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Trump-Putin to meet, John Bolton indicted, officer arrested & more Oct 16, 2025

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President Donald Trump made plans to meet with his Russian counterpart. Trump took his stark warning against Hamas earlier this week a step further. Another one of Trump’s high-profile political enemies has been indicted. Senators are leaving town, dragging a government shutdown into next week. Plus, the latest on immigration enforcement clashes in Chicago.

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Obamacare subsidies, US economy ‘cockroaches,’ Chicago rat hole & more Oct 16, 2025

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As delays in the release of Israeli hostage bodies persist, Israel is blocking aid supplies entering Gaza. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he told Democrats he’d guarantee a vote on the policy at the center of the government shutdown. JP Morgan Chase's CEO has a warning for the US economy. Two universities formally reject White House reforms. Plus, new research suggests Chicago’s hottest selfie spot was named after the wrong rodent.

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Gaza hostages latest, Sanders and AOC town hall, Alaska’s mass airlift & more Oct 16, 2025

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Hamas says it’s handed over all the hostages it can access to Israel. We’ll tell you the key takeaways from last night’s CNN town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. President Donald Trump says he’s authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela. The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the Titan submersible implosion. And, why Alaska conducted one of the state's most significant airlifts in history.

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Hostage handover dispute, federal layoffs blocked, Nutcracker Man discovery & more Oct 15, 2025

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A ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is facing a serious test. A federal judge is pumping the brakes on layoffs during the government shutdown. The defense secretary’s new policy is getting pushback from journalists. President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap over what he calls a nationwide crime crackdown. Plus, what researchers unearthed from early humans.

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Hamas killings, Voting Rights Act challenge, higher car prices & more Oct 15, 2025

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Hamas has reportedly executed people in Gaza City, as they work to reassert control of the enclave. The 1965 Voting Rights Act is being put to the test at a Supreme Court hearing today. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire, after exchanging their deadliest gunfire in years. Two North American airports were hacked to broadcast pro-Hamas messages. Plus, if you’re planning on buying a new car, prepare for a price shock.

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Gaza aid restricted, Ukraine ‘firepower’, TX floods investigation & more Oct 15, 2025

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Israel is restricting aid into Gaza, while frustrations grow over the deceased hostages not yet returned by Hamas. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says more “firepower’ is coming to Ukraine. The Trump administration has revised the number of federal employees being laid off during the government shutdown. And, lawmakers launch another investigation into the catastrophic Texas floods.

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Trump warns Hamas, Charlie Kirk honored, D'Angelo dies & more Oct 14, 2025

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President Donald Trump is threatening Hamas to fulfill its end of a Gaza ceasefire deal. A country at risk of financial collapse is receiving a huge lifeline from the US. We’ll tell you about the latest US strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. Trump awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor of his second term. Plus, a legendary R&B singer gone too soon.

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Hostage return delays, PG-13 Instagram, Alzheimer’s blood test & more Oct 14, 2025

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The return of the remains of deceased Israeli hostages in Gaza may take several weeks. We have the latest on how the government shutdown is impacting the federal workforce. New York’s Attorney General Letitia James delivered a defiant speech at a rally for Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. Instagram is going PG-13 for some users. Plus, a new tool for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.

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Ceasefire next steps, military paychecks, NC redistricting & more Oct 14, 2025

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Many unanswered questions remain about how peace will be maintained in Gaza. As the government shutdown continues, the Pentagon is pulling money for research to pay troops. North Carolina is the latest state to announce a redistricting push. Several parts of the country have been hit by stormy weather and floods. Plus, how Space X’s latest rocket launch went down.

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Ceasefire deal signed, Alaska typhoon, OpenAI’s power move & more Oct 13, 2025

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President Donald Trump made bold statements about the future of the Middle East during a summit in Egypt. We have the latest warning from the House speaker as a shutdown drags into a third week. A major shakeup within the Justice Department continues. Alaska is reeling from the remnants of a monster storm. Plus, details on OpenAI’s latest powered-up tech deal.

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