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German and Dutch authorities arrested four suspected Hamas members over an alleged terrorism plot on Jewish institutions in Europe. Ukraine and Moldova could eventually become members of the European Union. The House has passed a sweeping defense bill for fiscal year 2024 – we have details on what's included in the package. A jury has started deliberating in Rudy Giuliani’s defamation damages trial. And, mortgage rates fell below 7% for the first time in months.

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CNN's Clarissa Ward got rare access to a hospital in southern Gaza where the human toll of the Israel-Hamas war was on display. Lawmakers are set to leave Washington without striking a deal to pass additional funding for Israel and Ukraine. The drugmakers behind an experimental cancer treatment report more progress for people with high-risk forms of melanoma. A woman is suing a Boston fertility doctor for allegedly inseminating her mother with his own sperm secretly. Plus, NASA lost contact with one of the longest-operating spacecrafts in history.

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Israel has canceled a planned trip to Qatar to restart Hamas hostage talks – we’ll tell you what that could mean for the fate of the remaining hostages. More colleges are facing federal probes after alleged incidents of discrimination on campuses in the wake of October 7. Rudy Giuliani isn't going to take the stand in his defamation damages trial after all. Russia’s president is weighing in on the Western debate for more Ukrainian aid. Plus, are students cheating more or less with Chat GPT?

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As the White House pushes Israel to be more precise in its bombardments on Gaza, a US Intelligence assessment described exclusively to CNN says nearly half of some munitions Israel has used are so-called dumb bombs. The House voted straight down party lines to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Vivek Ramaswamy kept up a series of far-right conspiracy theories at a CNN town hall last night. A recent construction boom may be taking the pressure off some renters in the US. Plus, a woman was shot after her gun went off during her an MRI.

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The White House struggled to explain President Joe Biden’s comments about Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. The House voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Former President Donald Trump lost a federal appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him. A man has been charged with the murder of a Detroit synagogue president. Lastly, GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy looks to distinguish himself from Trump in a CNN town hall.

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Families of Americans held hostage by Hamas met with President Joe Biden at the White House today – we have the latest. The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady for the third time in a row. The House is set to vote on formalizing an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. A federal judge temporarily paused former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case, which could delay his March trial. And, poison control centers in the US are seeing a surge in calls about certain drug overdoses.

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The Supreme Court agreed to hear its biggest abortion case since Roe v. Wade was overturned. We have the latest on where Hamas hostage negotiations stand ahead of President Joe Biden’s meeting with American families affected. Hunter Biden slammed House Republicans today for the probes into his family, demanding to testify in public. The world agreed to a new climate deal today that calls for a transition away from fossil fuels. Plus, the US government is all in on AI, but it's far behind.

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US officials say there are no plans to place conditions on military aid to Israel, as the humanitarian situation worsens in Gaza. House Republicans are poised to vote on the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. We have new declassified intelligence that show how massive Russia’s military losses were since invading Ukraine. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady. Plus, we’ll tell you why Tesla is recalling millions of its cars.

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A deal has been reached at COP28, but there are loopholes when is comes to fossil fuels. A rift is showing publicly between the US and Israel as the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ukraine's president struggled to find the same bipartisan support in Washington he'd received just a year ago. Ron DeSantis took shots at former President Donald Trump at a CNN town hall last night. And a leading actor on the show Brooklyn Nine-Nine has died.

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We begin with two big stories on the Israel-Hamas war: the UN’s vote in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel flooding some of Hamas’s tunnels in the enclave. President Joe Biden made a subtle shift in his messaging about America’s support for Ukraine. New York’s highest court handed Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the House of Representatives in 2024. Lastly, we’ll hear from GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis in a CNN town hall.

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President Joe Biden gives his most candid view of the Israel-Hamas war — we’ll break down what he said. This comes as Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss aid for Ukraine today amid partisan gridlock. Arizona’s Supreme Court heard arguments about its 15-week abortion ban. Three top Senate Democrats demand airlines carry EpiPens on flights. And, actress Jennifer Aniston reveals that she and the late “Friends” co-star, Matthew Perry, were in communication the day he passed.

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Ukraine's president is on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers to try to convince them to send his country more aid. We'll tell you which Republican presidential candidate is getting the support of New Hampshire's governor. Four women who attended the US Coast Guard Academy are testifying at a congressional hearing today. The Kremlin is pushing back on US concerns over Alexey Navalny's whereabouts. Plus, George Santos is in talks with prosecutors about a potential plea deal.

