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US-Canada trade tensions, Pentagon cuts, controversial auction & more May 06, 2025

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Tariffs are top of the agenda during a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Canada’s PM. Americans are on the cusp of tough choices because of Trump’s trade war. The US defense secretary made significant cuts across the military. The German chancellor’s tenure is starting on an unstable footing. And, the controversial auction that’s sparked criticism among several historians.

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Trump-Carney meeting, Alien Enemies Act deportations, Israel attacks Yemen & more May 06, 2025

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We’ll set the scene for President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting at the White House today. Aviation experts warn to avoid flying out of Newark airport. Some judges are pumping the brakes on the Trump administration's deportations using wartime authority. Israel has started attacking Yemen’s capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how the MLB fan that fell onto the field is doing.

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Newark ground delay, future Havard funding canceled, conclave phone blackout & more May 06, 2025

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Hamas says Israel’s plans to displace Gaza’s population to the south will “sacrifice” hostages. The FAA has imposed a new ground delay for Newark Liberty International Airport. The Trump administration says it’s canceling future funding for Harvard University. Phone signals will be blocked in the Vatican when the conclave starts tomorrow. Plus, we’ll tell you which bank has admitted helping wealthy Americans hide billions from the taxman.

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Gaza displacement plan, German vote shock, REAL ID deadline & more May 06, 2025

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Israel’s Prime Minister has laid out a controversial plan to displace all of Gaza’s population to the south. President Donald Trump will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney today, but they have mixed expectations. There’s been a shock in Germany after parliament voted on the next chancellor. The Trump administration wants a lawsuit over abortion pills to be thrown out. Plus, there’s been some chaos ahead of the REAL ID deadline.

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Trump's movie tariffs, boat capsizes, 2027 NFL Draft & more May 05, 2025

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Hollywood is shaken by President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Israel struck targets in Yemen for the first time in months. An investigation is underway after a small boat capsized near San Diego. We have new information on widespread delays at Newark airport. Plus, we’ll tell you which city is a future host for the NFL Draft.

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Trump trade negotiations, new cancer treatment study, Met Gala preview & more May 05, 2025

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President Donald Trump weighed in on talks with US trade partners. Europe unveiled a push to attract researchers amid America’s changes to science policy. The Department of Homeland Security is offering undocumented migrants an incentive to self-deport. Researchers found a treatment that allows certain cancer patients to avoid surgery. And, what you can expect at fashion’s biggest night out!

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Millions behind on student loans, Newark airport chaos, Pope’s final wish & more May 05, 2025

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President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know if he needs to uphold the Constitution when it comes to due process for deportations. A new survey says a significant number of Americans with federal student loan debt are seriously behind on their payments. We’ll tell you which airline is facing major issues at Newark airport. Berkshire Hathaway will have a new CEO next year. Plus, one of Pope Francis’ last humanitarian wishes will be granted.

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Rwanda-US migrant talks, Diddy jury selection, Trump's AI image & more May 05, 2025

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The Rwandan government says it’s in early talks with Washington to take on immigrants deported from the US. Jury selection starts today for the Sean "Diddy" Comb’s trial in Manhattan. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat of using military force to annex Greenland. Former Vice President Mike Pence has described the failure of the January 6th attack on the Capitol as a “triumph of freedom." Plus, we’ll tell you how Trump has offended some Catholics.

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Defaulted loan collection, Alcatraz order, Gaga bomb plot & more May 05, 2025

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We’ll tell you what today’s restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers. President Donald Trump takes his trade war to the movies. Meanwhile, the president says he’s ordering the reopening of Alcatraz. Israel's Security Cabinet is expanding military operations in Gaza and a new framework to deliver aid. Plus, Brazilian authorities say they’ve made arrests over an alleged bomb plot at a Lady Gaga concert.

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One Thing: Why It’s So Easy to Fall for Conspiracy Theories May 04, 2025

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Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit hole? CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has been covering the world of misinformation for more than a decade, but now he's less interested in what people believe than why they believe it. So, he’s trying to find out.

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