. The Navajo Nation is trying to stop a commercial mission to the moon slated for next week – we'll tell you why. Plus, Mark Cuban surprised the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks employees with a nice gesture.

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Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden’s 2024 campaign kick-off speech, while the DOJ is still looking for hundreds of accused January 6 rioters. Trump weighs in on the Supreme Court’s decision to look at Colorado’s move to kick him off the state’s ballot. An airline had grounded a type of plane in its fleet after one made flight made an emergency landing. Winter is beginning to bite for millions in the US. Plus, the White House is trying to help out cities overwhelmed by migrant arrivals.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump lashed out at each other during campaign speeches. The Supreme Court said today it would take up two major cases, on Trump’s eligibility for office and emergency abortions. The head of the National Rifle Association said he would step down, after decades spent shaping American gun policy. The northeastern US is bracing for two back-to-back winter storms. Lastly, a third round of documents were unsealed from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

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We start with breaking news that the US Supreme Court has decide it will review the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. New York City is suing more than a dozen bus companies for more than $700 million. The FDA cleared Florida to become the first state to buy cheaper bulk medications from outside the US. A new study says hundreds of thousands of American lives could be saved with stricter gun control laws. And, abortion rights could be on the ballot in Florida this year.

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Israeli officials disagree over what they think should happen in Gaza after the war. The 2020 presidential candidates are on the 2024 campaign trail today, while Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley attack Donald Trump in Iowa. We’re learning more details about the Iowa school shooter. A winter storm is on its way this weekend – we’ll tell you where. Plus, Gypsy Rose Blancard shares what life is like now after serving 8 and a half years in prison for helping kill her abusive mother.

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both hit the campaign trail today as they set sights on this year’s general election. The Supreme Court justices are meeting today with a critical case before that’ll have significant impact on the 2024 race. The last jobs reports of 2023 is out. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for the first leg of a trip to avoid the Israel-Hamas war from widening. Plus, Lululemon is distancing itself from comments made by its founder.

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Both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley criticized former President Donald Trump at their respective CNN town halls last night. Former olympian Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole this morning, more than a decade after killing his girlfriend. Israel's defense minister has outlined his country's vision for Gaza's future. A second set of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein has been released. Plus, SpaceX is responding to a labor board complaint by suing it.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appeared at back-to-back CNN town halls tonight. A second round of documents connected to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been released. The White House said today that North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia, and Iran may follow suit. Two New York City subway trains collided at low speed, injuring two dozen people. Lastly, today’s shooting at an Iowa high school set an upsetting record.

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State officials say at least one student was killed and five other people were wounded at a shooting an Iowa high school. ISIS has claimed responsibility for yesterday’s deadly explosions in Iran. Sources say Senate leaders are getting closer to a deal on a key step to funding the federal government, but that might not be enough to stop a shutdown later this month. House Democrats say China spent more than $5.5 million at former President Donald Trump’s properties while he was in office. And, thefts of two major car brands have soared more than 1000% in the last few years.

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We start with police in Iowa saying multiple people were wounded after a shooting at a high school. CNN exclusively spoke to an Israeli hostage released by Hamas about what she and her young daughters went through in Gaza. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in Iowa for back-to-back CNN town halls, and some voters have some feedback for them. More documents tied to Jefferey Epstein are set to be released today, as Aaron Rodgers is catching flak for baselessly suggesting a late night host was tied to Epstein. Some US cities saw drops in homicides in 2023. Plus, Harriet Tubman is being honored in a new way.

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It's up to the Supreme Court to decide whether to take up Donald Trump's appeal to Colorado's ruling that kicks him off the state's ballot. Fears of a wider regional Middle East conflict are heightened after several deadly incidents in Iraq, Iran and Lebanon. A son and father have been arrested in connection with the killings of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend in Texas. A former Kentucky clerk that made national news for refusing marriage licenses for same-sex couples has to pay up even more now. Plus, a new study highlights another reason to get a good night's sleep.