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Climate advocates and international negotiators at the UN’s COP28 climate talks are bitterly divided hours before it’s supposed to end. Israel’s military says troops are encircling Hamas’ final two strongholds in northern Gaza. Harvard’s governing body says it unanimously supports the university’s president. CNN has exclusive details about Donald Trump’s interactions with a former Mar-a-Lago employee-turned-witness in the classified documents case. And, the latest inflation figures are out.

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Negotiators are scrambling at the COP28 climate summit after a reference to phase-out fossil fuels was removed. The UN General Assembly is resuming its emergency session on Gaza today, as President Joe Biden warns about shifting public opinion on the war. That war overshadowing the conflict in Ukraine is why President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington today. Sports Illustrated’s CEO has been fired after a controversy involving AI. Plus, what Damar Hamlin, Barbenheimer and the Gaza war have in common. 

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Backlash is brewing over an Israeli-backed deal that allowed Qatar to send millions of dollars in aid to Gaza. The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against a pregnant woman that sued the state to get an emergency abortion. Rudy Giuliani stood by his false claims about two Georgia election workers on the first day of his defamation damages trial. A federal jury says Google’s app store practices violated US antitrust law. Lastly, toymaker Hasbro is making another round of cuts.

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Israel says it'll use two crossings to help screen humanitarian aid for Gaza. Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking the US Supreme Court to rule on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims. A COP28 draft deal removed a call to phase out fossil fuels. The pregnant woman who sued Texas to have an emergency abortion is now leaving the state to get one. And, American League MVP Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a historic deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Alexey Navalny's lawyers said they've lost contact with the jailed Russian opposition leader. President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised to make a funding pitch to lawmakers. Hundreds of Harvard faculty come out to support the university's president as calls for her resignation grow. Jury selection begins in Rudy Giuliani's civil trial for defaming two Georgia election workers in 2020. Plus, the Golden Globes nominations are out, as the hunt for a host continues.

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A new CNN poll shows former President Donald Trump holds a general election lead over President Joe Biden in two key states. The UN General Assembly is set to resume its emergency session on the situation in Gaza. The UN's annual climate summit is in the final stretch, while a new analysis says climate pledges aren't enough. India's Supreme Court upheld the government's decision to revoke the special status of a Muslim-majority region. Plus, Alex Jones is back on X.

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A new CNN poll shows President Joe Biden struggling against former President Donald Trump in two key states. The UN’s Secretary General vow to continue fighting for a ceasefire in Gaza. Pressure’s growing on Harvard’s president, after the University of Pennsylvania’s president resigned over the weekend. The clean up continues in Tennessee after deadly tornadoes and thunderstorms tore through the area. And, Trump says he’ll skip taking the witness stand today

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A high-profile criminal trial is underway in Atlanta that could have major implications for the music industry. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has alleged Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug is the cofounder of a criminal street gang responsible for violent acts and is pointing to his song lyrics as proof of the gang’s existence. In this episode, we examine the case and the controversy around the RICO statue used to charge it – the same law used to indict former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants in connection with their alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Guest: Ryan Young, CNN Correspondent

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Fighting rages between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, as Russia slams the US over its ceasefire veto. Oil companies may be nervous at COP28. Six French teens have been convicted in the beheading of a history teacher. A disruptive storm could bring rain and snow to the East Coast this weekend, we tell you what to expect. And, a space tomato that was lost for months has finally been found.

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The US vetoed a UN vote for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the bodies of infants have been discovered in a hospital. Texas’ Supreme Court has blocked a woman from receiving an emergency abortion. An Alabama officer is on leave after using a stun gun against a Black man. Self-checkout has sent retailers into a panic as they try to reel in some losses. And a New York man wins a $10 million jackpot… for the second time.

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The US vetoed a UN resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The European Union agreed to regulate potentially harmful effects of artificial intelligence. The president of Harvard University has apologized for her remarks at a congressional hearing on combatting antisemitism on college campuses. Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O’Neal has died. Lastly, President Joe Biden announced a major investment into what includes the nation’s first high-speed rail line. 

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The Israeli military and Hamas have responded to images showing Israeli soldiers detaining dozens of men stripped to their underwear. The gunman who pleaded guilty to a deadly Michigan school mass shooting in 2021 has been sentenced today. An appeals court has upheld most of former President Donald Trump’s gag order in a federal election subversion case. The FDA approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease. And, scientists say the Earth could surpass a key climate threshold for the first time next year.

