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NYC Preps for NBA Finals, H1-B Visa Fee Voided, Apple’s New Siri and more Jun 08, 2026

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Iran and Israel halt strikes against each other after the US president got involved. Hear how some Knicks fans feel about President Donald Trump showing up to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's $100,000 application fee for H1-B visas. A lawsuit is trying to put a stop to the UFC fight at the White House. Plus, Apple’s new Siri is getting a big AI upgrade.

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Iran-Israel Standoff, Trump at NBA Finals, Toledo Festival Shooter Manhunt and more Jun 08, 2026

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Israel and Iran appear to be holding their fire after the most serious escalation since the April ceasefire. Police are searching for the suspect accused of wounding a dozen people near a festival in Toledo, Ohio. President Donald Trump's expected appearance at the NBA Finals is prompting heightened security. Some Environmental Protection Agency scientists are raising concerns about political pressure on their research. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Parliament during a historic address today.

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Deadly Philippines Quake, Iran Strikes Israel, Pelley Speaks and more Jun 08, 2026

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Israel and Iran launch the most aggressive attacks in months. President Trump blasts the California vote count as rigged, without evidence. A deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattles the Philippines. Scott Pelley speaks out in an interview with The NY Times. Plus, Sagrada Familia is the largest Lego set ever, at 12,060 pieces.

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One Thing: Inside the Turmoil at 60 Minutes Jun 07, 2026

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A dramatic shakeup of 60 Minutes under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss culminated this week in the firing of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley. He, and some other employees who have recently left, have accused management of editorial interference in an effort to curry favor with the Trump administration (claims CBS denies). So is this a long overdue shakeup of an aging medium, or a sign of corporate media meddling? And what does it mean for the rest of the content we consume on TV?

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Guest: Brian Stelter, CNN Chief Media Analyst

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/File

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5 Good Things: The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals Jun 06, 2026

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The NBA Finals have begun – we hear from some of the teams’ most devoted fans. A promising new pancreatic cancer treatment is giving doctors and patients hope. These nature-loving neighbors in California are celebrating a special milestone. This teacher went the distance for his students with disabilities before he retired – literally. Plus, meet the search-and-rescue specialist with whiskers, webbed feet and a growing fan base.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

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Iran-US Talks Impasse, Au Pair Affair Murder Sentencing, ‘Buffy’ Star Dies and more Jun 05, 2026

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We start with CNN’s exclusive interview with a top Iranian military official in Tehran on the state of peace negotiations. The fate of a Virginia man convicted of double-murder has been sealed. A federal judge ruled on Trump admin's immigration policies that leave millions in legal limbo. We’ll explain the problem that forced astronauts on the International Space Station to seek shelter. Plus, Hollywood mourns the loss of an actor with iconic roles in hit TV series.

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Lebanon’s President Criticizes Iran, Strong Jobs Report, Anthropic's Eerie Warning and more Jun 05, 2026

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CNN exclusively speaks with Lebanon's leader about the impact of the US and Israel’s war with Iran on Lebanon. The US economy added way more jobs last month than expected. Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations, as Maine’s Governor is being encouraged to reenter the race. Anthropic is calling for limits on AI development ahead of a potentially massive IPO. Plus, we’ll explain why the Kennedy Center has ordered staff to remove Trump’s name.

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$215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more Jun 05, 2026

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The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health. Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65.

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Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more Jun 04, 2026

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We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry.

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Fmr. Nat'l Security Advisor Plea Deal, New Epstein Orbit Allegations, Missing American in Japan and more Jun 04, 2026

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John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We’ll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court’s docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan.

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