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O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76 - we'll look back on his life. Israel's prime minister says his country is preparing for challenges outside of Gaza. Republicans are filing lawsuits over mail-in ballots, while also encouraging voters to use them. Colombia's capital is now rationing water for nine million people. Plus, how a rescue mission from a remote island in the Pacific turned into a fam...

We've had another economy snapshot as inflation is coming in hotter than expected. Arizona Republicans have blocked an effort to overturn a Civil War-era abortion ban. The White House says it's concerned about China's actions in the South China Sea. 12 colleges have received failing grades from the Anti-Defamation league. Plus, a warrant is out for the arrest of a Kansas City Chiefs player. Learn...

Former President has failed to delay his hush money trial again after three rejections in just three days. House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to appear closer to Trump as he suffers another blow. Storms are weakening but moving east and bringing flash flood warnings. Half a million people die each year from strokes linked to extreme temperatures. Plus, the Masters is being delayed as golfers wai...

Police arrested five people in connection to a shooting near a gathering in Philadelphia today. Severe storms left a trail of damage and flooding across parts of the South. The House blocked a controversial surveillance law from advancing, as the speaker’s fate hangs in the balance. Investigators detail the focus of their probe into a Baltimore bridge collapse. Finally, the US is bracing for a cic...

Former President Donald Trump gave his firmest response to date on a federal abortion ban. He’s also making another attempt at delaying the start of his hush money trial. President Joe Biden welcomed Japan’s prime minister for an official state visit. Ukraine is getting some much-needed support from the US and UK. And, we’ll tell you why you may want to stock up on stamps. Learn more about your ad...

Six former officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi have been sentenced by a state court. Inflation is coming in much hotter than the Federal Reserve wants. Hamas has indicated that it’s unable to identify and track down 40 hostages needed for a deal with Israel. Former President Donald Trump weighs in on Arizona's near-total abortion ban. Plus, a classic board game is...

The latest data on inflation is out, which will be central to the Fed's next decision on interest rates. Severe storms are ramping up in the South today, bringing threats of tornadoes and flash flooding. You're going to notice some changes when you're shopping for an internet plan. Missouri has executed an inmate after last minute attempts to save him failed. Plus, Japan's prime minister is at the...

Arizona's Attorney General says she won't enforce a Civil War era law that bans almost all abortions in the state. President Joe Biden has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to the war a "mistake." The Biden Administration has introduced a national drinking water standard to limit forever chemicals. Bodycam footage shows how Chicago police officers in plain clothes fired a...

The US is expected to meet with Israeli officials next week to discuss a planned ground incursion in Rafah. Another round of severe weather is slamming parts of the US. A Boeing whistleblower’s claims are sparking a federal investigation. The Biden administration is preparing to take an unusual step to thwart Russian cyberattacks. Finally, we’ll tell you about the EPA’s new rules to protect neighb...

A judge has sentenced the parents of a Michigan school shooter. Arizona’s top court ruled that the state must adhere to a century-old law banning nearly all abortions. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his hush money trial. Video from a fatal shooting involving five Chicago police officers has been released. And, the US transferred Iranian we...

The first parents to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by their child were both sentenced today. Gaza officials say hundreds of bodies have been recovered in the hospital complex Israeli forces withdrew from last week. . Former President Donald Trump is set to go on trial next week in the hush money case in New York. A settlement has been reached over last year’s...

March was the tenth month in a row that the world broke temperature records, and today a European court made a landmark ruling on climate change. The House is back from break and Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a lot of pressure. An inquiry says the Coast Guard illegally used NDAs to stop sexual assault survivors from speaking out about their alleged attacks. The parents of Ethan Crumbley will be s...

Former President Donald Trump's last ditch attempt to delay his hush money trial has been denied. Hamas says the latest ceasefire deal proposed by Israel doesn't meet its demands. Arizona's Supreme Court will decide today whether the state should go back to a law banning almost all abortions at any stage of pregnancy. We'll have the results from last night's NCAA men's college Basketball champions...

A total solar eclipse captivated millions in North America – we’ll share how some spectators experienced it. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister says a date for an invasion into Rafah has been set. Ukraine's president gave a dire warning about his country's need for aid in the war with Russia. A judge denied former President Donald Trump’s bid to delay the start of his hush money trial. And finally...

Crowds across parts of the US, Mexico, and Canada are witnessing a rare celestial spectacle – the total solar eclipse. We'll hear from some of those who traveled from far and wide to see the event. Dozens are dead after a ferry boat capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique. Scientists are working to identify a screening test to detect early cases of pancreatic cancer. And, convicted Marvel st...

Millions of North Americans are just hours away from seeing the eclipse in some form today – we’ll take you to Arkansas where a big celebration is planned. An anti-abortion group is upset with former President Donald Trump’s abortion stance. Researchers have found a potential link to why cancer is rising among younger adults. US lawmakers unveil a plan to give all Americans a right to online priva...

Former President Donald Trump says the federal government should stay out of abortion. Clouds and storms may get in the way for some of the tens of millions of people trying to enjoy today's total solar eclipse. The Biden administration this morning has unveiled the details of its new plan to forgive student loan debt. Israel’s Prime Minister is facing opposition within his own cabinet as ceasefir...

Eclipse day is here! And even some possible cloud cover won't spoil the show for the tens of millions of Americans in the path of totality. Israel says it has withdrawn troops from southern Gaza, while talks with Hamas seem to be making progress. A drone attack caused damage to the main reactor containment of Europe's largest nuclear power plant. A Southwest Airlines 737 had to turn around yesterd...

Millions of eyes will be on the sky Monday when the last total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044 arrives. Tourists from all over the country are flocking to the path of totality in hopes of getting the clearest view, but it remains to be seen if the weather will cooperate. In this episode, we answer some common questions about the event and examine whether space phenomena ca...

We'll tell you how some of the millions of people planning to watch the total eclipse in the US next week are preparing. One Oklahoma man is on a mission to keep paying off student lunch debt in honor of his late wife. The first man to live with a pig kidney transplant is at home recovering. People experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are able take showers and do laundry for free. Plus, what if yo...

At least six aftershocks have been recorded since an earthquake shook parts of the northeastern US this morning. President Joe Biden visited Baltimore to assess the damage from last week’s bridge collapse. The White House says there are “no plans” for the US to independently investigate a deadly Israeli drone strike. A judge in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial denied his attempt to...

New York officials report no major damage or injuries following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook parts of the Northeast. We have the latest on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and Israel’s report on the drone strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Researchers say prostate cancer cases are expected to more than double globally. One of the sons of mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of...

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt by millions of people in the Northeast and New England this morning. The US says it's reviewing the Israeli military's report on the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza. Some House Republicans is demanding conditions to provide federal funding to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge. President Joe Biden is set to announce more plans for student debt relief. Plus...

Israel says seven aid workers were killed in Gaza because of a case of mistaken identity, and two military officials have been fired over the strike. We'll bring you the latest figures from March's jobs report. More than 400,000 customers have lost power because of a strong Nor'easter. The Biden Administration wants Congress to let the federal government pay for repairs after the Baltimore bridge...

Israel says it will open a border crossing in Northern Gaza to let in more aid after President Joe Biden warned the country to take action. Biden will meet with families of people killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse today. Former President Donald Trump has suffered two major set backs as he continues to try to delay criminal trials. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China and talking about...