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Trump fires commissioner, Montana’s deadly shooting, Carrie Bradshaw’s goodbye & more Aug 01, 2025

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President Donald Trump makes an abrupt change over weak jobs numbers. Trump escalated his online spat with a Russian official. We have new developments on Republicans’ effort to defund public media. A deadly shooting at a Montana bar is under investigation. Plus, it’s the end of an era for “Sex and the City” fans.

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Stocks tumble, Ghislaine Maxwell moved, allergy medication dangers & more Aug 01, 2025

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Markets are rattled by President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy and weak jobs growth. Palestinians say violent scenes erupted at an aid site a Trump official visited today. We have an update on where Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice is now serving her prison sentence. There’s a notable change to a museum exhibit on the American presidency. And, experts are warning of risks associated with a common allergy drug.

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US Gaza visit, Trump PAC funding, cortisol cocktails & more Aug 01, 2025

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Key government officials are visiting Gaza to get a "clear understanding" of the humanitarian crisis there. We’ll tell you why President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement might move some countries to make deals with China. Trump’s super PAC has already raised an unprecedented amount this year. Construction on a new lavish White House ballroom has gotten a green light. Plus, an expert weighs in on the benefits of a viral wellness hack.

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Tariff reaction, Witkoff in Gaza, Boeing lawsuit & more Aug 01, 2025

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World leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariff announcement. We’ll have the latest jobs report and what it means for the American economy. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Gaza is being described as a "photo opportunity." There are plans to test Trump’s proposed Golden Dome missile defense system before the next Presidential election. Plus, we’ll tell you why Boeing is being sued by four flight attendants.

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Trump’s new tariffs, Kyiv death toll rises, storms impact millions & more Aug 01, 2025

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President Donald Trump announces new tariffs across the world, just hours before his trade deadline. The death toll of Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv yesterday has risen, as Trump plans sanctions. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast have been hit by torrential rain and flooding. The family of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers wants documents on him made public. Plus, a surge of kindergartners are missing required vaccinations.

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Trump’s trade deadline, Witkoff’s second Gaza trip, Kamala Harris’ book & more Jul 31, 2025

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Key US trading partners are at risk of facing higher tariffs by President Donald Trump’s midnight deadline. We have details on the trip two Trump administration officials are expected to make to Gaza. We’re tracking dangerous storms and flash flooding in the eastern US. Texas lawmakers grilled local officials on the response to deadly flash flooding in the hardest hit county. Plus, details on the new book former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release.

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Mexico tariffs pause, Trump urges Hamas surrender, amusement park ride snaps & more Jul 31, 2025

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We begin with key developments in President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations as a deadline looms. Trump proposed a way to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. An NYPD officer killed in a deadly mass shooting is being laid to rest today. The Trump administration struck its second major deal with an elite university. Plus, how a night of fun turned into chaos at a theme park.

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Consumer spending boost, student loan interest hike, radioactive wasp nest & more Jul 31, 2025

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We begin with a new spending report on the state of the US economy.Eight million borrowers are about to see their student loan balances balloon. We explain why Iran’s capital is on the verge of drying out. We reveal the second company set to reach a four trillion dollar valuation. Plus, how a wasp nest turned radioactive.

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Tariffs' legal test, hiking deaths arrest, Trump boosts ratings & more Jul 31, 2025

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There’s just one day left for US trade partners to get a deal or face steeper tariffs, but the duties are facing a legal challenge. American support for Israel's military actions in Gaza is declining. We'll tell you what we’ve learned so far at NTSB hearings investigating January’s mid-air collision that killed 67 people. Police have arrested a man after a married couple were found dead on a hiking trail. And, President Donald Trump has helped boost a TV show’s ratings, but he’s probably not happy about it.

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Ukraine crisis deepens, turbulence injuries, drink mix-up & more Jul 31, 2025

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It’s the final day before President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline kicks in, but one country has secured an 11th hour deal. The crisis in Ukraine is only getting worse as Russia’s gains start adding up. Hamas is being told by Arab nations to hand over power in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority. Turbulence has sent dozens of Delta Airline passengers to the hospital. Plus, the energy drinks with too much kick.

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