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    One Thing: Why a US-Mexico Water War Is Heating Up

    One Thing: Why a US-Mexico Water War Is Heating Up

    As extreme heat blankets large parts of the US, a war is looming between the US and Mexico over water. Under an 80-year-old treaty, both sides are expected to share resources from key rivers. However, extreme drought conditions have put Mexico well behind in delivering its share. In this episode, we examine how the shortfall is impacting American farmers and look at what can be done to factor climate change into future agreements. 
    Guest: Laura Paddison, CNN Senior Climate Writer
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    • 14 min
    5 Good Things: 5-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Get a Bionic Arm

    5 Good Things: 5-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Get a Bionic Arm

    A 5-year-old superhero fan born without a left hand now has a bionic arm that looks like Iron Man’s. “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee moved into her new house on the lot of her childhood home she had to flee over 80 years ago. A wildlife photographer snapped the first photo of a newborn white bison calf that fulfills a hopeful Lakota prophecy. A potentially habitable planet the size of Earth has been discovered. Plus, the world’s largest 3D printer is building homes made from wood fiber in Maine.
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    • 11 min
    6 PM ET: SCOTUS gun decision, ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, belugas rescued from Ukraine & more

    6 PM ET: SCOTUS gun decision, ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, belugas rescued from Ukraine & more

    The Supreme Court has upheld a law barring domestic abusers from owning guns—an abuse survivor shares her reaction. The UN Secretary General describes a chaotic situation in Gaza that’s preventing them from distributing aid. Heatwaves are slowing down small businesses. One of the Americans charged with having ammunition in Turks and Caicos is expected to go home. Plus, two beluga whales were rescued from Ukraine—we'll tell you how.
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    3 PM ET: What heat does to the body, NY protestor cases dismissed, Copa America & more

    3 PM ET: What heat does to the body, NY protestor cases dismissed, Copa America & more

    In a win for gun-control groups, the Supreme Court has upheld a federal law that bars guns for domestic abusers. Extreme heat can have extreme consequences for the human body – we'll explain. A New York judge has dismissed trespassing cases against some of those arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. US home prices have hit an all-time high. Plus, soccer’s Copa America is underway, and could be one key player’s last major international tournament.






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    • 6 min
    12 PM ET: More wildfire deaths expected, abusers gun ban, Olympics marriage proposal & more

    12 PM ET: More wildfire deaths expected, abusers gun ban, Olympics marriage proposal & more

    Authorities in New Mexico say they're preparing for more fatalities after at least two people were killed by a pair of wildfires. It's feared that more than 1,000 people could have died from the heat while making the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court has upheld a federal law banning domestic abusers from owning guns. Israel's prime minister says US military aid for his country is "barely a trickle." Plus, an American swimmer got engaged just minutes after qualifying for the Olympics.
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    • 6 min
    9 AM ET: FBI investigates wildfires, heat kills hundreds, obesity genes & more

    9 AM ET: FBI investigates wildfires, heat kills hundreds, obesity genes & more

    The FBI has joined an investigation into what started deadly wildfires near a village in New Mexico, as the area also deals with flash flooding. Heat is scorching the US and has killed hundreds of people during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Ukraine has launched a "mass drone strike" inside Russia and Crimea. A new study found links between genetic codes and obesity. Plus, a WBNA rookie made league history last night.
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    • 6 min

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