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Europe Resists Trump, Springsteen Slams ICE, Valentino Dies and more Jan 19, 2026

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We start with a message from Europe over President Donald Trump’s tariff threats in his bid for Greenland. A rock legend echoed most Americans’ sentiment in a poll about Trump’s ICE crackdown. A dangerous cold snap led to a massive car pileup on a highway in Michigan. A trial between a royal and a tabloid publisher is playing out in court. Plus, an Italian fashion icon has died.

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US-Europe Tensions, MN Church Investigation, Controversial Gaza Board Invites and more Jan 19, 2026

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President Donald Trump has given a new reason for this effort to annex Greenland. A church in Minnesota where a pastor is reportedly an ICE member has become a site of new tensions. Trump has invited some controversial world leaders to his so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza. Barely any Americans are satisfied with the number of Jeffrey Epstein case files released. Plus, China’s birthrate has shrank for the 4th year in a row.

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Greenland Tariffs, Soldiers to Minneapolis, Spain Train Crash and more Jan 19, 2026

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We start with how European leaders are responding to President Donald Trump’s tariff on countries who don't support his attempt to control Greenland. The Pentagon is preparing to send more than 1,500 troops to Minnesota. Iran’s supreme leader has acknowledged that thousands of people have died during the unrest in the country. Two trains have collided in Spain, killing dozens of people. Plus, there's a huge price tag to join Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” for Gaza.

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One Thing: ‘We Do Not Want to Become Americans’: Greenlanders on Trump’s Threats Jan 18, 2026

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President Trump has not backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, potentially by military force. Danish officials have also not backed down on their insistence that their territory is not for sale. So where does this go from here? How could things play out if Trump does follow through? And how do Greenlanders feel about being caught in the middle? CNN went to the island to find out.

For more: Worried Greenlanders fear for future as Trump threatens US takeover

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Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson & Benjamin Brown

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5 Good Things: This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back Jan 17, 2026

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What started as a random video turned into a movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. A teen is using her own traumatic experience to educate schools and her peers about the dangers of deepfakes. Barbie just got more inclusive. If your dog perks up when you talk, new research might explain why. Plus, how bereaved parents continued their child’s legacy.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

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Trump on Insurrection Act, Kirk Assassin in Court, Miracle Organ Transplant and more Jan 16, 2026

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We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump’s threats to invoke a rarely used law over heated clashes in Minnesota now stand. Parts of the US could see snow this weekend. We break down why defense attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are alleging a conflict of interest. The Trump administration and governors are making a new push to lower consumer energy bills. Plus, life-changing news for the man among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig.

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Minneapolis Clashes, Cautious Calm in Iran, Trump’s ‘Unhinged’ Diet and more Jan 16, 2026

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We break down what happened after another night of unrest in Minneapolis. A new CNN poll on President Donald Trump’s first year back in office paints a grim picture for Republicans. There's a cautious calm in Iran after weeks of deadly protests. We explain why the CIA’s director has travelled to Venezuela. Plus, the man responsible for making America healthy again has poked fun of Trump's diet.

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Unrest in Minneapolis, Trump’s Healthcare Plan, 'Mistake' Deportation and more Jan 16, 2026

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Tensions have flared for another night between protestors and federal officers in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new plan to try and lower healthcare costs. A federal court has dealt a blow to the Justice Department’s effort to access data from voter rolls. The Trump administration has apologized for mistakenly deporting a student. Plus, South Korea’s former President has been sentenced.

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ACLU Sues Feds, Machado at the WH, NCAA Players Charged and more Jan 15, 2026

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We start with the latest court battle over President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement. Venezuela’s opposition leader met with Trump at the White House. Iran’s neighboring countries ease tensions with the US. We have good news for people looking to buy a home. Plus, new charges in an international sports betting scheme.

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Insurrection Act Threat, Mahmoud Khalil Decision, Greenland Polling and more Jan 15, 2026

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President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act as unrest in Minneapolis continues. A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court order that released activist Mahmoud Khalil from custody. Iran’s government is warning unrest may spread beyond its borders. A poll shows Americans have a pretty decisive opinion about the US taking control of Greenland. Plus, X’s Grok AI Chatbot will no longer be able to digitally undress people.

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