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BREAKING NEWS: Ukraine launches a missile attack on Russia’s Naval headquarters. Plus, Congress leaves for a long weekend with just 8 days left to prevent a government shutdown and no solution in sight. And, the New York Governor says a faulty front tire may have contributed to the bus crash the killed two adults and injured students on their way to Band Camp. Also, migrant crossings on the Southern border approach record levels with nearly 9,000 people trying to cross in a single day...

BREAKING NEWS: Russia bombards Kyiv and cities across Ukraine overnight, ahead of President Zelensky’s visit to Capitol Hill and The White House. Plus, the Pentagon sends 800 active duty troops to the Southern border as migrant crossings surge, and the White House gives nearly half a million Venezuelan civilians protection. And, and an urgent manhunt for a murder suspect is underway after he was mistakenly set free due to a clerical issue two days after his arrest...

Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to testify before Congress this morning, and is expected to rebuke GOP critics accusing the DOJ of political bias by stating he is “not the President’s lawyer” or “Congress’s prosecutor”. Plus, Republican dysfunction in the House continues with a handful of far-right conservatives blocking debate on a Pentagon spending bill...

BREAKING NEWS: five American citizens who were wrongly detained in Iran are now back in the US, freed as part of a deal that includes the release of five American-held Iranian citizens and $6 billion in humanitarian funds. Plus, President Biden is to deliver a UN speech today as key leadership skips the gathering. And, Kevin McCarthy shrugs off threats to oust him as House Speaker as he grapples with GOP infighting and a looming government shutdown...

BREAKING NEWS: after months of negotiations, Iran is expected to release 5 American prisoners today in exchange for the release of five Iranian prisoners held in the US, and the release of $6B in funds from South Korea to Qatar, which is to be spent on humanitarian goods. Plus Stellantis is to meet with UAW as the autoworkers strike enters day-four over pay and benefits. And, a UK documentary dives into allegations of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand...

In a historic first, 12700 United Auto Workers members at 3 major auto plants have gone on strike today. Workers are demanding better wages and conditions, which they say the corporations can easily give them. Union members seek to increase wages by 40% over 4 years and end the tiered wage structure at the companies. General Motors is offering workers a 20% pay increase despite CEO Mary Barra's pay increasing by 34% over the last 3 years...

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to meet behind closed-doors today with House Republicans to plot their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus, 18-hours from now, autoworkers in Detroit could strike against the big three automakers. Their union president says targeted action is likely. And, new details on the capture of the escaped killer in Pennsylvania, about how he survived for so many days, and where he was planning his escape to...

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un meet as the US raises the alarm about an arms deal  between their two countries. The North Korean Dictator has vowed to stand by Russia. Plus, Kevin McCarthy orders an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden without a floor vote, alleging he profited from his son Hunter’s business deals, despite not having any evidence. Also, as the manhunt in Pennsylvania enters week two, police say Danelo Calvacante is now armed, desperate and dangerous...

BREAKING NEWS: Police warn the escaped Pennsylvania killer is now armed, and urge residents to stay indoors. Plus, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has crossed into Russia on an armored train, and is expected to discuss an arms deal with Putin for the War in Ukraine. And, Putin weighs in on Donald Trump's indictments, saying the cases are “persecution of a political rival”...

On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, CNN covers ceremonies and remembrances throughout the course of the morning. Plus, South Korean media report that Kim Jong Un appears to be on his way to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin. US intelligence said last week the two leaders might meet to discuss advanced arms negotiations between their two countries...