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Oklahoma enrollment rule, chaos in DR Congo, ‘Flavor of the Year’ & more Jan 28, 2025

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We start with a proposed rule that could impact parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools. House Republicans are on a retreat to discuss President Donald Trump’s agenda. Violence erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels move into a key city. We’ll share the latest sign of warming relations between two of the world’s most populous countries. And, McCormick has a "swicy" prediction for 2025.

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Public health divide, Trump’s Gaza comments, rare mammal photo & more Jan 28, 2025

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An immigration advocacy group contextualizes the number of migrant arrests and deportations that have happened recently. A new poll shows the US is deeply divided on public health ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings. President Donald Trump said he wants to “clean out” the Gaza strip. We’ll break down the latest in the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Plus, an elusive mammal has been photographed for the first time ever.

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Federal grants pause, DeepSeek doubts, Google Maps change & more Jan 28, 2025

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The White House is ordering a pause on federal grants and loans from 5pm eastern time. DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the US markets, but some analysts have some big questions. Oklahoma’s education board is voting on whether immigration or citizenship status should be declared at enrolment. An NGO is raising the alarm about aid cuts in Afghanistan. Plus, Google Maps is going ahead with a controversial name change.

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Trump’s retribution, Microsoft’s TikTok talks, Whole Foods’ union vote & more Jan 28, 2025

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President Donald Trump is following through on his promises of retribution. A new report is accusing Israel of putting pregnant women and girls in danger in Gaza. Trump says Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok. Workers at a Whole Foods store have voted on whether to start the chain’s first union. Plus, residents impacted by the LA wildfires can finally return to what’s left of their homes.

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Trump fires DOJ officials, Eaton fire origins lawsuit, Earth’s “mini moon” & more Jan 27, 2025

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The DOJ fired officials who’ve prosecuted President Donald Trump the same day it launched a special project looking into January 6th criminal cases. We break down the four executive orders Trump’s expected to sign that could reshape the US military. Israel says some hostages set to be released from Gaza are dead. A law firms released video evidence that claims to show the start of the deadly Eaton fire in Southern California. Plus, astronomers think they know where a small space rock that orbited near Earth last year came from.

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Deportation flights, New England earthquake, 21-day habit myth & more Jan 27, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s administration arrested nearly 1,000 people yesterday in a nationwide US immigration crackdown. Guatemala’s receiving migrants from US deportation flights. An earthquake shook parts of New England this morning. The US could get its own Iron Dome soon. Plus, a new study suggests that forming healthy new habits takes a lot longer than we thought.

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ICE arrest quotas, DeepSeek’s stock market shock, Starbucks changes & more Jan 27, 2025

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Sources say ICE field offices have been told to arrest 75 migrants a day. We’ll tell you why a Chinese AI company has caused US stocks to drop. President Donald Trump is expected to ban transgender people from joining the army. Starbucks is making some big changes today. Plus, France has been beaten in the Pastry World Cup.

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Navajo Nation sounds alarm, tax season starts, museum heist & more Jan 27, 2025

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As immigration raids intensify, Navajo Nation officials say some Indigenous Americans have been detained and questioned. A winter storm is bringing even more trouble for parts of California recovering from wildfires. World leaders are in Poland to mark 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. We’ll have some advice on how to make this tax season a little easier. Plus, thieves have used explosives to break into a museum and steal ancient artefacts.

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Immigration enforcement blitz, Palestinians return home, Kia recall & more Jan 27, 2025

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Nearly 1,000 people were arrested yesterday in immigration raids across the US. Colombia says it will now accept US military planes carrying deported migrants. People are returning to their homes in northern Gaza, but for many there’s nothing left. Kia America is recalling 80,000 vehicles. Plus, the Super Bowl 2025 matchup is set.

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One Thing: The Movement Behind Trump’s DEI Takedown Jan 26, 2025

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Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trump administration aimed at reshaping the federal workforce. We examine the backlash to DEI in recent years and how it could impact businesses across the country.

Guest: Rene Marsh, CNN Correspondent

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