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Weekend Iran Talks, DOJ Firing Squad, Missing Doctoral Students and more
CNN 5 Things
Apr 24, 2026
We start with mixed signals over potential peace talks between the US and Iran tomorrow. The Justice Department continues to clear the way for expediting federal death penalty cases. We have new details about one of two missing doctoral students from the University of South Florida. A signature part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda could be teed up for the Supreme Court. Plus, Trump is expected to attend an event he has boycotted for years.






