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6 AM ET: Biden's DNC send-off, hostages bodies recovered, Disney's lawsuit U-turn & more Aug 20, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance onstage at the Democratic National Convention, as the first night was a send-off for President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Harris' campaign announced a corporate tax rate increase, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania. The bodies of six hostages have been recovered as Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushes Hamas to accept a proposal Israel has agreed on. The US fertility rate hit a historic low last year. Plus, Disney makes a U-turn on a wrongful death lawsuit.

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6 PM ET: Biden’s DNC speech, ceasefire proposal latest, actress’ breast cancer diagnosis & more Aug 19, 2024

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As President Joe Biden gears up for his speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, protests outside the venue are causing a stir. Meanwhile, Israel has agreed to a US-backed proposal to bridge the remaining gaps on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Donald Trump's former White House chief of staff John Kelly pushed back against the former president's comments about the Medal of Honor. Investor Carl Icahn has settled charges accusing him of hiding billions in personal loans. Plus, a “Boy Meets World” star reveals she has breast cancer.

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3 PM ET: DNC protests, luxury yacht sinks, Phil Donahue dies & more Aug 19, 2024

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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is drawing protests outside the venue where it's taking place over the war in Gaza. Three Republican committees leading the inquiry into President Joe Biden have released their report. Heavy rain brought dangerous flooding to parts of the northeastern US. One person is dead and six people are missing after a tornado sank a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. And, talk show icon Phil Donahue has died after a long illness.

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12 PM ET: Biden's DNC night, George Santos to plead guilty, private spacewalk & more Aug 19, 2024

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The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with President Joe Biden giving a prime-time speech. Economists weigh in on the 2024 candidates' economic proposals. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Israel, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges today. Plus, a billionaire and three other crew members start preparing today for the first-ever civilian spacewalk next week.

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9 AM ET: Violence amid deal push, Baltimore mass shooting, Clark and Reese's record breaking & more Aug 19, 2024

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A ceasefire and hostage release deal is being pushed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken as violence continues in Gaza and Israel. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, today. Police are investigating after a deadly mass shooting in Baltimore. Another round of rain is expected today in parts of the northeast after a downpour in some areas of Connecticut and Long Island. Plus, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making history.

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6 AM ET: Blinken pushing deal, DNC kicks off, NE rain + flooding & more Aug 19, 2024

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Protests over the war in Gaza is are expected in Chicago, as the Democratic National Convention kicks off there, today. Hurricane Ernesto is slowing moving away from the Eastern seaboard as parts of the region are on flood alert after heavy rainfall. Ukraine is aiming to create a buffer zone inside Russia. Plus, Hurricane Debby left some surprises for drug officials.

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One Thing: Why Ukraine’s Cross-Border Gamble is Paying Off Aug 18, 2024

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For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region.

Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor

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5 Good Things: The ‘Dream Orchestra’ Gives Refugees a Chance to Build a New Life Aug 17, 2024

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Our latest CNN Hero is an orchestra conductor, who’s helping more than 300 refugees and immigrants find purpose and hope through music. Dogs are spreading seeds at an urban nature reserve in the UK. Scientists are floating a new theory about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built. A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts got his ice cream stand shut down, so the community stepped up to help him raise money for his brother’s special needs hockey team. And, a new village in Tanzania for vulnerable young people will be built using a 3D printer and soil.

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6 PM ET: Harris’ economic policies, tracking Hurricane Ernesto, Florida woman convicted & more Aug 16, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic vision that’s focused on building up the middle-class. Israel and Hamas appear to be at odds over the conditions of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it ramps up danger for the eastern part of the US this weekend. A Florida jury convicted a White woman of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor. Plus, President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monument.

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3 PM ET: Harris’ economic message, Gaza ceasefire talks, rent perks & more Aug 16, 2024

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We start with Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan in her first major policy speech. Mediators in Gaza ceasefire talks are making a last-ditch effort to iron out key sticking points between Israel and Hamas. A Romanian gymnast has received the bronze medal originally awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the Paris Olympics. Parts of Japan have been advised to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo. And, landlords are offering more incentives to attract renters.

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