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Israel is launching strikes in Rafah as Hamas said it has accepted a ceasefire proposal; former President Trump has been found in contempt again in his hush money trial for violating a gag order; millions in the central U.S. are under a high risk for tornadoes as Texas is hit with flooding; and more on tonight's broadcast.

8 million under flood threat as deadly flood water engulfs Southeast Texas; Campus clashes continue as graduation season begins; Israel closes major crossing into Gaza after it said Hamas fired rockets towards border; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Catastrophic flooding forces rescues and evacuations in South Texas; Former Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks testifies in Trump trial; 19 receive nation's highest civilian honor; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Hundreds arrested in violent clashes at UCLA; Biden condemns violent protests on campuses; Trump defense attacks former lawyer for Stormy Daniels in hush money trial; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

More protests and crackdowns on campuses nationwide; Arizona Senate votes to repeal restrictive abortion ban; Deadly, destructive tornado rips through Kansas town; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Columbia University threatens to expel students who took over building, former President Trump was fined $9,000 for violating judge's gag order in his hush money trial, the four officers killed in a North Carolina shooting were identified, and more in tonight's broadcast.