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12 PM ET: Inflation milestone, Ukraine claims control in Russia, Hurricane Ernesto & more Aug 14, 2024

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The US hit an inflation milestone today, but don't worry, it's a good one. That news comes ahead of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris telling voters what they've got planned for the economy. High stakes talks could be make or break for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Ukraine says it's now in control of 70 settlements and hundreds of square miles inside Russia. And, Ernesto has now strengthened into a hurricane north of Puerto Rico.

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9 AM ET: Inflation numbers, abortion danger concerns, Olympic medal controversy & more Aug 14, 2024

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Inflation data out this morning show prices TKTK, as polls show the economy is still a top concern for voters. Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this morning as it edges around Puerto Rico, but FEMA's disaster relief fund is out of money. A new survey shows most women in the US worry abortion bans could put them or their loved ones in danger. A prominent member of "The Squad" appears to have won their congressional primary. Plus, a judge that decided to strip American Jordan Chiles of her Olympic medal may have a conflict on interest.

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6 AM ET: Competing economy plans, Hunter Biden's business deal, meth-filled candy & more Aug 14, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump is expected to unveil his economic policies today, while Vice President Kamala Harris is set to lay out some of her plans later this week. Tropical Storm Ernesto is getting closer to Puerto Rico as tens of thousands have already lost power. The New York Times is reporting that Hunter Biden asked the State Department for help with a business deal while his father was vice president. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region of Russia following new attacks by Ukrainian forces. Plus, a charity in New Zealand says it unknowingly handed out candy filled with meth to hundreds of families.

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6 PM ET: Cancer research grants, Gaza ceasefire conditions, Tropical Storm Ernesto & more Aug 13, 2024

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President Joe Biden announced new funding for cancer research as part of his initiative that aims to cut cancer deaths in half in the coming decades. The Israeli prime minister’s office denied it added new conditions in ceasefire talks. Tens of thousands of Russians have been forced to flee as Ukrainian troops cross into its territory. Tropical Storm Ernesto is strengthening as it plows through Caribbean islands. Plus, new research reveals evidence of an underground reservoir on Mars.

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3 PM ET: UAW files charges, Israeli minister draws criticism, officer charged with murder & more Aug 13, 2024

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The United Auto Workers union filed labor charges against former President Donald and Elon Musk – we’ll explain why. An Israeli leader’s controversial visit to a holy site in Jerusalem is sparking outrage. An Ohio officer accused of fatally shooting a pregnant Black woman outside a grocery store last year has been indicted on murder charges. Thousands of doctors across India are on strike to demand better protection for health workers. And, the path to getting psychedelics approved for medical use may be long, but experts are optimistic.

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12 PM ET: Harris' poll numbers, Home Depot's economy warning, Starbucks CEO out & more Aug 13, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to keep up the momentum with her 2024 campaign – we'll look at the latest polls and see if it's working. Home Depot has a warning about the economy. Diplomats are scrambling to prevent an attack by Iran on Israel, which is dealing with infighting over the war in Gaza. Tropical Storm Ernesto is slamming into the Caribbean. And, the CEO of Starbucks is stepping down.

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9 AM ET: Voters' attention, hotter American summers, WNBA star suing & more Aug 13, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are trying to get the attention of voters by focusing on their policies. Russia’s president is promising to kick Ukrainian troops out of his country, more than a week after their surprise incursion. American summers are getting hotter and longer thanks to human caused climate change. Reports of a deadly drone attack in Myanmar is stoking fears of ethnic cleansing. Plus, we'll tell you why a WNBA star is suing the league and her former team.

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6 AM ET: Intense diplomacy, Trump-Musk live talk, baseball star's slur & more Aug 13, 2024

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Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent an Iranian retaliation against Israel that could also derail Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Former President Donald Trump sat down with Elon Musk to talk about his plans if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Arizona voters will get to decide if the right to an abortion should be added to their state’s constitution. Firefighters from half a dozen countries are battling wildfires outside Athens, Greece. Plus, the Boston Red Sox have suspended a star player for using a slur.

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6 PM ET: McCarthy calls out Trump, Israeli hostage reportedly killed, male cancer deaths & more Aug 12, 2024

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Donald Trump for focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris’ crowd sizes at her rallies. A Hamas military wing claims its soldiers shot and killed an Israeli hostage and injured two others in separate incidents. Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to “kick the enemy out” of his country as Ukraine’s cross-border incursion expands. Trump filed a $100 million claim with the Justice Department for the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search two years ago. Plus, we’ll tell you what researchers are projecting about cancer cases and deaths among men.

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3 PM ET: Harris’s proposed economic policies, tropical storm warning, Chuck E. Cheese subscription program & more Aug 12, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris is backing a policy that was first suggested by former President Donald Trump. Israel and the US are preparing for a potential Iranian attack on Israel, which could threaten Gaza ceasefire talks this week. Puerto Rico is under tropical storm warnings as a hyperactive hurricane season ramps up. People near Athens have been ordered to evacuate because of a fast-spreading wildfire. And, Chuck E. Cheese is launching a subscription program for families on a budget.

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