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6 AM ET: Blinken pushing deal, DNC kicks off, NE rain + flooding & more

Aug 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses his urgent push for a ceasefire and a hostage release deal in Israel. He sheds light on the expected protests coinciding with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The conversation also touches on the escalating military tensions in Ukraine and the creation of a buffer zone within Russia. Meanwhile, Hurricane Ernesto's remnants lead to flooding alerts along the Eastern seaboard, while Hurricane Debby surprises drug officials with unusual findings.
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