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9 AM ET: Dobbs anniversary, astronauts still stranded, hiker rescued & more Jun 24, 2024

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It's been two years since the Supreme Court ruling that changed abortion rights across the country. Israel's prime minister says the war is entering a new phase, and some are worried it will expand into Lebanon. Parts of the Midwest are dealing with deadly flooding. Two astronauts are still stranded on the International Space Station after NASA and Boeing delayed their return again. And, after 10 days lost in the mountains, a California hiker has been rescued.

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6 AM ET: Catastrophic flooding, 1300 Hajj deaths, Dobbs two years on & more Jun 24, 2024

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People in the Upper Midwest are dealing with catastrophic flooding, while the record breaking heat moves West. More than 1,300 people were killed at this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, mostly because of extreme heat. Israel's prime minister has signaled the war against Hamas is going to get less intense and move towards the border with Lebanon. At least 19 people have been killed in two attacks on a church and a synagogue in Russia. Plus, today marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and changed abortion rights in America.

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One Thing: Why a US-Mexico Water War Is Heating Up Jun 23, 2024

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As extreme heat blankets large parts of the US, a war is looming between the US and Mexico over water. Under an 80-year-old treaty, both sides are expected to share resources from key rivers. However, extreme drought conditions have put Mexico well behind in delivering its share. In this episode, we examine how the shortfall is impacting American farmers and look at what can be done to factor climate change into future agreements.

Guest: Laura Paddison, CNN Senior Climate Writer

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5 Good Things: 5-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Get a Bionic Arm Jun 22, 2024

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A 5-year-old superhero fan born without a left hand now has a bionic arm that looks like Iron Man’s. “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee moved into her new house on the lot of her childhood home she had to flee over 80 years ago. A wildlife photographer snapped the first photo of a newborn white bison calf that fulfills a hopeful Lakota prophecy. A potentially habitable planet the size of Earth has been discovered. Plus, the world’s largest 3D printer is building homes made from wood fiber in Maine.

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6 PM ET: SCOTUS gun decision, ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, belugas rescued from Ukraine & more Jun 21, 2024

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The Supreme Court has upheld a law barring domestic abusers from owning guns—an abuse survivor shares her reaction. The UN Secretary General describes a chaotic situation in Gaza that’s preventing them from distributing aid. Heatwaves are slowing down small businesses. One of the Americans charged with having ammunition in Turks and Caicos is expected to go home. Plus, two beluga whales were rescued from Ukraine—we'll tell you how.

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3 PM ET: What heat does to the body, NY protestor cases dismissed, Copa America & more Jun 21, 2024

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In a win for gun-control groups, the Supreme Court has upheld a federal law that bars guns for domestic abusers. Extreme heat can have extreme consequences for the human body – we'll explain. A New York judge has dismissed trespassing cases against some of those arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. US home prices have hit an all-time high. Plus, soccer’s Copa America is underway, and could be one key player’s last major international tournament.

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12 PM ET: More wildfire deaths expected, abusers gun ban, Olympics marriage proposal & more Jun 21, 2024

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Authorities in New Mexico say they're preparing for more fatalities after at least two people were killed by a pair of wildfires. It's feared that more than 1,000 people could have died from the heat while making the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court has upheld a federal law banning domestic abusers from owning guns. Israel's prime minister says US military aid for his country is "barely a trickle." Plus, an American swimmer got engaged just minutes after qualifying for the Olympics.

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9 AM ET: FBI investigates wildfires, heat kills hundreds, obesity genes & more Jun 21, 2024

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The FBI has joined an investigation into what started deadly wildfires near a village in New Mexico, as the area also deals with flash flooding. Heat is scorching the US and has killed hundreds of people during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Ukraine has launched a "mass drone strike" inside Russia and Crimea. A new study found links between genetic codes and obesity. Plus, a WBNA rookie made league history last night.

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6 AM ET: Trump's secretive donor, social algorithm clamp down, flight dips too low & more Jun 21, 2024

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The long lasting heatwave is still scorching parts of the Midwest and Northeast, as New York could see seven days above 90 degrees. Former President Donald Trump raised more campaign money than President Joe Biden last month. There appears to be some cracks between the Israeli military and the Israeli government. New York is clamping down on social media algorithms aimed at kids. Plus, the FAA is investigating why a flight dropped to just 525 feet over a town in Oklahoma.

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6 PM ET: Concerns about Israel’s Iron Dome, Toyota recall, Donald Sutherland remembered & more Jun 20, 2024

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On top of record-setting temperatures, the Midwest and Northeast face unsafe air quality. US officials have serious concerns that Iran-backed Hezbollah could overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system. Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Vietnam and had more to say about Moscow’s strategic partnership with North Korea. Toyota recalls some of its SUVs over an airbag issue. And, veteran actor Donald Sutherland has died at 88.

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