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12 PM ET: WH on Palestinian State, Trump classified docs hearing, Graceland foreclosure ruling & more May 22, 2024

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The US is pushing back, after three European countries announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state. Former President Donald Trump's classified documents case is entering a new phase with a new hearing and new evidence. Graceland will stay in the hands of Elvis Presley’s family until its rightful ownership is determined. We’ll explain why OpenAI should be worried about a lawsuit from Scarlett Johansson. Plus, a new study finds a popular supplement may do more harm than good for some people.

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9 AM ET: Deadly storm destruction, Big Oil investigation, plastics in testicles & more May 22, 2024

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Deadly storms have left a path of destruction in the Midwest - now they're heading East. Spain, Norway and Ireland say they'll recognize a Palestinian state, upsetting Israel. House Democrats are investigating whether leading US oil companies colluded to push up prices. The source of the Ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death is being investigated. Plus, high levels of tiny plastics have been found in human testicles.

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6 AM ET: Countries recognizing Palestinian state, Iowa tornado deaths, Diddy lawsuit & more May 22, 2024

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Spain, Ireland and Norway have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state. A deadly tornado has ripped through a city in Iowa as a parade of storms continues to move across the US. An investigation is underway after a man was killed and dozens were injured by turbulence. We'll have the latest from Iran's capital, where a funeral is being held for the country's president. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing another lawsuit as a former model has accused him of sexual assault.

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6 PM ET: Trump doesn’t testify, Netanyahu blasts ICC charges, Midwest storms & more May 21, 2024

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Both sides of Donald Trump’s hush money trial rested their cases today without the former president taking the stand. Israel’s prime minister tells CNN that the charges brought by the International Criminal Court are “beyond outrageous.” President Joe Biden announced a new milestone for a law that expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins and their survivors. A severe storm outbreak with potentially strong tornadoes is underway in the Midwest. Finally, a Florida meteorologist gets heated over a new law.

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3 PM ET: ICC arrest warrants, Singapore Airlines flight, primaries today & more May 21, 2024

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he’s open to legislative action against the International Criminal Court over Israeli arrest warrants. More injuries have been reported from a flight that encountered severe turbulence en route to Singapore. Several allies of former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in Arizona’s fake electors case. Five states are holding key elections today. And, Microsoft thinks it’s found a way to make PCs relevant again.

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12 PM ET: Both sides rest in Trump trial, Iran funerals, Baltimore port updates & more May 21, 2024

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The defense and prosecution rested their cases in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump – we'll break down what to expect next. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses concerns over ICC arrest warrants. Iran mourns its president after he died in a helicopter crash. The cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge weeks ago has been moved out of the channel. And, a maker of frozen foods is launching a new line of meals for people taking drugs for weight loss.

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9 AM ET (UPDATED): Trump video criticism, turbulence death, Graceland foreclosure sale & more May 21, 2024

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As former President Donald Trump's trial appears to be wrapping up, his campaign is having to respond to criticism over a video referencing a "unified Reich." The UN says 900,000 people have been displaced in Gaza in just the last two weeks. The Midwest is bracing for a powerful storm system. One person has died and several others are injured after a flight was hit by severe turbulence. Plus, Elvis Presley's granddaughter is fighting to stop Graceland being sold.

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6 AM ET (UPDATED): Trump trial drama, arrest warrant outrage, Johansson Chat GPT backlash & more May 21, 2024

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The defense is expected to rest its case today at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. President Joe Biden has slammed the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants for top Israeli officials. Ceremonies and prayers are underway for Iran's President who died in a helicopter crash. The Doomsday Glacier could be melting faster than we think. Plus, why Scarlett Johansson is angry with Chat GPT.

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6 PM ET: Trump trial latest, Netanyahu slams warrants, Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment & more May 20, 2024

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The prosecution rested their case in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, as the defense calls its first witnesses to the stand. President Joe Biden denounced a bid to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders alongside Hamas leaders. We have new developments on a helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and members of his delegation. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won the right to appeal being extradited to the US. Lastly, the world's top-ranked golfer's arraignment has been delayed following his arrest outside the PGA Championship last week – we’ll explain.

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3 PM ET: Cohen on the stand, Iran’s president dies, Giuliani served indictment & more May 20, 2024

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We start with some of the key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony this morning in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor details the charges he’s seeking against Hamas and Israeli leaders for war crimes. The US expressed condolences for the death of Iran’s president and delegation members in a helicopter crash. Sean “Diddy” Combs has apologized for a disturbing video showing him physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. And, two agents surprised Rudy Giuliani with an indictment during his birthday celebration.

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