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Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as IDF announces ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah: The Morning Rundown, June 17, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu disbands his war cabinet as the Israeli army announces a ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah. And Maryland’s governor is set to pardon more than…
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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill: The Morning Rundown, June 14, 2024
The Supreme Court issues its first major ruling on abortion in two years. And former President Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill, holding separate meetings…
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Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress: The Morning Rundown, June 13, 2024
The head of the Department of Justice, Attorney General Merrick Garland, held in contempt of Congress. And ‘life-threatening’ flooding in south Florida as more…
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Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges: The Morning Rundown, June 12, 2024
Hunter Biden has been convicted on all charges in his federal gun trial—what that could mean for his future. And a federal judge says a Florida law blocking…
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Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial: The Morning Rundown, June 11, 2024
Jury deliberations are set to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. And Apple finally takes a big step into the world of AI with ‘Apple Intelligence.’…
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Trump to attend virtual pre-sentencing interview: The Morning Rundown, June 10, 2024
With a month to go until his sentencing in his New York criminal case, former President Donald Trump will take part in a virtual interview. And caught on…
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President says he would not pardon Hunter Biden in federal gun trial: The Morning Rundown, June 7, 2024
President Joe Biden comments on his son’s federal gun trial during a wide-ranging interview. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans a visit to…
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Biden joins world leaders, veterans for 80th anniversary of D-Day: The Morning Rundown, June 6, 2024
President Biden joins other world leaders and World War II veterans in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And Israel strikes a school in…
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Biden arrives in France as executive order on US border takes effect: The Morning Rundown, June 5, 2024
President Joe Biden arrives in France to commemorate D-Day as his executive action on the southern border takes effect and one major league player is banned…
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Opening statements to begin in Hunter Biden federal gun trial: The Morning Rundown, June 4
Opening arguments are set to begin now that the jury is seated in Hunter Biden’s federal gun charges trial in Delaware. And a young attendee on the House floor…
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Jury selection to begin in Hunter Biden federal gun trial: The Morning Rundown, June 3, 2024
Another historic trial begins today, this time Hunter Biden, the son of the President of the United States, facing charges. And in Mexico, a woman is elected…
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Donald Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of a crime: The Morning Rundown, May 31, 2024
Donald Trump is found guilty of 34 felonies in New York. What comes next? And what does the historic verdict mean for the former president? And a police…
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Jury deliberations to continue in Trump criminal trial: The Morning Rundown, May 30, 2024
Jury deliberations enter a second day in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. And a volcano in Iceland erupts, sending lava more than 160 feet…
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Trump criminal trial moves to the jury: The Morning Rundown, May 29, 2024
With closing arguments coming to a close, the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is headed to the jury. And actor Robert De Niro speaks out…
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Closing arguments to begin today in Donald Trump’s criminal trial: The Morning Rundown, May 28, 2024
As former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial winds down, both sides are set to deliver their closing arguments to the jury. Meanwhile, a still-active…
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NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players: The Morning Rundown, May 24, 2024
In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players. And a group of graduates walk out of…
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At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico: The Morning Rundown, May 23, 2024
A stage collapses during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured, and Nikki Haley makes her election plans…
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Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds: The Morning Rundown, May 22, 2024
Three European nations make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state. And, a passenger describes what it was like on the Singapore…
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Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash: The Morning Rundown, May 21, 2024
Funeral services for Iran’s president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump’s trial as the defense begins…
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Iranian president killed in helicopter crash: The Morning Rundown, May 20, 2024
Iranian officials provide updates after the country’s president is killed in a helicopter crash. And President Joe Biden delivers commencement address at…
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Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier: The Morning Rundown, May 17, 2024
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…
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Cohen testifies Trump said ‘just do it’ about payment to Daniels: The Morning Rundown, May 14, 2024
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…
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Putin meets with Xi in China as leaders look to strengthen ties: The Morning Rundown for, May 16, 2024
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…
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Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel: The Morning Rundown, May 15, 2024
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…
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Michael Cohen expected to take the stand in Donald Trump’s criminal trial: The Morning Rundown, May 13, 2024
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…
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Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony: The Morning Rundown, May 10, 2024
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…
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Biden says U.S. will not supply weapons to Israel for Rafah operation: The Morning Rundown, May 9, 2024
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…
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US pauses shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over Rafah operation: The Morning Rundown for, May 8, 2024
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…
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Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks: The Morning Rundown, May 7, 2024
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…
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Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’: The Morning Rundown, May 6, 2024
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…
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Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest: The Morning Rundown, May 3, 2024
