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Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate: The Morning Rundown Sept. 11, 2024
We recap the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. And SpaceX launches four private citizens into…
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Final preparations for tonight’s presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 10, 2024
We’re just hours away from the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. And we look back on the…
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Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 9, 2024
With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates…
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Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 6, 2024
The father of the 14-year-old suspect in the shooting at a Georgia high school has been arrested and charged in connection to the deadly incident. And in a…
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Georgia school shooting suspect was questioned over online threats, FBI says: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 5, 2024
We have new details about the suspect and the victims in the deadly shooting at a Georgia high school. And Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft is set to…
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US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7 attack: The Morning Rundown Sept. 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced terrorism charges against senior leaders of Hamas. And with the kickoff to a new NFL season a day away, betting on…
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Pressure builds for cease-fire deal after 6 hostages killed in Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 3, 2024
Calls continue to grow for a cease-fire deal after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. And thousands of hotel workers are on strike at major…
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Harris, Walz give first interview since becoming 2024 candidates: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 30, 2024
In her first interview since becoming a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris defended some changes of opinion on controversial matters since…
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Controversy over Trump photos at Arlington National Cemetery: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 29, 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate has harsh words for Vice President Kamala Harris amid controversy over Trump’s visit to Arlington National…
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New indictment filed against Trump for role in Jan. 6 riot: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 28, 2024
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on new charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. And an Israeli hostage freed from Hamas says…
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Russia launches its largest air assault against Ukraine since the war began, targeting critical infrastructure in the country. And the Department of Justice is…
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Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim victory: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 26, 2024
Israel and Hezbollah are both claiming victories after their biggest exchange of fire yet. And two NASA astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station…
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VP Kamala Harris formally accepts Democratic presidential nomination at DNC: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 23, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris closes out the Democratic National Convention by accepting her party’s nomination for president. And one of the largest diamonds…
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Gov. Walz accepts VP nomination, tells Democrats to ‘leave it on the field’: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 22, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to address the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, just hours after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted…
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Former President Obama rallies support for Harris at night 2 of DNC: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 21, 2024
Former President Barack Obama headlined night 2 of the DNC, rallying support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. And Russia officials say…
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Biden highlights his legacy, passes torch to Harris in DNC address: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 20, 2024
In a speech lasting nearly an hour on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden defended his record as he passed the torch to…
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Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight: The Morning Rundown, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as President Joe Biden is among the names scheduled to speak Monday night. And Secretary of State…
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Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 16, 2024
Hurricane Ernesto intensifies into a Category 2 storm and could strengthen even more on its way to Bermuda. And following the assassination attempt, the Secret…
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Biden, Harris making first trip together since Biden dropped out of 2024 race: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 15, 2024
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will make their first campaign trip together since the president dropped out of the 2024 race. And…
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Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 14, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) defends his military record in his first solo campaign event since being named Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. And an…
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Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay: The Morning Rundown, August 13, 2024
Elon Musk sits down with former President Donald Trump in an interview on X that lasts two hours. And the impact of an earthquake in Los Angeles is caught on…
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US sending submarine to Middle East amid new developments: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 12, 2024
The U.S. Secretary of Defense has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. And Tom Cruise gives the Paris Olympics a Hollywood ending as we look…
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Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Harris, proposes 2 more: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 9, 2024
The debate is on. Former President Donald Trump has agreed to the ABC News debate with Vice President Harris — and proposed two more. And bodycam footage has…
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Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ US policy: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 8, 2024
With a month to go until Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial, prosecutors are making new allegations the president’s son accepted payments from a Romanian…
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Harris introduces Walz; Vance speaks to supporters during Philly rallies: The Morning Rundown, Aug. 7, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris introduces Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. JD Vance speaks to supporters during separate rallies in…
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US service members injured in suspected rocket attack at Iraqi base
Multiple service members are injured after a U.S. air base in Iraq was hit in a suspected rocket attack Monday. And Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to…
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Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her pick for running mate within hours. And White House spokesperson John Kirby is pressed about the sudden…
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Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia
It was an emotional reunion as Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan return home after the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. since the…
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Donald Trump sparks controversy after questioning Kamala Harris’ racial identity
Former President Donald Trump’s comments about Vice President Kamala Harris at a conference of Black journalists in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31 are creating…
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Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, July 31, 2024
