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Five GOP presidential hopefuls gave their stances on the Israel-Hamas war and how to combat a rise in antisemitism in the US. Meanwhile, a UN rights chief says both sides of the conflict have committed war crimes since the war began. The US struck facilities used by Iranian-backed groups in Syria for a second time. Federal authorities busted a prostitution ring that included doctors, lawyers and e...

The UN chief raised concerns about Israel’s military operation against Hamas. We have new developments on Ivanka Trump’s testimony in her family’s civil fraud trial. The FDA has officially approved a type 2 diabetes drug for weight loss. We’ll tell you about a tentative deal that could prevent a strike across nine casinos on the Las Vegas strip. And, the world is struggling to meet a key climate g...

As 2024 GOP presidential candidates are gearing up for the next primary debate, we'll talk about why the Democratic party's excited even though President Biden's poll numbers are poor. Ivanka Trump is taking the stand in the civil fraud case against her father, her brothers and their family business. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there needs to be a "transition period" in Gaza after the c...

Democrats and abortion rights advocates are celebrating some big wins from yesterday's elections. G7 leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ivanka Trump is expected to take the stand today in New York. People fleeing Sudan say there's a new surge in killings in the West Darfur region. And, a new report is the last warning before COP28 this month. Learn more about your ad ch...

It was a good election night for abortion rights advocates in parts of the US. Meanwhile, it's not been such a great week for Democrats in recent polls. Israeli officials are walking back comments made by the country's prime minister. The House has voted to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib over her comments on the conflict in the Middle East. Plus, we'll tell you who People Magazine has chosen...

CNN projections are rolling in on key election races and ballot measures across several states. Plus, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza in its campaign against Hamas. The House has voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her comments about Israel. Portugal’s prime minister has resigned after being named in a corruption investigation. Lastly, we have a warning from US health officials about the...

Scores of Palestinians are making their way to southern Gaza as the war between Hamas and Israel intensifies. The death of a Jewish protester in California is being investigated as a homicide. The US Supreme Court heard arguments about part of a federal law that makes it a crime for domestic abusers subject to restraining orders to have guns. The special counsel overseeing Hunter Biden’s criminal...

Israel says it's making new advances on Hamas in Gaza City, while it's prime minister hinted at future plans for the enclave. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is warning schools and colleges to do more to fight discrimination - including antisemitism and islamophobia. It's Election Day for some states and abortion rights are a key issue on the ballot. Greenland's glaciers are in trouble from war...

Foreign nationals have started moving out of Gaza again. Elections in Virginia and Kentucky could tell us how parts of the 2024 presidential contest will play out. The Supreme Court is revisiting its ruling on gun laws. Another former Chicago Blackhawks player has filed a lawsuit against the team over sexual assault allegations. Plus, Pablo Escobar's hippos could be culled. Learn more about your a...

It's been one month since Hamas' brutal terror attack on Israel. Former President Donald Trump is still defiant after taking the stand in his civil business fraud case. We'll tell you who's made the cut for tomorrow's Republican presidential primary debate. WeWork has filed for bankruptcy. Plus, temperature records have been broken across the US.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

We start with key takeaways from former President Donald Trump’s testimony in his civil fraud trial. Plus, the Israeli prime minister responded to calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza as the country's military targets Hamas. A second Colorado officer has been acquitted in the death of 23-year-old Black man Elijah McClain. Authorities are investigating online posts showing pictures of writings all...

Former President Donald Trump called his civil fraud trial in New York a “scam” after testifying on the stand. More officials are pleading for a humanitarian pause in Gaza as the fighting between Hamas and Israel continues. Police are searching for the shooter who opened fire at a crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have an update on a recall affecting some fruit puree pouches that may contain lead. And...

Former President Donald Trump is on the stand in New York today – we'll tell you how the first hour of his testimony went. The number of people reported dead in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Parts of the US are expecting record high temperatures for this time of year. Intense air pollution is choking India's capital Plus, Elon Musk has announced that X has a new AI chatbot. Learn more about y...

The crossing from Gaza to Egypt may be re-opened to allow aid in and people out. It's former President Donald Trump's turn to testify in his civil business fraud case. The US' busiest rail line is getting a $16 billion boost. New studies say people who use marijuana daily are at higher risk of heart failure, strokes and heart attacks. Plus, National Geographic has released its "cool list" for 2024...

Aid agencies say Gaza has experienced another communications blackout. Former President Donald Trump is expected to take the stand in New York today. A new poll says he's still got more support than President Joe Biden in some key states though. Countries are one step closer to getting a fund off the ground that would help developing nations damaged by the climate crisis. Plus, Hollywood actors sa...

As Israel moves troops into Gaza and continues to launch airstrikes as retaliation for the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, thousands of civilians remain in the crosshairs. What does that mean for US support of Israel? In today’s episode, we explore how President Joe Biden is weighing humanitarian concerns with fears of a wider war in the region. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Anchor Learn more abou...

As tensions rise in the Israel–Hamas conflict settler violence is threatening the safety of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accuses President Biden of supporting "genocide" by not calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. 157 have died so far after an earthquake struck a remote area in Northwestern Nepal. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says the conflict in the Mi...

A statement by United Nations aid agencies warns newborns, children and women are bearing the brunt in the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli attacks continue in Gaza as the government pressures Hamas to release the 241 hostages still in their custody. Shipping giant Maersk is getting ready to cut more jobs as revenues plummet. A Pennsylvania nurse faces additional attempted murder charges. And it’s that t...

Israel has claimed responsibility for an attack outside Gaza’s largest hospital. President Joe Biden visited Lewiston, Maine today to mourn the lives of people killed in last week’s mass shooting. An appeals court temporarily froze a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his federal election interference case, while a New York judge expanded a gag order against Trump in a separate cas...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’ll go for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza under one condition, while Hezbollah’s chief speaks out. The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to the federal ban on bump stocks, which are used on semiautomatic rifles. A former Trump appointee was sentenced for his role in the Capitol riot. GOP Congressman George Santos told CNN he’d run for office in...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says more needs to done to protect Palestinian civilians from Israel’s offensive in Gaza, as Israel's prime minister and Hezbollah’s chief speak out today. Eric Trump is done testifying today in the civil fraud case against him, his family, and their business in New York. Some Walgreens staff won't be getting bonuses this year – we'll tell you why. NOAA says th...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to push for a pause in Israel's airstrikes on Gaza. The latest jobs report is out. President Joe Biden is in Maine one week after mass shootings there killed 18 people. A food additive found in some sodas may soon be banned across the US. Plus, Elon Musk says no jobs will be needed in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, as the US continues to show support for the country while warning it about strikes on Gaza. The House has passed a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. Eric Trump is expected back in court in New York today. The FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been found guilty of fraud and conspiracy. Plus, YouTube will no longer repeatedly recommend videos tha...

Sources tell CNN that the Biden administration has a warning for Israel as its military ramps up its operations in Gaza to target Hamas. The House passed a standalone aid package for Israel, teeing up a showdown with the Senate. Plus, we’ll tell you about a building collapse that injured several people in New York. The man accused of killing rapper Tupac Shakur pleaded not guilty. And, a jury foun...

The Israeli military says it has completely surrounded Gaza City in its expanded ground operation targeting Hamas. Former President Donald Trump’s two adult sons testified in his New York civil fraud trial. One of the former officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors. Mortgage rates fell for the first time in seven weeks. And, researchers suggest global wa...