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5 Good Things: The High School Hero Who Saved His Rival’s Life Jan 25, 2025

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Thailand became the first southeast Asian country to recognize marriage equality. How a high school basketball player’s quick thinking on the court saved a life. This start-up makes special backpacks that turn into a reading light for places with no electricity. The Golden State Warriors made a superfan’s day. Plus, a tiny French town just got 10 million euros richer from a man who’d never even visited.

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Trump in LA, deportations could hinder recovery efforts, new tourist tax & more Jan 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump wants to attach strings to federal disaster aid for California. Homebuilders in Los Angeles say undocumented immigrants are central to rebuilding after the wildfires. If you get mail from the IRS this month, it could be a tax rebate. The suspect charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 is asking for key evidence to be thrown out. Plus, we’ll tell you which European city is the latest to try out a tax on tourism.

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Trump slams FEMA, possible North American trade war, art in trouble & more Jan 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s trip to North Carolina today hasn’t boded well for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Trump’s proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada could send the two countries into recession. We have details on the next hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. Costco shareholders seem to support the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Plus, we’ll tell you which world-famous museum needs urgent repairs.

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Trump surveying disasters, deportation flights, Super Bowl special guest & more Jan 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump is visiting two states devastated by floods and wildfires today, as some residents express their frustration with federal relief efforts. The White House announced that military aircraft have started deportation flights. The Department of Government Efficiency appears to have a new target. A new CNN poll suggests that people’s attitudes towards alcohol are changing. Plus, we’ll tell you who will be performing with Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl.

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Trump’s first trips, anti-abortion activists pardoned, pandas welcomed back & more Jan 24, 2025

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President Donald Trump is visiting two areas recovering from natural disasters. 23 anti-abortion activists have been pardoned as many more march in Washington DC today. Israel says it won’t leave southern Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline. Getting federal workers back in the office could be more expensive than it sounds. Plus, the public can now visit pandas at the Smithsonian Zoo again.

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Crackdown begins, Pete Hegseth’s settlement, Spirit Airlines dress code & more Jan 24, 2025

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There are reports immigration raids and crackdowns have begun. President Donald Trump will visit California today to look at the wildfire damage. Pete Hegseth told a Senate committee he paid a woman $50,000 in a confidentiality agreement. Bodies are being recovered in Gaza and Hamas is set to release more hostages. Plus, Spirit Airlines has some new rules for passengers.

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Hegseth clears hurdle, LA’s weather woes, iceberg’s collision course & more Jan 23, 2025

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Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense narrowly advanced to a final confirmation vote. The President pulled the plug on one of the Biden administration’s efforts to address gun violence in America. Much-needed rain could unleash more deadly hazards in fire-ravaged Southern California. We’ll explain why the West Bank is at the center of the Israel military’s latest campaign. Plus, the world’s largest iceberg is on a collision course with an island.

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Birthright citizenship order blocked, Trump’s transactional economic vision, post-disaster gentrification & more Jan 23, 2025

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked one of the executive orders included in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The President also tackled a myriad of topics – and made some false claims -- during a speech to world business leaders. The International Criminal Court is going after Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes. We’ll tell you which drug can now be used as a standalone treatment for severe depression. And, what happens to neighborhoods after wildfires?

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Trump's global warning, border troops to-do list, new Tina Turner song & more Jan 23, 2025

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PresidentDonald Trump has given his first major speech on the world stage since taking office at the World Economic Forum. Thousands of active-duty troops are heading to the southern border, just days after Trump’s national emergency declaration. LA firefighters are battling two new fires. We’ll tell you who has been nominated for an Oscar. Plus, Tina Turner fans will now have another song to enjoy.

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Trump speeds through, Nashville shooting motive, ADHD life expectancy & more Jan 23, 2025

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President Donald Trump is working through his campaign promises at breakneck speed. The ex-wife of Defense Secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth has given a new statement to the FBI. Police have found online posts that could shed some light on a Nashville school shooting. Having ADHD could impact your life expectancy. Plus, why some people are struggling to unfollow Trump on social media.

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