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6 AM ET: Oscar Pistorius released, Israel's vision for Gaza, SpaceX sues labor board & more Jan 05, 2024

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Both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley criticized former President Donald Trump at their respective CNN town halls last night. Former olympian Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole this morning, more than a decade after killing his girlfriend. Israel's defense minister has outlined his country's vision for Gaza's future. A second set of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein has been released. Plus, SpaceX is responding to a labor board complaint by suing it.

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10 PM ET: DeSantis and Haley, Epstein docs, NYC subway crash & more Jan 05, 2024

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appeared at back-to-back CNN town halls tonight. A second round of documents connected to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been released. The White House said today that North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia, and Iran may follow suit. Two New York City subway trains collided at low speed, injuring two dozen people. Lastly, today’s shooting at an Iowa high school set an upsetting record.

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5 PM ET: Iowa high school shooting, ISIS claims Iran blasts, Trump’s China connections & more Jan 04, 2024

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State officials say at least one student was killed and five other people were wounded at a shooting an Iowa high school. ISIS has claimed responsibility for yesterday’s deadly explosions in Iran. Sources say Senate leaders are getting closer to a deal on a key step to funding the federal government, but that might not be enough to stop a shutdown later this month. House Democrats say China spent more than $5.5 million at former President Donald Trump’s properties while he was in office. And, thefts of two major car brands have soared more than 1000% in the last few years.

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12 PM ET: IA shooting, released hostage speaks out, Aaron Rodgers' accusation & more Jan 04, 2024

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We start with police in Iowa saying multiple people were wounded after a shooting at a high school. CNN exclusively spoke to an Israeli hostage released by Hamas about what she and her young daughters went through in Gaza. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in Iowa for back-to-back CNN town halls, and some voters have some feedback for them. More documents tied to Jefferey Epstein are set to be released today, as Aaron Rodgers is catching flak for baselessly suggesting a late night host was tied to Epstein. Some US cities saw drops in homicides in 2023. Plus, Harriet Tubman is being honored in a new way.

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9 AM ET: Trump's ask, Middle East escalation, sleep deprivation consequences & more Jan 04, 2024

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It's up to the Supreme Court to decide whether to take up Donald Trump's appeal to Colorado's ruling that kicks him off the state's ballot. Fears of a wider regional Middle East conflict are heightened after several deadly incidents in Iraq, Iran and Lebanon. A son and father have been arrested in connection with the killings of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend in Texas. A former Kentucky clerk that made national news for refusing marriage licenses for same-sex couples has to pay up even more now. Plus, a new study highlights another reason to get a good night's sleep.

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6 AM ET: Trump appeals, Epstein names released, weight-loss drugs side-effects & more Jan 04, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that bars him from running for president in Colorado. The initial batch of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates has been released – with more coming. Senate negotiations are continuing even as House Republicans rail against any compromises with the Biden Administration. The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake has gone up. And, the FDA is looking at possible side effects from popular weight loss drugs.

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10 PM ET: Epstein documents, House speaker at border, anti-LGBTQ bills & more Jan 04, 2024

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Hundreds of pages of unsealed documents from a lawsuit connected to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have been publicly released. House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed President Joe Biden today during a visit to the US-Mexico border. The economy is slowing across the board, but that might not be enough for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to get involved in his fight to stay on the Colorado GOP primary ballot. Lastly, 2023 saw a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures.

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5 PM ET: Iran blasts, state capitols threatened, winter storm & more Jan 03, 2024

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More than 100 people were killed and almost 200 people injured in twin explosions that rocked Iran today. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there’s been some progress in negotiations over US border policy, but sources say major hurdles remain. Multiple state capitol buildings were evacuated today after officials across the country received a mass email threat. A source tells CNN an imam has died after being shot outside of a New Jersey mosque early this morning. And, parts of the East Coast could see their first substantial snowfall in almost two years.

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12 PM ET: Iran explosions, Epstein docs expectations, Starbucks BYOC policy & more Jan 03, 2024

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As we get closer to the Iowa caucuses, we'll tell you how some GOP presidential candidates are spending their time. Fear of a wider Middle East conflict are growing after reports more than 100 people have been killed while visiting the grave of an Iranian military commander.. US debt has hit a new record as Congress approaches another federal funding deadline. The identities of dozens of people linked to Jefferey Epstein are expected to be revealed any day now. Plus, Starbucks is expanding its bring-your-own-cup policy.

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9 AM ET: 2024 campaigning, Mayorkas impeachment, 'Mickey Mouse' villain & more Jan 03, 2024

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Campaigning for the 2024 presidential race is picking up steam on both sides of the aisle. A House committee is starting impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The rift between the US and the Israeli government over the future of the Gaza Strip continues to show. Harvard students are reacting to the resignation of their university's president. Plus, "Mickey Mouse" is staring in a surprising new role.

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