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Collins asks Trump about meeting with Putin
CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked President Trump in the Oval Office today whether he thinks meeting with Russian President Putin is necessary for peace with Ukraine.
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Mexico town mourns sailors' deaths in Brooklyn Bridge crash
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New video shows minutes leading to Mahmoud Khalil's arrest
New footage appears to show the minutes leading up to the arrest of Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. The video, first obtained by CNN was secured by Khalil's legal team through a subpoena of Columbia University and shows an interaction between Khalil, his wife and immigration officers. Khalil has been in custody since March. He played a prominent role in helping organize protests against the Israel-Hamas war on the Columbia campus last year. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the activist is deportable because his 'beliefs, statements or associations' would compromise US foreign policy interests.
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What happened during Trump and Putin's call
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Witnesses testify on Diddy's alleged abuse of Cassie Ventura
Two corroborating witnesses were called to verify Cassie Ventura's claims that she was abused throughout her relationship with Sean 'Diddy' Combs. These witnesses were Dawn Richard and Kelly Morgan, Ventura's former best friend.
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Putin speaks post-phone call with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to reporters about Russia's position on its war with Ukraine after the president's earlier high stakes phone call with US President Donald Trump.
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North Korea abruptly closes border after welcoming Western visitors
North Korea is refusing to issue new visas just weeks after letting foreign social media influencers inside the country. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
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California fertility clinic damaged in explosion
At least one person is dead and four others injured in a Palm Springs, California, explosion outside a fertility clinic, according to the FBI's assistant director in charge of Los Angeles' field office. CNN's Jessica Dean reports.
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Rare dust storm blankets Chicago
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New book reveals 'shocking' claim that Biden didn't recognize Clooney
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