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Jun 13, 2024 • 6min

12 PM ET: Abortion pill access upheld, Trump on Capitol Hill, potential alien life proof & more

A commonly-used abortion drug can stay on the market nationwide after the Supreme Court rejected an attempt to restrict access to it. Former President Donald Trump is back on Capitol Hill, but a lot has changed since his last visit. The war in Ukraine is top of the agenda for the G7 summit in Italy. South Florida is facing even more destructive flooding. Plus, we'll tell you about Dyson spheres, and why a recent discovery might be evidence aliens exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 13, 2024 • 6min

9 AM ET: Biden at G7 summit, protestors barricade building, transgender swimmer's challenge & more

President Joe Biden is meeting G7 leaders in Italy today and the war in Ukraine is likely to dominate discussions. South Florida is being hit with intense flooding. Pro-Palestinian protestors at Cal State Los Angeles have reportedly barricaded a building with staff still inside. More than 117 people were forced to flee their homes around the world last year. And, a transgender swimming has been told she can't compete in elite women's races.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 13, 2024 • 7min

6 AM ET: G7 summit starts, Florida flooding, online passport renewal & more

President Joe Biden is in Italy for the G7 summit, where political uncertainty looms. Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency over intense flooding. The family of a recently rescued Israeli hostage has spoken to CNN about the abuse he faced. New York's governor has condemned recent vandalism and protests. Plus, the State Department is testing online passport renewals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 7min

6 PM ET: Garland contempt vote, Southern Baptists reject ban, Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit & more

The House has rejected a resolution to hold US Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. A US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas appears to be in limbo. Southern Baptists voted against an amendment to oust churches with female pastors. The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by the remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Plus, the European Union hiked tariffs on electric cars imported from China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 6min

3 PM ET: Fed interest rates, Israeli border tensions, US heats up & more

The Federal Reserve has held rates steady for a seventh straight time. Tensions are ramping up on Israel’s border with Lebanon. A group of Russian navy ships made a high-profile visit to Cuba. New York officials are condemning antisemitic vandalism in NYC. And, the eastern half of the US is getting its first big taste of summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 6min

12 PM ET: Inflation surprise, Sandy Hook survivors, NBA legend dies & more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it's time for "the haggling to stop and a ceasefire to start" in Gaza. Inflation cooled unexpectedly last month, but it's not all good news. Mexican migrants say they're fleeing the country and trying to seek asylum in the US after a violent election. Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre are graduating from high school today. And, basketball legend Jerry West has died at the age of 86. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 6min

9 AM ET: War crimes accusations, inflation cools, Atlanta bus hijacking & more

Both Israel and Hamas have been accused of war crimes in a new UN report. Republicans react to Hunter Biden's federal gun charges conviction. Inflation cooled more than economists had expected last month. The House is expected to vote on whether to hold US Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Plus, a suspect has been arrested after a commuter bus was hijacked in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 12, 2024 • 7min

6 AM ET: Biden visits son, UN war crimes accusations, 'new' star watch & more

President Joe Biden has made an unplanned trip to Delaware after his son was found guilty of federal gun charges. A UN report says Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes in the October 7th attacks and the conflict that followed. It's a big day for the US economy but Americans are feeling more optimistic. Republicans have bumped their House majority back up. Plus, Astronomers are watching for an explosion that will bring a new star to the night sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 11, 2024 • 7min

6 PM ET: Hunter Biden convicted, Gaza ceasefire talks, Chiquita found liable & more

We’re hearing from a male juror in Hunter Biden’s federal gun case. President Joe Biden heralded his efforts to strengthen the nation’s gun laws, hours after his son’s conviction. Hamas has responded to a ceasefire proposal President Biden outlined days ago. Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA. Plus, banana giant Chiquita Brands International has been found liable for financing a paramilitary group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 11, 2024 • 7min

3 PM ET: Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict, Israeli ceasefire proposal, Musk threatens ban & more

Hunter Biden has publicly responded to his conviction in a federal gun case. A new statement suggests the Israeli prime minister seems poised to formally back the latest ceasefire proposal. Former President Donald Trump is trying to get his classified documents case thrown out. Some states are holding primaries today – we’ll break down some key races. And, Elon Musk is threatening to ban Apple devices at his companies over its deal with OpenAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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