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6 AM ET: Israel prepares attack, RSV vaccine shortages, state senator arrested & more Oct 24, 2023

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Israel's defense minister says troops are preparing to attack Hamas by "air, ground and sea". Meanwhile, aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. House Republicans will vote in a secret ballot to select their next candidate for speaker. The CDC says there may not be enough supplies of some RSV vaccines. Plus, a Washington state senator has been arrested and released on bail in Hong Kong.

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10 PM ET: Iran-backed militias, Sen. Bob Menendez, super fog accidents & more Oct 24, 2023

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President Joe Biden called on Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza before any discussion of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. As the war continues, the US has intelligence that Iran-backed militias are ready to ramp up their attacks against US forces in the Middle East. Eight House republicans are trying to convince their colleagues to vote for them for Speaker. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty in federal court today. And, seven people died in Louisiana after a ‘super fog’ caused major car accidents.

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5 PM ET: Israeli hostages released, surprise auto strike, dangerous airline incident & more Oct 23, 2023

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Hamas has released two Israeli hostages following Qatari and Egyptian mediation — we have the latest. As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the fear of a wider regional conflict looms. Nine Republicans are in the running to be the next House Speaker, but do any of them have the votes? Thousands of union auto workers went to the picket line today in a surprise, targeted strike against Stellantis. And, a man was charged with more than 80 felonies after trying to take control of an airplane over the weekend.

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12 PM ET: Gaza ground invasion fears, respiratory disease warning, housing market & more Oct 23, 2023

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Israeli forces have ramped up raids and airstrikes in Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. Humanitarian supplies is now being sent into the area, but aid agencies say much more is needed. As House Republicans start again in their search for a speaker, state lawmakers look to next year's elections. Flu, RSV and Covid are predicted to fill up hospital beds again. Plus, why the housing market is going from tough to terrible.

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9 AM ET: Worldwide tensions, Ukraine attack, college admissions & more Oct 23, 2023

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More aid has crossed into Gaza, but aid groups say it's nowhere near enough. The conflict in the Middle East is leading to rising tensions around the world. A Russian attack on a mail depot has killed six people in Ukraine. A teenage girl in Iran is brain dead after reports of an altercation with police. Plus, some college admissions programs may be skewed against people from low income families.

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6 AM ET: Middle East escalation, chatty Trump allegations, Police Chief's son suspected & more Oct 23, 2023

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There are growing concerns that Israel's war with Hamas is going to escalate, as the US tries to delay troops from entering Gaza. It's back to the beginning in the race for House Speaker. There are reports Donald Trump spoke to an Australian billionaire about his private calls with foreign leaders back when he was President. Argentina's presidential elections are heading to a run off. Plus, authorities in Nashville are searching for the Police Chief's son, after two officers were shot.