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One Thing: The Messy Business of ‘Cleaning’ Voter Rolls Aug 04, 2024

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As election officials around the country prepare for November’s election, a CNN investigation has found they are already being inundated with dubious complaints about inaccurate voter rolls. The group behind many of the challenges, True the Vote, has long pushed debunked voter-fraud theories. In this episode, we hear how a mobile app has empowered citizens to bring these challenges against their neighbors and look at the impact on regular voters and election administrators.

Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent

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5 Good Things: TikTok Says This Car Dealership’s Videos Are Emmy-Worthy Aug 03, 2024

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TikTok thinks these two employees at a New York car dealership deserve Emmys for their viral parodies of the sitcom “The Office.” Recent studies highlight how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, diagnosed and treated. New York City wants to form a new ‘rat pack.’ A history buff took a chance and bought a piece of tent that supposedly belonged to George Washington—and he was shocked it was the real deal. Plus, two US women’s sports teams have a rapper and a former NFL player as some of their biggest fans at the Olympics.

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6 PM ET: Harris secures nomination votes, US plans moves in Middle East, TikTok lawsuit & more Aug 02, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris has earned enough delegates’ votes to win the Democratic nomination—and she faces a critical weekend as she plans to meet with potential running mates. The Pentagon says it will direct "multiple force posture moves" in the Middle East ahead of a possible attack by Iran on Israel. Today’s underwhelming jobs report is prompting calls for the Federal Reserve to respond. The US is suing TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law. Plus, how wildfires take can take a toll on people's mental health.

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3 PM ET: Jerusalem residents advised to prepare for attack, Dow seesaws after jobs report, Temu merchants protest & more Aug 02, 2024

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The Jerusalem municipality has issued instructions on what to do in the event of the city coming under attack, as tensions grow in the Middle East. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign raised more than double former President Donald Trump’s campaign last month. The Dow is unsteady after a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of southwest Florida as extreme weather is expected. Plus, online retail giant Temu is facing complaints from its merchants about fines and customer service.

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12 PM ET: Weaker jobs report jitters, Harris' weekend Veepstakes, Olympic medal count & more Aug 02, 2024

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A weaker-than-expected US jobs report is underscoring fears the economy is slowing too quickly and could trigger a recession. The US says it’s willing to move resources to the Middle East as tensions in the region rise after the killings of Iran-backed leaders. Former President Donald Trump claims yesterday’s prisoner swap with Russia was a “win for Putin.” Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet with potential running mates this weekend. Plus, we’ll tell you which countries have won the most medals at the Paris Games so far.

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9 AM ET: Americans back home, journalist killings outrage, feeling the heat & more Aug 02, 2024

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After a huge prisoner swap with Russia, three Americans are back in the US and have been speaking to reporters. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says they raised $310 million in July alone. Florida is preparing as a tropical storm is expected to develop in the Atlantic this weekend. There's outrage after two Al Jazeera journalists were killed in Gaza this week. Plus, we'll tell you how your medication could be making you feel the heat more.

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6 AM ET: Freed Americans home, Harris VP race, US swimmer makes history & more Aug 02, 2024

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The three Americans released in a massive prisoner swap with Russia are now back on US soil. President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as tensions rise. The US says it's clear Venezuela's president lost the election and the opposition won. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate in the coming days. Plus, swimming star Katie Ledecky has made history again.

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6 PM ET: Detained Americans coming home, Biles wins gold, climate change hits coffee & more Aug 01, 2024

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The Americans released in a historic prisoner swap today between the US and Russia are on their way home. The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh continues to ratchet up tensions in the Middle East as his body arrives in Doha for burial on Friday. A New York appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to lift the gag order in his hush money case. Simone Biles won another gold medal—we have the details from Paris. Plus, climate change is making coffee more costly.

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3 PM ET: Biden lauds prisoner swap “feat”, Vance visits the US-Mexico border, Italy charges for tourism & more Aug 01, 2024

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President Joe Biden celebrated the historic prisoner exchange with Russia in a speech at the White House. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is in Arizona amid a packed campaign schedule. Over 100 million people in the US are under heat alerts. Plus, Italy is enacting new rules to curb overtourism.

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12 PM ET: Americans coming home, Hamas leader killed by planted bomb, Biles is back & more Aug 01, 2024

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Russia and the US are carrying out a massive prisoner swap and the US says three Americans are on their way home. We're learning new details about the killing of Hamas' political leader. Simone Biles is back in action, going for another gold today at the Paris Games. Audio has been released from the 911 call Sonya Massey's mother made the day before her daughter was shot by police. Plus, the National Guard has been called in as deadly wildfires grow in Colorado.

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