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Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America”
28/08/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump claims Canada is ripping off the United States. So, on top of the tariffs Trump is formally changing the name of Lake Ontario. Plus, CNN is in Nepal where crews are searching for those missing after catastrophic flooding.
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Unstoppable Floodwaters in Nepal & China Kill more than 150 People
27/08/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
A massive wall of water swept through valleys and towns along the Nepal and China border with deadly consequences. An urgent search is now underway for those killed, injured, or still missing after the torrent of flash floods and mudslides tore through the region.
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Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80
26/08/2026 | 1h 29 mins.
Legendary country music artist and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, died today at the age of 80. CNN looks back on her life and legacy.
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Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Order to Curb Mail Ballots
25/08/2026 | 1h 32 mins.
The US Supreme Court just granted President Trump’s request for permission to implement his executive order overhauling and restricting mail-in ballot systems. However, additional legal challenges could stand in the way of this plan before the November midterm elections.
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The Atlantic: NPS Changed the Way it Prioritizes Projects to Expedite Trump’s Requests
22/08/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
President Trump reacts to the ruling from the Supreme Court that the White House ballroom construction can go on, for now at least. So, how is President Trump getting so many expensive projects approved so fast?
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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.

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