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A new professional women’s baseball league prepares for its first season and notable draft picks. Monarch butterfly numbers surge dramatically and researchers explain why. Doctors discuss a controversial rescue foam that saved a patient’s life. A mobile laundry service brings hygiene and dignity to people experiencing homelessness. A 20-year-old teen show reunion sparks waves of nostalgia among younger viewers.

Lawmakers clash over DHS funding and its political fallout. Iranian-linked hackers breach a top Trump official’s personal email. Global leaders debate Middle East tensions and troop moves at a high-stakes G7 meeting. Wall Street dips amid geopolitical uncertainty. Details emerge about Tiger Woods' arrest after a rollover crash. A diverse crew prepares for the first human moon mission in decades.

Ed Lavandera, CNN field correspondent who reports from airports, gives on-the-ground updates about chaotic travel scenes. He describes long TSA lines, staffing struggles and how travelers are coping. Other topics include rising tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict and nationwide No Kings demonstrations. Savannah Guthrie’s planned return to Today is also mentioned.

Senate lawmakers approve funding for most of DHS, with implications for TSA pay. A presidential deadline for action against Iran gets pushed back amid diplomatic signals. The IOC unveils new rules excluding transgender women from female events. The Kennedy Center begins layoffs as a major closure looms. A Wisconsin community searches for a missing kangaroo named Chesney.

Latest diplomatic maneuvering and a US decision to delay military strikes. A high-profile court appearance in New York draws attention. New rules reshape eligibility for transgender and DSD athletes at international competitions. A major airport reopens after a crash amid travel chaos. A prominent TV personality speaks publicly about a family tragedy.

Tensions rise as talks with Iran stall and regional military moves make headlines. Coverage of the conservative CPAC gathering highlights factional divides and debate over U.S. policy. A prominent political figure resurfaces on the campaign trail, stirring speculation. An investigation exposes disturbing online communities that share tips for assault. A well-known commentator is tapped for a major cultural award.

Iran denies that recent contacts amount to full negotiations. A California jury held major social platforms liable in a novel addiction lawsuit. Venezuela’s leader faces court action over serious charges. The Postal Service will add an 8% fuel surcharge on packages. Baseball returns with inventive ballpark foods and seasonal fan challenges.

Claire Duffy, a CNN tech reporter covering social media and legal tech fights, breaks down a landmark social media addiction trial and related tech legal developments. She explains the LA jury ruling holding major platforms responsible and the Supreme Court’s music copyright decision. She also touches on shifting geopolitical demands and a late-night star’s surprising new film role.

Talks about diplomatic efforts to schedule talks aimed at ending the Iran war. Reports on arrests tied to a suspected antisemitic arson in London. Covers OpenAI’s decision to shut down a new AI video app amid copyright and compute concerns. Explains MLB’s rollout of automated ball-strike reviews and how robot umpires will work.

Reports on US military movement as troops may deploy to the Middle East amid regional tensions. Coverage of DHS funding fights and unpaid TSA workers. A Florida state house seat flips in a district covering Mar-a-Lago. A jury holds a major social platform liable in a child exploitation case. A near-complete Triceratops skeleton heads to auction, sparking debate over private fossil sales.