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6 PM ET: Confidence in the president-elect, Blinken testifies, an atmospheric river & more Dec 11, 2024

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There's new evidence linking Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week. We’ll tell you the results of a new CNN poll on how President-elect Donald Trump is handling the transition back to the White House. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan during a contentious House hearing. Rain and wind are causing airport delays on the East Coast. Plus, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his own drowning has been charged in court.

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3 PM ET: FBI director to resign, strikes in Syria, CEOs seek security & more Dec 11, 2024

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FBI Director Chris Wray has announced he’ll step down in January. In the days since the ousting of Syria President Bashar al-Assad, some countries are targeting Syrian military sites. We’ll tell you about the extra steps corporations are taking to protect their executives after last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Kroger is being sued by the company it wanted to merge with. Plus, human rights activists aren’t happy about FIFA’s latest announcement.

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12 PM ET: CEO killing fingerprint match, Dems prep for Trump, Butterflies in trouble & more Dec 11, 2024

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Police say fingerprints and a notebook with plans are linking suspect Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Democratic Governors are plotting how to push back against the next White House. We'll hear what Daniel Penny said in his first interview since he was acquitted over Jordan Neely’s subway death. A child got sick after drinking raw milk, and it could be bird flu. Plus, wildlife officials want to save a beautiful and critical species.

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9 AM ET: Trump’s Washington takeover, Biden’s immigration pressure, The Onion’s bid blocked & more Dec 11, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington has begun, as his team starts to move from Florida. A Syrian rebel leader says his country doesn’t want any more war. We’ll bring you the latest inflation figures. President Joe Biden is facing pressure and a time crunch over immigration. Plus, a judge has blocked The Onion from buying Infowars.

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6 AM ET: Malibu wildfire evacuations, Diddy accuser speaks, airlines’ historic comeback & more Dec 11, 2024

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The man accused of killing a health insurance CEO is fighting extradition to New York. Malibu beaches are empty, as people try to escape a fast-moving wildfire. It’s already been a busy week for President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial administration pick. We’ll hear from one of the men who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. Plus, airlines make a $1 trillion comeback.

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6 PM ET: Mangione denied bail, CA fire spreading, a poet’s passing & more Dec 10, 2024

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Luigi Mangione is now fighting extradition to New York, where he faces a murder charge for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. California’s Franklin Fire has tripled in size in just one hour. We’ll tell you why a federal judge blocked Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertson’s. Women in the US may be getting a new recommendation for cervical cancer screening. Plus, an acclaimed poet, activist, author, and professor has died.

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3 PM ET: DOJ’s leak investigations, Mangione hearing, a Broadway dream realized & more Dec 10, 2024

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A Department of Justice watchdog reports that the agency secretly obtained phone records from several lawmakers and staff members during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. Charging documents detail the arrest of the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. President Joe Biden’s administration says it will support the new regime in Syria that adheres to some key principles. China’s leader says there would be “no winners” of a trade war with the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which Supreme Court Justice is set to appear on stage.

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12 PM ET: California wildfire spreading, CEO killing merchandise, Jamie Foxx’s health scare & more Dec 10, 2024

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Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people celebrate the end of a brutal regime. A wildfire in California is spreading quickly and forcing thousands of evacuations. The suspect accused of killing a health insurance CEO is getting praise online. We’ll tell you why President Joe Biden’s administration is working closely with President-elect Donald Trump’s team. Plus, Jamie Foxx has opened up about the health scare that kept him out of the public eye last year.

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9 AM ET: Syria’s new leader, Netanyahu takes the stand, California fire triples in size & more Dec 10, 2024

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Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people look for loved ones that went missing during the country’s civil war. We’ll hear from the former roommate of the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Israeli prime minister Benajamin Netanyahu has taken the stand in his corruption trial. Pete Hegseth says he does support women in the military, despite early comments suggesting otherwise. Plus, a fast-growing wildfire in California is forcing people to evacuate.

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6 AM ET: CEO shooting suspect charged, Murdoch’s trust drama, AI company sued & more Dec 10, 2024

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A 26-year-old has been charged with murder over the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll tell you how life altering changes in Syria are having a wider impact on the region. The EPA has banned two commonly used cancer-causing chemicals. A court has ruled on whether Rupert Murdoch can give his eldest son control of his companies when he dies. Plus, families are suing an AI company, accusing it of promoting violence and self-harm.

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