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Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Deals Start Now Oct 03, 2026

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The holiday shopping season is about to start with Amazon's October Prime Day sale just days away. Consumer expert Trae Bodge breaks down how to tell whether a deal is actually worth it, what to buy now versus waiting for Black Friday, and how influencers, AI shopping tools, return policies, and retailer tactics can shape the way we spend. She offers practical advice that can help you shop smarter without getting caught up in the hype.

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Mideast Military Buildup, School Choice Tax Break & Music Meets Politics - Friday, October 02, 2026 Oct 02, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, October 02, 2026!

We'll tell you how many more troops are now on their way to the Middle East.

And what new details are emerging in the Cornell rape case.

Also, the new rules changing how ICE agents can chase and stop drivers.

Plus, where millions of Americans could face flooding this weekend, why nearly every child in America now has a new investment account, and how Caitlin Clark just made Nike history.

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Pilot's Midair Attack, Failed Execution & Phone-Free Concerts - Thursday, October 01, 2026 Oct 01, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, October 01, 2026!

We're talking about heroic actions that helped stop an attack on board a passenger flight, saving everyone on board.

Also, how a lethal injection in Tennessee went so wrong that the governor put a stop to all other executions this year.

And the Trump Administration's new plans to remake the military — involving drones, cadets, bases, and more.

Plus, how a so-called "Kelvin Wave" could impact the California coast, what could be the next front in the fight against mosquitoes, and why more concerts are going phone-free.

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U.S. Exits Iraq, Flood Risk Grows & 50-State Torch Relay - Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026!

We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are concerns about it starting up again.

Also, what's bringing the risk of flooding to more than 150 million Americans this week.

Plus, what you can now ask the government's new A.I. chatbot, why Six Flags is retiring one of its main attractions, and what kind of spectacle is being planned all across the U.S. ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

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Marines Under Attack, Cornell Case Reopened & MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Sep 29, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, September 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about a previously undisclosed Iranian attack that injured eight U.S. Marines.

Also, why prosecutors are reopening a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University nearly two years later.

Plus, a top FBI agent is leaving, a new tool is supposed to keep A.I. agents in check, and the MLB playoffs begin tonight.

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Air Base Security Scare, Gov't Ad Blitz & VMAs Highlights - Monday, September 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, September 28, 2026!

We'll tell you what's known about a terror investigation near an air base that's housing U.S. troops.

And why President Trump rejected a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Also, how A.I. companies are now investigating tens of thousands of incidents.

Plus, where two giant pandas are settling in as a symbol of U.S.-China relations, what SpaceX is trying today for the first time, and all the moments that stole the show at last night's VMAs.

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Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids? Sep 26, 2026

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Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good?

Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning.

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Trump-Xi Friendship, Two Powerful Hurricanes & Macklemore's Next Move - Friday, September 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, September 25, 2026!

We'll tell you what President Trump's summit with China's leader actually accomplished, and where the two leaders still disagree.

Also, how Republicans are using their huge fundraising advantage ahead of the midterms.

And what the FDA nominee said when senators pressed her on vaccines and abortion.

Plus, why Google is about to send A.I. chips into space, what's next for Macklemore after the fallout with Ed Sheeran, and how thousands of people are starting every day with one woman's morning message.

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Media Ban Blocked, Dolly Parton Estate Fight & Oktoberfest - Thursday, September 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, September 24, 2026!

We'll tell you what's changed in the fight over Trump's White House media ban.

Also, how three world leaders used the U.N. stage to send very different messages about war.

Plus, a powerful storm headed for the East Coast, a fight over Dolly Parton's estate that's led to disturbing allegations against her nephew, and how people from Germany to Ohio are celebrating Oktoberfest.

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Trump's Annihilation Threat, AI Rebranded & Viral Iced Coffee Debate - Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, September 23, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump's message to world leaders, and the threats that had some people walking out during his speech at the U.N.

And why Trump wants the government to stop using the terms "Artificial Intelligence" and "A.I."

Also, what to know about one of the most powerful storms ever seen in the eastern Pacific.

Plus, where sea turtle nests showed up for the first time ever, which country star just broke an all-time Billboard record, and why bringing an iced coffee to a job interview might hurt your chances of getting hired.

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