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12 PM ET: Israel ordered to halt offensive, China's Taiwan test, millennial saint & more May 24, 2024

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The UN’s top court orders Israel to stop its operation in Rafah at the request of South Africa. China's military conducts its largest drills around Taiwan in over a year, testing its ability to seize power. The NCAA and power conferences have agreed to a settlement that could usher in a new era of college sports. NASA delays Boeing's first flight carrying astronauts. The Catholic Church is set to canonize the first millennial saint.

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9 AM ET: Weekend travel records, hostage bodies found, another Diddy lawsuit & more May 24, 2024

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We start with a breakdown of what's expected to be record breaking Memorial Day weekend travel. Israeli forces say they've found the bodies of three hostages taken by Hamas on October 7th. Sean Combs is facing another sexual assault lawsuit, taking the total to seven since November. Singapore Airlines is changing its seatbelt sign policy after deadly turbulence this week. Plus, a study suggests weed is becoming more popular than booze in the US.

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6 AM ET: Memorial Day travel, abortion pills reclassified, college athletes payments & more May 24, 2024

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It's expected to be a record breaking Memorial Day weekend when it comes to travel - but the weather forecast is troubling in some areas. The International Court of Justice is expected to rule today on whether Israel should stop its offensive in the city of Rafah in Gaza. Louisiana is set to reclassify abortion inducing drugs as dangerous controlled substances. Sentencing starts today for an American charged with firearm offenses in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Plus, a legal settlement paves the way for colleges to pay student athletes.

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6 PM ET: Border security legislation fails, abortion pills bill, WNBA expansion & more May 23, 2024

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A sweeping bipartisan border security bill failed to advance in the Senate again – we’ll explain why. Louisiana could soon become the first state to classify two abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances. Severe turbulence on a London flight to Singapore caused some serious injuries. Lawmakers and university leaders clashed in a hearing over responses to antisemitism on college campuses. Plus, the WNBA is adding a new franchise outside the US for the first time.

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3 PM ET: Scottie Scheffler arrest footage, Iranian president’s burial, hurricane preseason forecast & more May 23, 2024

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Louisville Police say they’ve taken disciplinary action against an officer who arrested top golfer Scottie Scheffler and released videos from the incident. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenya’s president to the White House, as he looks to counter China’s influence. Iran’s late president has been laid to rest after dying in a helicopter crash. The feds have reached a settlement agreement with the company behind last year’s toxic train derailment in Ohio. And, forecasters are warning about this year’s hurricane season.

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12 PM ET: Cassie responds, Live Nation sued, colleges grilled & more May 23, 2024

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Cassie Ventura has spoken out for the first time since her ex-boyfriend Sean Combs apologized for assaulting her in a hotel hallway in 2016. The US government and dozens of states are suing to break up Ticketmaster's parent company. Former President Donald Trump is in New York campaigning after getting a surprising endorsement. We'll hear the latest from Ukraine after a deadly Russian attack. And, the leaders of three universities are getting grilled over antisemitism on campus.

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9 AM ET: Trump gets Haley endorsement, more Alito flag controversy, Taiwan 'punishment' drills & more May 23, 2024

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Nikki Haley says she'll vote for former President Donald Trump, but she doesn't sound excited about it. A city in Iowa is picking up the pieces after a devastating tornado. The New York times is reporting that another controversial flag was seen flying at a house owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. China has launched two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan. Plus, why college athletes could see a change to their paychecks.

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6 AM ET: Haley backs Trump, busiest travel day, Ticketmaster lawsuit & more May 23, 2024

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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says she'll vote for her old rival former President Donald Trump in November. The families of female Israeli hostages are explaining why they released graphic footage of their abduction by Hamas. Today's expected to be the busiest day for flying over the Memorial Day weekend. Nine people have died in Mexico after wind caused a stage to collapse. Plus, the Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit soon against Ticketmaster's parent company.

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6 PM ET: Haley endorses Trump, Uvalde families' settlement, Weinstein accuser speaks out & more May 22, 2024

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Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has endorsed former President Donald Trump. Israel’s prime minister says recognizing a Palestinian state “is a reward for terror” after three countries made a landmark decision to do so. The families of the victims in the Uvalde, Texas school massacre have announced a settlement. In a CNN exclusive, a Harvey Weinstein accuser says testimony from Trump’s criminal hush money trial validates her story. President Joe Biden announced another round of student debt relief. Plus, there's some dissent among Louisville police over a pro golfer's felony assault charge.

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3 PM ET: Hamas abduction footage, PA workplace shooting, bird flu detection data & more May 22, 2024

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The families of seven female Israeli soldiers in Hamas captivity released a graphic video of their abduction. We’ll tell you about a deadly mass shooting at a company west of Philadelphia. A hearing in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case turned into a shouting match today. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for a snap general election this summer. And, we’ll explain how wastewater monitoring picked up an early signal of the bird flu in the US.

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