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12 PM ET: Trump back in court, TX church shooting, animal extinction threats & more Feb 12, 2024

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The Israeli military says it rescued two male hostages while pounding the city of Rafah in Gaza with airstrikes. Former President Donald Trump is in court again today for the classified documents case, while he faces a key deadline in the federal election subversion case. We have more details on yesterday's megachurch shooting in Texas. A federal judge is ordering Elon Musk to testify over his Twitter takeover. And, why many animals that migrate are at risk of extinction.

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9 AM ET: Rafah concern growing, Biden on 'shrinkflation', Marathon record holder dies & more Feb 12, 2024

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Concern is growing as Israeli forces step up attacks on the border city of Rafah in Gaza, as they also rescued two hostages. A bipartisan foreign aid package has passed its first key test. A powerful Nor'easter is set to hit parts of the US. President Joe Biden is hitting out against "shrinkflation.' And, the holder of the marathon world record has died in a car crash.

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6 AM ET: Two hostages saved, megachurch shooting, Super Bowl highlights & more Feb 12, 2024

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Israeli forces say they've rescued two hostages and they've reportedly killed dozens of people, including children, in the city of Rafah in Gaza. Police are investigating after a woman walked into a megachurch with a child and started shooting. Former President Donald Trump has upset NATO leaders. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the hospital again, but he told people about it this time. Plus, the highlights from a long night at the Super Bowl.

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One Thing: Is the Economy Really Booming? Gen Z Isn’t So Sure. Feb 11, 2024

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Despite blockbuster jobs numbers, robust consumer spending, and easing inflation, many Americans do not feel good about the US economy. The negative feelings are especially strong amongst young people struggling to pay their bills. Meanwhile, many are finding it hard – if not impossible – to imagine they will ever own a home. In this episode, we examine how Gen Z is turning to TikTok for financial advice and whether these negative feelings could impact President Joe Biden’s reelection chances.

Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent

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3 PM ET: Sudan UN aid, Pakistan elections, Super Bowl preview & more Feb 10, 2024

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The UN pleads to secure aid for Sudan. Pakistan’s elections cause anger amongst voters. A Texas woman is sentenced after threatening a judge overseeing one of Trump’s cases. The Chief and the 49ers face off at the Super Bowl tomorrow, we tell you what to expect. And Messi’s bench time costs Argentina a game, we explain why.

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10 AM ET: Civilians feel trapped, Ukraine aid pleas, Lunar New Year celebrations & more Feb 10, 2024

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As Israel prepares for a ground offensive in Rafah, concerns about what will happen to the more than one million people taking shelter in the area. A 5-year-old Palestinian girl was found dead in a car - we’ll explain what happened. Some allies of President Joe Biden worry about his political standing after the special counsel report. Even as aid for Ukraine dwindles, the fighting on the ground continues. And, the year of the Dragon is here.

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6 PM ET: Biden report fallout, credit card delinquencies, Atlantic Ocean changes & more Feb 09, 2024

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The White House is not ruling out possibly releasing President Joe Biden’s interview transcripts with the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents. Senate Republicans are now divided over a foreign aid package that has some pushing for changes. Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces his Senate bid. More Americans are falling behind on their credit card bills and auto loans. Lastly, we’ll explain the alarming indications that scientists say show that the Atlantic Ocean is reaching its tipping point under climate change.

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3 PM ET: VP Harris slams report, Tennessee manhunt, teen substance abuse & more Feb 09, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris defended President Joe Biden’s mental fitness in the wake of a special counsel’s report on Biden’s handling of classified documents. Several non-governmental organizations are warning about Israel’s expected military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Authorities in New York City are pushing back on criticism of how they handled a recent attack on NYPD officers outside a migrant shelter. The search is on for a suspect accused of fatally shooting a sheriff’s deputy in Tennessee. And, a new CDC study warns of a key factor driving teens to drugs and alcohol.

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12 PM ET: Israel's evacuation plan, election threat exercises, Super Bowl ads & more Feb 09, 2024

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President Joe Biden says his memory is "fine" in response to a scathing report on how he handled classified documents. Israel's prime minister has ordered the evacuation of a city holding more than half of Gaza's population. A federal test looking at election threat responses did not go well. Forecasters predict an end to El Niño and the beginning of La Niña this year. And, we break down how much celebrities are getting paid for Super Bowl ads

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9 AM ET: Biden defends memory, Senate's weekend work, work-life balance law & more Feb 09, 2024

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President Joe Biden has defended his memory after a pretty damning report on how he handled classified documents. The Senate says it will be working this weekend to try to get a foreign aid package across the finish line. The UN says one of its agencies hasn't been able to deliver food to people in Gaza in more than two weeks. An NGO is calling for a war crimes investigation into the deadly bombing of a church in Myanmar. And, Australians could soon have a legal right to a work-life balance.

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