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The teenager who killed four of his classmates at a high school in Michigan is being sentenced today. US officials are looking at how Gaza will be governed when the war is over. Russia attacks Ukraine after a long pause, as its President Vladimir Putin says he's running again next year. The pro-Trump lawyer who devised the 2020 fake electors scheme is reportedly cooperating with state investigators. Plus, a look at who could replace George Santos in Congress.

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There are warnings that people in Gaza are on the brink of starvation. Two rockets hit the US embassy in Baghdad this morning. Hundreds of groups and activists are calling for the Biden administration to stop funding support for liquified natural gas. The latest jobs numbers are out, we'll tell you what they mean. Plus, there have been more US salmonella deaths linked to cantaloupes.

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Hunter Biden is facing nine new criminal charges relating to a federal tax investigation. Israel is being criticized over images of men being held in Gaza. Calls for UPenn's president to resign over the university's response to antisemitism are getting louder. The Texas Attorney General is warning a doctor that he could face legal action for performing an abortion, even though a court approved the procedure. Plus, there'll be some stormy weather this weekend.

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Images from Gaza show Israeli soldiers detaining dozens of men stripped to their underwear. Hunter Biden faces nine criminal charges in a federal tax case. We have new details on the deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. The House voted to censure New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Lastly, heavy rain and snow are on tap for parts of the US this weekend.

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We begin with the Israeli prime minister’s message to Hezbollah over attacks along the border as its war with Hamas continues. The president of the University of Pennsylvania is facing some serious pressure to resign. A Texas judge has ruled that one woman can legally terminate her 20-week pregnancy. An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to crash a plane mid-flight has been arraigned. And, former President Donald Trump attended his New York civil fraud trial again today.

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Two months on from Hamas' attack on Israel, death and destruction continues in Gaza. The US military is in talks to protect commercial ships on a vital Red Sea shipping route. The Biden Administration is being criticized for delaying a ban on menthol flavored cigarettes. New Mexico's attorney general is accusing Meta of creating a breeding ground for child predators. Plus, a former employee for an NFL team is accused of stealing millions of dollars from them.

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A human rights group says a US-made weapons guidance system was used in an attack that killed civilians in Gaza. We're learning more about the suspect of yesterdays deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Nikki Haley was under attack at last night's Republican presidential debate, we'll tell you why she might see it as a good thing. One in five people looking for an abortion had to travel out of state in the first half of 2023. Plus, why employees are walking out at one of America's most popular newspapers.

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Dozens of Americans are expected to leave Gaza today while UN workers are going into the strip. Last night's Republican presidential debate got pretty heated. After another deadly crash, the US military is grounding its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft. The Department of Education has approved canceling nearly $5 billion in federal student loan debt. Plus, a woman gets a surprising punishment for throwing food in someone's face.

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Israel has approved a “minimal” increase in the amount of fuel into Gaza while the UN chief makes a rare move over the humanitarian crisis. Senate Republicans blocked aid for Israel and Ukraine from advancing in a key spending bill vote. We have new developments on a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Meanwhile, a Nevada grand jury has indicted six people who acted as fake electors to undo President Joe Biden’s 2020 win. Lastly, two GOP candidates got into a heated exchange on the debate stage. 

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Multiple victims have been reported in a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. The Israeli military says it’s zeroing in on the home of a top Hamas leader. GOP senators plan to block a national security spending bill that’s expected to be voted on today. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he’s resigning at the end of the year. The US has charged four Russian soldiers with war crimes against an American in Ukraine. And, legendary TV sitcom and movie producer Norman Lear has died.

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We begin with breaking news on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's future in Congress. Leaked audio of heated meeting reveals some hostages’ fury at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Arizona and Texas are seeing spikes in border crossings, as Congress fights over immigration policy. The fourth GOP presidential primary is tonight. We have some new updates on Donald Trump's legal troubles. Plus, Time names their ‘Person of the Year.’

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Israeli forces have been accused of striking a crowded refugee camp in Gaza. Police are investigating a string of killings in Texas. A drug shortage in the US means doctors are having to make "impossible decisions." President Joe Biden has been talking to CNN about his grief. Plus, Wikipedia's top 25 most visited pages for 2023.

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Israeli forces continues to bombard Gaza and an Israeli official has accused the UN of being biased. Why a Senate meeting turned into a shouting match yesterday. President Joe Biden says he doesn't think he'd be running for re-election if it wasn't for former President Donald Trump. A woman with a high risk pregnancy is suing Texas to get an abortion. Plus, girls still appear to be less interested in STEM subjects than boys.

