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Middle East Oil Spill, Kennedy Center Vote, Powerball Winner and more Aug 13, 2026

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Sailors' families flag poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the Iran war. We have details on a massive oil spill off the coast of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump-aligned board is doubling down on plans to renovate the Kennedy Center. Hawaii is bracing for a tropical storm threat this weekend. Plus, someone’s net worth changed overnight after hitting the Powerball jackpot.

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Sinking Aircraft Carrier Morale, Max Miller Sued, Flock Safety Reforms and More Aug 13, 2026

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A US official tells CNN that a sailor went overboard last month off the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of worsening crew member mental health during a record deployment at sea. A week of severe storms has brought dangerous flooding to parts of Indiana. Flock is rolling out new safety features in an effort to quell concerns about surveillance. Rep. Max Miller is sued by his ex-wife over the accidental release of a nude photo of their daughter. And a murder trial has put a spotlight on a serious issue facing mothers everywhere.

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Deadly Military Chopper Crash, Zelensky's Plea and more Aug 13, 2026

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Two people have been killed in an Army helicopter crash. Video shows an ICE agent pulling a gun on woman in a parking lot. Ukrainian President Zelensky pleads for US missiles, to stop Russian attacks. Europe wowed by yesterday’s total eclipse. Plus, old people parkour.

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Mangione Plea Negotiations, WH Press Secretary Steps Down, LA Lakers Sale and more Aug 12, 2026

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Authorities are investigating a fiery military helicopter crash in central Texas. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing amid dwindling oil stockpiles. We take a look at where plea talks stand between Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors. A prominent aide to President Donald Trump is leaving her role. There’s new developments in the Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Plus, one of the best-known teams in sports sold for big bucks.

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Dem Establishment Strikes Back, ICE Electric Shock Gloves, Solar Eclipse and More Aug 12, 2026

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David Crowley squeaks past democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary – will the party unite behind him? Inflation cooled a bit in July. ICE has plans to buy electric shock gloves, which the company that makes them says are intended to deescalate encounters. A new study finds that nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatment but aren’t getting it. And parts of Europe and Iceland are lining up for glasses as they prepare for a total solar eclipse.

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Marine Vet Home From Russian Jail, Primary Results and more Aug 12, 2026

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CNN has results in the Wisconsin and South Carolina primaries. Deadly storms slam the Midwest and Ohio Valley. President Trump speaks about the secret airplane switch tied to an Iranian missile threat. A Marine vet is home after four years in Russian detention. Plus, the Powerball jackpot hits $1B for tonight’s drawing.

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Colombia Earthquake Rescue, Severe Storm Forecast, Rare Sky Event and more Aug 11, 2026

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We hear from a man who survived the deadly earthquake in Colombia as desperate rescues are underway. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are without power as thunderstorms pack a punch. A psychiatric nurse practitioner took the stand in Lindsay Clancy’s trial. A former US Marine detained in Russia is on his way home. Plus, a rare, double celestial treat lights up the sky this week.

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Colombia Cleanup, Another Dem Socialist Test, Trump Backs Infantino and More Aug 11, 2026

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CNN is on the ground in Pereira, Colombia as first responders search for survivors of yesterday’s earthquake. Voters to go the polls in multiple states as progressive Democrats look to build momentum. Nvidia is making a major investment in AI infrastructure. Water rescues play out in Ohio as a flash flood threat spreads. And President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind embattled FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

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Trump's Decoy Flight, Colombia Quake Aftermath and more Aug 11, 2026

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President Trump signed an order to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule. More than 130 people have been killed, with hundreds injured after a deadly earthquake in Colombia. According to the Washington Post, Trump took a secret flight home from Turkey in an elaborate ruse. A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite exploded seconds after launch. Plus, a massive energy project has been rerouted to save a “Dobby” memorial.

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Deadly Colombia Earthquake, Trump’s Childhood Vaccine Order, Tupac Shakur Murder Trial and more Aug 10, 2026

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The latest on the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the last decade. President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule. The FDA announced a plan to close loopholes in food additives. Russia's calling today’s drone strike by Ukraine the deadliest attack inside the country in more than two years. Plus, the long-awaited trial for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur kicks off with jury selection.

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