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Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that bars him from running for president in Colorado. The initial batch of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates has been released – with more coming.  Senate negotiations are continuing even as House Republicans rail against any compromises with the Biden Administration. The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake has gone up. And, the FDA is looking at possible side effects from popular weight loss drugs. 

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Hundreds of pages of unsealed documents from a lawsuit connected to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have been publicly released. House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed President Joe Biden today during a visit to the US-Mexico border. The economy is slowing across the board, but that might not be enough for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to get involved in his fight to stay on the Colorado GOP primary ballot. Lastly, 2023 saw a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures.

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More than 100 people were killed and almost 200 people injured in twin explosions that rocked Iran today. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there’s been some progress in negotiations over US border policy, but sources say major hurdles remain. Multiple state capitol buildings were evacuated today after officials across the country received a mass email threat. A source tells CNN an imam has died after being shot outside of a New Jersey mosque early this morning. And, parts of the East Coast could see their first substantial snowfall in almost two years.

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As we get closer to the Iowa caucuses, we'll tell you how some GOP presidential candidates are spending their time. Fear of a wider Middle East conflict are growing after reports more than 100 people have been killed while visiting the grave of an Iranian military commander.. US debt has hit a new record as Congress approaches another federal funding deadline. The identities of dozens of people linked to Jefferey Epstein are expected to be revealed any day now. Plus, Starbucks is expanding its bring-your-own-cup policy.

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Campaigning for the 2024 presidential race is picking up steam on both sides of the aisle. A House committee is starting impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The rift between the US and the Israeli government over the future of the Gaza Strip continues to show. Harvard students are reacting to the resignation of their university's president. Plus, "Mickey Mouse" is staring in a surprising new role.

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House Republicans are taking a trip to the US-Mexico border today, putting political divisions over immigration on full display. A US official says Israel carried out a hit in Lebanon that killed a Hamas leader. Senator Bob Menendez is facing new allegations. 70 people have been rescued from the rubble in Japan after Monday's earthquake. Plus, several US cities had a record breaking 2023.

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A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has once again been accused of accepting bribes from a foreign country. Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes continue, days before the GOP presidential primary race officially kicks off in Iowa. Ukraine’s president says Russia has launched at least 500 missiles and drones at his country over the past five days. And last year, movies saw their best US box office since before the pandemic.

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Hamas says one of its senior leaders was killed in an attack today in southern Beirut. Maersk has suspended its shipping through one of the world’s most important sea trade routes after Houthi attacks. Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned. Japan’s death toll from yesterday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake has risen, as the country’s prime minister says scores of people are still stuck underneath their homes. And, an investment giant says its shares of X have lost most of their value.

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A deadly plane crash and a devastating earthquake have rocked Japan. Authorities are looking for a possible motive after a suspect drove a car loaded with gas canisters into a crowd in New York. Congress is starting 2024 in crisis. Israel says it's pulling thousands of soldiers out of Gaza. And, police say an exchange student was found out in the cold after a "cyber kidnapping."

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A plane crash in Japan has killed rescue workers on their way to help with the earthquake devastation. We'll take a look ahead to the Iowa caucuses which are less than two weeks away. Migrants are being dropped off in New Jersey to get around new restrictions in New York City. A prominent politician in South Korea has been stabbed during a live press conference. Plus, California has a new law for toy stores.

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Former President Donald Trump is having a busy start to 2024 as the countdown to the Iowa caucus begins. Rescuers in Japan are racing against time to save people trapped in the rubble after an earthquake. A controversial law has been struck down in Israel and it could have an impact on the war in Gaza. The FBI is investigating a fiery crash in New York. Plus, respiratory viruses are up and rising.

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The full extent of the damage caused by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan is slowly coming to light. The US is ringing in the new year with a wave of new laws - we'll tell you more. 2024 began with a deadly start in Ukraine and a day of mourning. More Americans with diabetes will get a break on the cost of insulin starting today. And, Disney no longer owns the copyright for one of the earliest versions of Micky Mouse.

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