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US officials believe the Israel-Hamas war could look different by January. President Joe Biden says GOP front-runner Donald Trump influenced his decision to run for reelection. Police have identified the suspect inside a home that exploded in Virginia. An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut off a plane’s engines mid-flight has been indicted. Lastly, we’ll tell you about the scope of a hack that exposed millions of users’ ancestry data.

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The Israeli military is closing in on a key city in southern Gaza in the war against Hamas. A House committee grilled three university presidents about their efforts to combat antisemitism on campuses. GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s lifting most of his holds on military promotions. We have new details on the evidence the special counsel’s office plans to present against former President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 trial. And, a new proposal from the NCAA could change the way college athletes are compensated.

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The humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, as Israel-Hamas fighting intensifies. We'll tell you why GOP donors are paying closer attention to Nikki Haley. A youth climate group wants President Joe Biden to do more on the climate crisis ahead of 2024. Police are investigating a huge explosion that leveled a home in Arlington, Virginia. Plus, CVS says it's changing the way it prices prescription drugs.

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Some people in Gaza are digging through rubble to find food as health workers say facilities are overwhelmed. SCOTUS is expected to hear arguments today on a case that could cost billions to the government or the rich. More than 10 million people are under flood watches across the Pacific Northwest. A new survey shows many people of color expect insults from health care workers. And, the new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has been released... after it was leaked online. 

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The UN is warning that Gaza is getting more and more "apocalyptic' as Israel expands its war into the south. The presidents of Harvard, MIT and U Penn are answering questions today on antisemitism on college campuses. The White House is warning that failing to give aid to Ukraine will help Russian President Vladimir Putin. Four Republican candidates have qualified for tomorrow's GOP 2024 presidential primary debate. And, the fossil fuel industry is dominating this year's UN climate summit.

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The World Health Organization warns that Israel’s ground operations in southern Gaza could deprive many Palestinians of healthcare. A man accused of fatally shooting three homeless men has been charged with murder. Scientists say global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are on track to set a new record this year. The Republican field of presidential hopefuls got smaller today. Lastly, a YouTuber’s stunt may have cost him his freedom.

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We start with the latest on negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas as Israel’s operation in Gaza expands. The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was fatally stabbed near Chicago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. A former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba has been federally charged. Parts of the US are expected to see heavy rain and flooding. And, more Spotify jobs are on the chopping block.

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WHO warns diseases are spreading in Gaza, as Israel resumes its ground offensive. The EU is pushing for a phase out of fossil fuels at COP 28. The Supreme Court looks at whether or not to approve a controversial case on the opioid epidemic. Human remains have been found in the wreckage of a US military Osprey that crashed in Japan last week. Plus, Tom Holland might have helped Oxford’s word of the year.

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The UN is looking into alleged horrific sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th. Congress is being warned it will 'knee-cap' Ukraine if it doesn't approve funding. Four people have been killed in a stabbing rampage in New York. Rescue workers are searching for climbers after a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia. Plus, why being undefeated wasn't enough to earn one team a spot in the College Football Playoff.

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Israeli forces are now carrying out ground operations across the whole of Gaza. The president of COP28 is facing criticism again for comments on fossil fuels. The inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times is facing attempted murder charges. Russian police have raided LGTBQ venues in Moscow. Plus, a prominent Republican says it would be bad for the country if her party gets another House majority.

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In the last few years, Anderson Cooper has been going through boxes of things that belonged to belonged to his dad, who died when he was 10, his brother, who died when he was 21, and his mom, who died in 2019. He documented that journey in the first season of his podcast, “All There Is.” Now the podcast is back for a new season. In this episode, we hear from Anderson about what drove him to keep exploring grief and loss and how he brought what he learned with him to cover the Israel-Hamas war. 

Guest: Anderson Cooper, CNN Anchor 

Listen to “All There Is” here. 

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Truce between Israel and Hamas expired as Israel says negotiations reached a “dead end.” House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has enough votes to move forward with a formal impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Cities in the northeast continue to face a record-long snow drought, but it could soon come to an end. A leaning tower in Bologna, Italy could collapse soon. And Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin is immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended and strikes into Gaza have resumed. The US makes big promises at COP28 in hopes of containing climate change. A judge decides that former president Donald Trump doesn’t get presidential protections for what he did after the 2020 election. Los Angeles police are looking for a suspect targeting the homeless population in the city after three people were shot dead. And “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction has been upheld.

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