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Ft. Stewart soldiers honored, Trump’s new census, Alzheimer’s remedy & more Aug 07, 2025

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We reveal how the government plans to spend the extra revenue generated from tariffs. Soldiers at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia have been honored for disarming a shooter yesterday. President Donald Trump has ordered work on a new census, excluding a certain group of people. We have an update on the wildfire raging in the south of France. Plus, an old medication may combat the effects of Alzheimer’s.

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Price rises, Colorado wildfires, Indiana redistricting & more Aug 07, 2025

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We start with the details behind President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. We’ll tell you what everyday goods could be impacted by Trump’s latest wave of tariffs. Wildfires in Colorado are growing, sparking evacuations. The White House is targeting another state for redistricting. Plus, we pay tribute to a Latin jazz legend, who died yesterday.

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Global tariffs begin, Trump-Putin meeting, JD Vance’s Epstein dinner & more Aug 07, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are now in effect. The Kremlin says preparations are underway for a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We have more information on the suspected shooter at the Fort Stewart military base. A planned dinner for Trump officials to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein fallout seems to have moved. Plus, this country’s population continues to shrink.

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Fort Stewart shooter identified, Apple’s investment, France’s biggest wildfire & more Aug 06, 2025

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We begin with the latest on the suspect who opened fire at the US Army’s Fort Stewart base in Georgia today. We have details on a tech giant’s second major investment in the US. President Donald Trump is growing impatient with Russia’s resistance to his peace efforts with Ukraine. UCLA reveals how much federal research funding it’s at risk of losing over Trump’s antisemitism investigation. Plus, how climate change is exacerbating wildfire conditions in France.

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Fort Stewart shooting, India tariffs, ‘The Walking Dead’ actress dies & more Aug 06, 2025

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We begin with a mass shooting on a military base in Georgia. President Donald Trump escalated his tariff battle with one of America’s most important trading partners. We’ll tell you about a deadly helicopter crash in Ghana. A retailer beloved by pre-tweens has filed for bankruptcy - again. Plus, an actress best known for her role on “The Walking Dead” has died.

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US-Russia meeting, record tariff revenue, sex toy disruption & more Aug 06, 2025

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Russia’s president met with a US official today, while the White House threatens to punish a country by raising tariffs for buying oil from Moscow. The Treasury says tariffs are bringing in record revenue – what will the government do with the money? We take a closer look at the congressional map Texas Republicans are proposing. A disease outbreak in NYC has turned deadly. Plus, it’s not just basketballs that are being thrown at WNBA games.

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Epstein strategy dinner, Diddy’s pardon request, 2028 Olympics testing & more Aug 06, 2025

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We'll tell you why Trump administration officials are meeting for a dinner at Vice President JD Vance’s residence. Wildfires are causing air quality problems across the US as the Southwest bakes under heat alerts. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney spoke to CNN about his chances at getting a pardon. A deadly wall of water has devastated a Himalayan village. Plus, we’ll tell you what testing President Donald Trump wants to see ahead of the next Summer Games.

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Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts, Great Barrier Reef devastation, dark day remembered & more Aug 06, 2025

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The Trump administration is thinking about releasing the transcripts of a meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is escalating his fight with state Democrats. The US and Russia are meeting as a sanctions deadline looms. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been hit by the worst coral bleaching on record. Plus, the world marks the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima.

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Maxwell’s opposition, heated town hall, NJ-NY earthquake & more Aug 05, 2025

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We begin with the latest on the Trump administration’s effort to unseal Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s grand jury transcripts. Another attempt to move forward on redistricting in Texas falls short. We’ll explain what new data shows about President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in red and blue states. A tense back-and-forth took place between a Republican lawmaker and his constituents. Plus, a second earthquake in days rattles parts of the eastern US.

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CA redistricting, TN quadruple murder arrest, hefty hiker fine & more Aug 05, 2025

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A Democratic state is competing against Texas in the redistricting wars. We have details on the latest call between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart. A weeklong manhunt for a suspect accused of killing four people in Tennessee is over. California firefighters are battling the largest wildfire the state has seen this year. Plus, one hiker is learning the meaning of “paying” attention.

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