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Navy Secretary Out, GA Wildfires, Shipwrecks Discovered and more Apr 23, 2026

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The Navy Secretary out amid Iran blockade. Georgia wildfires burn dozens of homes. Source say Spirit Airlines close to getting a $500 million Federal bailout. Archeologists discover 124 shipwrecks in the Strait of Gibraltar. Plus, Prego unveils a device to record your dinner conversations.

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RFK Jr.’s Testimony, Spirit Airlines Bailout, Gates Foundation Epstein Investigation and more Apr 22, 2026

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Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in marathon hearings on Capitol Hill. The White House weighs in on the US-Iran ceasefire extension. A fuel shortage is impacting summer air travel – plus, new developments on a troubling airline’s rescue deal with the federal government. The Gates Foundation is zeroing in on ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And, a longtime Georgia Democrat has died.

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Trump's 'Limited Timeframe', TSA Pay Concerns, Clean Air Cities and more Apr 22, 2026

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President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran - but how long is it supposed to last? The Department of Homeland Security is warning that it could soon run out of money to pay TSA workers. Some health experts are raising concerns about the Pentagon’s new vaccine policy. We break down why the Trump Administration is expanding research into psychedelic drugs. Plus, less American cities are ending up on an annual clean air list.

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VA Voters Approve New Map, Close Call at JFK, Rep Resigns and more Apr 22, 2026

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President Trump extends Iran ceasefire. VA voters approved new map that favors Democrats. Close call at JFK and Nashville airports as FAA touts improvements. Rep. Cherfilus-McCorrmick resigns from the US House. Plus, Kansas high school students ride to prom in hot-dog style.

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Strait at Center of Talks, House Lawmaker Resigns, Missing Scientists Investigation and more Apr 21, 2026

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The next round of US-Iran peace talks is on hold as key officials gather at the White House for meetings. An embattled congresswoman at the center of an ethics probe steps down. We have new details about two US embassy officials killed in a Mexico car crash. An NFL coach breaks his silence on a photo scandal with a former reporter for The Athletic. Plus, recent cases of missing or dead scientists spark federal investigations.

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US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Virginia Special Election, Shooting at Tourist Hotspot and more Apr 21, 2026

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Tehran and Washington appear to be headed for for another round of talks, as President Trump issues threats. Retail sales climbed in March fueled by soaring gas prices. The confirmation hearing for President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is underway. A special election in Virginia could reshape the state’s congressional map. Plus, one person was killed and 13 injured in a shooting at a major cultural site in Mexico.

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Labor Secretary Out, FBI Director Suing, Baby Bald Eagles and more Apr 21, 2026

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Turmoil in Trump's inner circle. US and Iran talks are uncertain as the ceasefire deadline looms. Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl. The Onion says it has reached a deal to take over Infowars. Plus, how you could name baby bald eagles.

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Trump Administration Shakeup, D4vd Charged, Apple's New CEO and more Apr 20, 2026

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We begin with the latest department head leaving the Trump administration. A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remains uncertain as a deadline to extend a ceasefire looms. A planned scuffle turned into a deadly mass shooting in North Carolina. We have the latest developments on a singer arrested for a teenage girl’s death. The FBI director has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Plus, Apple’s leader in the post-Steve Jobs era is stepping down.

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Louisiana Shooting Victims, Potential Talks in Pakistan, Robotic Warfare and more Apr 20, 2026

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The eight children shot and killed by a family member in Shreveport, Louisiana have been identified. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a potential second round of talks with Iran in Pakistan. The Justice Department’s request for voting materials from Michigan’s 2024 presidential election has been denied. American importers can start applying for tariff refunds today. Plus, Ukraine says its deploying robots and drones on the frontlines.

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Man Kills Eight Children, Trump's Bible Reading, Cancer Vaccine and more Apr 20, 2026

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The US military fires on and seizes an Iranian ship. Eight children were killed in the worst mass shooting in the country, since 2024. President Trump announces an Oval Office Bible reading, amid a feud with the Pope. Promising new data from a pancreatic cancer vaccine trial. Plus, a hot air balloon makes an emergency landing in a backyard.

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