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Gloria Steinem Dies, USS Lincoln Port Call, Clippers Get Massive Kawhi Leonard Punishment and More Sep 03, 2026

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We look back on the life and legacy of trailblazing feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As the war with Iran continues, the crew of a US aircraft carrier gets some much-needed rest and relaxation. Parts of eastern Texas continue to be drenched with rain from Tropical Storm Edouard. Police say a deadly shooting outside a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona targeted the LGBTQ community. And an NBA team gets a huge punishment for skirting league financial rules.

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MN Mass Shooting, NYC Schools Ban AI and more Sep 03, 2026

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At least two people are dead after a Minneapolis mass shooting. The judge orders the deadlocked Clancy jury to continue deliberating. NYC schools ban AI. Plus, it's still state fair season.

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US-Venezuela Oil Deal, Clancy Jury Deadlocked Again, Ariana Grande Farewell and more Sep 02, 2026

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The US inked new energy deals with Venezuela, but critics are sounding the alarm. Search and rescue crews are racing to find missing workers in Nepal’s mud-filled tunnels. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial wraps up another day of deliberations without a verdict. The Kennedy Center is losing another notable piece of its identity. Plus, Ariana Grande closes out her tour with an emotional farewell to fans.

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USS Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Tiger Woods in Court, MapQuest’s Comeback and more Sep 02, 2026

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American sailors on a historic deployment at sea in the Middle East made their first port visit today. Parts of Texas are reeling from a tropical storm system’s torrential downpour. We have details on Tiger Woods’ plea deal in his DUI case. It was a big primary night for Democratic incumbents in Massachusetts. Plus, why a navigation app from the 90s is having a massive moment.

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Accused Kirk Killer To Go To Trial, Mail-in Ballot Mess and more Sep 02, 2026

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Election officials raise alarm bells about mail-in ballot changes. The US military launches a new series of attacks as Iran retaliates. A judge rules that the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer can go to trial. Plus, Miley drops her last name and announces a new album and concerts.

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US Military Strikes, Tropical Storm Edouard, Clancy Jury Deadlocked and more Sep 01, 2026

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The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial went home early today after hours of deliberating. The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting is back in court for a key hearing. Plus, we’ll tell you when ICE agents will be equipped with body cameras.

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Mail Ballot Whistleblower, Bond Market Jitters, Kalshi Insider Trading and More Sep 01, 2026

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As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is sparking financial fears. A Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts is highlighting a generational divide. A report finds nearly 1 in 3 women aged 21 to 29 have never received a cervical cancer screening. And a former Congressman gets a lifetime ban from a major prediction market, while an aspiring lawmaker admits she bet on her own campaign.

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Conviction in Tupac's Murder, Army Secretary Resigns and more Sep 01, 2026

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Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal as crews dig for flooding survivors. The Supreme Court clears way for President Trump’s ballroom construction. Plus, Dolly Parton fans continue her legacy of kindness.

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SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Ballroom, Kalshi Bans Santos, Lionel Messi’s Retirement Announcement and more Aug 31, 2026

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President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park after deadly flash flooding. We’ll tell you about the first person to get a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Trump is targeting a news host over a TV segment he didn’t like. It’s the end of an era for an Argentine soccer superstar. Plus, a massive update to next year’s Met Gala amid intense public backlash.

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5-Year-Old Rescued from Rubble, AI Financial Warning, Djokovic Out at US Open and More Aug 31, 2026

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CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI poses to the global financial network. A tropical storm or depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico today. A US Army veteran is pardoned for crimes that led him to self-deport to South Korea. And one of the greatest tennis players of all time can’t escape the first round at the US Open.

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