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Former President Donald Trump called his civil fraud trial in New York a “scam” after testifying on the stand. More officials are pleading for a humanitarian pause in Gaza as the fighting between Hamas and Israel continues. Police are searching for the shooter who opened fire at a crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have an update on a recall affecting some fruit puree pouches that may contain lead. And, a new experimental treatment helped a man with Parkinson’s back on his feet.

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Former President Donald Trump is on the stand in New York today – we'll tell you how the first hour of his testimony went. The number of people reported dead in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Parts of the US are expecting record high temperatures for this time of year. Intense air pollution is choking India's capital Plus, Elon Musk has announced that X has a new AI chatbot.

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The crossing from Gaza to Egypt may be re-opened to allow aid in and people out. It's former President Donald Trump's turn to testify in his civil business fraud case. The US' busiest rail line is getting a $16 billion boost. New studies say people who use marijuana daily are at higher risk of heart failure, strokes and heart attacks. Plus, National Geographic has released its "cool list" for 2024.

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Aid agencies say Gaza has experienced another communications blackout. Former President Donald Trump is expected to take the stand in New York today. A new poll says he's still got more support than President Joe Biden in some key states though. Countries are one step closer to getting a fund off the ground that would help developing nations damaged by the climate crisis. Plus, Hollywood actors say they're considering studios' "last, best and final offer."

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As Israel moves troops into Gaza and continues to launch airstrikes as retaliation for the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, thousands of civilians remain in the crosshairs. What does that mean for US support of Israel? In today’s episode, we explore how President Joe Biden is weighing humanitarian concerns with fears of a wider war in the region.

Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Anchor

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As tensions rise in the Israel–Hamas conflict settler violence is threatening the safety of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accuses President Biden of supporting "genocide" by not calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. 157 have died so far after an earthquake struck a remote area in Northwestern Nepal. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says the conflict in the Middle East has taken focus away from Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. The New York City Marathon kicks off its 52nd edition tomorrow.

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A statement by United Nations aid agencies warns newborns, children and women are bearing the brunt in the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli attacks continue in Gaza as the government pressures Hamas to release the 241 hostages still in their custody. Shipping giant Maersk is getting ready to cut more jobs as revenues plummet. A Pennsylvania nurse faces additional attempted murder charges. And it’s that time of year, get ready for the end of Daylight Saving Time.  

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Israel has claimed responsibility for an attack outside Gaza’s largest hospital. President Joe Biden visited Lewiston, Maine today to mourn the lives of people killed in last week’s mass shooting. An appeals court temporarily froze a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his federal election interference case, while a New York judge expanded a gag order against Trump in a separate case. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is standing by his chief campaign fundraiser after the FBI raided her home. And, your leftover pumpkin could be an environmental nightmare — we’ll explain what you can do. 

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’ll go for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza under one condition, while Hezbollah’s chief speaks out. The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to the federal ban on bump stocks, which are used on semiautomatic rifles. A former Trump appointee was sentenced for his role in the Capitol riot. GOP Congressman George Santos told CNN he’d run for office in 2024 no matter what. Plus, a foundation has been established in Matthew Perry’s memory.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says more needs to done to protect Palestinian civilians from Israel’s offensive in Gaza, as Israel's prime minister and Hezbollah’s chief speak out today. Eric Trump is done testifying today in the civil fraud case against him, his family, and their business in New York. Some Walgreens staff won't be getting bonuses this year – we'll tell you why. NOAA says this year’s El Niño winter could see more snow for some parts of the US. And, retailers warn holiday shopping might slow this year.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to push for a pause in Israel's airstrikes on Gaza. The latest jobs report is out. President Joe Biden is in Maine one week after mass shootings there killed 18 people. A food additive found in some sodas may soon be banned across the US. Plus, Elon Musk says no jobs will be needed in the future.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, as the US continues to show support for the country while warning it about strikes on Gaza. The House has passed a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. Eric Trump is expected back in court in New York today. The FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been found guilty of fraud and conspiracy. Plus, YouTube will no longer repeatedly recommend videos that could be harmful for teenagers.

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Sources tell CNN that the Biden administration has a warning for Israel as its military ramps up its operations in Gaza to target Hamas. The House passed a standalone aid package for Israel, teeing up a showdown with the Senate. Plus, we’ll tell you about a building collapse that injured several people in New York. The man accused of killing rapper Tupac Shakur pleaded not guilty. And, a jury found former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried guilty for his role in the collapse of his crypto exchange FTX.

