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Harvard’s landmark victory, FL vaccine mandates, deadly derailment & more Sep 03, 2025

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We start with a blow to the Trump administration in its funding fight with Harvard University. Republicans are at odds over a push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. We have an update on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. We’ll tell you what’s happening to vaccine requirements in Florida. Plus, details on a tragic accident at a tourist attraction in Portugal.

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Epstein survivor’s message to Trump, hot-mic moment, 'megaberg' loses crown & more Sep 03, 2025

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We start with takeaways from a group of Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors who spoke publicly for the first time today. Congressional Democrats and Republicans weighed in President Donald Trump’s crackdowns. We’ll tell you about a rare hot-mic moment between three world leaders. A judge has ruled on whether to admit DNA evidence in a case against a suspected serial killer. Plus, the world’s largest iceberg has lost its title.

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Epstein survivor rally, RFK Jr. resignation calls, ‘job hugging’ & more Sep 03, 2025

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Russia's leader is responding to President Donald Trump's conspiring claim. Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors are appealing to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Calls for HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to step down are growing. A fast-moving wildfire in California has left a trail of destruction. Plus, the new trend that's emerging in the job market.

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China military parade, Epstein files release, Google monopoly case & more Sep 03, 2025

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We explain why China’s military parade is a show of defiance against President Donald Trump’s America. A US strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs has killed at least 11 people. Thousands of Epstein-related files have been released but lawmakers are saying it’s nowhere near enough. There’s been a key ruling on Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. Plus, the outcome of Google’s antitrust case.

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US strikes drug boat, ‘no tax on overtime,’ explained, Kraft Heinz splits & more Sep 02, 2025

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We start with a major escalation by the Trump administration against drug cartels. President Donald Trump’s campaign promise for overtime pay comes with a caveat. The Energy Department’s climate report is drawing pushback from scientists. The fate of Brazil’s former president hangs in the balance in his election conspiracy trial. Plus, details on the changes this iconic merger is making and why.

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Chicago leaders push back, Trump’s announcement, ChatGPT safety feature & more Sep 02, 2025

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Some Illinois leaders are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s crackdown plans. We have details on Trump’s announcement related to the Defense Department. OpenAI is managing how its AI chatbot responds to teen users. Authorities gave an update on the latest case of a doorbell prank gone wrong. Plus, North Korea’s leader makes a landmark visit in traditional style.

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LA National Guard ruling, Congress returns, new Vogue editor & more Sep 02, 2025

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A federal judge has ruled on President Donald Trump’s military deployment in LA over the summer. Congress has returned from its summer recess to a jam-packed and politically bruising schedule. We explain why Israel's planned annexation of the West Bank is being called a retaliatory move. Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders are appealing for international aid after a tragic earthquake. Plus, we reveal the new Vogue editor stepping in the shoes of the legendary Anna Wintour.

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Trump vaccine skepticism, Russia-China relations, Chicago crime & more Sep 02, 2025

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President Donald Trump is casting doubt on his own Covid-19 vaccination program. Russia and China’s leaders are expressing unity as a major gas deal has been announced. There’s a spotlight on Chicago crime figures ahead of a potential federal enforcement operation. A key Trump ally has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Plus, the result of a US open matchup between two American tennis stars.

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Chicago crackdown, quake rescues underway, prank turns deadly & more Sep 01, 2025

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Chicago leaders are pushing back against a major federal immigration operation this week. Rescue teams are scrambling to reach victims of a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. We’ll explain why pilots were forced to land a plane carrying the EU’s top leader. We have an update on the fifth grader who credited his classmate for saving his life in a mass shooting last week. Plus, a TikTok trend gone wrong.

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Afghanistan earthquake, China security summit, Burning Man homicide & more Sep 01, 2025

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Hundreds of people have been killed by a devastating earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan. China is casting itself as an alternative global leader at an international security summit. Israel is escalating its plans for a military takeover of Gaza City. A judge has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to repatriate Guatemalan children. Plus, a murder investigation is ongoing at the Burning Man art and music festival.

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