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12 PM ET: McCarthy's future, freed hostages' fury, border crisis & more Dec 06, 2023

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We begin with breaking news on former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's future in Congress. Leaked audio of heated meeting reveals some hostages’ fury at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Arizona and Texas are seeing spikes in border crossings, as Congress fights over immigration policy. The fourth GOP presidential primary is tonight. We have some new updates on Donald Trump's legal troubles. Plus, Time names their ‘Person of the Year.’

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9 AM ET: Texas killings, Biden's grief, Wikipedia's top 25 & more Dec 06, 2023

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Israeli forces have been accused of striking a crowded refugee camp in Gaza. Police are investigating a string of killings in Texas. A drug shortage in the US means doctors are having to make "impossible decisions." President Joe Biden has been talking to CNN about his grief. Plus, Wikipedia's top 25 most visited pages for 2023.

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6 AM ET: Senate shouting match, Biden's 2024 doubts, Texas abortion lawsuit & more Dec 06, 2023

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Israeli forces continues to bombard Gaza and an Israeli official has accused the UN of being biased. Why a Senate meeting turned into a shouting match yesterday. President Joe Biden says he doesn't think he'd be running for re-election if it wasn't for former President Donald Trump. A woman with a high risk pregnancy is suing Texas to get an abortion. Plus, girls still appear to be less interested in STEM subjects than boys.

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10 PM ET: Israel’s war strategy, Biden’s reelection rationale, 23andMe breach & more Dec 06, 2023

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US officials believe the Israel-Hamas war could look different by January. President Joe Biden says GOP front-runner Donald Trump influenced his decision to run for reelection. Police have identified the suspect inside a home that exploded in Virginia. An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut off a plane’s engines mid-flight has been indicted. Lastly, we’ll tell you about the scope of a hack that exposed millions of users’ ancestry data.

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5 PM ET: University presidents testify, Tuberville ends holds, NCAA tier proposal & more Dec 05, 2023

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The Israeli military is closing in on a key city in southern Gaza in the war against Hamas. A House committee grilled three university presidents about their efforts to combat antisemitism on campuses. GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s lifting most of his holds on military promotions. We have new details on the evidence the special counsel’s office plans to present against former President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 trial. And, a new proposal from the NCAA could change the way college athletes are compensated.

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12 PM ET: Nikki Haley's standing out, VA home explosion, CVS drug price changes & more Dec 05, 2023

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The humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, as Israel-Hamas fighting intensifies. We'll tell you why GOP donors are paying closer attention to Nikki Haley. A youth climate group wants President Joe Biden to do more on the climate crisis ahead of 2024. Police are investigating a huge explosion that leveled a home in Arlington, Virginia. Plus, CVS says it's changing the way it prices prescription drugs.

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9 AM ET: Gaza overwhelmed, SCOTUS wealth tax, GTA 6 leak & more Dec 05, 2023

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Some people in Gaza are digging through rubble to find food as health workers say facilities are overwhelmed. SCOTUS is expected to hear arguments today on a case that could cost billions to the government or the rich. More than 10 million people are under flood watches across the Pacific Northwest. A new survey shows many people of color expect insults from health care workers. And, the new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has been released... after it was leaked online.

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6 AM ET: 'Apocalyptic' Gaza, antisemitism on campus, fossil fuels dominating COP28 & more Dec 05, 2023

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The UN is warning that Gaza is getting more and more "apocalyptic' as Israel expands its war into the south. The presidents of Harvard, MIT and U Penn are answering questions today on antisemitism on college campuses. The White House is warning that failing to give aid to Ukraine will help Russian President Vladimir Putin. Four Republican candidates have qualified for tomorrow's GOP 2024 presidential primary debate. And, the fossil fuel industry is dominating this year's UN climate summit.

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10 PM ET: Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, global carbon emissions, YouTuber sentenced & more Dec 05, 2023

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The World Health Organization warns that Israel’s ground operations in southern Gaza could deprive many Palestinians of healthcare. A man accused of fatally shooting three homeless men has been charged with murder. Scientists say global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are on track to set a new record this year. The Republican field of presidential hopefuls got smaller today. Lastly, a YouTuber’s stunt may have cost him his freedom.

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5 PM ET: Hostage talks stall, ex-US ambassador charged, Spotify job cuts & more Dec 04, 2023

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We start with the latest on negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas as Israel’s operation in Gaza expands. The father of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was fatally stabbed near Chicago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. A former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba has been federally charged. Parts of the US are expected to see heavy rain and flooding. And, more Spotify jobs are on the chopping block.

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