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Jul 25, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden welcomes Israeli PM, Obama to endorse Harris, CA homeless encampments & more
Biden urging Israel for Gaza ceasefire, Obama endorsing Harris, Ethiopia landslides, Texas school massacre officer's plea, California homeless camps removal
Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Harris' VP timeline, historic US economy feat in reach, airline scraps open seating & more
Vice President Kamala Harris is close to naming her running mate. President Biden's tense meeting with Israeli PM. US economy on track for stable growth. Southwest Airlines discontinuing open seating. Active wildfires spread in the US.
Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden passes the torch, oil tanker sinks, Murdoch family feud & more
President Biden passes the torch to Vice President Harris. Israel's PM test for Harris. Oil tanker sinks in the Philippines. Murdoch family feud over business control. Tourist gets burns in Death Valley.
Jul 25, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden's explanation, infant mortality rate rises, Paris Olympics controversy & more
President Joe Biden discusses his withdrawal from the 2024 race and upcoming plans. Infant mortality rate rises in the US for the first time in decades. US intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska. Drama unfolds on day one of the Paris Olympics.
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Netanyahu addresses Congress, Biden’s primetime speech, typhoon hits Taiwan & more
Netanyahu's fiery address to Congress, Biden's unexpected announcement, global tech meltdown aftermath, Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, CDC warns of blood vial shortage in the US
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Netanyahu’s address fallout, Trump assassination attempt latest, Sonya Massey shooting & more
Protesters gather after Netanyahu's speech, FBI details Trump assassination attempt, family demands investigation into Sonia Massey shooting, man charged with federal terrorism for stabbing Salman Rushdie, US city announced as Olympics host
Jul 24, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Harris vs Trump polling, Netanyahu protests, Delta chaos clearing & more
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in new polling. Trump's campaign shifts focus to Harris with Biden out. Protests erupt over Netanyahu's address. Delta Airlines recovers from IT chaos. Paris Olympics kick off.
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Campaign attack tactics, Southwest safety review, Tesla profits plunge & more
Vice President Kamala Harris faces campaign attacks from Donald Trump, backlash for missing Netanyahu's address, Tesla profits drop, Southwest safety review, reality TV contestant controversy
Jul 24, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Harris campaign challenges, Netanyahu's visit, Delta crew problems & more
Vice President Kamala Harris faces challenges in her campaign, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu prepares for Congress speech amid ceasefire hope. Details on security failures in Trump assassination attempt emerge. Delta struggles with crew shortage post IT outage. Paris Olympics events kick off amidst strike concerns.
Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: First Harris presidential rally, Menendez resigning, hottest day ever & more
Vice President Kamala Harris launches her presidential campaign in Wisconsin. Secret Service Director resigns after assassination attempt on Trump. Senator Menendez announces resignation. Palestinian factions sign unity agreement in Beijing. Planet experiences hottest day on record.
