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12 PM ET: All eyes on Iowa, Covid-19 subvariant, NASA's cat video & more Dec 19, 2023

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The top three GOP contenders for 2024 are in Iowa today as part of their final campaign pushes before the holidays. US officials say attacks on the Red Sea are happening on a scale not seen in two generations. Two thirds of Israelis want an election at the end of the war, and many are not hopeful about getting hostages home. A new Covid-19 subvariant is spreading fast in the US. Plus, NASA shows its appreciation for cat videos.

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9 AM ET: Red Sea shipping problems, border pressure building, Google's $700M payout & more Dec 19, 2023

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The US will lead a multinational military operation in the Red Sea following attacks on shipping. Lawmakers are not feeling confident about passing an aid package this week. Pressure is building at the US southern border. The late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is being remembered at a ceremony in Washington, DC. And, why Google is paying customers and states $700 million.

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6 AM ET: Deadly storm aftermath, antisemitic bomb threats, foreign election meddling & more Dec 19, 2023

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Four people are dead and more than half a million are without power after a powerful storm battered the Northeastern US. Immigration arguments are nearing boiling point, as Texas introduces a controversial border law. Jewish institutions across the US have been sent more than 400 bomb threats since Saturday. Rescue workers in China are racing to save people trapped after a deadly earthquake. Plus, we'll tell you which countries have been accused of trying to interfere with the 2022 US midterm elections.

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10 PM ET: China earthquake deaths, Iceland volcano erupts, TX border bill & more Dec 19, 2023

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We start with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake that struck northwest China and an anticipated volcanic eruption in Iceland. Israel’s military appears to be denying responsibility for the killing of two women in a Gaza church complex over the weekend. We have new developments on Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows’ 2020 election legal troubles in Georgia. A controversial border bill is now law in Texas. Lastly, at least three people have died in the powerful storm that’s been slamming the Northeast.

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5 PM ET: Israeli hostage deaths latest, rail crossings closed, Jonathan Majors verdict & more Dec 18, 2023

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The White House says Israel may need to adjust its rules of engagement following the deaths of three Israeli hostages. The rail industry is demanding that the Biden administration reopen rail crossings temporarily closed at the US southern border because of a migrant surge. Former President Donald Trump and his son, Trump Jr., defended a former social media influencer who has a racist and antisemitic past. Actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assault and harassment in his domestic dispute case. And, Apple plans to stop selling some of its latest Apple Watches in the US this week - we'll explain why.

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12 PM ET: Power outages, Pope authorizes same sex blessings, US Steel sale & more Dec 18, 2023

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The US is once again putting pressure on Israeli officials over civilian casualties in Gaza. More and more people are losing power because of an East Coast storm. The Pope has given the go ahead for blessings for same sex couples. Oil and natural gas prices are up, as BP announces a pause in Red Sea shipping. And, US Steel is selling itself to a Japanese company.

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9 AM ET: 2024 primaries countdown, Texas manhunt, Southwestern Airlines fine & more Dec 18, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump is being criticized for his attacks on undocumented immigrants as we head towards the 2024 presidential primaries. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Israel today. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost power as storms batter the East Coast. A manhunt is underway in Texas for an escaped sexual offender. And, the government hits Southwest with a record fine.

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6 AM ET: Trump attacks immigrants, East Coast storms, Quaker Oats recall & more Dec 18, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump targeted undocumented immigrants while campaigning this weekend. Commuters on the East Coast are in for a wet and windy Monday. Israeli forces are being criticized for an alleged shooting at a religious site in Gaza. A pro-democracy media tycoon in Hong Kong is on trial today. Plus, why Quaker Oats are recalling dozens of products.

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One Thing: Can Ukraine Beat Russia on a Budget? Dec 17, 2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington DC earlier this week to plead with Congress to come together on $61 billion in new aid for the country in its war against Russia. His visit comes amid a failed Ukrainian counteroffensive and improved Russian performance on the battlefield. In this episode, we hear how Ukrainian forces are adapting to waning Western support and why this is a moment Russian President Vladimir Putin may be able to seize on in Moscow.

Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent

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3 PM ET: Deadliest year for Palestinians in West Bank, Ukraine struggles to secure more aid, French bulldog sleep problems & more Dec 16, 2023

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The United Nations says 2023 has been the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank. Western officials warn about the potentially debilitating impact on Ukraine’s longer-term prospects of losing the war if US Congress remains stalled on aid. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs mobilizes the national guard at the border. In Tennessee a 4-month-old baby was found alive in a tree after a tornado destroyed his home. And researchers in Hungary find French Bulldogs struggle to sleep because of their anatomy, we explain.

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