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EU pauses tariffs, Republicans butt heads, firing squad execution & more Apr 10, 2025

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World leaders and markets are responding positively to President Donald Trump’s tariffs U-turn. Congressional Republicans are struggling to agree on moving forward with Trump’s agenda. We’ll tell you how frog embryos have one student at risk of being deported. Dominion Voting Systems has had a win in its latest defamation case. Plus, why some death row inmates are choosing alternatives to lethal injections.

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Tariff delay relief, Russian-American freed, Masters tees off & more Apr 10, 2025

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President Donald Trump has hit pause on tariffs for many countries, but one isn’t so lucky. El Salvador says it’s asking the US to deport specific men accused of being gang members. A Russian-American woman facing 12 years in prison over a treason conviction is reportedly on her way back to the US. A Democratic governor has had some surprise praise. Plus, the fight is on for the famous green jacket.

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Stocks' best day, Germany’s coalition deal, anthrax poisoning & more Apr 09, 2025

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US stocks skyrocketed after President Donald Trump made a massive turnaround on tariffs. We have the latest on lawsuits challenging Trump’s use of a wartime power for deportation flights. We’ll tell you why Trump won’t be forced to rehire two officials ... yet. An agreement to form a new government in Germany has been reached after weeks of high-pressure talks. Plus, the threat posing more harm to an endangered species in Africa.

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Tariffs paused, more USAID cuts, the value of pets & more Apr 09, 2025

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President Donald Trump has authorized a 90-day pause on new tariffs on all except one US trading partner. USAID’s shakeup continues overseas. There’s more changes being made at the DC airport where a deadly mid-air collision took place. We have the latest on Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Plus, why a pet might boost your wellbeing as much as a partner.

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Trump says ‘be cool’, House budget vote, NASA chief nominee & more Apr 09, 2025

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President Donald Trump has told the US to “be cool” as the EU and China unveil their tariff responses. Trump has urged House Republicans to get behind his budget before a critical vote this week. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has explicitly encouraged people to get the measles vaccine. Suspects are in custody after a shooting in Virginia last night. Plus, Trump’s NASA pick will have a new focus for space exploration.

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China hits back again, biggest tariff losers, egg prices investigated & more Apr 09, 2025

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China has introduced more tariffs on US imports in retaliation to President Donald Trump’s duties. We’ll tell you who economists say are the biggest losers from trade wars. America’s largest egg producer is being investigated over prices. USAID has made a funding U-turn after a dire warning. Plus, a judge says it's unconstitutional to ban the Associated Press from some reporting events.

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Tariffs take effect, nightclub collapse, police shoot teenager & more Apr 09, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs are now in place. The head of the IRS says she’s stepping down after the agency agreed to help with immigration enforcement. Rescue workers are searching for survivors in the rubble after a nightclub roof collapsed in the Dominican Republic. More than $1 billion of Cornell University’s funding is being frozen. Plus, police reportedly have shot and critically wounded an autistic teenager.

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Stocks tumble again, Musk vs. Navarro, Vance slammed by China & more Apr 08, 2025

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Today’s relief rally evaporated after the White House doubled down on enormous tariffs against China. There's been a very public spat between Elon Musk and Trump adviser Peter Navarro. The National Weather Service made a change that’s affecting non-English speakers. The Trump administration took another step to undo Biden’s immigration policies. Plus, Vice President JD Vance’s “Chinese peasants” comment receives backlash.

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New tariffs against China, deadly roof collapse, robot recruiters & more Apr 08, 2025

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President Donald Trump is ramping up his tariff threat against China in an escalating trade war. The White House scored its latest Supreme Court win. Rescuers are searching for survivors after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. We’ll tell you what Ukraine’s president is calling “a clear signal” that Russia doesn’t want to end the war. Plus, how AI is working both sides of the hiring process.

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Stocks bounce back, states are DOGE-ing, reducing Alzheimer’s risk & more Apr 08, 2025

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Stocks opened higher this morning, as the US negotiates with several countries on tariffs. The Trump administration is adding another tool to its deportation strategy. Parts of the US that are already severely flooded are bracing for more. Some states are taking a page from Elon Musk’s playbook. Plus, why experts are saying these are transformational times in Alzheimer’s prevention.

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