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Things got heated when Donald Trump’s defense team cross-examined his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial today. China is reacting to President Joe Biden announcing a tariff hike on some Chinese imports. The Secretary of State visited Kyiv at a crucial point in the Russia-Ukraine war. The UN is investigating an attack that killed a staff member in southern Gaza. Finally, author Alice Munro, who was hailed for her mastery of short stories and literature, has died.
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We start with details on a bus crash that killed at least eight people on a Florida highway. Michael Cohen testified about a plan to reimburse him for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in central Gaza overnight. Georgia passes a controversial “foreign agents” bill despite widespread opposition. And, more strong storms are expected in parts of the South, hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds.
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At least 8 people are dead and dozens injured after a severe crash in Florida this morning. Michael Cohen continues to testify in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, who had some friends visit today. Talks between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal are almost at a stalemate. The latest inflation report isn’t welcome news for the Fed. A new report finds telehealth abortions now account for nearly 1 in 5 of abortions in the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which primary races to watch tonight.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reaffirming US support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are likely to cross examine Michael Cohen today. There's hope the ship that's trapped by the Baltimore bridge wreckage could be refloated this week. A four year clinical trial looking at the effects of a popular weight loss drug has had some interesting results. Plus, scientists are a step closer to figuring out how whales talks to each other.
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Michael Cohen is back on the stand today testifying against his old boss, former President Donald Trump. US officials say Israel has gathered enough troops for a full scale ground operation in Rafah. Authorities in Canada are scrambling to respond to wildfires raging across the country that are threatening whole communities. Arizona's 1864 abortion ban has been delayed. Plus, Red Lobster is shutting dozens of restaurants.
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We start with key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony about former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. A group of American medical workers are reportedly trapped at a hospital in southern Gaza. Bill Gates’ ex-wife says she’s resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Protesters and police clash over Georgia’s controversial “foreign agents” bill. Lastly, ChatGPT is getting an upgrade that it’ll make it smarter and easier to use.
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Michael Cohen testified about the Stormy Daniels hush money payment at the center of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. We’ll tell you about the first death of a UN aid worker in Gaza since the October 7th attacks. Heavy rain and a cold lava flow from an active volcano in Indonesia has killed dozens. US officials warn mortgage companies could intensify the next recession. And, we’ll tell you about a college admissions error that impacted hundreds of prospective students.
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Michael Cohen is on the stand testifying in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. Israel has ramped up attacks on a refugee camp in northern Gaza, as US officials warn against a full-scale invasion of Rafah. Police in Louisiana say parishioners confronted a teen who entered church with a gun during children’s Mass. A new set of surveys shows Trump has the advantage over President Joe Biden in a handful of key battleground states. Plus, how a pilot was able to safely pull off an emergency landing in Australia.
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Former President Donald Trump's one time lawyer and fixer is expected to take the stand in New York today. Russia is making a new push to capture villages in northern Ukraine. Wildfires are causing air problems in the US and severe storm threats continue. The federal trial of Senator Bob Menendez starts today over accusations of bribery. Plus, actor Steve Buscemi has been punched in the face in New York City.
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Donald Trump's former fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to testify today at the former President's hush money trial today. Secretary of state Antony Blinken wants to know what Israel is planning for Gaza after the war. At least 300 people have been killed in flash floods in Afghanistan. Deputies are searching for suspects after a deadly shooting at an event in Alabama. Plus, the first person to get a pig kidney transplant has died.
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Earlier this month, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race, insisting he is the only one who can beat former President Donald Trump. Despite running well behind Biden in the polls, some experts believe he will pull enough support from both candidates to impact the election. In this episode, we explore Kennedy’s controversial candidacy and how voters, Biden and Trump are responding to it.
Guest: Aaron Pellish, CNN Campaign Reporter
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13-year-old Landon Goldberg and his younger brother Lyric started a band with their dad, and their performances have gone viral! An eighth grader sprang into action to save his school bus from crashing in Wisconsin. An orangutan does something scientists have never seen a wild animal do before. A nurse chose to work instead of attending her graduation, so her co-workers decided to surprise her. And some students organized a prom at their high school for senior citizens in New Jersey.
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A new report from the State Department finds Israel may have violated international law in Gaza. Russian forces launched serious cross-border assaults in Ukraine as the US announces a new round of aid. The US unveiled new incentives to stop the spread of bird flu on dairy farms. Apple employees at one unionized store in the US are expected to vote on a possible strike. Finally, we’ll tell you which vehicles thieves targeted the most in 2023.
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UN member nations voted overwhelmingly to back a Palestinian membership bid. Prosecutors called more witnesses to the stand today in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. A federal appeals court has upheld Steve Bannon’s contempt-of-Congress conviction. Target is limiting the number of stores that’ll sell its Pride Month merchandise this year. And, we’ll tell you which parts of the US have the best shot at seeing the northern lights this weekend.
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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York – we'll tell you when Michael Cohen is expected to testify. A UN official is warning of a humanitarian disaster if Israel carries out its operation in Rafah. Pro-Palestinian encampments have been cleared on three college campuses this morning. Trump targets RFK. Jr, who just got access to another state's ballot. Plus, Rep. Henry Cuellar's associates have accepted plea deals in the bribery case against the Texas Democrat.
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CNN has gained exclusive evidence from Israeli whistleblowers of alleged Palestinian prisoner abuse. More than 300 tornados have been reported in the US since April 25th, as the severe weather threat continues today. Meanwhile, more heavy rain is expected to hit Brazil as heavy rains and floods have already killed at least 107 people. A major US health care system says it had to divert ambulances from several of its hospitals following a cyberattack. And, More than 12% of adults in the US have tried Ozempic or similar prescription drugs. That’s next.
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A UN’s agency is closing its headquarters in East Jerusalem after an attack, while Israel's prime minister vows to go it alone if needed. Legal experts say the testimony following Stormy Daniels' was more important in Donald Trump's hush money trial. A Florida sheriff publicly released bodycam footage from a deputy who fatally shot a Black senior airman in his home last week. A vote has gone through to restore the original names of two school honoring Confederate leaders in Virginia. Plus, Apple apologizes for its latest iPad ad.
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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage exchange have paused. The criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump continued today with mundane, but crucial testimony about bookkeeping and finances. The US is seeing a lot more tornados than usual lately. Three arrests have been made in a New Mexico investigation of child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. Plus, a gym known for its cheap membership wants you to pay 50% more for those gains.
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The US says it’ll start using a temporary pier constructed off the coast of Gaza to delivery aid to Gaza. Russia is taking advantage of a "window of opportunity" to escalate attacks on Ukraine. Stormy Daniels’ testimony ended for the day in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The family of a Black airman killed by a sheriff's deputy in his home says law enforcement went to the wrong apartment. And, calls for the chair of a key federal agency to resign.
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Adult film star Stormy Daniels is back on the stand in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden’s weapons-delivery-condition comments is sparking political tensions in Israel. The Biden administration is set to propose a rule that would rapidly reject migrants who are ineligible for asylum. Neuralink faced a setback with the brain chip implanted in their first human patient. Plus, two streaming giants are teaming up to offer a bundle.
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