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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is drawing protests outside the venue where it's taking place over the war in Gaza. Three Republican committees leading the inquiry into President Joe Biden have released their report. Heavy rain brought dangerous flooding to parts of the northeastern US. One person is dead and six people are missing after a tornado sank a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. And, talk show icon Phil Donahue has died after a long illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with President Joe Biden giving a prime-time speech. Economists weigh in on the 2024 candidates' economic proposals. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Israel, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges today. Plus, a billionaire and three other crew members start preparing today for the first-ever civilian spacewalk next week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire and hostage release deal is being pushed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken as violence continues in Gaza and Israel. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, today. Police are investigating after a deadly mass shooting in Baltimore. Another round of rain is expected today in parts of the northeast after a downpour in some areas of Connecticut and Long Island. Plus, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Protests over the war in Gaza is are expected in Chicago, as the Democratic National Convention kicks off there, today. Hurricane Ernesto is slowing moving away from the Eastern seaboard as parts of the region are on flood alert after heavy rainfall. Ukraine is aiming to create a buffer zone inside Russia. Plus, Hurricane Debby left some surprises for drug officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region. Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest CNN Hero is an orchestra conductor, who’s helping more than 300 refugees and immigrants find purpose and hope through music. Dogs are spreading seeds at an urban nature reserve in the UK. Scientists are floating a new theory about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built. A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts got his ice cream stand shut down, so the community stepped up to help him raise money for his brother’s special needs hockey team. And, a new village in Tanzania for vulnerable young people will be built using a 3D printer and soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic vision that’s focused on building up the middle-class. Israel and Hamas appear to be at odds over the conditions of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it ramps up danger for the eastern part of the US this weekend. A Florida jury convicted a White woman of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor. Plus, President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan in her first major policy speech. Mediators in Gaza ceasefire talks are making a last-ditch effort to iron out key sticking points between Israel and Hamas. A Romanian gymnast has received the bronze medal originally awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the Paris Olympics. Parts of Japan have been advised to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo. And, landlords are offering more incentives to attract renters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll cover some of the economic policy plans Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to roll out today and how they compare to former President Donald Trump's. Russia appears to be moving troops from key battlegrounds to deal with Ukraine's surprise incursion. The US is experiencing a summer Covid-19 wave. Schools are having to make budget cuts as some pandemic funding runs out. Plus, we'll hear from the Olympic breakdancer who went viral for all the wrong reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now know about some of the economic policies Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release today, as she and former President Donald Trump have each promised to lower prices. Israeli officials are condemning their own settlers for attacking a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. While Hurricane Ernesto won't hit the US mainland, beachgoers on the eastern seaboard are being told to stay away this weekend. A Romanian gymnast is set to officially get the Olympic bronze medal originally given to an American. And, a giant panda has given birth to twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices