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Natasha Bertrand, CNN correspondent who covers the Pentagon and national security, breaks down the massive U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. She reviews planning and coordination, whether the operation aimed for regime change, limits of bombing to force political collapse, Iran’s retaliation capabilities, and how long the campaign might continue.

A rescued goldendoodle wins airport heroics and a new home. A high school swim team rallies to support their beloved custodian. Giant tortoises are released back to a Galápagos island after centuries. Parents experiment with retro landline tech to curb screen time. Fans leave celebratory voicemails for Olympic women’s hockey champions.

Coverage of Bill Clinton’s testimony in a high-profile investigation. Urgent US diplomatic warnings about possible military action in Israel. A presidential directive to phase out a major AI company from federal use. Testimony from the father of a Georgia school shooter during his trial. NASA’s revamped plans for how it will return humans to the moon.

A high-profile political testimony unfolds on Capitol Hill. A major AI firm sets ethical red lines around military and surveillance use. Federal data reveals a sharp rise in measles cases and public health concerns. Cross-border strikes escalate tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A tech company cuts nearly half its staff as AI reshapes the workforce.

Lawmakers prepare to question Bill Clinton about ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Paramount edges out Netflix in a high-stakes WBD bidding battle. Jurors review surveillance of a teen's movements before a school shooting. Columbia alleges DHS agents used false pretenses to detain a student. A governor intervenes to restore a cheeky vanity license plate.

A closed-door interview about Jeffrey Epstein and its fallout is summarized. Progress in US-Iran nuclear talks and follow-up diplomacy in Vienna are highlighted. Neighbors exchange cross-border strikes and regional tensions rise. An unannounced White House visit about city housing policy is noted. Mortgage rates slipping to a multi-year low and its market effects are reported.

Claire Duffy, CNN technology reporter who creates tech mini-segments, breaks down the Terms of Service story and related tech coverage. She highlights Clinton’s closed-door testimony and the high-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. She covers the Cuba speedboat shootout and the FBI shakeup tied to Mar-a-Lago reporting. She also notes research linking PFAS to faster aging in men.

Lawmakers plan depositions tied to the Epstein probe. The FBI searched the home of LA’s schools chief. A nominee for Surgeon General faced tough questioning about vaccines. A mother-daughter team discovered the world’s largest coral colony and created 3D models for conservation. The U.S. women’s hockey team pushed back after a controversial presidential remark.

Jackie Wattles, CNN space and tech correspondent, reports on an astronaut medical event that prompted an early ISS return. Matt Egan, CNN business and political reporter, breaks down the fallout around Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein. They also cover new U.S. sanctions on Iran and TSA PreCheck suspension threats during the partial government shutdown.

Coverage of a surgeon general nominee facing tough Senate questions about vaccines and consent. Investigation reveals nearly 100 missing DOJ documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The US Embassy offers passport services in an Israeli settlement, raising diplomatic questions. AI company Anthropic abandons a core safety principle, signaling a shift in industry guardrails.