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10 PM ET: US casualties in Israel, Biden classified docs probe, CA bans food additives & more Oct 10, 2023

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President Joe Biden gave an update on how many Americans have died in the conflict in Israel. CNN spoke to an Israeli woman who says she was captured by Hamas terrorists, but eventually let go. House Republicans are no closer to electing a speaker. The White House says President Biden was interviewed by the special counsel looking into his handling of classified documents. Plus, California is the first state to outlaw certain ingredients found in many foods, drinks, and more.

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5 PM ET: Hamas' hostage threat, House speaker chaos, RFK Jr’s third party run & more Oct 09, 2023

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas that Israel is ramping up attacks on Gaza, while Hamas is threatening to execute hostages. The death toll continues to rise, as the conflict in Israel plays out. House Republicans are trying to unite over a candidate for speaker before they vote. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’s running as an independent in the 2024 presidential race. Plus, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson addresses the Maui wildfire fund backlash.

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12 PM ET: Israel's Gaza 'closure', Congress paralyzed, Walgreens walkouts & more Oct 09, 2023

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Israel says it's blocking Gaza from getting food, water, electricity and fuel, as a CNN team has to take cover while reporting on ongoing strikes. US officials try to answer questions about the conflict, including what role Iran may have played in the conflict. President Joe Biden is promising to help Israel, but Congress will struggle to act. Some Walgreens staff are walking out today – we'll tell you why. Plus, AI is being trained with 200,000 books, but nobody asked the authors.

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9 AM ET: Siege of Gaza, Mack Trucks strike, TV chef dies & more Oct 09, 2023

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Israel's defense minister calls for a complete siege of Gaza, as families call for answers on hostages. We'll tell you how the world is reacting to the escalating violence. The autoworkers' strike is expanding to include Mack Trucks. Illinois' governor is calling for the White House to help with the migrant crisis. Plus, Food Network chef Michael Chiarello dies.

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6 AM ET: Israel declares war, possible US support delay, Simone Biles makes history & more Oct 09, 2023

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Israel has officially declared war on Hamas, as hundreds of people are killed on both sides of the conflict. This comes as tensions have been building in the region for months. The US is promising to help Israel, but with no House Speaker elected that could be easier said than done. Elsewhere, aid workers are scrambling to help people in Afghanistan after an earthquake killed thousands of people. And, Simone Biles is once again the most decorated gymnast in history.

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One Thing: The Unfinished Lives of American Gun Violence Oct 08, 2023

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In 2020, firearms surpassed motor vehicle accidents to become the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America. More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year, prompting calls for stricter regulations. However, behind those statistics and policy debates are devastating stories of loss and families left behind to pick up the pieces. In today’s episode, we hear one of those stories and look at how the parents of Anthony Alexander, Jr. are hoping their son’s legacy will bring about positive change in their community.

Guest: Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Digital Writer

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3 PM ET: Israel hostages, Hern not running, health care strike over & more Oct 07, 2023

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The armed wing of Hamas claims to have taken dozens Israeli hostages as the death toll mounts from its surprise assault on the country. We examine how we got to this point and how Israel could respond. Plus, President Joe Biden reaffirms US support to Israel in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kevin Hern says he won’t be running for House Speaker next week. And the largest health care strike in American history is over – for now.

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10 AM ET: Israel ‘at war’, Trump back in Iowa, electric vehicle discount & more Oct 07, 2023

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “at war” after a surprise attack from Gaza left at least 40 people dead. The Biden administration is condemning the attack as it works to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after spending much of the week in court. A shuttle bus collides with an aircraft in Chicago. And new guidance from the Treasury Department could make it easier to access electric vehicle discounts.

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10 PM ET: Speakership election plans, Giuliani’s Florida condo, Niger coup designation & more Oct 07, 2023

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We start by looking ahead to House Republicans’ marathon week in the race for a new speaker. Plus, the IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Florida condo – we have details. Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer says it’s ramping up production to help Ukrainian forces in the war against Russia. The US is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup, according to three US officials. Lastly, Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history.

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5 PM ET: UAW strike latest, McCarthy's resignation reports, weekend weather & more Oct 06, 2023

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The UAW has decided not to expand its strikes against the Big Three automakers. President Joe Biden is praising job growth in the US following a report showing massive gains last month. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he's resigning from Congress. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to put his civil fraud trial on hold. And, parts of New England are expected to see another round of rain.

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