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12 PM ET: Yemen airstrikes fallout, Boeing audit, Patriots' new head coach & more Jan 12, 2024

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Houthi militants are vowing to retaliate after US and UK strikes targeting the group in Yemen. Every US state is under some kind of weather heading into the weekend. The FAA says it will audit the production process for Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. We'll explain two major changes that could make birth control more accessible this year. Plus, reports that the New England Patriots have hired a new head coach.

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9 AM ET: Middle East escalation, more extreme weather, shutdown worries return & more Jan 12, 2024

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Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East after the US and UK launched strikes at Houthi Rebels in Yemen. Israel is responding in court to claims it is committing genocide in Gaza. More blizzards, rains and winds are expected in the US this weekend. Republican hardliners want the House Speaker to back out of his spending deal with the Senate. Plus, why Hertz is swapping electric vehicles for gas ones.

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6 AM ET: US strikes in Yemen, Iowa weather worries, Boeing's bad week & more Jan 12, 2024

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The US and UK have carried out strikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen in retaliation for Red Sea attacks. There's even more bad weather heading for the Eastern US this weekend. Those freezing temperatures could impact voter turn out for the Iowa caucuses next week. Important elections are being held in Taiwan tomorrow. Plus, Boeing is facing a lawsuit on top of an FAA investigation.

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10 PM ET: Houthi targets struck, Hunter Biden’s tax case, ESPN Emmy scheme & more Jan 12, 2024

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The US and UK have launched strikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges he faces in California. An Ohio grand jury has decided a woman who suffered a miscarriage will not be criminally charged. CVS plans to close some pharmacies inside Target stores. Lastly, we’ll tell you about the yearslong scheme that forced ESPN to return some Emmys.

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5 PM ET: Trump’s monologue, FAA’s Boeing investigation, government shutdown talks & more Jan 11, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump spoke briefly during closing arguments at his New York civil fraud trial before the judge cut him off. The FAA is investigating Boeing following last week’s blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. Some House GOP hardliners are threatening a government shutdown over border provisions as Congress races to pass a spending bill. South Africa laid out its genocide case against Israel during the first day of a hearing at a top UN court. And, we’re hearing from New England Patriots' head coach on his departure from the NFL team.

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12 PM ET: Trump's latest day in court, 2023 inflation, snow disappearing & more Jan 11, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump is back in court today and his business empire is at stake. Congress is once again under pressure to avoid a government shutdown. We now have the full inflation picture for 2023 and it could mean lower interest rates. Plastic chemicals are costing the US health care system billions of dollars. Plus, a new study explains why ski resorts are turning to stock piling.

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9 AM ET: Genocide hearing starts, Trump won't speak, Patriots’ coach out & more Jan 11, 2024

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Israel stands accused of genocide in the International Court of Justice. Why former President Donald Trump probably won't be speaking at the closing arguments of his fraud trial in New York. He also didn't speak on stage at last night's GOP debate hosted by CNN, but he could have won the event anyway. Areas recovering from this week's storms are once again expecting severe weather. Plus, it looks like the New England Patriots’ head coach is out.

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6 AM ET: CNN debate drama, Israel genocide court case, Aaron Rodgers out & more Jan 11, 2024

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As Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis went head to head on CNN last night, Chris Christie caused the most drama. You won't be hearing from former President Donald Trump in court today as his civil fraud trial wraps up in New York. An international court is hearing arguments on whether Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. Hunter Biden is having a busy week on opposite sides of the country. Plus, Aaron Rodgers won't be appearing on Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the rest of the NFL season.

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10 PM ET: GOP presidential debate, bitcoin ETFs, Alabama football coach retires & more Jan 11, 2024

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Two of former President Donald Trump's strongest GOP presidential challengers took shots at each other during the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses. Two Republican-led House committees voted to advance a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. We'll tell you about a deadly avalanche at a popular ski resort in California. The federal government gave the green light to some companies offering bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Lastly, long-time University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban is retiring.

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5 PM ET: Alaska Airlines cancellations, Mayorkas impeachment hearing, Blinken on Houthi attacks & more Jan 10, 2024

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A rough week for some Alaska Airlines travelers just became more challenging in the wake of a blowout last week. We’re hearing from both sides of the political aisle following two House meetings over holding Hunter Biden in contempt. It comes as another House committee held its first impeaching hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Former President Donald Trump’s plan to speak during closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial may not happen. And, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of consequences for continued Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

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