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Jan 6, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: FAA grounds some jets, Taylor Swift controversy, moon burial objection & more
The FAA grounds certain Boeing aircraft after an emergency landing, Taylor Swift faces controversy, the Navajo Nation objects to a moon mission, and Mark Cuban surprises Dallas Mavericks employees.
Jan 6, 2024 • 7min
10 AM ET: Trump attacks Biden, emergency plane landing, winter storm & more
Former President Trump attacks President Biden's 2024 campaign, DOJ searches for January 6 rioters, Supreme Court reviews Colorado's move against Trump. Airline grounds planes after emergency landing. Winter storm hits US. White House aids overwhelmed cities with migrant arrivals.
Jan 6, 2024 • 7min
10 PM ET: Biden and Trump campaign, NRA chief resigns, East Coast snowstorm & more
Biden and Trump clash in campaign speeches. The Supreme Court takes on Trump's eligibility and abortion cases. NRA chief resigns. Northeast US prepares for winter storms. Unsealed documents shed light on Epstein case.
Jan 5, 2024 • 6min
5 PM ET: SCOTUS to hear Trump case, NYC sues migrant bus companies, FL abortion rights & more
Supreme Court to review decision on removing Trump from Colorado primary ballot, NYC sues bus companies for $700 million, Florida approved to import cheaper bulk medications, study shows stricter gun control laws can save lives, potential abortion referendum in Florida.
Jan 5, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Post-war Gaza rift, Iowa school shooter, Gypsy Rose Blanchard & more
Israeli officials debate Gaza future. Presidential candidates campaign for 2024. Details on Iowa school shooting. Winter storm coming. Gypsy Rose Blanchard shares life after prison.
Jan 5, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: 2024 race kick-off, SCOTUS meets on Trump cases, jobs report & more
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump begin campaigning for the 2024 general election. The Supreme Court is hearing a critical case that will impact the 2024 race. The last jobs report of 2023 is out. Lululemon distances itself from its founder's comments.
Jan 5, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Oscar Pistorius released, Israel's vision for Gaza, SpaceX sues labor board & more
Former President Donald Trump criticized by Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley at CNN town halls. Oscar Pistorius released on parole after killing his girlfriend. Israel shares its vision for Gaza's future. New set of Jeffrey Epstein documents released. SpaceX sues labor board in response to complaint.
Jan 5, 2024 • 6min
10 PM ET: DeSantis and Haley, Epstein docs, NYC subway crash & more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley talked about their views at back-to-back CNN town halls. New documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein were released. The White House revealed North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia, potentially followed by Iran. A collision of two NYC subway trains injured two dozen people. An upsetting record was set by a shooting at an Iowa high school.
Jan 4, 2024 • 6min
5 PM ET: Iowa high school shooting, ISIS claims Iran blasts, Trump’s China connections & more
Iowa high school shooting, ISIS claims Iran blasts, Senate leaders closer to funding deal, China spent $5.5 million at Trump's properties, rise in car thefts of specific brands.
Jan 4, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: IA shooting, released hostage speaks out, Aaron Rodgers' accusation & more
Police in Iowa respond to high school shooting. CNN speaks to Israeli hostage released by Hamas. Voters give feedback to Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. More documents on Jeffrey Epstein to be released. Aaron Rodgers faces criticism for baseless accusations. Some US cities see drop in homicides. Harriet Tubman honored in a new way.