A Hamas leader is reportedly assassinated in Iran as developments in the Middle East raise concerns of conflict escalating in the region. And Vice President…
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Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt: The Morning Rundown, July 30, 2024
The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And…
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Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field: The Morning Show, July 29, 2024
Israel vows Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 kills 12 children. And former President Donald Trump…
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Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony: The Morning Rundown, July 26, 2024
With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupt traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court…
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Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress: The Morning Rundown, July 25, 2024
A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to Congress and President Biden gave a primetime address on exiting the 2024 race, the…
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President Biden to address the nation on his decision to end 2024 campaign: The Morning Rundown, July 24, 2024
President Biden is set to address the nation for the first time after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. And we speak to the American athletes heading…
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VP Harris secures enough delegate support to become Democratic nominee: The Morning Rundown, July 23, 2024
The Democratic Party rallies around Kamala Harris with the vice president securing enough delegate support to be the party’s nominee. And we have the story of…
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President Biden ends 2024 campaign, endorses Vice President Harris: The Morning Rundown, July 22, 2024
President Biden exits the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Harris and shaking up the Democratic party only weeks before the convention. And we…
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Trump accepts GOP’s nomination, recounts assassination attempt: The Morning Rundown, July 19, 2024
Former President Trump recalls the assassination attempt on his life while accepting the Republican presidential nomination. And a major tech outage is causing…
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JD Vance accepts GOP’s nomination for vice president: The Morning Rundown, July 18, 2024
Ohio Sen. JD Vance addresses the Republican National Convention, formally accepting the party’s nomination for vice president. And the Secret Service director…
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Haley among former rivals to show support for Trump at RNC: The Morning Rundown, July 17, 2024
Former rivals of Donald Trump call for unity during the second day of the RNC. And President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to back sweeping changes for the…
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Trump appears at Republican National Convention; Vance nominated as VP: The Morning Rundown, July 16, 2024
Days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump makes an appearance at the Republican National Convention and names J.D. Vance his…
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Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC; assassination attempt investigation continues: The Morning Rundown, July 15, 2024
We have the latest on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What we know about the suspect and the victims, what…
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Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at times: The Morning Rundown, July 12, 202
For almost an hour President Biden takes questions from the media about his policies, his candidacy, and his health. And Prince Harry addresses the controversy…
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President Biden to hold press conference as George Clooney, Sen. Welch call for a change: The Morning Rundown, July 11, 2024
President Biden is set to hold a press conference as George Clooney joins the calls for him to step aside. And the NBA scores big with its latest TV rights…
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Biden speaks at NATO summit, Trump holds rally in Florida: The Morning Rundown, July 10, 2024
Candidates look to send a message as President Biden delivers a speech at the NATO summit and former President Trump speaks at a Florida rally. And the…
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Biden’s physician responds to reports on Parkinson’s expert visits: The Morning Rundown, July 9, 2024
President Biden’s physician releases a letter as questions surround a Parkinson’s expert repeated visits to the White House. And former President Trump’s…
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Top House Democrats call for Biden to step aside in private meeting: The Morning Rundown, July 8, 2024
President Biden’s first broadcast interview following the debate leaves top House Democrats still seeking a change. Meanwhile, Hurricane Beryl makes landfall…
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Biden to speak in first TV interview since debate amid calls to drop out: The Morning Rundown, July 5, 2024
President Biden prepares for his first TV interview following last week’s debate. And history was made at Coney Island on July 4 – we’ll tell you about this…
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Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate: The Morning Rundown, July 3, 2024
The White House releases President Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4th holiday travelers are expected to…
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Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction: The Morning Rundown, July 2, 2024
Reaction from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. And Hurricane Beryl…
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Supreme Court to issue ruling on Trump’s immunity claim: The Morning Rundown, July 1, 2024
The Supreme Court will deliver its long-awaited ruling on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from being prosecuted. And after his debate…
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Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, June 28, 2024
The first presidential debate is in the books. We have a full recap, as well as what the reaction has been like. These stories and more highlight The Morning…
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CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight: The Morning Rundown, June 27, 2024
Just hours away from the first debate between President Biden and former President Trump, we’re breaking down what you need to know about the event hosted by…
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Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media: The Morning Rundown, June 26, 2024
The Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on several high-profile cases. And the closed-door trial for a Wall Street Journal reporter begins in Russia. These…
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Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a plea deal with the Justice Department. And a historic space mission…
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Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned: The Morning Rundown, June 24, 2024
The Biden and Trump campaigns are marking the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. And more than one thousand people are dead…
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Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate
With just days to go, the candidates prepare for the first presidential debate. And prosecutors drop charges against Columbia students arrested during campus…
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Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments: The Morning Rundown, June 20, 2024
Louisiana becomes the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public classrooms. And the prehistoric landmark Stonehenge was defaced by…
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Putin, Kim sign comprehensive partnership agreement in North Korea: The Morning Rundown, June 19, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin receives a grand welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as the two leaders strengthen their partnership. And tense…
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Biden administration announces protection for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens: The Morning Rundown, June 18, 2024
President Biden takes executive action to protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. And from wildfires to tropical storms to…