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Primaries across six states today could shape the political landscape heading into November. President Donald Trump has named a new acting director of National Intelligence - we'll explain why it's a highly unusual pick. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is threatening to escalate legal action following clashes outside Delaney Hall. Congressional staffers tell CNN that women fear reporting harassment on Capitol Hill. Plus, CNN’s Jake Tapper is challenging some of the central claims in Jill Biden’s new memoir. 
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The Trump administration appears to back off on the "anti-weaponization" fund. Voters in six states are headed to the polls today in primaries for midterm elections. President Trump rages in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to bomb Beirut. A fired North Carolina police officer has now been charged with assault for punching a woman. Plus, a new Dr. Seuss book called “Sing The 50 United States” comes out today.
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We start with a controversial fund of the Trump administration up in the air. The US and Iran have contradictory words on where things stand with peace talks. We’ll tell you which state is the first to sue an AI company over safety concerns on children. We have some encouraging signs on the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Plus, a tennis icon is picking up her racket again.
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ran is suspending talks with the US over Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Rescue divers in Laos are investigating a vertical shaft as they continue to search for two villagers missing in a flooded-out cave. The US job market is strong on paper, whowhy is it so tough for some to find a job? We’ll investigate. An experimental pill is showing promise to in treating deadly form of pancreatic cancer. And experts say a pair of Hollywood horror hits show how YouTube creators can help draw young viewers to movie theaters.
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The U.S. and Iran exchange fresh attacks as negations continue. More protesters were arrested outside a New Jersey detention center, as a curfew takes effect.  An officer in North Carolina has been fired for repeatedly punching a woman.  FEMA insiders sound alarm bells as hurricane season begins.  Plus,  a flight attendant retires after over 66 years on the job.
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