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The jury hears closing arguments in former President Trump’s hush money trial, severe storms leave more than a million without power, Israeli forces are entering the heart of Rafah as outrage grows over an attack on a tent city that killed 45 people, and more in tonight’s broadcast.

At least 15 killed by tornadoes as severe storms wreak havoc across the country; Twelve passengers and crew injured after turbulence rocks Qatar Airways flight; Hamas claims responsibility for firing missiles into Israel; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Severe weather risks for millions of holiday travelers as TSA screens record number of passengers; Pennsylvania father detained in Turks and Caicos reunited with family after more than 100 days; ‘Faith in humanity is through the roof’ for kidney recipient whose donor is a fellow soccer team fan; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Record numbers expected to travel this holiday weekend; Midwest hit by more strong storms, reported tornadoes; Three missionaries, including two Americans, killed in Haiti; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Relentless, deadly severe weather hits the U.S. and Mexico; Police and protesters clash in new demonstration at UCLA; Tennessee attorney general opens probe into Graceland fight; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Widespread destruction in parts of Iowa after wave of tornadoes; Nikki Haley says she'll vote for Trump; Mass shooting in Pennsylvania leaves two people dead, three injured; and more on tonight’s broadcast.