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12 PM ET: Hamas and Israeli arrest warrants, Baltimore ship moved, Scottie Scheffler arraignment & more May 20, 2024

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The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for top Hamas and Israeli officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The judge in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial says closing arguments will be next week. The cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore is finally back in the city's port. Iran is in a five-day mourning period after a helicopter crash killed the country’s President and foreign minister. Plus, Scottie Scheffler is due to be arraigned tomorrow but his lawyer wants a delay.

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9 AM ET: War crimes arrest warrants, Iranian President's death, Red Lobster bankruptcy & more May 20, 2024

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The International Criminal Court says it's seeking arrest warrants for Hamas' leader and Israel's prime minister. Investigations are underway after Iran's president and foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash. The Central Plains are waking up to more severe weather. Julian Assange will be allowed to appeal his extradition to the US. Plus, Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy.

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6 AM ET: Iran's president killed, Diddy's apology video, bridge crash boat refloated & more May 20, 2024

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Iran's president and foreign minister have been killed in a helicopter crash. Sean "Diddy" Combs has released an apology video after CNN released footage of him assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York today. The ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore eight weeks ago is being refloated today. Plus, weight loss drugs have been linked to an increase risk of stomach paralysis.

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One Thing: Will Michael Cohen’s Credibility Swing the Trump Trial? May 19, 2024

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Donald Trump’s ex-attorney and fixer Michael Cohen took the stand this week in the former President’s New York criminal hush money trial. During cross-examination, Trump’s lawyers appeared to strike a blow against Cohen’s credibility. In this episode, we examine how the testimony could swing the trial as we near the end of the prosecution’s case.

Guest: Kara Scannell, CNN Correspondent

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5 Good Things: Can Bacteria be the Future of Fashion? May 18, 2024

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A couple is growing their family by adopting all five siblings who grew up in foster care together. Nimble – a mixed-breed dog – made history and a rescue mutt stole hearts at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. A street librarian is getting creative to increase access to free books for kids in Baltimore. A family outing turned into a rare fossil find of a brand-new species that existed right after the dinosaurs went extinct. Plus, could handbags made with bacteria help clean up the fashion industry?

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6 PM ET: Diddy caught on camera, Scottie Scheffler speaks, Dow crosses key threshold & more May 17, 2024

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New surveillance footage obtained exclusively by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs violently assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. We’re hearing from the world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, after his arrest outside the PGA Championship. The Dow closed above the 40,000 mark for the first time. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages in Gaza. Lastly, an intruder convicted in a violent attack on the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been sentenced.

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3 PM ET: Diddy assault video, top golfer charged, hostage bodies identified & more May 17, 2024

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We start with a disturbing video, exclusively obtained by CNN, showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. Police are reviewing cameras from the scene after an incident with professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Ukraine’s army chief has a warning about Russia’s military operation in the country’s southern region. And, Houston officials estimate power restorations from a severe storm could take weeks.

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12 PM ET: Golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, bodies of hostages recovered, new fluffy planet & more May 17, 2024

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The world’s No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler tees off at the PGA Championship, after being arrested and charged earlier this morning. The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Democratic Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial is underway in New York. It’s the 70th anniversary of one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in US history. Plus, scientists discovered a new big and fluffy planet.

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9 AM ET: Houston storm deaths, Harrison Butker backlash, Michelin star taco stand & more May 17, 2024

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Deadly storms have killed four people in Houston, Texas and today the threat moves east. Ukraine's president is blaming a lack of air defenses for Russia's recent successes. Israel is responding to South Africa's genocide accusations regarding the city of Rafah in Gaza. The NFL is distancing itself from player Harrison Butker's comments about women. Plus, a tiny taco stand in Mexico has been awarded a Michelin star.

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6 AM ET: Deadly storms batter South, Alito flag reporting, protest shooter pardoned & more May 17, 2024

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At least four people have been killed after storms battered Texas and Louisiana overnight. Columbia University's president is in hot water again over protests. The New York Times is reporting that an upside down American flag, associated with Trump supporters, was flown outside a Supreme Court Justice's house. The man who killed an air force vet at a protest in 2020 has been pardoned by Texas' governor. Plus, marijuana classification is now open to public comment.

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