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US Flights From Ebola Outbreak, Dems 2024 ‘Autopsy Report,’ King Sized Apology and more May 21, 2026

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An Ebola outbreak in East Africa prompted travel restrictions and new directives for US-bound flights from the affected region. CNN spoke with Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers who could receive compensation from a new slush fund. Texas Democrats are ramping up efforts to block a candidate who made antisemitic comments ahead of next week’s runoff election. CNN obtained the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited report examining 2024 election losses. Plus, we tell you why a radio station in the UK is apologizing to Britain’s King Charles III and its listeners.

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CNN Sits Down With Spencer Pratt, SpaceX IPO, Castro Indicted and more May 21, 2026

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We start with sources telling CNN that Iran is rebuilding their military capabilities faster than expected. SpaceX files for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted for allegations from 30 years ago. CNN speaks to L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. Plus, people are getting creative to beat inflation and high gas prices.

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US Indicts Castro, Screen Time Advisory, Barney Frank’s Death and more May 20, 2026

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The Justice Department brought federal charges against a former Cuban leader – we have details. Health officials issued their latest warning about screen time risks for kids and teens. The Trump administration is facing legal pushback on its “anti-weaponization fund.” A landmark housing affordability package moved one step closer to becoming law. Plus, a liberal icon who made history in Congress has passed away.

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Raúl Castro Indictment Looms, Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices, and Historic GA Primary and more May 20, 2026

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The Justice Department is preparing to announce criminal charges against a former Cuban president. Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised his Russian counterpart and jabbed President Donald Trump during a meeting in China today. US gas prices are expected to rise over the holiday weekend. Senate Republicans are scrambling after Trump endorses in a tight Texas Senate primary runoff. Plus, a former Atlanta mayor is one step closer to potentially becoming the nation’s first Black woman governor.

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Primary Results, Ebola's World Cup Impact, Eiffel Tower Stairs For Sale and more May 20, 2026

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President Trump’s influence looms large over GOP primaries, we’ll start with key takeaways from Tuesday. There are at least 139 deaths and nearly 600 suspected Ebola cases in Africa. President Trump and his family are protected from IRS claims in a new deal. Disturbing new details emerge about the San Diego mosque attack. Plus, sections of the original Eiffel Tower stairs are up for auction.

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Iran Attack Postponed, Trump Settlement Terms, Google's Search Bar Update and more May 19, 2026

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We’re learning more about President Trump’s decision to hold off on striking Iran again. We have details on new terms added to Trump’s controversial lawsuit settlement with the IRS. Republican lawmakers are reacting to Trump’s endorsement in a key Senate Texas race. There is new information on a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. Plus, Google’s biggest shift away from its traditional search bar.

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Islamic Center Shooting Probe, Primary Day, Sunscreen Concerns and more May 19, 2026

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Police are investigating what motivated two teenage suspects to open fire at San Diego’s largest mosque. As voters head to the polls in several states today, we’ll break down which race is being watched most heavily. The WHO is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa. Federal safety investigators are examining why a UPS cargo plane crashed and killed 15 people last year. Plus, a new report on sunscreen effectiveness may surprise you.

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Islamic Center Shooting, Fast-Moving CA Wildfire, Musk Loses Lawsuit and more May 19, 2026

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Three people have been killed in a shooting at San Diego’s largest Mosque. President Trumps’s Justice Department creates a $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies. Over 33,000 people evacuate from a fast moving California wildfire. Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI. Plus, John Travolta sports a beret at the Cannes Film Festival.

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San Diego Mosque Shooting, Ebola Outbreak Update, Musk Lawsuit Verdict and more May 18, 2026

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President Donald Trump called off a plan to attack Iran – we have details. Police are investigating a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. We’ll tell you what health officials are saying about an American who tested positive for Ebola. An ICE agent has been charged in connection to a shooting during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown. Plus, what a jury decided in a landmark AI trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI.

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Trump DOJ Compensation Fund, Mangione Evidence, Asteroid Close Pass & More May 18, 2026

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In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department announced it has created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration. The back and forth between the US and Iran to try to reach a ceasefire continues. Luigi Mangione is back in court today; we tell you why. A trial is underway for a school shooting case in Virginia. And a giant asteroid is passing by Earth today – how close of a call will it be?

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