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Senate's Vote-a-Rama, Bot Takeover & 'Odyssey' Ticket Madness - Friday, June 5, 2026 Jun 05, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, June 5, 2026!

We'll tell you about U.S. Senators spending the night at the Capitol — what contentious issues are coming up in the so-called Vote-a-Rama, and why it was paused for a moment of celebration.

Also, why a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East fell apart in a matter of hours.

Plus, President Trump's multi-million dollar push for coal, what new data found about the number of bots vs. humans online, and the movie causing so much demand for tickets — the tech can't keep up.

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Rare Iran Rebuke, Fortune 500 Shakeup & $200K+ NBA Tickets - Thursday, June 4, 2026 Jun 04, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, June 4, 2026!

We'll tell you about a rare defeat for President Trump in the U.S. House, basically condemning the war in Iran, and why some Pentagon staffers are raising concerns about a certain new hire.

Also, a former congressman already convicted of fraud is under investigation again — this time it has to do with a prediction market.

Plus, where controversial statues are reappearing around the U.S., how Amazon has dethroned Walmart at the top of the Fortune 500, and what to know about the NBA Finals and their ticket prices.

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Key Primary Results, Trump's Intel Pick & Summer Jobs - Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Jun 03, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, June 3, 2026!

We have early takeaways from the biggest primary night of the midterms so far.

And some of the most intense fighting in the Middle East since the Iran ceasefire began.

Also, President Trump's unconventional pick to lead agencies like the CIA.

Plus, promising new research on a shot to help stop skin cancer from coming back, the way hackers used Meta's own A.I. chatbot to break into high-profile Instagram accounts, and why a well-known journalist was just fired from CBS News.

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Six States Vote, Quarantine Update & Serena Returns - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Jun 02, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, June 2, 2026!

What to know about primaries in six states today and how they'll help shape the political landscape heading into November.

And what happened with the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

Also: a handful of Americans are finally able to go home — two months after they might have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise. We'll tell you the rules for them now.

Plus: reports raise new questions over military promotions, which A.I. company leap-frogged OpenAI on the way to the stock market, and big announcements from both Serena Williams and Taylor Swift.

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Dueling Protests, 'Unprecedented' Cancer Drug & YouTubers Conquer Hollywood - Monday, June 1, 2026 Jun 01, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026!

We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down.

Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran.

Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bailing on a celebration for America's birthday, and which hit movie pulled off something that hasn't been done in 44 years.

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Special Edition: Big Benefits of Small Talk– Is it a Lost Art? May 30, 2026

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We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day. New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization. Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practical ways to feel more confident in conversation — from everyday small talk to high-stakes presentations.

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Troops' Phones Tracked, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes & Anthropic is MVP - Friday, May 29, 2026 May 29, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, May 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about a possible breakthrough in Iran peace talks.

And how Pentagon officials say American service members' phones could be putting them in danger.

Also, the first inflation report since the Federal Reserve's leadership change.

Plus, President Trump's portrait could end up on Americans' money, why the company behind Claude is now worth more than the maker of Chat GPT, and the phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" is happening today — how you can see it, no matter where you live.

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Military Stockpiles Shrinking, Trump's Ebola Plan & AI Stock Traders - Thursday, May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, May 28, 2026!

We'll tell you what a new report found about America's weapons stockpiles during the Iran War.

And why protests are happening both inside and outside an ICE facility.

Also, the unusual plan to keep potential Ebola cases from reaching the U.S.

Plus, the moment former First Lady Jill Biden worried her husband was having a stroke, the way A.I. is now spending money and trading stocks — even without any humans signing off, and who has it easier in Hollywood: older women, or talking animals? We'll get into the data.

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Trump's Midterm Wins, Historic Heatwave & Team USA Roster - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 27, 2026!

We'll tell you about another Republican race that seems to have been shaped by President Trump, and why this one is making some GOP leaders nervous.

Also, the White House's new plan to crack down on leaks to the media.

And there's another dangerous hazmat situation, this time in Washington State.

Plus, a historic heat wave impacting popular summer travel destinations, NASA's new blueprints for a long-term base on the moon, and excitement building for the World Cup — who made Team USA's roster, and who got snubbed.

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U.S. Troops Threatened, SoCal Chemical Crisis & Pope's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 26, 2026!

What to know about new U.S. strikes on Iran, even as officials say they're closing in on a deal to end the war.

Also, we'll tell you where Ebola screenings in the U.S. will begin as a worsening epidemic overseas raises questions ahead of the World Cup.

And powerful storms could impact the country all week.

Plus, the issue Pope Leo is making a defining focus of his time as Pope, Stephen Colbert's surprise return to public TV, and the history-making finish at the greatest spectacle in racing.

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