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Spending bill advances, Trump’s DOJ speech, new 'Diddy' allegations & more Mar 14, 2025

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A stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown cleared a key hurdle in the Senate. President Donald Trump lashed out at his political foes in a campaign-style speech at the DOJ. Ukraine's president is urging the US to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war. Parts of the US could see wildfires and possible tornadoes this weekend. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs answered to additional allegations in his federal criminal case.

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Stopgap spending hurdles, Mahmoud Khalil’s case, new Canadian PM & more Mar 14, 2025

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Congressional Democrats are torn over Chuck Schumer’s support for the GOP’s government funding bill ahead of a midnight deadline. We have new developments on a Palestinian activist’s deportation case. New CDC data shows how big of an impact a large measles outbreak is having in the US. Canada has a new prime minister amid a US trade war. And, new details are emerging in the desperate search for a missing college student.

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Funding deadline looms, gold prices boom, golfer takes heckler’s phone & more Mar 14, 2025

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The Senate is set to vote on a stopgap spending bill before government funding runs out at midnight. President Donald Trump is set to give “law-and-order" speech. We’ll tell you why gold prices have reached record highs. Hamas says it’s willing to release an American Israeli soldier. Plus, a pro-golfer had a surprising reaction after he was heckled this week.

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Democrats’ big choice, Trump’s 18th century law, acne creams recalled & more Mar 14, 2025

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Senate Democrats have hours left to decide whether they’ll vote for a Republican stopgap bill, or let the government shut down. We'll tell you why President Donald Trump wants to invoke a wartime authority. Americans are skeptical that Trump’s approach to the war in Ukraine will bring peace. A cross-country storm is expected to explode in strength today. Plus, some acne creams are being pulled from shelves.

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Schumer stuns Democrats, Denver plane evacuation, Columbine death toll rises & more Mar 14, 2025

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Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer has stunned some of his colleagues with his decision on the Republican stopgap spending bill. Another federal judge has ruled that fired probationary workers should be reinstated. Passengers had to evacuate onto an American Airlines plane wing last night. The official death toll from the Columbine School Shooting has risen to 14. Plus, we’ll tell you how Steph Curry once again made history.

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Trump Tower arrests, US stocks fall, woman with baby wombat & more Mar 13, 2025

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We start with the arrests of nearly 100 protesters at Trump Tower. President Donald Trump is appealing to the Supreme Court to let him end birthright citizenship. Trump and Ukraine's president are weighing in on Russia's response to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. US stocks slid as Trump's trade war escalates. Plus, we'll tell you what an American tourist did that may cost her visa.

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Federal rehire order, Putin’s ceasefire ‘reservations,’ potential presidential bid & more Mar 13, 2025

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Some fired federal employees are getting their jobs back. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed “reservations” about a temporary ceasefire proposal in Ukraine. Senate Democrats are at odds over a last-ditch protest to oppose a Republican-led funding bill. A former Barclays and JPMorgan executive testified about his links to Jeffrey Epstein. And, a former Biden official may be running for president.

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Alcohol tariffs, NATO’s head meets Trump, Utah’s app law & more Mar 13, 2025

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President Donald Trump is threatening new tariffs on European alcohol. Trump is meeting NATO’s chief today, as a Kremlin official casts doubt on temporary ceasefire plans with Ukraine. Dr. Dave Weldon’s controversial nomination to become the new CDC director has been withdrawn. A new bill passed in Utah will change how minors can make downloads from app stores. Plus, we’ll tell you why two astronauts who have been in space for months will have to stay longer.

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Voters’ economy worries, Russia’s ceasefire pushback, pollution rules axed & more Mar 13, 2025

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A new CNN poll shows people are concerned about President Donald Trump’s plans for the economy. Laid-off federal workers are struggling to secure unemployment benefits. A Kremlin aide says Russia doesn’t want a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine. Dozens of pollution rules are getting the axe under the Trump Administration. Plus, we’ll tell you how one man escaped after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years.

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Canada’s tariffs, government funding deadline looms, Putin’s Kursk visit & more Mar 13, 2025

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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on some US goods come into effect today. Senate Democrats are facing a tough choice ahead of tomorrow’s deadline to fund the government. We’ll tell you what Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his surprise visit to the Kursk region. A powerful storm that battered the West Coast is now heading east. Plus, a former Texas megachurch pastor has been indicted on child sexual abuse charges.

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