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6 AM ET: Walz accepts VP nomination, RFK Jr. set to drop out, rail lockout & more Aug 22, 2024

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Governor Tim Walz officially introduced himself as the Democrats nominee for vice president last night, while some lawmakers showed support for the uncommitted voters at the Democratic National Convention. Sources tell CNN that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to suspend his independent campaign for president. A rail lockout in Canada is threatening to disrupt several US industries. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call on a ceasefire proposal, as deadly Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza. Plus, a symbol for equality has passed away at an Australian aquarium.

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6 PM ET: Tim Walz’s introduction, Biden speaks to Netanyahu, supermarket baby foods & more Aug 21, 2024

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Tim Walz steps into the spotlight tonight – we’ll preview the vice presidential nominee's DNC speech. President Joe Biden spoke with Israel’s prime minister at a critical moment in Gaza ceasefire talks. A Missouri man set to be put to death next month for a 1998 murder will not be executed. More than half of the foods marketed for small children may be lacking in nutrition. Plus, Target is snapping a big losing streak.

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3 PM ET: DNC Day 3, sunken superyacht latest, severe Covid-19 risks & more Aug 21, 2024

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Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz takes center stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. US government officials are hammering out the final details of a ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas. Divers recovered four bodies today in the search for those missing from a superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week. A deadly shooting inside a school in Bosnia is under investigation. And, new research looks at the impact a severe case of Covid-19 could have on your mental health.

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12 PM ET: Weaker jobs market, Ukraine advances in Russia, hurricane season & more Aug 21, 2024

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New data shows US job growth was weaker than previously thought. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will introduce himself to voters as the Democrats' Vice Presidential nominee tonight at the DNC. GOP Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance thinks Democrats should focus more on issues and less on former President Donald Trump. Moscow says Ukraine launched a major drone attack over Russia’s capital. Plus, a new forecast predicts when and where hurricane season could get active after Ernesto.

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9 AM ET: Harris' fundraising boost, suspected mpox cases spreading, death faker sentenced & more Aug 21, 2024

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Federal filings show Vice President Kamala Harris got a fundraising boost and that former President Donald Trump may be getting other support. Montana will let voters decide if abortions rights protections should be enshrined in the state's constitution. Africa’s top public health agency says countries in the continent could begin vaccinations against mpox, as more suspected cases pop around the world. Gen Xers getting close to retirement are more at risk of running short of money. Plus, a man is being sent to prison for faking his own death to avoid child support.

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6 AM ET: Obamas at DNC, non-compete ban blocked, J. Lo files for divorce & more Aug 21, 2024

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Barack and Michelle Obama delivered back-to-back speeches at the DNC last night, urging voters to reject former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Michigan. Iran says it's still planning to retaliation against Israel, but doesn't want it affecting a ceasefire deal in Gaza. An upcoming ban on non-compete agreements has been blocked by a federal judge. Moscow's mayor says his city was targeted by one of the largest drone attack sent from Ukraine. Plus, Bennifer 2.0 looks to be over, as Jennifer Lopez files for divorce.

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6 PM ET: GOP at DNC, Israeli hostage deaths investigation, Boeing's latest setback & more Aug 20, 2024

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Some notable Republicans are expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention this week. The Israeli military is investigating whether its forces killed six Israeli hostages whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza today. Boeing’s 777X plane encountered another problem that could delay its revised launch. Europe slashed tariffs on Teslas made in China. Plus, there’s a new finding on the risk of depression and suicide tied to popular medications.

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3 PM ET: New DNC fencing, Gaza ceasefire talks, world’s oldest person dies & more Aug 20, 2024

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Additional security fencing went up outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago after some protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza allegedly trespassed. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Qatar to try to move close to a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Former President Donald Trump is backing off comments he made that some interpreted as his intention to take direct control of interest rates, if he’s re-elected. We’ll bring you the findings from a report that investigated last year’s deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. And, a woman who held a world record for being the oldest person alive has passed away.

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12 PM ET: DNC Day 2 speakers, tech tycoon missing, when dramatic aging starts & more Aug 20, 2024

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It’s Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention – we'll tell you who's slated to speak and where Vice President Kamala Harris will be instead. Former President Donald Trump will be in Michigan today, where the plan is to focus on policy. Details about the lives lost in a tragedy at sea after a tornado hit a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. The European Space Agency’s Juice mission makes history on its way to Jupiter. A new study shows humans age rapidly at two key points in their lives.

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9 AM ET: Trump's battleground blitz, drug cuts diabetes risk 94%, gold bar record & more Aug 20, 2024

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As Day 2 of the DNC gets underway, the Trump campaign is blitzing key battleground states. The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza, as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal continue. Drugmaker Eli Lilly says a popular weight loss drug cuts the risk of diabetes by 94% in certain cases. Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio want more time before a settlement deadline hits this week for last year's train derailment. Plus, a gold bar's record price and what it could mean for the US economy.

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