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5 Good Things: This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You May 31, 2025

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This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps older adults combat loneliness. Plus, which city is the happiest in the US?

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Musk’s farewell, new ceasefire deal in Gaza, Taylor Swift buys back catalog & more May 30, 2025

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We begin with Elon Musk's last official day in the federal government. We’ll tell you what’s in the new US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The DOJ has made a controversial decision on Boeing’s criminal case. There’s a tornado watch in the Eastern US. Plus, Taylor Swifts ends the ownership saga of her music catalog.

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US-China tensions, visa vetting, Biden cancer update & more May 30, 2025

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President Donald Trump blasted China on social media, driving US stocks in the red. There may be additional visa vetting for people that visit Harvard from abroad. Former President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone about his cancer diagnosis. We’ll tell you about a deadly flooding disaster in Nigeria. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ longtime archrival, has offered him legal advice.

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Americans spend less, trans athlete speaks out, candy recall & more May 30, 2025

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We start with the Supreme Court's latest ruling on the fate of a Biden era immigration program. We tell you why Americans are spending less and what it means for the economy. We hear from the high school student at the center of a funding controversy over trans athletes in sports. The suspect in Monday’s car ramming in Liverpool has appeared in court. Plus, a major candy maker is recalling some of its products over cannabis concerns.

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Israel given ultimatum, Russell Brand enters plea, Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater & more May 30, 2025

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France says Israel could face a tougher stance from the European Union if humanitarian conditions in Gaza don’t improve. Immigration pressures are reportedly putting a strain on US law enforcement. A heatwave and wildfires are likely to cause problems in the US this weekend. Actor and comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. Plus, Sydney Sweeney is selling her old bathwater.

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Tariff whiplash, Canada wildfires, spelling bee success & more May 30, 2025

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We’ll talk through where things stand with tariffs after a whirlwind week. Canadian wildfires are starting to send harmful smoke across the border. Investigators think a migrant accused of threatening President Donald Trump might have been framed. A NYC police detective is being questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and torture plot. Plus, we’ll tell you which word crowned this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.

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Tariffs unblocked, Trump meets Fed chief, Israel accepts ceasefire proposal & more May 29, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been reinstated – for now. The president met with the Federal Reserve chairman for the first time in his second term. We’ll tell you where the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations stands. Authorities are offering rewards to capture escaped inmates. Plus, we have details on a partial glacier collapse that buried a Swiss village.

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Harvard hearing, West Bank settlement expansion, town’s relocating perk & more May 29, 2025

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We begin with a federal judge’s order on Harvard University’s student visa program. Israel is making major moves in the occupied West Bank as the country signs off on the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. The Supreme Court delivered a blow to environmentalists on infrastructure projects. The Trump administration is preventing some companies from doing business in China. Plus, how one town is hoping to attract more residents.

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Harvard commencement, wine company’s tariff triumph, NBA finals contenders & more May 29, 2025

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Celebrations at Harvard University’s commencement ceremony are being overshadowed by a legal battle over international students. We’ll tell you how a family-run wine company went head-to-head with the Trump administration and won. Home sellers now outnumber buyers by the largest margin in years. The American flag has been raised at the US ambassador's residence in Syria for the first time since 2012. Plus, who’s in and who’s almost out of the NBA finals.

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Tariff ruling uncertainty, Ukraine’s ‘drone wall,’ sparkly name crackdown & more May 29, 2025

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A recent court ruling blocking most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs is causing uncertainty. Ukraine is scrambling to set up drone defenses. A Mississippi city has issued a curfew after a college football player was killed in a shooting. Plus, we'll tell you why Japan is putting a stop to baby names like Pikachu.

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