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Peace talk confusion, oil prices drop, TikTok horror & more May 15, 2025

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There’s more uncertainty over who, if anyone, will go to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey today. President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered a "no tariff" trade deal with the US. We’ll tell you why global oil prices have fallen. CNN’s Jake Tapper’s new book reveals more details about former President Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity in his final years in office. And, a beauty influencer’s livestream ended in terror.

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Birthright citizenship fight, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, mass shooting plot & more May 15, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship is going to the Supreme Court today. It’s still unclear who will be at today's scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is heading to the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Middle East tour. Americans are changing their spending habits because of economic uncertainty. And, a Michigan man has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot at an army base.

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Trial by Jury: Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot? May 15, 2025

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On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. In the latest episode of CNN's new Trial by Jury podcast, Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara.

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Tax bill debate, Cassie’s second day in trial, MLB’s historic decision & more May 14, 2025

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We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. House lawmakers pressed RFK Jr. on vaccinations during his congressional hearing. We have key takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s second day on the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. We have an update on another high-profile student detained by immigration authorities. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision on the sport’s permanent ban against two famous players.

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Tariffs’ impact on ports, US drug overdose deaths, flooding rescues & more May 14, 2025

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We start with the potential impact of US and China’s tariff de-escalation on America’s ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We’ll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber’s dramatic survival story.

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Qatar deal, GOP advances tax bill, screwworm fears & more May 14, 2025

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President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Qatar and the two countries have already announced a deal. The UN is calling for the end of Israel’s blockade on Gaza. A portion of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package is a step closer to a full floorvote. The US is pausing the transport of some livestock, to curb the spread of a flesh-burrowing larva. And, there’s been another crypto related kidnapping attempt in France.

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Trump lands in Qatar, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, city’s first Black mayor & more May 14, 2025

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President Donald Trump has touched down in Qatar after a meeting with Syria’s leader earlier today. The FAA is meeting with airlines to talk about reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. Texas is experiencing extreme heat as another state deals with flooding. Europe is targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” with new sanctions. Plus, a US city gets its first Black mayor.

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Tariff roll-back starts, Menendez brothers resentenced, grocery staple gets cheaper & more May 14, 2025

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The agreement to roll-back tariffs between China and the US starts today, but you’re still likely pay more for some goods. President Donald Trump has met with the leader of Syria. The Menendez brothers have been resentenced over their parents' murders. Cassie Ventura is expected to testify again today. Plus, an item on your shopping list is finally dropping in price.

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Israel targets Hamas leader, GOP's tax plans, Google’s scam solution & more May 13, 2025

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We’ll break down President Donald Trump’s first day of his trip to the Middle East. Israel has targeted Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in a hospital strike in Gaza. Some controversial proposals have been revealed in the House GOP’s tax bills. Cassie Ventura’s testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial continues in the courtroom. Plus, Google has a solution for text scams.

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Syria sanctions, more Harvard funding pulled, Cassie Ventura testimony & more May 13, 2025

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President Donald Trump has revealed where the US stands in the Middle East. The Trump administration has announced more funding cuts to Harvard. Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky has said what he wants out of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is testifying in his criminal trial. Plus, Texas will hit triple digit temperatures this week.

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