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3 PM ET: Russian nuclear plant risk, Sudan dam collapse, Mariah Carey mourns & more Aug 27, 2024

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We start with a warning about the risk of a nuclear accident at a Russian power plant. We’ll tell you about the impact deadly flooding is having in Sudan and Nigeria. Consumer confidence improved for a second month straight, but concerns over the labor market linger. IBM is cutting jobs in China. And, Mariah Carey shared tragic news about the loss of two family members.

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12 PM ET: Hostage rescued, college killing, new form of weight loss drug & more Aug 27, 2024

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The Israeli military says it's rescued a man who was taken hostage by Hamas more than 10 months ago on October 7th. While they fight over rules for the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump air new ads on key issues. Ukraine's President says he'll lay out his peace plan for President Joe Biden. A Rice University student has been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. And, a new, cheaper version of a weight loss drug is on the market.

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9 AM ET: 2024 legal cases, Meta 'pressured' over Covid, UN catastrophe warning & more Aug 27, 2024

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Legal issues connected to the 2024 election continue to crop up, while Latino advocates in Texas say they were targeted in an election integrity probe. How about this for DEK 2: Aid delivery to Gaza is being paused after the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders, which could also affect a polio vaccination drive. The UN Secretary General is warning of a worldwide catastrophe that's putting Pacific islands in danger. Mark Zuckerberg says the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor Covid-19 content back in 2021. Plus, SpaceX has delayed the launch of a mission aiming to pull off the first commercial spacewalk.

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6 AM ET: Dangerous heat, immigration program paused, Oasis reuniting & more Aug 27, 2024

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Special Counsel Jack Smith is fighting to get his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump back up and running. Some schools are finishing classes early because of dangerous heat and humidity from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. Russia hit Ukraine with another round of strikes overnight. An immigration policy that could have impacted more than 550,000 people in the US has been paused just a week after it started accepting applications. Plus, Noel and Liam Gallagher have put aside their differences and announced an Oasis tour.

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6 PM ET: Debate dispute, massive Russian attack, iPhone 16 launch & more Aug 26, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt about whether a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris would take place next month during a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan today. Talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to continue this week. Russia launched a wave of deadly missile strikes on Ukraine overnight. A trial date has been set for some of Trump’s allies charged in the Arizona election interference case. Plus, we have details on the iPhone 16 rollout.

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3 PM ET: US heat-related deaths, Kabul airport attack anniversary, Red Lobster closures & more Aug 26, 2024

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As parts of the US brace for record temperatures this week, a new study underscores the dangers of extreme heat. A new congressional task force is visiting the site of the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. US leaders are marking three years since a suicide bombing killed 13 American service members during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. We’ll tell you about an ice cave that collapsed while tourists were exploring it. And, more Red Lobster restaurants are on the chopping block.

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12 PM ET: 2024 debate drama, falling mortgage rates, astronauts’ new ride home & more Aug 26, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump appeared to undercut his campaign’s efforts to keep the same rules in place for his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris next month. The US is optimistic about where negotiations stand for a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Mortgage rates are falling in the US, but the drop could be a double-edged sword for home buyers. The captain of the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last week is under investigation. Plus, NASA says Boeing's Starliner astronauts will return to Earth on a different spacecraft.

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9 AM ET: Gaza talks stalemate, AZ election subversion case, dementia ZIP codes & more Aug 26, 2024

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Negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza continue in Cairo, after a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East. A judge in Arizona is set to hear arguments today that may decide whether several allies of former President Donald Trump could face prison time. A person is dead and several others injured after a landslide hit Ketchikan, Alaska, with officials warning another could strike nearby. Russia has launched a deadly and massive missile and drone attack at Ukraine, aimed at the country's energy infrastructure. Plus, how your ZIP code could determine your dementia diagnosis.

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6 AM ET: Hezbollah and Israel pull back, hundreds of Grand Canyon rescues, Telegram founder arrested & more Aug 26, 2024

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Hezbollah and Israel appear to be backing off after the two traded strikes over the weekend. The body of a missing hiker has been found as hundreds of rescues have been taking place in Grand Canyon National Park. Meta says an Iranian-backed hacker group is targeting people with political and diplomatic connections. The founder and CEO of Telegram has been arrested in Paris. Plus, Americans are estimated to spend nearly $39 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, which is actually a pull-back from last year.

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One Thing: What The Realtor Rule Changes Mean for You Aug 25, 2024

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A series of new rules have gone into effect that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. In this episode, we’ll explain what prospective homebuyers and sellers need to know – and why some Realtors are worried the changes could prompt their colleagues to leave the industry.

Guest: Samantha Delouya, CNN Business Writer

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