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Trump celebrates win, Russia recognizes Taliban, boxer arrested & more Jul 04, 2025

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President Donald Trump is expected to sign his “big, beautiful bill” today. He also says he’ll speak Ukraine's President after a disappointing conversation with Russia’s leader yesterday. Moscow is recognizing the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan. State lawmakers say they were turned away from inspecting Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. Plus, a high-profile boxer has been arrested just days after fighting a social media influencer.

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Trump’s signature victory, Fourth of July forecast, one-on-one with ‘Diddy’ juror & more Jul 03, 2025

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President Donald Trump is expected to sign his “big, beautiful, bill” tomorrow after marathon voting sessions in Congress. Florida lawmakers are raising concerns about a new migrant detention facility. Israeli strikes killed scores of Palestinians in Gaza as negotiations to reach a ceasefire ramp up. Gloomy weather could dampen some Fourth of July weekend plans. Plus, an alternate juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial spoke exclusively to CNN.

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House passes megabill, Trump-Putin call, Fourth of July costs & more Jul 03, 2025

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President Donald Trump has landed his first major legislative win of his second term. Trump and Russia’s president spoke days after the US paused some weapons shipments to Ukraine. A freed Israeli-American who spent 18 months in Hamas captivity is at the White House. Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece as a heatwave in Europe turns deadly. Plus, how inflation and tariffs might affect your Independence Day shopping list.

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Megabill vote delayed, US jobs report, AI assists pregnancy & more Jul 03, 2025

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We start with why the vote on the GOP's massive tax and spending cuts package has been delayedin the House today. This month’s US jobs market report is stronger than expected. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on banning transgender students from playing sports next year. National parks will feel the squeeze this summer after the Trump administration’s job cuts. Plus, how new AI technology helped a couple conceive.

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Mega bill's fate, Chicago drive-by shooting, Liverpool soccer star dies & more Jul 03, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill is set to pass the house this morning. Four people have died in a drive-by shooting in Chicago. After Israel has accepted Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal, negotiators await Hamas’ response. The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on microchip software sales to China. Plus, Liverpool and Portugal soccer player Diogo Joto has died at the age of 28.

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GOP confident bill will pass, Bali ferry sinks, Abrego Garcia ‘torture’ & more Jul 03, 2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson reckons the GOP budget bill will pass this morning. We tell you about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' reaction after he was denied bail. Dozens are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali. Iran has withdrawn co-operation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have described his treatment in an El Salvador mega prison as "torture."

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‘Diddy’ denied bail, battle in the House, Microsoft layoffs & more Jul 02, 2025

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Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody until sentencing. President Donald Trump is working to win over hardliner holdouts ahead of a key vote on his megabill. A federal judge issued a major blow to Trump’s immigration crackdown on the southern border. The President announced a third US trade deal as his self-imposed deadline looms. Plus, more job cuts at Microsoft.

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‘Diddy’ release pending, Kohberger admits to killings, Princess Kate’s cancer recovery & more Jul 02, 2025

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A judge is expected to decide whether to release Sean “Diddy” Combs while he awaits sentencing after a mixed verdict. Bryan Kohberger admitted to the 2022 killings of four Idaho college students. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court struck down a nearly 180-year-old abortion ban. The University of Pennsylvania’s previously frozen federal funding has been released. And, Catherine, Princess of Wales, opens up about her cancer recovery.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict, Tesla sales plunge, Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home & more Jul 02, 2025

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The jury in the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs delivered a mixed verdict. President Donald Trump is meeting with House GOP holdouts to try to pass his signature legislation this week. Tesla reported a record drop in cars sales from last year. New York City Democratic mayoral candidate is responding to Trump’s threat to arrest him if he ended up not complying with federal immigration efforts in the city. Plus, a village in the south suburbs of Chicago has a plan for the first American pope’s childhood home.

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GOP mega bill opposition, UPenn banns transgender athletes, Dalai Lama's reincarnation plan & more Jul 02, 2025

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Some House Republicans' criticism of President Donald Trump's mega bill could delay or derail it's passing. We'll break down the deal the University of Pennsylvania made with the government over transgender athletes. A group of Democratic-led cities are suing the Trump administration over Obamacare changes. CNN has seen a intelligence assessment showing North Korea is set to send tens of thousand of more troops to help Russia. Plus, we'll tell you why China’s not happy with the Dalai Lama’s plan for his re-incarnation after death.

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