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12 PM ET: Federal workers fear Musk, US-China prisoner swap, AI granny & more Nov 27, 2024

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Displaced civilians are starting to return to their homes in Israel and Lebanon hours into a 60-day ceasefire. Elon Musk has publicized the names of some government employees he wants to cut, which is terrifying some federal workers. The US and China conducted a prisoner swap. A space satellite is searching for methane leaks. Plus, we'll tell you how an AI granny is combatting phone scams.

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9 AM ET: Ceasefire holding, influencers don’t factcheck, holiday shopping preview & more Nov 27, 2024

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding steady in Lebanon. President-elect Donald Trump has raced through more administration picks. A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump. A new study has some worrying insights about social media influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you what to expect from retailers this holiday season.

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6 AM ET: Lebanon ceasefire begins, tourist deaths arrests, US fugitive caught in Britain & more Nov 27, 2024

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun in Lebanon, and now the US is looking to Gaza. We’ll tell you why it could be a good day for last-minute Thanksgiving travelers. Americans could feel the strain on their wallets if tariffs lead to trade wars. Several hostel workers have been arrested in Laos after the deaths of 6 tourists. Plus, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives has been caught in the UK after more than 20 years on the run.

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6 PM ET: Biden on ceasefire, Trump’s public health leadership picks, airline “junk fees” & more Nov 26, 2024

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President Joe Biden made remarks about what’s to come for Israel and Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement. Experts say the challenge for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top public health roles will be keeping politics out of science. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled on whether a transgender volleyball player can compete in a tournament. Airfares aren't the only way US airlines are raking in the cash. Plus, we’ll take a look at a prominent billionaire’s will.

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3 PM ET: Israel approves ceasefire deal, Russia expels diplomat, ultraprocessed foods & more Nov 26, 2024

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks after the country’s security cabinet voted to end fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum had strong words for President-elect Donald Trump in response to his threat of tariffs. We'll tell you why the Russian government ejected a British diplomat. Hear what scientists are hoping to learn about ultraproccessed foods for the first time. Plus, the world has lost another supercentenarian.

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12 PM ET: Israel bombs Beirut, internal Trump team probe, Drake v. Kendrick & more Nov 26, 2024

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Israel’s military says it launched several strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut ahead of a ceasefire vote today. Donald Trump’s lawyers investigated allegations that one of the president-elect's top aides was asking for money from administration candidates in exchange for influence. Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit. Police say the father of a missing woman from Hawaii died by suicide after he tried to find her. Plus, the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalates.

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9 AM ET: Thanksgiving storms, Pakistan lockdown, anti-obesity drugs & more Nov 26, 2024

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As a record number of people are set to make journeys for Thanksgiving, a pair of storms could impact travel. There are concerns that plans to introduce tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico and China could impact US supply chains. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Italy for his last G7 meeting. Authorities in Pakistan have locked down the capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how millions of Americans could get access to anti-obesity drugs.

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6 AM ET: Trump ups tariffs ante, ceasefire announcement expected, Thanksgiving travel & more Nov 26, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump is promising a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and Canada as soon as he takes office. Lebanese officials say a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is expected to be announced today. Two storms could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk. Plus, we’ll tell you which US company is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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6 PM ET: Trump could pardon himself, new vaping research, America’s nuclear waste & more Nov 25, 2024

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Several major federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump have been dropped or dismissed. The US attorney overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs and Eric Adams cases plans to step down. National abortion policy may not be as simple as the incoming Trump administration hopes. We’ll tell you how vaping affects vascular health. Plus, where is America’s nuclear waste?

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3 PM ET: Special counsel drops cases against Trump, Israel will vote on ceasefire, Thanksgiving weather & more Nov 25, 2024

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Special counsel Jack Smith has announced he’s ending his prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump over two controversial charges. The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a 60-day ceasefire deal with Hezbollah tomorrow. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies over required graphic health warnings. We’ll tell you what new research shows about alcohol consumption in the US since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we have a look ahead at how weather could impact Thanksgiving travelers.

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