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The first shipment of humanitarian aid makes its way across the United States’ newly built pier in Gaza, and at least four people are killed after severe storms hit the Houston area. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 17, 2024.
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Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer for Donald Trump, takes the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. And a giant billboard collapses in India, killing more than a dozen people and leaving dozens injured. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China as he looks to strengthen ties between the two countries, and Slovakia’s prime minister is seriously wounded during an assassination attempt. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 16, 2024.
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The U.S. is preparing to send one billion dollars in new weapons to Israel. And there are new details about the deadly crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
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Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to take the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. And graduates protesting the war in Gaza walk out on Jerry Seinfeld during Duke’s commencement ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 13, 2024.
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After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial. And a teenager is looking to make history on the soccer field. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 10, 2024.
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President Biden says the US will not supply certain weapons to Israel should the country launch its major offensive on Rafah. And Democrats and Republicans come together to save the speaker of the House from being voted out. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 9, 2024.
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The U.S. pauses shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over an invasion in Rafah. And Stormy Daniels testifies in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, prompting a bid for a mistrial by his legal team. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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The Israeli military seizes control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire; Boeing faces another delay as its Starliner’s mission to space is scrubbed at the last minute. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
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The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of Rafah to “evacuate immediately.” And Boeing looks to have a successful launch of its manned spacecraft after years of setbacks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 6, 2024.
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President Biden addresses the nation regarding the protests at college campuses. And China launches a spacecraft it hopes will be the first to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 3, 2024.
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Officers move in on the campus of UCLA as the LAPD calls the pro-Palestinian encampment an “unlawful gathering.” And Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 2, 2024.
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Dozens of protesters are arrested after Columbia University calls in the NYPD. And Dave and Buster’s is adding something new to its arcade games: a betting option. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
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Student protesters take over a building on the campus of Columbia University. And four law enforcement officers are killed while serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
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April 29, 2024 • 5 mins
Several people, including an infant, are killed after tornadoes sweep through the Midwest and demonstrations by dueling groups turn physical on the campus of UCLA. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 29, 2024.
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Developments in former President Donald Trump’s legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court, and USC cancels its main commencement ceremony following dozens of arrests during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 26, 2024.
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The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Donald Trump’s immunity claims while the former president’s criminal trial resumes in New York. And dozens of protesters are arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue on college campuses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 25, 2024.
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With Congress passing the $95 billion foreign aid package, including a bill on TikTok, it now heads to President Biden’s desk. And a year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers approve a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in school. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
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April 23, 2024 • 6 mins
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to dozens of students arrested across some of the country’s most elite college campuses and day two of testimony in Trump’s criminal trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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The 12-person jury is set to hear opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. And we break down what is in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 22, 2024.
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