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Former President Donald Trump appears in court for the start of his unprecedented trial on charges that he falsified business records to cover up hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, Israel says there will be a response after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones against it, and the armorer on the “Rust” movie set is sentenced after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Escalating concerns about wider war in the Middle East; President Biden urges restraint after Iran’s attack on Israel; Former deputy national security advisor weighs in on how Israel may respond to Iran following attack; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Iran begins retaliatory attack against Israel with launch of more than 100 drones; At least 7 dead, including suspect, in stabbing attack at Australian mall; Dramatic rescue video of nearly 200 left stranded in midair after deadly Turkey cable car accident; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Truck driver rams stolen semi-truck into public safety building in Texas, police say; Trump says he will testify at New York hush money trial; Vice President Harris denounces Arizona's near-total abortion ban; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

O.J. Simpson, former NFL star whose trial captivated the country, dies at 76; Biden places blame on Trump for abortion ban in Arizona; Meta announces it is testing new tools to fight 'sextortion'; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Severe storms and tornadoes sweep through Gulf Coast as millions face flooding risk; Trump says Arizona abortion ruling went too far; EPA requires municipalities to remove 'forever chemicals' from water systems; and more on tonight’s broadcast