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The Israeli military says it has completely surrounded Gaza City in its expanded ground operation targeting Hamas. Former President Donald Trump’s two adult sons testified in his New York civil fraud trial. One of the former officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors. Mortgage rates fell for the first time in seven weeks. And, researchers suggest global warming may be happening faster than we think.

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Hospitals in Gaza are struggling to cope with a lack of medical supplies and power. Donald Trump's sons are in court today in New York for the civil fraud trial against the family and their business. The UN says world isn't spending enough money on adapting to climate change. Microsoft's AI news editors have been making some questionable decisions. Plus, some Uber and Lyft drivers could be getting backpay from the companies.

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President Joe Biden is facing pressure over civilian deaths in Gaza. Egypt says it's getting reading to evacuate thousands of foreign nationals from Gaza. The House and the Senate are butting heads over an aid package. The judge in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case has signaled she could delay the trial. Plus, a woman has been charged with murder after her lunch guests died from suspected death cap mushroom poisoning.

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Israel is once again facing criticism and warnings of "war crimes" after it bombed a refugee camp in Gaza twice in two days. Divides in the House are still causing problems and could delay an aid package for Israel. Former President Donald Trump's kids are back in court today. Cornell University is cancelling classes tomorrow over antisemitic threats. Plus, we'll tell you who won the World Series last night.

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We begin with new details on the Israeli military’s second strike on a refugee camp in Gaza. Measures to censure a House lawmaker and expel an indicted member have failed. A federal judge is weighing whether to postpone former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight has died, according to his family. Lastly, Disney could soon own all of Hulu.

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Some Americans are among the first group of people who’ve crossed the border from Gaza into Egypt amid the Hamas-Israel war. The Federal Reserve hit pause on another round of rate hikes but dashed hopes for rate cuts. Donald Trump Jr. took the stand in the New York civil fraud trial against him, his family and their company. A Cornell University student accused of threatening to kill Jewish students appeared in court today. And, we have details on censure resolutions against two House lawmakers as a third faces expulsion.

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Some foreign nationals and injured Palestinians are being allowed to leave Gaza, as another blast hits a refugee camp. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to delay the classified documents trial. The cost of your job-based healthcare coverage will probably rise next year. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is against a GOP-introduced bill that could limit corporate campaign donations. Plus, the second person to ever get a pig heart transplant has died.

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Roughly 500 foreign nationals are expected to cross out of Gaza and into Egypt today. The FBI director says antisemitism in the US is at "historic levels." We'll tell you what the Federal Reserve is expected to do about interest rates. A group of realtors have been ordered to pay $1.8 billion for keeping commissions for home sales artificially high. Plus, tourists are returning to parts of Maui for the first time since deadly wildfires.

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People are expected to start crossing out of Gaza for the first time since the conflict erupted in the Middle East. Israel's military is trying to defend its strike on a densely populated refugee camp. Former President Donald Trump's children are expected to start giving evidence in court soon. America's infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in more than 20 years. And, soap opera star Tyler Christopher has died.

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The Israeli military is defending its deadly strike on a refugee camp in northern Gaza. The White House is threatening to veto a standalone aid package for Israel that House Republicans plan to bring to the floor this week. A 20-year-old man armed with guns and explosives has been found dead at a Colorado amusement park. In a new CNN poll, former President Donald Trump is leading his strongest challenger Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina. Lastly, two major US stock market indexes logged their first three-month losing streak since March 2020. 

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The Israeli military says it struck part of the largest refugee camp in Gaza, which doctors there say caused many casualties. Two US government officials pleaded for Congress to pass an aid package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel. A person is in custody in connection to a series of antisemitic online threats against Jewish students at Cornell University. A new study suggests that the new suicide and crisis hotline has some work to do to reach its full potential. And, students in Uvalde, Texas will soon embark on a fresh start following a deadly mass shooting more than a year ago. 

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Israel has ruled out a ceasefire and is stepping up attacks in Gaza. It's day two of the trial to decide if former President Donald Trump should be included in Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot. American workers are seeing some bumps in their paychecks. Stellantis says the auto workers' strike has cost it $3 billion in revenue. Plus, taking aspirin to treat heart problems might not be a good idea for some patients.

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Israel says Hamas is now holding up to 240 people hostage in Gaza. The House and Senate are heading for a clash over aid spending for Israel and Ukraine. A family on nine have been shot dead in a Russian-occupied region of Ukraine. There could be some progress in talks between Hollywood actors and studios. Plus, this Halloween could send a shiver up your spine in more ways than one.

