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The news to know for Thursday, May 22, 2025! We’re talking about a shooting in Washington D.C. that’s now being called an act of antisemitic terrorism. Also, another tense Oval Office confrontation between President Trump and his South African counterpart, and the Trump administration officially accepting a controversial mega-jet from Qatar, despit…
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‘Big Beautiful Bill’, New Covid Vaccine Policy & Bosses Talk Tough - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 21, 2025! We’ll tell you what’s included in a big budget bill, how President Trump is working to sell it, and why even some Republicans are holding out support. Also, we’ll explain President Trump’s plan to build a multi-billion dollar “golden dome.” Plus, what to know about the government’s new COVID vaccine pol…
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 20, 2025! We’re talking about the Supreme Court’s latest order that could pave the way for hundreds of thousands more deportations. Also, conversations with some of the most influential people in the world - what came out of President Trump’s call with Russian President Putin, and Vice President Vance’s meeting wit…
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The news to know for Monday, May 19, 2025! What to know about former President Biden’s new cancer diagnosis, and what President Trump has to say about it. Also, we’ll tell you about the destruction from severe storms across the South and Midwest, as the risk continues today. Plus, the motive behind a bombing at a fertility clinic, a major developme…
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The rate of autism diagnoses has been rising for years. Recently, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignited a national conversation by promising to find a cause by September. Today, ParentData founder Emily Oster discusses what the research actually tells us about the rise of autism diagnoses. You'll also hear a powerful personal perspe…
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The news to know for Friday, May 16, 2025! We’re talking about a military buildup on the U.S./Mexico border, and another air traffic control outage - this time out West. Also, we’ll tell you about a major step forward in personalized medicine that could one day be used to treat millions of people. Plus, the biggest retailer yet to raise prices beca…
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Birthright Citizenship Debate, ‘Chromebook Challenge’ Warning & Celebrity Run Club - Thursday, May 15, 2025
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The news to know for Thursday, May 15, 2025! We’re talking about a key case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, as President Trump tries to limit judges who rule against him. Also, a couple of tense hearings on Capitol Hill, with top cabinet officials defending their work on immigration and healthcare. Plus, millions of Americans could face more se…
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 14, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s high-stakes Middle East trip, and the deals he’s made so far. Also, we have updates in three high-profile court cases involving Sean Diddy Combs, Kim Kardashian, and the Menendez brothers. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision to un-ban some players, what …
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2025! We’re talking about a temporary truce between the U.S. and China, but why the trade war isn’t over just yet. Also, an emotional reunion as an American hostage was released ahead of President Trump’s visit to the Middle East, and from heat to fire to floods, we’ll detail the extreme weather risks many Amer…
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The news to know for Monday, May 12, 2025! We’ll tell you about a possible trade deal with China, while the U.S. helps negotiate the end to several different conflicts. Also, a group of white South Africans is being flown to the U.S., and we’ll tell you why the U.S. granted them refugee status over others. Plus, where outages led to travel troubles…
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History has been made at the Vatican – a closed-door conclave of cardinals chose the first American pope. Today, we’re taking you inside the secretive process of choosing the Catholic Church’s leader with insights from a theology expert. Plus, we’re discussing the meaning behind this moment and what to expect as Pope Leo XIV takes on one of the mos…
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The news to know for Friday, May 9, 2025! We’re talking about the first American-born pope in history, and his first message to the world since taking the helm of the Catholic Church, Also, we have details from President Trump’s first deal with a major trading partner, Plus, we’ll tell you what former President Biden had to say during his first liv…
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The news to know for Thursday, May 8, 2025! We’re talking about how the Federal Reserve is reacting to an ongoing trade war, as a new deal is expected to be announced today, Also, new protests at Columbia University that put students in a face-off with security, and why President Trump designated today as Victory Day in the U.S., Plus, what we know…
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 7, 2025! We’re talking about another conflict escalating — this time between two nuclear-armed countries. Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about a ban on transgender troops, and what to know about the process to pick a new pope that begins today. Plus, a new caveat to today’s Real ID deadline at American…
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 6, 2025! We’re talking about a plan to cut top generals from the U.S. military, and whether cash will be enough to get undocumented migrants to self-deport. Also, we’ll tell you which American companies are warning their customers about price hikes to offset new tariffs. Plus, what’s causing delays at a major airli…
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The news to know for Monday, May 5, 2025! We’ll tell you about the budget proposal that would drastically cut the size and influence of the federal government. Also, we’re talking about how a possible tragedy was avoided at a Lady Gaga concert, and recapping the case against Diddy ahead of his criminal trial today. Plus, why President Trump is talk…
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As generative AI tools become more widely used, teens are now facing a growing, disturbing trend. We’re talking about so-called “deepfake nudes” — fake, sexually explicit images of real people, often minors. The nonprofit Thorn, a group dedicated to protecting kids from online sexual exploitation, says one in eight teens knows someone who has been …
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The news to know for Friday, May 2, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s national security shakeup, as a top cabinet-level official gets reassigned. And the White House is making changes when it comes to vaccines, religion, and mental health in schools — we’ll get into all of it. Plus, Trump has advice for new graduates, more apps are gettin…
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The news to know for Thursday, May 1, 2025! We’re talking about the American economy shrinking, and why President Trump says it’s not his fault. Also, a big breakthrough in negotiations leads to a new deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and we have the latest on severe storms that spanned from Texas to Pennsylvania — and aren’t over yet. Plus, why V…
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The news to know for Wednesday, April 30, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s first campaign-style rally since taking office, and what he had to say about immigration, trade, and his efforts to topple the bureaucracy. Also, two new statewide bans — one over fluoride in public water systems, and the other over smartphones in schools. Plus, f…
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The news to know for Tuesday, April 29, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s focus 100 days into his second term, and how Canadians voted in an election largely influenced by the American leader. Also, what issue brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass a new law, despite some outside opposition. Plus, where the next big swarm of c…
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The news to know for Monday, April 28, 2025! We’re talking about American children being flown out of the country on deportation flights… despite being U.S. citizens, and how the judge in one immigration case ended up getting arrested. Also, from flooding in the Plains to a tornado threat in the Midwest, we’ll tell you where severe weather is expec…
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We are now approaching 100 days since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. So far, this administration has been marked by bold, wildly debated policies covering immigration, tariffs, foreign relations, cultural touchpoints, and a lot more. We’re breaking down the first 100 days with reactions from both sides of the aisle. Join us aga…
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‘Vladimir, STOP!’, More Judges Block Trump & Cuddle Manager Retires - Friday, April 25, 2025
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The news to know for Friday, April 25, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s direct message to Russia’s leader in the aftermath of a brutal attack. And the preparations underway for Pope Francis’ funeral this weekend, along with new court rulings over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, and D-E-I. Plus, the latest impact of tariffs on…
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The news to know for Thursday, April 24, 2025! We have details of the American peace plan for Ukraine… why the Ukrainian president won’t accept it… and what could happen next. Also, President Trump’s latest orders for remaking the American education system, and a surprising moment as a grieving woman confronted the shooter who killed her brother. P…
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