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12 PM ET: Trump Juror excused, Iran sanctioned, basketball pay gap & more Apr 18, 2024

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We'll tell you why a juror has already been excused from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the selection process continues. The US is slapping Iran with sanctions after its attack on Israel. Both a foreign aid package and House Speaker Mike Johnson face a big test today in Congress. Some lawmakers in Arizona are still fighting to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Plus, WNBA players want to be treated fairly, but it's not just about the money.

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9 AM ET: Trump stand plans, Passover holiday threats, airport gold heist & more Apr 18, 2024

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Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial say they’ll use his past legal run-ins to discredit him if he takes the stand. Tensions between Qatar and the US are putting a strain on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage return in Gaza. The FBI says it's on high alert for threats ahead of Passover. 911 communication services have been restored in some areas this morning after a brief outage hit four states last night. Plus, six people have been arrested for one of the largest gold heists in history.

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6 AM ET: Johnson pushes on, Boeing accusations, work transfer discrimination & more Apr 18, 2024

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing ahead with a foreign aid package, even though it could put his speakership at risk. UNICEF says nearly 14,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. It's day three of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Former Boeing employees have accused the company of taking shortcuts. Plus, the Supreme Court has made it easier to sue your company if they transfer you against your will.

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6 PM ET: Mayorkas impeachment ends, AZ abortion repeal, NBA player banned & more Apr 17, 2024

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The Senate killed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Arizona lawmakers failed to advance a bill that would repeal the state’s abortion ban. Hawaii's attorney general released the first report from a probe into the deadly Maui wildfires that wreaked havoc last year. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford SUVs and pickups. Finally, an NBA player has been banned from the league – we’ll explain why.

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3 PM ET: Foreign aid package, Mayorkas trial underway, Boeing whistleblower testifies & more Apr 17, 2024

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a series of foreign aid bills despite pressure from conservative hardliners. The Homeland Security secretary’s impeachment trial has begun in the Senate. Boeing's reputation took another hit at hearings on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s president testified to a House committee about the school’s response to antisemitism. Plus, we’ll break down the impact record-setting rainfall is having in the United Arab Emirates.

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12 PM ET: Mayorkas impeachment trial, student debt burden, 2024 Olympics countdown & more Apr 17, 2024

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Senators are expected to be sworn in as jurors later today in the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Israel's prime minister says the country alone will decide what to do in response to Iran's attack. Former President Donald Trump made a campaign trail stop after court yesterday. A new report shows a staggering amount of American borrowers are crippled by their student loan debt. Plus, some Team USA updates and reflections ahead of the Paris Olympics Games in 100 days.

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9 AM ET: Deadly airstrikes on Gaza, senate showdown, Dubai flooded & more Apr 17, 2024

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Israel is hitting Gaza with deadly airstrikes as it weighs its response to Iran’s weekend attack. A showdown is set in the Senate today over the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after mistakenly shooting a female Uber driver. President Joe Biden is expected to call for higher tariffs on Chinese steel imports. Plus, a year's worth of rain has flooded Dubai.

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6 AM ET: Tehran sanctions, Mayorkas impeachment trial, USC cancels valedictorian speech & more Apr 17, 2024

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The US says it'll impose new sanctions on Tehran, as an attack on Iran by Israel is now expected to be limited. The Senate is set to begin the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas today - we'll tell you why it's not expected to last long. Seven jurors have been selected so far in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. United Airlines says it lost $200 million because of Boeing's ongoing quality issues. And, USC has canceled its muslim valedictorian's speech... because of safety concerns.

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6 PM ET: Mayorkas impeachment, Biden's tax speech, abortion workplace accommodations & more Apr 16, 2024

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House Republicans have sent articles of impeachment to the Senate against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. We’ll tell you where the jury selection process stands in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden slams Trump during a campaign stop in his hometown. One America Network has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by voting tech company Smartmatic. And, protections for some employees now include time off for abortion.

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3 PM ET: Israel’s pending response, Jan. 6 SCOTUS hearing, spring storms & more Apr 16, 2024

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Prosecutors and former president Donald Trump’s lawyers questioned potential jurors on whether they can be unbiased. We have the latest on a fifth Israeli meeting on Iran’s weekend attack. A second Republican threatens to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. The US Supreme Court heard arguments over an obstruction law used against January 6 rioters. Plus, a powerful storm system is packing a punch in parts of the US.

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