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Trump’s border backlash, US Capitol rioters released, Taliban prisoner swap & more Jan 21, 2025

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The Trump administration is being sued over its sweeping immigration executive orders. Two brothers convicted over their role in the January 6th attacks have been released, as Trump pardons more than 1,500 others. The Taliban has released two Americans in a prisoner exchange. Plus, most Americans are facing extreme winter weather today, as Southern California braces for more fire-fueling winds.

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Trump’s immigration crackdown, Gaza in ruins, Blue Monday & more Jan 20, 2025

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Donald Trump’s break with American tradition for his inauguration is one for the history books. The 47th president began his second term with executive orders on border security. Displaced Palestinians are returning to what’s left of their homes in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Justice Department has accused Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis. Plus, we have some tips for beating the winter blues.

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From felon to president, inmates refuse commutation, champagne sales slump & more Jan 20, 2025

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We begin with Donald Trump’s inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we’ll talk about one impact of a grim global mood.

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Trump’s president now, executive orders, Gaza aid workers’ warning & more Jan 20, 2025

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Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The Trump administration outlines a stack of executive orders being signed today. TikTok is also top of the agenda for Trump, who is promising to save the social media platform. Hundreds of aid trucks are flowing into Gaza, but humanitarian groups are warning that the biggest challenges are yet to come. Plus, we’ll tell you which NFL teams will face off for a chance to be in the Super Bowl.

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Trump’s system shock, Biden’s pre-emptive pardons, world’s first trillionaires & more Jan 20, 2025

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President-elect Donald Trump’s team say they want his first day in office to be a shock to the system. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons in his last hours in office. Aid is getting into Gaza, but the area is in a humanitarian crisis. Historic snowfall and winter chills are expected in parts of the US. Plus, we'll tell you who’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaires.

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Trump’s inauguration promises, Palestinian prisoners freed, TikTok’s back & more Jan 20, 2025

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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. We’ll tell you about the big promises he’s made for his first few hours in office. Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. TikTok is back up and running in the US and the CEO says there’s one person to thank. Plus, a lot of Americans will be dealing with extreme weather this week.

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One Thing: Federal Workers Prepare for Trump, Musk, and Uncertainty Jan 19, 2025

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises.

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5 Good Things: Dry January Doesn’t Mean Boring Options Jan 18, 2025

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A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier.

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6 PM ET: TikTok’s final days, DOGE-proofing federal jobs, new bug gets galactic name & more Jan 17, 2025

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The families of hostages held in Gaza are on edge as Israel’s cabinet considers the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. We’ll talk about what to expect for the end of TikTok in the US. Some federal workers are taking steps to protect their roles from the scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. We’ll tell you who Ohio’s Republican governor has tapped to fill the US Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Plus, a newly discovered isopod has been named after a “Star Wars” character.

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3 PM ET: ERA ratification debate, a historically cold inauguration, preservation goes to space & more Jan 17, 2025

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Israel’s wider cabinet is expected to vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal later today. President Joe Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified, to some disagreement. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security says she'd be unbiased when it comes to disaster relief. Cold weather will make Trump the first president to be inaugurated inside since 1985. Plus, the World Monuments Fund has added the first ever extraterrestrial location to its 2025 list of vulnerable sites.

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