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A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding. 
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5 Good Things: From Ashes to Art, Notre Dame’s Revival

Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time. 
Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back”
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One Thing: A Health Insurance CEO is Dead. Not Everyone Is Sad.

Syrians have been celebrating in the streets, following the fall of the Assad regime. President Joe Biden has welcomed the news in Syria, as he lays out the US’ plans to support the region. President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his agenda for his first days in office, including his plans for deporting migrants. Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Plus, we'll tell you who's set to become the highest paid sports star.
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6 AM ET: Syrians rejoice, Jay-Z sexual assault allegations, record-breaking MLB deal & more

Syria is facing new uncertainty now that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Police are gathering clues in the manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, but they’re still missing some key evidence. President-elect Donald Trump's more controversial cabinet picks are gearing up for another big week. Southern California is preparing for more potentially dangerous winds. Plus, Taylor Swift's record-braking and earth-shaking world tour comes to an end.
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9 AM ET: Syria’s next steps, NYC manhunt continues, end of the Eras & more

The White House has told CNN it’s unsure who is leading Syria right now. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director has a challenging week ahead of him. Daniel Penny has been acquitted over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway. We’ll tell you about the real estate scam costing Americans billions of dollars. And, there were a few surprising Golden Globe nominations.
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12 PM ET: Syria leadership unclear, Daniel Penny acquitted, Golden Globe nominations & more

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is a “strong person of interest” in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City last week. Two countries have paused asylum applications for Syrians in the wake of upheaval. We’ll tell you the latest development in China’s tit-for-tat chip war with the US. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving diversity efforts by three elite Boston public schools. Plus, Merriam-Webster's word of the year is kind of a bummer
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3 PM ET: Arrest made in CEO murder case, China probes Nvidia, another word of the year & more

The man arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week had a gun that's hard to tie to past crimes. We have the latest on the transfer of power underway in Syria. We’ll tell you what jobs could be at risk in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Google is suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Plus, can you cut down on microplastics?
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6 PM ET: CEO murder suspect’s “ghost gun,” Syria’s regime change, microplastics & more

A 26-year-old has been charged with murder over the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll tell you how life altering changes in Syria are having a wider impact on the region. The EPA has banned two commonly used cancer-causing chemicals. A court has ruled on whether Rupert Murdoch can give his eldest son control of his companies when he dies. Plus, families are suing an AI company, accusing it of promoting violence and self-harm.
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6 AM ET: CEO shooting suspect charged, Murdoch’s trust drama, AI company sued & more

Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people look for loved ones that went missing during the country’s civil war. We’ll hear from the former roommate of the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Israeli prime minister Benajamin Netanyahu has taken the stand in his corruption trial. Pete Hegseth says he does support women in the military, despite early comments suggesting otherwise. Plus, a fast-growing wildfire in California is forcing people to evacuate. 
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9 AM ET: Syria’s new leader, Netanyahu takes the stand, California fire triples in size & more

Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people celebrate the end of a brutal regime. A wildfire in California is spreading quickly and forcing thousands of evacuations. The suspect accused of killing a health insurance CEO is getting praise online. We’ll tell you why President Joe Biden’s administration is working closely with President-elect Donald Trump’s team. Plus, Jamie Foxx has opened up about the health scare that kept him out of the public eye last year.
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12 PM ET: California wildfire spreading, CEO killing merchandise, Jamie Foxx’s health scare & more

The US and allies are pushing for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, as intense fighting escalates across the border. Sources tell CNN that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted. Thousands have been forced evacuate their homes before potentially catastrophic Hurricane Helene makes landfall today. Meryl Streep is helping rally action against the Taliban. Plus, the world’s longest serving death row inmate finally clears his name.
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UPDATED 6 AM ET: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire calls, NYC mayor indicted, thousands flee Helene & more.

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