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Karen Read acquitted, 988 suicide hotline cuts, Social Security shortfall & more Jun 18, 2025

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After nearly eight weeks of testimony, the jury in Karen Read’s murder trial reached a verdict that made a crowd go wild outside the courthouse. President Donald Trump says he’s still weighing his options on helping Israel strike Iran. Specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis will soon go away. Revenue to cover Social Security benefits is on shaky financial ground. Plus, a major breakthrough in the fight against HIV.

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Trump considers Iran strikes, interest rates held, US Steel sold & more Jun 18, 2025

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President Donald Trump declined to say whether he’s decided on US military intervention in Iran. The Federal Reserve left interest rates alone for a fourth time despite Trump’s criticisms. An iconic American company is now under foreign ownership. The head of US Homeland Security is tightening her department’s purse strings. Plus, why Catherine, Prince of Wales, pulled out of a public engagement today.

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Iran ‘won’t surrender’, gender-affirming care ruling, UK abortion vote & more Jun 18, 2025

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The supreme leader of Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's call for the country to give in. The US Supreme Court has ruled on Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Federal prosecutors are set to make their case against the man charged with the Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado. British lawmakers have voted to change UK abortion laws. And, a new study highlights the potential health risks of microplastic-polluted waters.

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Fear in Iran, Tyler Perry accused, Amazon’s warning & more Jun 18, 2025

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People in Iran have been speaking to CNN about being scared and panicked. The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rates decision today. Lawmakers are calling for around-the-clock protection. We’ll tell you who is suing film and TV giant Tyler Perry. And, Amazon’s CEO has a dramatic warning for workers.

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Iran’s ‘battle’ warning, Minnesota shooting posts, passport gender markers & more Jun 18, 2025

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The Supreme Leader of Iran is warning that the battle has begun as the conflict with Israel enters day six. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump appears to be warming to the idea of using US assets to strike Iran. A GOP senator has deleted social media posts that caused outcry after the deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers. A judge has blocked the Trump administration's restriction on gender identification markers on passports. Plus, we’ll tell you who lifted hockey’s Stanley Cup last night.

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Trump's dilemma, journalist facing deportation, R. Kelly hospitalized & more Jun 17, 2025

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President Donald Trump is weighing a major foreign policy decision on the Israel-Iran conflict. A US citizen has been confirmed dead in Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv. Congressional lawmakers are growing concerned for their safety after political violence in Minnesota. A journalist with a social media following may be facing deportation. Plus, how R. Kelly’s lawyers say he ended up in the hospital.

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Israel-Iran trade strikes, NYC candidate arrested, ‘infinite workdays’ & more Jun 17, 2025

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We start with US intelligence assessments over Israel’s dire warnings about Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli fire has killed dozens of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza. We’ll explain why federal immigration officers arrested an NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate. A tip led to the arrest of an American suspected of murder in Rome. Plus, new research underscores how the 9 to 5 workdays have gotten out of control.

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Iranians flee, ICE worksite raids, minimum wage proposal & more. Jun 17, 2025

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People are fleeing Iran’s capital as President Donald Trump warns residents to leave. The Department of Homeland Security is walking back guidance limiting raids at farms, hotels and restaurants. A bill to raise the federal minimum wage has some surprising support.A federal judge has ruled the cancellation of several hundred research grants was illegal. Plus, products made by a US food giant are about to get a recipe change.

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Nuclear claims questioned, energy security risk, law enforcement face covers & more Jun 17, 2025

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Recent US intelligence suggests Iran was a few years away from being able to make a nuclear weapon, despite Israel saying otherwise. We’ll look at why this conflict could be bad news for oil and gas prices. Russia has hit Ukraine’s capital with deadly strikes. G7 leaders have agreed on a plan to protect global supplies of critical minerals. Plus, California could introduce a rule to stop law enforcement officers from covering their faces.

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Trump’s early exit, all-out war concerns, Matthew Perry case update & more Jun 17, 2025

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President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit early, saying he needs to focus on the Middle East. Meanwhile, further strikes between Israel and Iran have people concerned the conflict will escalate. GOP senators have unveiled the changes they want to see in Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” The children of the Minnesota lawmaker who was shot and killed have a message for the public. Plus, we’ll bring you an update in the case surrounding the death of actor Matthew Perry.

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