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Vice President Vance to Pakistan, Easter Message Backlash, Bahamas Disappearance Mystery and more Apr 10, 2026

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Vice President JD Vance joins high stakes negotiations in Pakistan, as Israel continues its push to disarm Hezbollah. A new report shows inflation jumped in March. A USDA employee has formally complained about an Easter message from the Agriculture Secretary. Russia and Ukraine to agreed to a temporary ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. Plus, new questions in the case of an American woman who allegedly went overboard in the Bahamas

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Israel Seeks Talks, Melania Denies Epstein Ties, Artemis II Set To Splashdown Tonight and more Apr 10, 2026

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Peace talks between the US and Iran are set for Saturday in Pakistan. Melania Trump blasts “lies” linking her with Jeffrey Epstein. A Federal appeals court weighs the validity of Sean Combs sentencing. Artemis II nears the end of its historic mission, with splashdown set for tonight. Plus, the “Zammoth" takes to the ice in Utah.

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Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks, Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Hurricane Season Predictions and more Apr 09, 2026

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Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue as the Israeli prime minister pursues talks with Lebanon. The First Lady blasted links to Jeffrey Epstein in rare remarks from the White House. We’ll break down what weather forecasters are expecting this hurricane season. ICE agents are starting to leave some airports, as a partial government shutdown continues. Plus, why scientists say the world’s oldest octopus may be something else.

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Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more Apr 09, 2026

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Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more
A fragile US-Israel truce with Iran appears to be holding, as some ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz. New data from the department of Commerce shows a mixed picture of the US economy. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are back in court today. We explain why the US fertility rate has hit record low. Plus, a powerful storm has triggered flood warning across Hawaii for a second day in a row.

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Ceasefire Tested, Bondi to Skip Deposition, Accused Serial Killer Pleads Guilty and more Apr 09, 2026

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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed over Israel’s strike in Lebanon. The DOJ says Pam Bondi won’t appear for a deposition regarding the Epstein files investigation. Police arrest the husband of a woman missing in the Bahamas. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty, admits to strangling eight women. Plus, Part of the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase will be for sale in May.

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Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire, ‘Ketamine Queen’ Sentenced, Hawaii Flood Threat and more Apr 08, 2026

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A ceasefire in the Iran war appears shaky as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer confessed to his crimes. A woman charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death learns her fate. House lawmakers are facing a new roadblock for Pam Bondi’s testimony in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, Hawaii is bracing for another round of severe weather.

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Ceasefire Details, NYC Attack Plot, Wisconsin Election Results and more Apr 08, 2026

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is framing the ceasefire with Iran as a military success. Meanwhile, Israel continues striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. CNN has obtained dashcam video of an ICE shooting in California. Officials say they’ve uncovered the motive behind in an ISIS inspired attack in New York City. Plus, Wisconsin's new Supreme Court Justice won by a landslide.

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Trump Agrees to Ceasefire, Artemis Call, GOP Wins in GA and more Apr 08, 2026

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President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the ISS. Republican Clay Fuller wins a Georgia special election. A motorcycle crashes in Texas and narrowly misses hitting kids. Plus, Rory McIlroy curates a three course meal for Masters Champions dinner.

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Iran Talks ‘heated,’ CA ICE-involved Shooting, AI Job Loss Impact and more Apr 07, 2026

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We start with Iran’s response to President Donald Trump’s threats to reopen a vital shipping lane as a deadline looms. We have details on a shooting involving ICE agents during a traffic stop. We have an update on a US soldier’s wife fighting deportation. A recovery mission is underway for an American woman missing at sea. Plus, what economists are saying about AI’s potential long-term impacts.

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'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight', Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election, OpenAI Scrutiny and more Apr 07, 2026

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President Donald Trump is escalatinghis rhetoric towards Iran ahead of key deadline.Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to strengthen ties - and stump for a strongman. A high stakes race for the future of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is underway. A major UK music festival is cancelled after it booked Kanye West as a headliner. Plus, Sam Altman is facing new accusations detailed in a major investigationfrom the New Yorker.

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