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One Thing: The ‘Mind-blowing’ Potential Impacts of Trump’s Border Policy Nov 17, 2024

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Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda.

Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent

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5 Good Things: Move Over Moo Deng, Meet Scotland’s New Baby Hippo Nov 16, 2024

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A legendary freedom fighter is honored for her military service 160 years later. We tell you why a 19-month-old bloodhound is the ultimate hero. A library book is finally returned over five decades late. A tall, stinky flower draws a huge crowd in Australia. Plus, the official Moo Deng anthem just dropped, just as another baby pygmy hippo makes her debut.

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6 PM ET: Trump’s presidential transition, Scholz calls Putin, American tourist arrested & more Nov 15, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump’s right-wing allies are pushing him to tap loyalists for key staff and Cabinet roles. People close to Trump are laying the groundwork to fulfill his mass deportation campaign promise. Ukraine’s president has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A new study suggests that hospitals haven’t made much progress on patient safety. Plus, we’ll tell you why authorities in Japan cut one American’s trip short.

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3 PM ET: Gaetz ethics report, Laken Riley trial begins, an ancient discovery & more Nov 15, 2024

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is making a push to block the ethics report on Matt Gaetz from being released. Meanwhile Trump’s pick for defense secretary has said women shouldn’t be in combat roles in the military. The trial of an undocumented migrant charged with the murder of a Georgia nursing student started today. Plus, a piece of ancient history was found in England.

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12 PM ET: RFK Jr.’s to-do list, Lebanon ceasefire talks, ISS leak & more Nov 15, 2024

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s official selection to be Donald Trump's HHS Secretary has some experts worried. We'll tell you which government agencies and spending Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have said they want to start cutting first. Talks about a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel intensify. A 401k alternative has helped hundreds of thousands of US workers save for retirement. Plus, the International Space Station is leaking – the US and Russia can’t agree on why.

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9 AM ET: Gaetz ethics meeting cancelled, COP29 frustration, haka interruption & more Nov 15, 2024

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The House Ethics Committee has cancelled a meeting that was expected to discuss a report into Matt Gaetz, who’s been nominated for the role of Attorney General. Climate leaders say the UN’s climate conferences need a “fundamental overhaul”. We’ll bring you the latest on Hurricane Sara and a record-breaking typhoon in the Philippines. The murder trial starts today for a case that started a political firestorm. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened when lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand’s parliament.

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6 AM ET: More controversial Trump picks, obesity at ‘crisis point’, Mike Tyson’s return & more Nov 15, 2024

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Shares in some prominent vaccine makers dropped after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary. As leaders gather for the APEC summit, China has some concerns about changes in the US. We’ll tell you about a worrying new study predicting obesity levels in the US. The DOJ says "inhumane, violent and hazardous conditions” are threatening inmates’ safety at a prison in Atlanta. Plus, ‘Iron Mike’ is getting back in the ring.

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6 PM ET: Provocative Cabinet picks, Musk’s meeting, measles surge & more Nov 14, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations earlier this week. Health groups are warning about a rise in measles cases worldwide. We’re tracking Tropical Storm Sara as it churns in the Caribbean. Plus, a car parts retailer has announced hundreds of store closures.

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3 PM ET: Northeast drought conditions, illegal mining crackdown, Mike Tyson’s return & more Nov 14, 2024

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Senate Democrats are calling for the release of an ethics report on former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Warm weather and little rain are exacerbating severe drought conditions in parts of the US. We’ll tell you about one of the deadliest strikes in months to hit the Syrian capital. South Africa’s government is making a dramatic bid to force hundreds of illegal miners to come to the surface. And, Mike Tyson is making his comeback to the boxing ring.

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12 PM ET: Trump's AG controversy, InfoWars' new owner, tropical storm brewing & more Nov 14, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump chose former GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General – will he have enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed? Last month’s wholesale inflation is higher than what economists expected. Infowars' IP no longer belongs to its conspiratorial founder Alex Jones. Tropical Storm Sara is set to hit the Caribbean today – we'll tell you where it's heading. Plus, some rare, positive climate news.

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