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Record Holiday Heat, Taylor and Travis Donate $26M, Dancing Grannies and more Jul 03, 2026

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A record number of Americans hit the road amid a record heat wave. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M before their wedding. A mass funeral begins today, for Iran’s former Supreme Leader. Rescue crews pulled a survivor of the Venezuelan earthquake, out of the rubble, after he had been trapped for more than a week. Plus, a group from Milwaukee, known as the “Dancing Grannies” are set to perform in the Washington DC July 4th parade.

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Holiday Heat Wave Intensifies, Reflecting Pool Indictment, 250th Celebration Challenges and more Jul 02, 2026

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A dangerous heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to parts of the US ahead of July 4th. We have details on the former Olympian who’s facing charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. We’ll explain the law enforcement challenges surrounding events celebrating America’s birthday at the nation’s capital. Funeral preparations are underway for a huge farewell to Iran’s former supreme leader. Plus, details on how authorities say two climbers breached security to scale the Empire State Building.

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June Jobs Report, Trump-OpenAI Talks, US Life Expectancy Report and more Jul 02, 2026

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A new jobs report was released today and hiring fell short of economists' expectations. A Financial Times report says an AI giant may give the Trump administration a stake in the company. Russia launched another deadly assault on Ukraine’s capital. Manhattan's district attorney explained why he chose not to retry disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Plus, a new CDC report suggests Americans are living longer.

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Scaling The Empire State Building, Earthquake Rescue, Air Force One’s First Flight and more Jul 02, 2026

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New details emerge on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding weekend. Rescuers reach a trapped man after a week under the earthquake rubble. EMS audio shows an emergency response at Senator Mitch McConnell’s home. President Trump takes the inaugural flight on new Air Force One. A couple has been arrested after scaling Empire State building.

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Venezuela Rescue Challenges, Climbers Scale Empire State Building, Village People Frontman Dies and more Jul 01, 2026

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We start with the obstacles hampering Venezuela’s search efforts after massive earthquakes last week. We’ll tell you what two people were doing on top of a New York skyscraper. A former CIA director investigated by the DOJ is suing the Trump administration. The breakthrough scientists say could help understand the origins of life. Plus, remembering the lead singer behind the hit “YMCA.”

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New AF1 Takes Flight, Student Loan Overhaul, Swift Wedding Preps and More Jul 01, 2026

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President Donald Trump takes the first flight aboard the new presidential plane gifted by Qatar. Indirect talks between the US and Iran continue in Doha. Another Democratic socialist scores a primary win over an incumbent. College students and parents should pay attention to new student loan regulations that go into effect today. And a Taylor Swift wedding celebration (of some kind) is taking shape in New York City.

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Record-Setting Heat, Birthright Fallout, GLP-1's on Medicare and more Jul 01, 2026

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More than half of US are under heat alerts, with a heat wave set to break records in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. President Trump pushes Congress on birthright citizenship, after his Supreme Court loss. Also, the President made billions in his first year back in office. Medicare will start covering GLP-1 drugs as part of a test program. Plus, why the internet loves Norwegian Soccer star Erling Haaland.

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SCOTUS Recap, Wildfires Forecast, LeBron’s New Chapter and more Jun 30, 2026

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We start with key takeaways on major rulings from the Supreme Court’s final day of its term. A Republican lawmaker is back on Capitol Hill after missing from Congress for months. Dangerous fire weather conditions are ramping up in the western US. We’ll tell you about the assassination attempt against a tycoon that’s sparked a large manhunt. Plus, the end of an era for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Major SCOTUS Decisions, Progressives Target Establishment in CO, New Iran Talks and More Jun 30, 2026

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The Supreme Court released blockbuster opinions on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship – we'll break down what you need to know. Voters go to the polls in Colorado in next test of the democratic socialist movement. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Qatar for more talks about Iran. And the British government may intervene in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

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Supreme Court Rulings, Earthquake Rescue, Bald Eaglets' First Flight and more Jun 30, 2026

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The Supreme Court is set to issue its final rulings of this term. NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress after a mysterious absence. Venezuelan hospitals face critical shortages after the earthquake there. Former NFL star Chris Johnson, reveals he has ALS. Plus, bald eaglets take their first flight.

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