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6 AM ET: GOP border trip, Hamas leader killed, record breaking 2023 & more Jan 03, 2024

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House Republicans are taking a trip to the US-Mexico border today, putting political divisions over immigration on full display. A US official says Israel carried out a hit in Lebanon that killed a Hamas leader. Senator Bob Menendez is facing new allegations. 70 people have been rescued from the rubble in Japan after Monday's earthquake. Plus, several US cities had a record breaking 2023.

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10 PM ET: New Sen. Menendez accusations, Trump legal latest, Texas abortion access & more Jan 03, 2024

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A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has once again been accused of accepting bribes from a foreign country. Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes continue, days before the GOP presidential primary race officially kicks off in Iowa. Ukraine’s president says Russia has launched at least 500 missiles and drones at his country over the past five days. And last year, movies saw their best US box office since before the pandemic.

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5 PM ET: Hamas leader killed, Harvard president resigns, Musk’s rough 2024 start & more Jan 02, 2024

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Hamas says one of its senior leaders was killed in an attack today in southern Beirut. Maersk has suspended its shipping through one of the world’s most important sea trade routes after Houthi attacks. Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned. Japan’s death toll from yesterday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake has risen, as the country’s prime minister says scores of people are still stuck underneath their homes. And, an investment giant says its shares of X have lost most of their value.

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12 PM ET: Japan tragedies, New York crash investigation, 'cyber kidnapping' & more Jan 02, 2024

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A deadly plane crash and a devastating earthquake have rocked Japan. Authorities are looking for a possible motive after a suspect drove a car loaded with gas canisters into a crowd in New York. Congress is starting 2024 in crisis. Israel says it's pulling thousands of soldiers out of Gaza. And, police say an exchange student was found out in the cold after a "cyber kidnapping."

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9 AM ET: Japan plane crash, politician stabbed, gender neutral toy aisles & more Jan 02, 2024

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A plane crash in Japan has killed rescue workers on their way to help with the earthquake devastation. We'll take a look ahead to the Iowa caucuses which are less than two weeks away. Migrants are being dropped off in New Jersey to get around new restrictions in New York City. A prominent politician in South Korea has been stabbed during a live press conference. Plus, California has a new law for toy stores.

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6 AM ET: Iowa countdown, Japan earthquake rescue work, holiday illnesses & more Jan 02, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump is having a busy start to 2024 as the countdown to the Iowa caucus begins. Rescuers in Japan are racing against time to save people trapped in the rubble after an earthquake. A controversial law has been struck down in Israel and it could have an impact on the war in Gaza. The FBI is investigating a fiery crash in New York. Plus, respiratory viruses are up and rising.

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12 PM ET: New year new laws, insulin price break, Mickey Mouse copyright expires & more Jan 01, 2024

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The full extent of the damage caused by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan is slowly coming to light. The US is ringing in the new year with a wave of new laws - we'll tell you more. 2024 began with a deadly start in Ukraine and a day of mourning. More Americans with diabetes will get a break on the cost of insulin starting today. And, Disney no longer owns the copyright for one of the earliest versions of Micky Mouse.

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9 AM ET: Tsunami warning, US sinks Houthi boats, SCOTUS’ AI warning & more Jan 01, 2024

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A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has hit Japan with aftershocks and tsunami warnings along the country's west coast. The US sinks three Houthi boats after an attack , but says it doesn't want a wider conflict in the Middle East. Hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived near Chicago on a flight from Texas. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has given a warning about AI in the judicial system. Plus, some thing to look forward to in 2024.

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One Thing: From The Assignment: Trump’s Second Term Plans Dec 31, 2023

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As we enter 2024, all eyes will be on the Iowa caucuses later this month to see if Republican voters have any appetite for moving on from former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the Republican frontrunner continues to make statements on the campaign trail that experts say sound increasingly authoritarian. What should we make of the stark rhetoric? In this episode, we hear a conversation between CNN’s Audie Cornish and Kristen Holmes about what exactly Trump has planned for a possible second term.

Listen to “The Assignment with Audie Cornish” here.

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3 PM ET: NYC NYE security preparations, mushroom poisonings, NASA’s message in a bottle & more Dec 30, 2023

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A new report published by the Israeli military details failures in the mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. New York City prepares for the Times Square ball drop as it and other live, televised events remain an “attractive target” for extremists. Eurostar train services have been canceled after flooding in tunnels, leaving many passengers stranded. Mushroom foraging has become popular in 2023 and experts say there’s an uptick in related poisonings. And NASA sends a message in a bottle to Jupiter, you too can sign your name.

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