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Israel's prime minister says his military won't agree to a ceasefire, even as calls to help with aid grow louder. The conflict in the Middle East has led to a rise in hate crimes in the US. We're learning more about the warning signs surrounding the Maine mass shootings. Staff at some of the country's largest drugstore chains are walking out. And, the stars of 'Friends' say they're "utterly devastated" by the loss of their co-star Matthew Perry.

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Israel’s military said a female Israeli soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas was rescued during ground operations in Gaza. We’re learning more details about the man accused of killing 18 people in a shooting rampage in Maine. We’ll explain the highlights from the first day of former President Donald Trump’s trial in Colorado. The FDA says 26 over-the-counter eye drops could lead to serious infections resulting in vision loss or blindness. And, more details about the tragic death of Friends’ star Matthew Perry. 

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire today, saying “this is a time for war.” As the conflict in the Middle East continues, we’re seeing reports of hate crimes targeting Muslim and Jewish people across the US. Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand again today in his criminal fraud trial. The legal saga between the Biden administration and Texas over border security continues. And, dozens of Democrats are trying to make the first over-the-counter birth control more affordable — we’ll explain how. 

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Save the Children says more children have been killed in Gaza than in any armed conflict in the world in each of the past four years. The United Auto Workers Union says it's reached a tentative deal with General Motors. A trial has started to decide if former President Donald Trump should be blocked from Colorado's presidential ballot in 2024. Soccer's governing body has banned a former Spanish executive for three years after he kissed a player without permission. Plus, we'll tell you what happened in a Hong Kong court after a US lawmaker brought a gun onto a plane. 

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It was a deadly halloween weekend in the US with multiple mass shootings. A CNN source says 54 aid trucks are waiting to deliver help to Gaza as there's growing fear the conflict could spread. A judge has put former President Donald Trump back under a gag order. 45 people have been killed in a fire at a mine in Kazakstan. Plus, an American ice hockey player has died after a "freak accident" during a game.

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The UN says people in Gaza are so desperate for aid they've started looting supplies. Former President Donald Trump has another dramatic legal week ahead of him. Police were reportedly warned about the gunman who killed 18 people in Maine weeks before he carried out the attack. The UAW has reached a deal with one car maker, but escalated strikes against another. And, we'll hear the late Matthew Perry describe what he wanted his legacy to be.

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Four former allies of former President Donald Trump have pleaded guilty in the Georgia election subversion case in recent days, with all agreeing to testify on behalf of the prosecution at future trials. Meanwhile, a New York judge overseeing Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former president $10,000 on Wednesday for violating a gag order. In today’s episode, we look at how the growing legal pressure could impact the former president as he balances the courtroom with the campaign trail. 

Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent

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Israel’s prime minister says the second stage of the war against Hamas has begun. We have new details about the deceased gunman accused of killing 18 people in Lewiston, Maine. Former Vice President Mike Pence suspends his 2024 presidential campaign – we’ll tell you the driving force behind his decision. The UAW’s union negotiators have reached a tentative deal with Stellantis in the strike against the Big Three. Lastly, Best Buy is recalling nearly a million pressure cookers. 

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Authorities have found the body of the gunman suspected in a Maine shooting rampage, but we’ll tell you why the investigation continues. Israel has been hitting Gaza with more airstrikes after announcing that it’s expanding its ground operation following Hamas’ terror attacks. An Iranian teen has died after being allegedly assaulted by the country’s morality police. The FDA issued a new warning about the risks of probiotics for infants born prematurely. And, an Italian mother won a court battle to evict her two adult sons – we have details.

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Officials say the man accused of killing 18 people in a shooting rampage in Maine has been found dead. Israel’s military said its expanding ground operations in the Gaza Strip — we’ll explain what we know. We have new developments on the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Mexico. Today Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand in his own criminal fraud trial — we’ll explain the highlights. And, it’s been a rollercoaster week for Wall Street investors. 

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The Israeli military says it’s expanding its ground operations in Gaza tonight in the war with Hamas fighters. We’ll tell you where the search for a man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting rampage in Maine now stands. A judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial has ordered his daughter, Ivanka Trump, to testify. Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty to 10 new charges in federal court. And, we’ll tell you which state became the first in the US to start selling medical marijuana in pharmacies.

