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Biden commutes death sentences, behemoth automaker merger, NYC subway fire death & more Dec 23, 2024

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President Joe Biden is taking dozens of people off federal death row. We’re learning more details about the man accused of carrying out the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany. We'll tell you which huge automakers are merging. A man’s been arrested over the killing of a woman who was set on fire while she was riding a New York City subway. Plus, time is running out to get your last-minute Christmas gifts.

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One Thing: What The Holidays Look Like After Hurricane Helene Dec 22, 2024

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Nearly three months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out large parts of western North Carolina, the community surrounding Asheville is still cleaning up and taking stock of what comes next. We check back in with one displaced resident who is still coming to terms with the damage to her neighborhood.

Guest: Olivia Cooner

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5 Good Things: Santa's Son Steps into His Father's Boots Dec 21, 2024

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Meet the Traveling Piano Man spreading joy across the US through music. People with memory loss disorders are getting sound prescriptions. The youngest-ever World Chess Champion returns home to a hero’s welcome. A beloved local Santa in New York passed away, but his son is carrying on his legacy. Plus, could mouse sperm orbiting Earth be the future of humanity?

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6 PM ET: Shutdown avoided, Christmas market attack, new rules for “healthy” foods & more Dec 20, 2024

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House Speaker Mike Johnson secured enough votes to pass a government spending bill hours before the deadline. Authorities in Germany say at least two people are dead after a driver plowed into a crowd. A US delegation met with the leader of a rebel group that has taken control in Syria. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing several US banks over their handling of fraud on Zelle. Plus, the Food and Drug Administration has updated its standards for “healthy” foods for the first time in 30 years.

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3 PM ET: Spending bill stalled, Trump tariff threats, Delphi killer sentenced & more Dec 20, 2024

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House GOP leaders are racing to sell their latest funding bill to avoid a shutdown at midnight. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening Europe with tariffs. We have sentencing details for the Indiana man convicted of killing two teenage girls in 2017. We’re tracking a storm system that could bring significant snowfall to parts of the eastern US. Plus, two big retail chains are closing stores.

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UPDATED: 12 PM ET: Shutdown countdown, US in Syria, new species discovered & more Dec 20, 2024

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The US is hours away from a government shutdown, while lawmakers scramble to find an agreement on a funding bill. The Federal Reserve’s go-to inflation gauge ticked up less than expected last month. American officials are in Syria, while US military forces continue airstrikes on ISIS targets in the country. President Joe Biden is set to approve more student debt relief. Plus, researchers say they’re discovered dozens of new species in northwestern Peru.

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9 AM ET: Shutdown consequences, baristas on strike, AI fake news & more Dec 20, 2024

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Republicans have just hours left to find a last-minute solution to avoid a government shutdown. Thousands of Starbucks baristas and Amazon drivers are on strike. A new report shows that last year the US carried out the highest number of deportations in a decade. Malaysia announces the search for MH370 will resume. Plus, we’ll tell you why Apple is being urged to get rid of an AI feature.

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6 AM ET: Trump bill tanks, Mangione in NY, LeBron’s record & more Dec 20, 2024

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Republicans are scrambling to find an 11th hour solution to a government shutdown, after a funding proposal backed by President-elect Donald Trump was voted down last night. Luigi Mangione is back in New York, after being extradited from Pennsylvania. Both New Jersey and New York have brought in new drone restrictions. A US delegation is in Syria today. And, LeBron James adds another record to his legendary basketball career.

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6 PM ET: Mangione in court, new government spending proposal, DEI at risk & more Dec 19, 2024

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The man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson made his first appearance in a New York federal court today. House Republicans have come up with a bill that would keep the government funded through March. Investigators detained a man with a possible link to the Wisconsin school shooter. Sources tell CNN the Department of Governmental Efficiency could target diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Plus, Syria's transition of power continues.

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3 PM ET: Shutdown looming, Putin on Trump, life expectancy bounces back & more Dec 19, 2024

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The government could shut down at midnight tomorrow if Congress doesn’t reach a spending agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s “ready” to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. We’ll tell you why some last-minute climate efforts by the Biden administration aren’t likely to last. First-time unemployment claims settled back down after a Thanksgiving spike. Plus, life expectancy in the US is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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