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12 PM ET: Madison shooting manifesto, Electoral College meets, pig kidney transplant & more Dec 17, 2024

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Police are investigating a potential manifesto written by the teen shooter at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin. A surge of drone sightings has prompted local politicians to propose options on how to deal with them. 538 electors are meeting today to formalize the 2024 election results. A deadly 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit a Pacific island nation. Plus, an Alabama grandma received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant.

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9 AM ET: Wisconsin shooting witnesses, TikTok fighting ban, Trudeau in trouble & more Dec 17, 2024

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Police are starting to piece together what happened at the shooting at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin. Ukraine is claiming responsibility for an explosion that killed a Russian general. TikTok wants the Supreme Court to weigh in, as it’s just weeks away from possibly being banned in the US. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is having problems in his own government. Plus, there’s some wild weather coming to the western US.

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6 AM ET: Wisconsin shooter named, Russian general killed, stowaway tries again & more Dec 17, 2024

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Police have named the 15-year-old girl who killed a student and a teacher at a school in Wisconsin. A judge has issued his ruling over whether President-elect's conviction should be dismissed over his hush money case. Robert F. Kennedy Jr is trying to ease concerns about his vaccine skepticism. A Russian general has been killed by a remotely detonated bomb. Plus, a stowaway has been caught once again.

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6 PM ET: WI shooting investigation, Germany’s snap elections, Christmas forecast & more Dec 16, 2024

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New details have emerged about the school shooting that killed at least two people in Wisconsin today. Russia made a significant move in Syria since a rebel group took control. Germany is gearing up for an election months ahead of schedule. Another tech giant is donating to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Plus, we’ll tell you the odds of snow on Christmas next week.

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3 PM ET: Wisconsin school shooting, tariff fears, iceberg’s journey & more Dec 16, 2024

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We start with a fatal shooting at a K-12 school in Madison, Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump is putting two of America’s biggest trading partners on notice. Trump’s tariff threats have some concerned shoppers stockpiling goods. The US Supreme Court declined to hear challenges in two cases. And, the world’s largest iceberg is on the move again.

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12 PM ET: $100B US investment, Assad’s statement, ABC’s settlement & more Dec 16, 2024

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We’ll tell you which company plans to invest 100 billion dollars in US projects over the next four years. Drone sightings are causing disruptions in several states. Syria’s ousted president appears to be claiming he didn’t plan to flee his country. ABC News will pay millions to settle a defamation lawsuit from President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, the net worth of US homeowners is 40x more than renters.

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9 AM ET: Drone countermeasures, Harris’ decision, holiday deliveries & more Dec 16, 2024

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US officials are calling for new measures to counter drones, as more mystery sightings are reported. Vice President Kamala Harris has a big decision to make about her future. An Israeli strike has killed a journalist on the one-year anniversary of an attack that killed his colleague. Seven tourists have been sent to the hospital in a suspected poisoning at a 5-star resort in Fiji. Plus, we’ll give you the deadlines for sending holiday packages.

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6 AM ET: Drones close airspace, 100-year cyclone, backpack backlash & more Dec 16, 2024

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It’s a make-or-break week for some of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Drone sightings closed airspace above a US Air Force base over the weekend. The US is urging American citizens to leave Syria. The destruction from a deadly cyclone has been compared to an atomic bomb. Plus, we’ll tell you why the CEO of a backpack company has been threatened online.

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One Thing: The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Moms Behind RFK Jr. Dec 15, 2024

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on.

Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent

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5 Good Things: Women Will Have A League of Their Own... Again Dec 14, 2024

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A new, rare exhibit is bringing a 150-million-year-old dinosaur to life. Women will get the chance to play pro baseball again. A catastrophe on a couple’s wedding day turned into a beautiful memory. How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste. Plus, the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year and Young Wonders have been chosen.

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