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We're learning more about some of the 18 people killed in mass shootings in Maine, as the father of one of the victims speaks to CNN. Sources say some progress has been made in negotiations to free the hostages being held by Hamas. The Fed's favourite inflation indicator cooled down last month. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is finally testifying in front of a jury. Plus, another Democrat says they're running for President.

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Police are still desperately searching for the suspect accused of killing 18 people in mass shootings in Maine. The attack once again has people calling for tighter gun controls in the US. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza is defending its death toll numbers. A Chinese fighter jet has reportedly flown within ten feet of a US Air Force plane. And, a judge is deciding whether Ivanka Trump should have to take the stand in her father's civil business fraud case.

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A community in Maine is mourning the 18 people killed in mass shootings at a restaurant and bowling alley, while the suspect is still on the run. The EU has fallen short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US has carried out airstrikes on facilities run by Iran-backed militias. Congressman George Santos is due in court today. And, Bloomberg says Taylor Swift is now a billionaire.

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Law enforcement have zeroed in on the home of a suspect accused of killing at least 18 people in a Maine shooting rampage. Israel’s military says it’ll continue ground raids into Gaza in the coming days to prepare for the next stages of war with Hamas militants. A former Chinese premier has died from a heart attack, according to state media. A federal judge has ordered Georgia lawmakers to redraw its congressional and state legislative maps. Lastly, the founder of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX took the stand in his own fraud trial today.

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We start with new details in the search for a suspect accused of killing at least 18 people in a Maine shooting rampage. The war between Israel and Hamas is sparking concerns about potential threats from violent extremists and lone offenders in the US. A man accused of fatally shooting a Maryland judge has been found dead. Hurricane Otis has killed at least 27 people in Mexico. And, we’ll tell you how high mortgage rates have climbed.

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At least 18 people have been killed in two mass shootings in Maine last night, as police continue to look for the suspected gunman. Israel’s military gears up for a ground offensive in Gaza – CNN’s Sam Kiley explains the risks of such an invasion. The US economy grew faster than expected last quarter. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to take the stand in his own defense. And, a Democratic congressman pleads guilty to falsely triggering a fire alarm.

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People in parts of Maine have been told to shelter in place and schools have been shut as police search for a person of interest in mass shootings at two locations. Israel's military says it has carried out a targeted raid in Gaza using tanks. We'll tell you a bit more about the new House Speaker Mike Johnson. Mexican officials are still trying to figure out the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Otis. Plus, Meta says its profits double this quarter.

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Multiple casualties are being reported in Maine and a manhunt is underway after two mass shootings in Lewiston. Israel's prime minister says a ground invasion in Gaza is coming, but hasn't said when. The House is finally back in business and it's got a lot of work to do. Former President Donald Trump has once again been accused of targeting potential witnesses. Plus, we'll tell you more about the UAW's tentative deal with Ford.

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Law enforcement sources say at least 16 people are dead in connection to shooting incidents in Maine. Then, we have the latest on the Israeli military’s next stage of the war with Hamas militants. Plus, the US and Russia failed to pass resolutions addressing the fighting and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, the House passed a measure supporting Israel. Lastly, the UAW and Ford have reached a tentative deal in the union's strike against the Big Three. 

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The House has elected GOP Congressman Mike Johnson as the new speaker three weeks after ousting former leader Kevin McCarthy. We’re hearing from a spokesperson for the largest UN agency in Gaza that’s in desperate need of fuel. A judge has reinstated all charges, including murder, against a former Philadelphia officer who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. We have new developments on the former NFL player held in connection with his mother’s murder. And, former President Donald Trump has been fined again for violating his gag order in his civil fraud trial.

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The House is voting today on whether it wants Mike Johnson as the next speaker. We're learning more about how Hamas planned the October 7 attack. Former President Donald Trump responds to reporting that his former chief of staff is cooperating with federal prosecutors in the 2020 election subversion case. Florida's crackdown on drag shows could end up in the hands of the Supreme Court. And, the pilot accused of trying to shut down a plane mid flight says he thought he was dreaming.

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House Republicans could finally be ready to get behind a speaker nominee. There are hopes of a breakthrough in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Several people seem to be turning against former President Donald Trump. The CDC has a warning about healthcare workers' mental health. Plus, the match is set for the World Series.

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It was another deadly night in Gaza, as an important voice in the Middle East says Western leaders have double standards when it comes to civilian deaths. House Republicans have now chosen a fourth nominee for speaker. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has reportedly made a deal with prosecutors. Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico as a category 5 storm, but has started to weaken. And, there are reports 'Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree has died.

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