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President Joe Biden gave an update on how many Americans have died in the conflict in Israel. CNN spoke to an Israeli woman who says she was captured by Hamas terrorists, but eventually let go. House Republicans are no closer to electing a speaker. The White House says President Biden was interviewed by the special counsel looking into his handling of classified documents. Plus, California is the...

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas that Israel is ramping up attacks on Gaza, while Hamas is threatening to execute hostages. The death toll continues to rise, as the conflict in Israel plays out. House Republicans are trying to unite over a candidate for speaker before they vote. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’s running as an independent in the 2024 presidential race. Plus, Dwayn...

Israel says it's blocking Gaza from getting food, water, electricity and fuel, as a CNN team has to take cover while reporting on ongoing strikes. US officials try to answer questions about the conflict, including what role Iran may have played in the conflict. President Joe Biden is promising to help Israel, but Congress will struggle to act. Some Walgreens staff are walking out today – we'll tel...

Israel's defense minister calls for a complete siege of Gaza, as families call for answers on hostages. We'll tell you how the world is reacting to the escalating violence. The autoworkers' strike is expanding to include Mack Trucks. Illinois' governor is calling for the White House to help with the migrant crisis. Plus, Food Network chef Michael Chiarello dies. To learn more about how CNN protect...

Israel has officially declared war on Hamas, as hundreds of people are killed on both sides of the conflict. This comes as tensions have been building in the region for months. The US is promising to help Israel, but with no House Speaker elected that could be easier said than done. Elsewhere, aid workers are scrambling to help people in Afghanistan after an earthquake killed thousands of people....

In 2020, firearms surpassed motor vehicle accidents to become the No. 1 killer of children and teens in America. More than 1,300 children and teens have been killed by a gun so far this year, prompting calls for stricter regulations. However, behind those statistics and policy debates are devastating stories of loss and families left behind to pick up the pieces. In today’s episode, we hear one of...

The armed wing of Hamas claims to have taken dozens Israeli hostages as the death toll mounts from its surprise assault on the country. We examine how we got to this point and how Israel could respond. Plus, President Joe Biden reaffirms US support to Israel in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Kevin Hern says he won’t be running for House Speaker next...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is “at war” after a surprise attack from Gaza left at least 40 people dead. The Biden administration is condemning the attack as it works to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after spending much of the week in court. A shuttle bus collides with an aircraft in Chicago...

We start by looking ahead to House Republicans’ marathon week in the race for a new speaker. Plus, the IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Florida condo – we have details. Germany’s largest weapons manufacturer says it’s ramping up production to help Ukrainian forces in the war against Russia. The US is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup, according to t...

The UAW has decided not to expand its strikes against the Big Three automakers. President Joe Biden is praising job growth in the US following a report showing massive gains last month. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he's resigning from Congress. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to put his civil fraud trial on hold. And, parts of New...

The US economy added way more jobs than expected – we’ll explain why a good jobs report is likely bad news for consumers. Congressman Jim Jordan tells CNN why he's running for House speaker, after securing a key endorsement. CNN ran the numbers to see how US aid to Ukraine stacks up against other countries’ contributions. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a jailed Iranian activist. Plus, t...

The US economy added a whopping 336,000 jobs last month, complicating things for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay the two federal cases against him. Nursing schools are turning away thousands of applicants during a nursing shortage. The Biden administration is making a major shift in its immigration policy, amid criticism over how it’s handling the southern bor...

Former president Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a Republican candidate for House Speaker. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his lawsuit against his former fixer Michael Cohen. Officials say a US fighter jet downed a drone belonging to NATO ally Turkey over Syria. The UN says 5.4 million people in Sudan have fled their homes in the last six months. And, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to j...

We start with two big headlines on former President Donald Trump allegedly disclosing sensitive information about nuclear submarines and floating the idea of temporarily serving as House speaker. The man who opened fire on a crowded New York City subway last year has been sentenced. Then, we’ll tell you about two deadly drone strikes in Syria. Political leaders honored the life and legacy of the l...

President Joe Biden says he doesn’t think border walls work, even as his administration plans to build additional barriers in South Texas. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has successfully tested a new nuclear-powered missile. A federal court has approved a new congressional map in Alabama that could give Democrats a second seat in the House. Police arrested an armed man who came...

As cities like Chicago and New York see a surge in people arriving, the Biden Administration will build more barriers at the US-Mexico border. Ukrainian officials say many civilians are among at least 51 people killed in a Russian attack. Not having a House Speaker could eventually affect every American. A new study suggests people taking popular weight loss injections may be at higher risk for se...

The Biden administration is set to waive more than two dozen federals laws to build more border barriers at the US-Mexico border - we’ll bring you the details. Lawmakers share their frustration as most work in the House of Representatives has come to a halt. General Motors says the United Auto Workers union strike has cost it $200 million so far, while it and Ford have added to the layoffs. Presid...

It’s day 2 of the largest healthcare strike in US history - we’ll tell you what workers are demanding. As the race heats up for a new Speaker of the House, the contenders face the same issue as before. Last month was the hottest September on record, with scientists saying we’re seeing the effects of climate change in real time. And that’s at least partly what’s being blamed for flooding in India,...

A former Ukrainian official weighs in on the congressional turmoil in Washington that could impact funding in its war against Russia. Two Republican sources say former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy may be behind a move to kick two congressional members out of their office spaces. We have new developments on a shooting that sent five people at a historically Black college to the hospital. The trial...

Two congressmen have announced their run for House speaker as other potential contenders emerge. Former President Donald Trump verbally attacked the judge in his civil fraud trial again even after a gag order. President Joe Biden touted another round of student debt relief in a White House speech. The public is paying respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as she lies in state. And, Trump is n...

The largest health care worker strike in US history started today — we have the latest. Some House members are putting their names forward to be the next House Speaker. The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine. Pope Francis is criticizing climate change skeptics, while Canadian wildfire smoke is back in the US. And, one classical radio station isn’t happy about the Metro...

As some names are being floated to be the new House Speaker, the political turmoil could hit the US economy. $9 billion in student loans were forgiven this morning - we'll bring you the details. SCOTUS is set to hear a case testing the strength of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Indian police have raided the homes of some prominent journalists critical of the government. And, we'll tell you w...

The House now needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted last night in a vote supported by some Republicans. The largest healthcare worker strike in US history is set to begin this morning. A suspect is still at large after a shooting at Baltimore’s Morgan State University. Western allies are running out of ammunition to give Ukraine. And, the US has announced sanctions in its crackdown o...

We begin with remarks from Kevin McCarthy who says he won’t run for Speaker of the House again after being ousted in a historic vote. A judge issued a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. We’ll tell you about a deadly bus crash in Italy that has been described as an “apocalyptic scene.” Several drugmakers have agreed to Medicare price negotiations on some of their medica...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his leadership role in a historic vote. General Motors and Ford say they're laying off more workers at plants in the US. New economic data has investors worried that interest rate hikes will linger. We have new developments on the suspect accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl during a New York camping trip. And, Pakistan is cracking down on undoc...