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    Iran-US Talks Impasse, Au Pair Affair Murder Sentencing, ‘Buffy’ Star Dies and more

    2026/06/05 | 7 mins.
    We start with CNN’s exclusive interview with a top Iranian military official in Tehran on the state of peace negotiations. The fate of a Virginia man convicted of double-murder has been sealed. A federal judge ruled on Trump admin's immigration policies that leave millions in legal limbo. We’ll explain the problem that forced astronauts on the International Space Station to seek shelter. Plus, Hollywood mourns the loss of an actor with iconic roles in hit TV series.
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    Lebanon’s President Criticizes Iran, Strong Jobs Report, Anthropic's Eerie Warning and more

    2026/06/05 | 7 mins.
    CNN exclusively speaks with Lebanon's leader about the impact of the US and Israel’s war with Iran on Lebanon. The US economy added way more jobs last month than expected. Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations, as Maine’s Governor is being encouraged to reenter the race. Anthropic is calling for limits on AI development ahead of a potentially massive IPO. Plus, we’ll explain why the Kennedy Center has ordered staff to remove Trump’s name.
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    $215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more

    2026/06/05 | 8 mins.
    The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health.  Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65. 
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    Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more

    2026/06/04 | 7 mins.
    We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry.
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    Fmr. Nat'l Security Advisor Plea Deal, New Epstein Orbit Allegations, Missing American in Japan and more

    2026/06/04 | 7 mins.
    John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We’ll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court’s docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan. 
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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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