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White smoke, US-UK trade deal, FAA’s new plans & more May 08, 2025

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The conclave has selected a new pope. President Donald Trump has finally inked a new deal with the UK. The Israeli military extends the detention of a prominent Palestinian journalist without evidence. China and Russia announce a closer policy partnership. Plus, we give a sneak peak of the FAA’s plans to remodel the outdated air traffic control system.

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US-UK trade announcement, Trump’s bill divides GOP, autism database & more May 08, 2025

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump say they’ll make a trade announcement today. Tensions are continuing to spiral between Pakistan and India. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is dividing House Republicans. The HHS’ plan for a database on autism is sparking privacy concerns. Plus, Trump is looking at renaming another gulf.

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Trade deal teased, Putin’s ceasefire starts, chimney watch & more May 08, 2025

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President Donald Trump says there will a “major trade deal” announcement today. It's been a tense night of shelling and evacuations in Indian administered Kashmir. Ukraine is accusing Russia of breaking its self-declared three-day ceasefire. Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been taken into custody after a demonstration at Columbia University. Plus, we have the latest from the second day of the conclave.

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Conclave Watch: We Have a Nope May 08, 2025

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Spoiler alert: we don't have a new pope – yet. While we wait, we get an update from St. Peter’s Square as the conclave begins and dig into the political ramifications of the job.

Guests: Christopher Lamb, CNN Vatican Correspondent & Massimo Faggioli, Villanova University theology professor

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Powell’s warnings, black smoke in Vatican, Biden’s first interview & more May 07, 2025

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The uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is clouding the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook. We have details on the first round of voting for the next pope. A verdict is in on three former officers on state trial in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Federal investigators released a preliminary report on the deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River last month. Plus, former President Joe Biden weighed in on Trump’s first 100 days in office.

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Interest rates held, FAA staffing increases, big Netflix changes & more May 07, 2025

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Investors are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. Pakistan’s defense minister has threatened a response to India’s deadly assault. The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to address the chaos at Newark airport. A Palestinian woman’s arrest is at the center of an NYPD investigation. Plus, Netflix users can look forward to these changes in the coming weeks.

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The conclave starts, fluoride water ban, new Disney resort & more May 07, 2025

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Leaders around the world are urging India and Pakistan to show restraint as fighting in the long-disputed region of Kashmir escalates. The cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel to start the process to elect a new pope. A state's ban on fluoride in public water starts today. Sen. John Fetterman breaks his silence on a damning report questioning his fitness to serve. Plus, we’ll tell you where Disney is building a new theme park.

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Pakistan-India escalation, China trade meeting, Smokey Robinson accused & more May 07, 2025

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Pakistan’s prime minister has given his military the green light to respond to Indian airstrikes. The Federal Reserve has a tough decision to make when it comes to interest rates. Trump officials are set to meet with Chinese representatives to talk trade. Five people have been charged in California over an alleged human smuggling operation. Plus, Smokey Robinson has been accused of sexual assault.

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India-Pakistan war fears, the conclave begins, REAL ID introduced & more May 07, 2025

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There are concerns that two nuclear armed rivals are on the brink of an all-out war. The conclave to select the next pope has started in the Vatican. Passengers flying domestically in the US will now need REAL-ID compliant identification. An air traffic controller has been describing the system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport. Plus, the US Navy has lost another $60 million fighter jet.

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Transgender military ban, India-Pakistan conflict, US-Houthi ceasefire & more May 06, 2025

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We have key takeaways on a meeting with the US and its second-biggest trading partner. The Supreme Court greenlit the Trump administration’s ban on trans service members. India says it has launched a military operation against Pakistan in the wake of a tourist massacre. We have the latest on the fight between the US and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Plus, another federal judge is adding to a trail of decisions against Trump’s deportation approach.

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