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Flood response questions, Cuomo’s legal bills, tearful panda goodbye & more Jul 10, 2025

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Almost a week after devastating flash floods hit central Texas, officials are still avoiding questions about the warnings. Prices haven’t risen dramatically in response to tariffs so far, but that could be about to change. President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order is facing a big test. Taxpayers are footing the bill for some of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s #MeToo legal fights. Plus, people in Japan make an emotional goodbye.

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Russia’s intensifying attacks, flood response slowed, tunnel collapse & more Jul 10, 2025

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Russia has ramped up its air attacks on Ukraine for a second night in a row. FEMA officials say its response to the Texas floods was slowed down because of cost controls. President Donald Trump is facing criticism for praising an African leader for his English skills, even though he's from a country where it’s the official language. 31 workers have been rescued after a tunnel collapsed in LA. Plus, we’ll tell you why the shares of a cereal maker are soaring.

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More tariff letters, Trump hosts African leaders, generous killer whales & more Jul 09, 2025

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President Donald Trump has sent tariff letters to at least eight more countries. Three people have died in flash floods in New Mexico. Trump hosted five African leaders for a working lunch at the White House today. Former FBI and CIA directors James Comey and John Brennan are under investigation by the FBI. Plus, the mystery of why orcas are giving food to humans.

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TX alert system scrutiny, Trump sues California, X CEO quits & more Jul 09, 2025

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We start with the latest on the flooding in Texas, where the death toll has reached 119. The Trump administration is suing California over the inclusion of transgender students in sports. We explain how Nvidia became the world’s richest public company. Israel has announced strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Plus, why X's CEO is stepping down.

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Mexican first responders, Gaza hospital fuel shortage, ball boy error & more Jul 09, 2025

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Mexico lends a hand in the search for missing people caught in the Texas floods, as another state declares a state of emergency. Sources say President Donald Trump is closing on his fourth trade deal. More tariff letters are being sent today, emphasizing the hard deadline. A fuel shortage in Gaza is putting the lives of hospital patients at risk. And, another error has been called on Wimbledon’s electronic line judging system.

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Russia’s massive drone attack, Red Bull shake up, hero dog & more Jul 09, 2025

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Russia has launched the biggest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. The number of people missing has risen dramatically after the Texas floods. We’ll telling you why LA is joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration. F1 team Red Bull is changing its leadership in a shock move. Plus, how a dog helped save its owner.

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Search optimism dimming, copper tariffs, diabetic Barbie & more Jul 09, 2025

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More than 170 people are missing after the floods in central Texas, and rescue workers are getting less hopeful. Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused weapon shipments to Ukraine without telling the White House. President Donald Trump has announced new copper tariffs. Climate change made a recent heatwave even more deadly. Plus, we’ll tell you why disability advocates are praising a new Barbie doll.

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173 missing in floods, Trump-Netanyahu meeting, SCOTUS rules on federal firings & more Jul 08, 2025

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At least 173 people are missing in Texas amid the deadliest freshwater flood in nearly 50 years. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are "working diligently" on a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The Supreme Court has backed Trump’s effort to dramatically reshape federal agencies. Trump has threatened tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals. Plus, there are severe thunderstorm warnings for millions on the East Coast.

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Flood alert questions, Trump blasts Putin, ICC Taliban arrest warrants & more Jul 08, 2025

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Officials in Texas sidestepped questions on their flood response timeline at a heated press conference today. President Donald Trump has vented his anger at Putin in a public cabinet meeting. We share how consumers felt about inflation last month. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials. Plus, an ancient 3000-year-old city has been discovered in Peru.

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Airport security changing, Rubio AI imposter, Knicks’ new coach & more Jul 08, 2025

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A key role at a Texas weather office was vacant at the time of deadly flooding over the weekend. Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Gaza as ceasefire negotiations appear to be making some progress. Getting through airport security could be easier on your feet going forward. Someone used AI to pretend to be US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Plus, we’ll tell you who the New York Knicks have chosen as their new coach.

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