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9 AM ET: Major global tech outage, Evan Gershkovich sentenced, Democrats' 'doom loop' & more Jul 19, 2024

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A major IT outage is impacting businesses, emergency services and travel around the world. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been found guilty of espionage charges in Russia. Former President Donald Trump has formally accepted the Republican nomination for President. Meanwhile, leading Democrats have told CNN about their fears that President Joe Biden cannot stay in 2024 race. Plus, a warning for anyone thinking of getting a tattoo.

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6 AM ET: Global IT outage, Trump's RNC address, Netflix scraps plan & more Jul 19, 2024

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A global IT outage has grounded flights in the US and around the world as business and industries scramble to respond. Former President Donald Trump has made his first public address since the assassination attempt. President Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to drop out of the 2024 race. A strike in Tel Aviv has killed at least one person. Plus, Netflix is scrapping its cheapest ad-free subscription plan.

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6 PM ET: Trump’s primetime speech, Ukraine aid cuts, Bob Newhart dies & more Jul 18, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump will give his first speech at the Republican National Convention since surviving an assassination attempt last weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on JD Vance's speech at the RNC during a rally today. Germany plans to cut its military aid to Ukraine in half next year. A jury has returned a mixed verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue president. Plus, legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died after a series of short illnesses.

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3 PM ET: Biden candidacy concerns, American sentenced in Russia, student loan debt forgiveness & more Jul 18, 2024

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Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside are growing louder as he isolates in his Delaware home for Covid-19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Rafah in southern Gaza today, the focus of the country’s military assault to destroy Hamas. An American rock band manager has been sentenced in Russia for drug charges. The president of the European Commission has won a second term. And, we’ll tell you about a new round of student debt relief for some borrowers.

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12 PM ET: Pressure piles on Biden, RNC's last night, Trump shooter's visit & more Jul 18, 2024

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told President Biden he can't beat Donald Trump in the 2024 race. Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. US officials say the shooter who tried to assassinate Trump visited the site of the rally beforehand. Bud Light is losing popularity in the US. And an escaped prisoner is found in Georgia after almost 30 years on the run.

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9 AM ET: Pelosi pushes Biden, rioters' charges dropped, Angel City FC record & more Jul 18, 2024

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As President Joe Biden self-isolates with Covid-19, CNN has learned that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has warned that he could lose in November. JD Vance has formally accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President, and his running mate is set to speak at the RNC today. Evan Gershkovich's trial continued in Russia today. Prosecutors have starting dropping some charges or reworking plea deals for some January 6th rioters. Plus, Angel City FC is about to become the most valuable women's sports team in the world.

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6 AM ET: Biden has Covid, Trump shooter's movements, Emmy nominations & more Jul 18, 2024

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President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, as more high profile Democrats call for him to step out of the 2024 race. Day three of the RNC saw speeches from former President Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance as well as Peter Navarro, fresh from serving a prison sentence. We're learning more about Thomas Matthew Crooks' final hours and days before he tried to assassinate Trump. A new report says women in the US are facing a growing number of threats to their health and well-being. Plus, nominees have been announced for the 76th Emmy awards.

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6 PM ET: JD Vance to speak, Secret Service director subpoenaed, new Biden withdrawal calls & more Jul 17, 2024

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Ohio Sen. JD Vance will formally accept his nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention tonight. We have new developments on congressional briefings about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Rep. Adam Schiff became the most prominent elected Democrat to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Special counsel Jack Smith has formally appealed the decision to throw out Trump’s classified documents case. Plus, the US military is ending its temporary pier mission off the Gaza coast after challenges on rough seas.

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3 PM ET: Trump rally security lapses, Biden’s tense call, Human Rights Watch report & more Jul 17, 2024

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Secret Service director to resign after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden lashed out at moderate Democratic members during a tense call over the weekend. Two states are dealing with dangerous flash flooding after more than a month's worth of rain fell in a few hours. A Human Rights Watch report has found Hamas-led armed groups committed “numerous war crimes.” And, we’ll tell you what scientists found out about how magic mushrooms affect the brain.

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12 PM ET: RNC Day 3, Trump shooter's movements, Biden loses ground & more Jul 17, 2024

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Republican VP nominee JD Vance to speak on day three of the Republican National Convention. We're learning more about the movements of Thomas Matthew Crooks on the day he attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. A Democratic-funded poll shows President Joe Biden losing ground in 14 key states. A former Trump adviser has been released from federal prison. And an iconic Vegas resort will close its doors today.

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