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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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6 PM ET: Border security legislation fails, abortion pills bill, WNBA expansion & more
A sweeping bipartisan border security bill failed to advance in the Senate again – we’ll explain why. Louisiana could soon become the first state to classify two abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances. Severe turbulence on a London flight to Singapore caused some serious injuries. Lawmakers and university leaders clashed in a hearing over responses to antisemitism on college campuses. Plus, the WNBA is adding a new franchise outside the US for the first time.
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3 PM ET: Scottie Scheffler arrest footage, Iranian president’s burial, hurricane preseason forecast & more
Louisville Police say they’ve taken disciplinary action against an officer who arrested top golfer Scottie Scheffler and released videos from the incident. President Joe Biden welcomed Kenya’s president to the White House, as he looks to counter China’s influence. Iran’s late president has been laid to rest after dying in a helicopter crash. The feds have reached a settlement agreement with the company behind last year’s toxic train derailment in Ohio. And, forecasters are warning about this year’s hurricane season.
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12 PM ET: Cassie responds, Live Nation sued, colleges grilled & more
Cassie Ventura has spoken out for the first time since her ex-boyfriend Sean Combs apologized for assaulting her in a hotel hallway in 2016. The US government and dozens of states are suing to break up Ticketmaster's parent company. Former President Donald Trump is in New York campaigning after getting a surprising endorsement. We'll hear the latest from Ukraine after a deadly Russian attack. And, the leaders of three universities are getting grilled over antisemitism on campus.
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9 AM ET: Trump gets Haley endorsement, more Alito flag controversy, Taiwan 'punishment' drills & more
Nikki Haley says she'll vote for former President Donald Trump, but she doesn't sound excited about it. A city in Iowa is picking up the pieces after a devastating tornado. The New York times is reporting that another controversial flag was seen flying at a house owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. China has launched two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan. Plus, why college athletes could see a change to their paychecks.
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6 AM ET: Haley backs Trump, busiest travel day, Ticketmaster lawsuit & more
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says she'll vote for her old rival former President Donald Trump in November. The families of female Israeli hostages are explaining why they released graphic footage of their abduction by Hamas. Today's expected to be the busiest day for flying over the Memorial Day weekend. Nine people have died in Mexico after wind caused a stage to collapse. Plus, the Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit soon against Ticketmaster's parent company.
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6 PM ET: Haley endorses Trump, Uvalde families' settlement, Weinstein accuser speaks out & more
Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has endorsed former President Donald Trump. Israel’s prime minister says recognizing a Palestinian state “is a reward for terror” after three countries made a landmark decision to do so. The families of the victims in the Uvalde, Texas school massacre have announced a settlement. In a CNN exclusive, a Harvey Weinstein accuser says testimony from Trump’s criminal hush money trial validates her story. President Joe Biden announced another round of student debt relief. Plus, there's some dissent among Louisville police over a pro golfer's felony assault charge.
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