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…
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Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’: The Morning Rundown, May 2, 2024
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…
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Dozens arrested at Columbia as NYPD clears Hamilton Hall, encampments: The Morning Rundown, May 1, 2024
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…
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Student protesters take over Columbia building after deadline passes: The Morning Rundown, April 30, 2024
Student protesters take over a building on the campus of Columbia University. And four law enforcement officers are killed while serving a warrant in…
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Several dead after tornadoes sweep through Midwest: The Morning Rundown, April 29, 2024
Several people, including an infant, are killed after tornadoes sweep through the Midwest and demonstrations by dueling groups turn physical on the campus of…
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Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity: The Morning Rundown, April 26, 2024
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…
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Trump to attend NY trial as US Supreme Court hears immunity case: The Morning Rundown, April 25, 2024
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…
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Senate passes $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel; TikTok bill included: The Morning Rundown, April 24, 2024
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…
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Protests lead to arrests across college campuses: The Morning Rundown, April 23, 2024
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…
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Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial: The Morning Rundown, April 22, 2024
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…
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Israel carries out strike against Iran in response to drone attack: The Morning Rundown, April 19, 2024
Israel strikes back in its first military response to Iran since last weekend’s attack. And the 12-person jury is selected in former President Trump’s hush…
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Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: The Morning Rundown, April 18, 2024
The Senate takes little time to dismiss impeachment charges against the Secretary of Homeland Security. And a volcano erupts in Indonesia prompting evacuations…
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First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial: The Morning Rundown, April 17, 2024
The first seven jurors are selected in former President Trump’s hush money trial, and historic rain in the United Arab Emirates leads to major flooding at the…
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Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins: The Morning Rundown, April 16, 2024
At least 50 possible jurors are excused after saying they could not be fair regarding former President Trump’s hush money trial. And—the armorer on the set of…
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Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack: The Morning Rundown, April 15, 2024
After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, the world awaits the next move by the two countries. And, for the first time in history, a former…
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US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran: The Morning Rundown, April 12, 2024
With Israel on alert for an attack from Iran, the U.S. sends over a top military commander in a show of support, and O.J. Simpson passes away at age 76…
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Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit: The Morning Rundown, April 11, 2024
Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister, and outrage from Democrats over the…
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Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced: The Morning Rundown, April 10, 2024
The Arizona Supreme Court rules a Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions can be enforced. And Toyota announces a major change to its 4Runner SUV. These…
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Trump’s criminal cases sees day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay: The Morning Rundown, April 9, 2024
Special Counsel Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s claims of immunity in the election interference case, and Tesla settles a…
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US to experience total solar eclipse for first time since 2017: The Morning Rundown, April 8, 2024
Grab your eclipse glasses, America! We’ll get you ready for today’s total solar eclipse. And, more trouble for Boeing as a plane loses its engine cover during…
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Israel commits to opening crossing for aid after Biden warning: The Morning Rundown, April 5, 2024
After President Biden issues a warning on a call with the Israeli Prime Minister, Israel announces plans to increase humanitarian aid. And, you may be out of…
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Biden to speak with Netanyahu days after Israeli strike killed aid workers: The Morning Rundown, April 4, 2024
Days after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers, President Joe Biden is expected to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And rescuers in…
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7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, several dead: The Morning Rundown, April 3, 2024.
Several people are dead in the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, and the future of Disney will be decided today in a boardroom vote. These…
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World Central Kitchen pauses aid operations in Gaza after 7 members killed: The Morning Rundown, April 2, 2024
World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed. And, Florida’s Supreme Court makes a decision on the…
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Israel withdraws troops from Gaza’s largest hospital after two-week operation: The Morning Rundown, April 1, 2024
Israel withdraws its troops from Gaza’s largest hospital after a two-week military operation. And AT&T has a warning for millions of current and past customers…
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Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Biden’s star-studded NYC fundraiser: The Morning Rundown, March 29, 2024
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt President Biden’s celebrity-packed fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall. And, The Wall Street Journal marks one…
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Two victims recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse: The Morning Rundown, March 28, 2024
Two bodies are recovered in Baltimore's bridge collapse as crews continue a difficult search for four remaining victims. And, drivers are about to pay 15 bucks…
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6 workers presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse: The Morning Rundown, March 27, 2024
Six people are presumed dead after the major bridge collapse in Baltimore, and former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC News just days after joining the…
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Major bridge collapses in Baltimore after ship collision; search and rescue underway: The Morning Rundown, March 26, 2024
A major bridge collapses in Baltimore after being struck by a ship — sending multiple people into the water. And, Homeland Security raids the homes of hip-hop…
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Suspects in Russia concert hall attack appear in court: The Morning Rundown, March 25, 2024
The U.S. responds to Vladimir Putin’s claims after dozens are killed in a terrorist attack at a Russia concert hall, and—NBC News’ Chuck Todd calls out his own…