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Quake Deaths Rise, JetBlue Drone Strike, Discounted Weight Loss Drugs and more Jun 29, 2026

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We start with the latest disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following last week’s devastating earthquakes. There are mixed signals about new talks between the US and Iran. We have details on a suspected incident between a drone and a commercial plane. A judge has scheduled Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial. Plus, Medicare’s plan to cover drugs for weight loss and who's eligible.

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Presidential Power Rulings, Venezuela Aftershocks, Major Media Move and more Jun 29, 2026

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The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a big win in a case that allows him to vastly expanded powers to fire officials at federal agencies. Rescue crews in Venezuela are racing to find survivors. Five people were killed in a rare mass shooting in northern Germany. The eastern US is bracing for an extreme heat wave over the July 4th holiday. Plus, a telecom giant Comcast is shedding another business as it refocuses on broadband and wireless.

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Earthquake Rescues, Deadly Wildfires, Solo Rowing From CA to HI and more Jun 29, 2026

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The US will "stand down" after volatile days in the Strait of Hormuz. Some incredible rescues happen as the death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela passes 1,450. Three firefighters have been killed amid raging wildfires out west. Two Dan Sullivans are running for the same Senate seat in Alaska. Plus, one Woman is on pace to break the woman’s and men’s solo rowing record from California to Hawaii.

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One Thing: What MLB’s Gay Meltdown Tells Us About LGBTQ Progress Jun 28, 2026

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Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progress and whether professional sports should play a role. We look at whether this drama on the diamond can tell us anything about Americans’ shifting attitudes on social issues under the second Trump administration.

For more: Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

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Guests: Terri Hupfer & Hannah Keyser, CNN Sports Writer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Scott Marshall/AP

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5 Good Things: Ever Wonder What a Plant Sounds Like? Jun 27, 2026

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Two families linked by one lifesaving gift finally meet face-to-face for the first time. World Cup fever is transforming cities across the US, especially one small college town in Kansas. A new music festival is giving an iconic legacy a fresh chapter. If you thought twins were rare, this family from Texas begs to differ. One composer found a way to turn nature into beautiful music with a deeply personal mission.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Ifeoma Dike

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Phil Clarke Hill, David Rind

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Rescuers Dig for Quake Victims, Israel-Lebanon Agreement, TX Mandates Bible Stories and more Jun 26, 2026

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Search and rescue crews are racing to find survivors in Venezuela before the “golden” window of time closes. After days of negotiating, Israel and Lebanon reached a new deal mediated by the US. We have a judge’s contempt ruling in the Charlie Kirk shooting case. A legal setback for the prosecution in the Palisades Fire arson trial. And, millions of students in Texas have a new study requirement.

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Venezuela Death Toll Jumps, Bolton Pleads Guilty, AI Stock Freakout and more Jun 26, 2026

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As the death toll nears 600, Venezuelan authorities have militarized the area hardest hit by a pair of earthquakes. Former Donald Trump national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information. AI stocks are having a weird week – we'll explain. Ukraine continues to pressure Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Crimea. And, 44-year-old Serena Williams’ singles comeback will begin by facing an opponent who isn’t legally allowed to drink.

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Search For Earthquake Survivors, Vote on Bible Stories in Schools, Ranch Craze and more Jun 26, 2026

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The desperate search for survivors continues as the Venezuela earthquake death toll rises. The Supreme Court opens the door to mass TPS deportations. The FAA is investigating a viral video of a low-flying jet. Texas could mandate bible stories in schools. Plus, World Cup fans clamor to ship ranch dressing home.

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Earthquake Rescue Efforts, More SCOTUS Decisions, Inflation Outlook and more Jun 25, 2026

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We start with the latest reporting on the ground in Venezuela after a devastating pair of earthquakes. Unaccompanied migrant children in US government custody may be at risk of removal - we explain why. We have details on two Supreme Court rulings on gun restrictions and a lawsuit against a weed killer brand. Plus, good and bad news on inflation and the economy.

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SCOTUS Gives Trump Immigration Wins, Earthquake Death Toll Rising, Border Wall Building Plans and More Jun 25, 2026

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The Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump two immigration-related wins.Search and rescue efforts underway in Venezuela as the death toll rises from a pair of massive earthquakes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues his Middle East tour in the wake of the US agreement with Iran. Hundreds have been killed in Europe amid a brutal heatwave. And despite a focus on mass deportations, President Donald Trump is still trying to finish the US-Mexico border wall.

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