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9 AM ET: Biden's ceasefire optimism, IVF double standard, Macy's closures & more Feb 27, 2024

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President Joe Biden is feeling optimistic about a ceasefire in Gaza but he's facing pressure at today's primary in Michigan. The government is once again heading towards a partial shutdown. France's President says Europe can't rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine. Republicans are being called out for double standards on IVF. Plus, Macy's says it's closing 150 stores.

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6 AM ET: Another shutdown deadline, Gaza ceasefire 'by Monday,' gender affirming care review & more Feb 27, 2024

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We’re just four days away from a possible partial government shutdown – with no clear path to avoid it. President Joe Biden says he hopes there will be a ceasefire in Gaza "by Monday." It's primary day in Michigan and Biden is facing a protest vote. A major medical association is reviewing its guidelines on gender affirming care. Plus, a lot of the US is on a bit of a temperature rollercoaster this week.

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6 PM ET: Trump gag order request, Florida measles outbreak, mega supermarket merger & more Feb 26, 2024

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Manhattan prosecutors are asking a judge to place a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his hush money case – we have details. A Georgia campus community honored the lives of two students who died in recent tragedies. Florida is contradicting CDC guidance on measles amid an outbreak at an elementary school. The FAA criticized the safety culture at Boeing in a new report. Lastly, the US is suing to block the largest supermarket merger in history.

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3 PM ET: Sweden’s NATO bid, hostage talks, US-Mexico border trips & more Feb 26, 2024

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Sweden clears a final hurdle in a bid to join NATO. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs in on the hostage and ceasefire talks. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are making separate border stops this week. Canada and Russia are appealing the 2022 Winter Olympics re-rankings in a figure skating team event. And, we’ll tell you why experts say America’s record amount of credit card debt isn’t as bad as you think.

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12 PM ET: Trump's legal game plan, social media free speech fight, allergic reaction relief & more Feb 26, 2024

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says millions of people will die if his country doesn't get more aid from the US. Lawyers for Donald Trump have spied a major opportunity to delay his federal trials, as he appeals another ruling in New York. The Palestinian Authority's prime minister and the government have resigned. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today over social media content moderation. Plus, a new study suggests asthma medication could reduce severe allergic reactions.

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9 AM ET: Biden protest vote, Oklahoma 'filth' comment, city drying up & more Feb 26, 2024

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Some voters in Michigan are planning to vote "uncommitted" in the Democratic primary tomorrow as a protest against President Joe Biden. Israel is still preparing to move into Rafah even though the White House says talks on a hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire are moving forwards. The number of young people prescribed antidepressants increased during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. An Oklahoma State Senator described the LGBTQ+ community as "filth" at a public forum. Plus, we'll tell you which major city could run out of water soon.

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6 AM ET: Haley's bad weekend, Zelensky's warning, AT&T's outage compensation & more Feb 26, 2024

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Nikki Haley has lost one of her biggest donors along with the South Carolina primary. Israel and Hamas could be getting closer to a deal and in the US, an active-duty Air Force member has set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy. Ukraine's President is warning that millions of people will die if American support for his country dries up. The Supreme Court is hearing two landmark cases over what Americans see on social media. Plus, AT&T says it'll reimburse customers after last week's outage.

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One Thing: Two Years Later, Ukraine is Running Out of Ammo. Is Hope Next? Feb 25, 2024

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In the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, thousands of soldiers on both sides have been killed and multiple cities have been destroyed. Recently, Ukraine has been forced to retreat from the city of Avdiivka amid dwindling ammunition supplies. Meanwhile, Western unity has started to show cracks and billions of dollars in US aid have been held up amid hesitation from congressional Republicans. In this episode, we hear from soldiers on the frontlines about what it’s like to fight with a lack of ammo and how two years of war have changed the country.

Guest: Ivana Kottasová, CNN International Senior Producer

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3 PM ET: SC primary showdown, Navalny’s body, NCAA policy blocked & more Feb 24, 2024

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We hear from South Carolina voters on a critical election day for the state’s former Governor Nikki Haley, facing off against former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary. Alexey Navalny’s spokesperson says the Russian opposition leader’s body has been given to his mother, as the war in Ukraine enters its third year. We’ll tell you about the latest deadly military aviation incident in recent months. We have new developments on an effort to remove a Georgia district attorney from the state’s 2020 election subversion case. Lastly, the NCAA is facing a setback over its recruiting ban.

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10 AM ET: Russia-Ukraine war anniversary, SC primary today, NRA corruption verdict & more Feb 24, 2024

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Leaders across the world are urging countries to renew their support for Ukraine as the war there hits the two-year mark. It’s decision time in South Carolina where the Republican primary is in full swing. A man suspected of killing a Georgia nursing student is facing charges. Top NRA executives have been found liable in a corruption case. And, Beyonce is getting love from a country music legend for her chart-topping new song.

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