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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

    Julian Assange Avoids U.S. Prison Time In Plea Deal

    Julian Assange Avoids U.S. Prison Time In Plea Deal

    We cover Thursday’s CNN presidential debate from all angles, including the topics the Trump team wants to focus on and how team Biden could respond. Also, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty after leaking thousands of classified documents. Plus, protestors in Kenya storm the parliament building then set it on fire amid outrage over a new finance bill. 
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    • 41 min
    Trump Outraises Biden For Second Straight Month

    Trump Outraises Biden For Second Straight Month

    We look at what supporters are saying candidates should do in the presidential debates which will be held on CNN, Thursday of this week. Plus, it’s been two years since the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, setting off fights in states over reproductive rights. We take a closer look at what has happened across the country since Roe has fell.
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    • 41 min
    Police: 2 Killed, 8 Wounded In Shooting At Arkansas Grocery

    Police: 2 Killed, 8 Wounded In Shooting At Arkansas Grocery

    The situation has been contained after 2 people have been killed and 8 wounded in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store. The shooter has been critically injured and taken into custody. Plus, with 6 days until CNN’s presidential debate, Trump outraises Biden for second straight month by tens of millions of dollars. 
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    • 42 min
    Trump Talking With VP Contenders, Policy Experts Ahead Of Debate

    Trump Talking With VP Contenders, Policy Experts Ahead Of Debate

    We are days away from a debate between Trump and Biden, kicking off a critical stretch of the presidential race. This as the Supreme Court is ready to rule on presidential immunity and more. Plus, a ship from the Philippines gets sandwiched by the Chinese coastguard resulting in several service members being injured. We break down the details of the event and implications for countries in the West. 
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Thousands Evacuate Due To Dangerous Fires

    Thousands Evacuate Due To Dangerous Fires

    Is this incredibly hot weather the new normal? At least 27 large wildfires are burning out west, fueled by insanely high temperatures. 70 million Americans from Indiana to Maine are under an alert from that same heat. Plus, Vladimir Putin says he and Kim Jong Un have taken their relationship to a new level. We examine what they are promising each other and what that might mean for the free world. 
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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Trump To Speak In Wisconsin After Losing Crucial Legal Appeal

    Trump To Speak In Wisconsin After Losing Crucial Legal Appeal

    Another loss in court today for Donald Trump after New York’s highest court has declined to hear Trump’s appeal on a gag order in his hush money case. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders joins live to discuss what he wants to hear from pharmaceutical companies about the high cost of Ozempic, a medication for weight loss. 
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    • 1 hr 21 min

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