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Russia facing pressure, more inmates captured, trailblazing politician dies & more May 27, 2025

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After a weekend of record-breaking attacks on Ukraine, Russia is facing pressure from the US and Europe. Israel’s military is preparing for an “unprecedented attack” on Gaza. Another three New Orleans escapees have been captured, leaving two more on the run. Dozens of people were injured after an incident at a parade celebrating Liverpool Football Club. Plus, New York says goodbye to a civil rights activist, war hero and history-making Congressman.

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Memorial Day prices, WWII soldiers returned, future of the penny & more May 26, 2025

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As President Donald Trump said he’s delaying some tariffs, we’ll tell you how the duties could make some of your Memorial Day event shopping more expensive. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been defending Trump’s domestic policy bill as it faces concerns in the Senate. A doctor in Gaza has lost 9 of her 10 children in a strike. The bodies of four World War II soldiers have been returned to their hometowns. Plus, we’ll look at what’s in store for the American penny after it stops being minted.

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Trump criticizes Putin, EU tariff delay, cryptocurrency kidnapping charges & more May 26, 2025

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President Donald Trump says he’s not happy with Russian President Vladimir Putin after a weekend of strikes on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump says he’s delaying a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union. A new controversial aid group is set to start delivering help to people in Gaza. A cryptocurrency investor has been charged with kidnapping a man. Plus, it was a historic gold medal match at the Ice Hockey World Championship.

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One Thing: ‘Total Disaster’: Why Some Fear Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill May 25, 2025

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The House passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill on Thursday, despite divisions within the GOP. We break down what’s in it and hear from a Medicaid recipient who is worried she could lose coverage at the worst possible time.

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5 Good Things: Kermit the Frog’s Advice to 2025 Grads May 24, 2025

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“The Office” star teamed up with a nonprofit to offer free prom tickets to students impacted by the Eaton fire in Los Angeles. Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland. With months to live, this man is hitting the road to give back in all 50 states. A mini pony escaped from a rescue farm, and where she ended up next is pretty heartwarming. Plus, “The Golden Girls” reboot no one saw coming – and this time, they’ve got shells and siblings.

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Nippon-US Steel merger, Germany’s knife attack, Billy Joel cancels tour & more May 23, 2025

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President Donald Trump has greenlit a controversial deal blocked by former President Joe Biden. A fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks between the US and Iran ended with limited progress. Several people are seriously injured in a knife attack in Germany. Police arrested a sixth suspected accomplice in a New Orleans jail break. Plus, we’ll explain why Billy Joel has cancelled his upcoming tour dates.

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Ban against Harvard paused, stocks tumble, new AI model & more May 23, 2025

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Harvard University is getting temporary relief from the Trump administration’s enrollment ban. Investors have a trade problem to worry about again. A record number of Americans are applying to start a new life across the pond. We’ll tell you how Mahmoud Khalil’s attempt to stop his deportation went in court. And, artificial intelligence may be one step closer to replacing jobs.

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Harvard University sues, Apple tariff warning, major prisoner swap & more May 23, 2025

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Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration as it fights to keep international students. President Donald Trump is threatening Apple over its iPhone production. Ukraine and Russia are exchanging hundreds of prisoners. There’s been another arrest over that New Orlean’s jail break. Plus, Trump says an African American history museum no longer serves the interests of the US.

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Nuclear talks, Trump’s bill faces Senate pushback, rare storm & more May 23, 2025

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The US and Iran are meeting for nuclear talks, but their messaging beforehand didn’t match up. President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill" is facing resistance in the Senate. More details are emerging about yesterday’s plane crash in San Diego. Trump's Oval Office photo evidence is being debunked. Plus, we’ll tell you where a rare May storm will hit this Memorial Day weekend.

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University battles heat up, Iran not hopeful, Memorial Day travel & more May 23, 2025

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The Trump administration is hitting out at elite Universities in the US again. Iranian officials aren’t feeling optimistic ahead of talks with the US. There’s good news and bad news for your travel plans over Memorial Day weekend. The deadline for government autism research appears to have moved. Plus, Germany is doing something it hasn’t done since World War II.

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