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Why a confirmed date for a Putin-Zelensky meeting is so critical

While the White House insists President Donald Trump wants to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible, President Vladimir Putin has not committed to a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. CNN Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down why setting an exact date is critical.

01:12 - Source: CNN
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Why a confirmed date for a Putin-Zelensky meeting is so critical

While the White House insists President Donald Trump wants to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible, President Vladimir Putin has not committed to a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. CNN Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down why setting an exact date is critical.

01:12 - Source: CNN
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Will Epstein files becoming public give us any new details?

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform intends to make public some files it subpoenaed related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, though it will first redact them to shield victims’ IDs and other sensitive matters.

01:51 - Source: CNN
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Arrest of cartel kingpin spurs record levels of violence in Mexican state

After the capture of a Sinaloa Cartel boss in El Paso, Texas, social media videos illustrate record levels of violence as Trump eyes military action in the region.

02:17 - Source: CNN
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Vikings face backlash after two male cheerleaders join team

Napoleon Jinnies, one the NFL’s first male cheerleaders, joined CNN’s Boris Sanchez to discuss the backlash the Minnesota Vikings are facing after the team announced this year's cheer squad which included two male cheerleaders. Since the announcement, the two cheerleaders have been receiving hateful comments online.

01:49 - Source: CNN
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Freed hostage says he learned English while in captivity

Eliya Cohen was held hostage for 505 days in Gaza, telling CNN’s Clarissa Ward in an exclusive interview that he was chained, shared scraps of pita with other hostages and learned English courtesy of a book gifted to him by a fellow hostage who was subsequently executed by Hamas.

02:57 - Source: CNN
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DOJ’s Ed Martin posed for photos outside of Letitia James’ house

In video obtained by CNN, Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department weaponization chief, called for the resignation of New York Attorney General Letitia James and posed for photos outside of her Brooklyn home last week – all as he is conducting investigations into her conduct. CNN correspondent Kara Scannell reports.

02:18 - Source: CNN
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Gas line explosion sends debris flying

Three firefighters were injured Tuesday following an explosion caused by a ruptured gas line in Wilmington, North Carolina, fire officials told CNN.

00:58 - Source: CNN
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Hot mic catches Trump saying he thinks Putin ‘wants to make a deal for me’

Ahead of the multilateral meeting, President Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to reach a resolution to the war for him.

00:23 - Source: CNN
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Trump says he plans to call Putin after Zelensky meeting

President Donald Trump says he plans to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin after his talks at the White House today with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

00:34 - Source: CNN
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Zelensky returns to the White House for 'historic' Ukraine summit

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky reunited in the Oval Office for a meeting that “could not have been more different” than the heated confrontation that took place back in February, CNN’s Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes says.

02:32 - Source: CNN
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Hurricane hunters fly through Hurricane Erin

Hurricane hunters with the NOAA flew through Hurricane Erin after it rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 hurricane. Erin is expected to continue to fluctuate in intensity as it undergoes an eyewall replacement cycle.

00:37 - Source: CNN
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Nationwide demonstrations across Israel demanding hostage deal

A planned nationwide strike in Israel on Sunday saw hundreds of thousands take part to call on the government to bring the remaining hostages in Gaza home. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports from Tel Aviv.

01:23 - Source: CNN
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Canadian government orders end to Air Canada strike

After more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike seeking wage increases and paid compensation for work when planes are on the ground, the Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered them to return to work according to an announcement by Canadian Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu.

01:05 - Source: CNN
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Russian media reacts positively to Trump-Putin Summit

Russian state TV gave a positive coverage of the outcome of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, celebrating the handshake between the two leaders. Russian officials also stated that the meeting resulted in progress on sanctions and opened up room for future negotiations. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports.

01:23 - Source: CNN
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F-22s that intercept Russian aircraft greet Putin on red carpet

Four F-22 Raptors flanked the red carpet on the tarmac as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for his meeting with US President Donald Trump. CNN's Natasha Bertrand details how these F-22 are are the same type used to intercept Russian aircraft.

00:43 - Source: CNN
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London’s toxic trash ‘volcano’

Arnolds Field landfill on Launders Lane in east London is better known to locals as the “Rainham volcano.” The site was used as an illegal dump for years and now, every summer, it bursts into flames, sending plumes of acrid smoke over nearby homes, parks and schools. CNN’s Laura Paddison speaks to residents who feel abandoned and trapped.

02:05 - Source: CNN
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Here's what happened during Trump-Putin meeting

CNN's Kristen Holmes breaks down what happened during President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's summit in Anchorage, Alaska.

02:35 - Source: CNN
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Trump-Putin summit ends with no deal

US President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin “made some headway” and “great progress” in their bilateral meeting, but added that “there’s no deal until there’s a deal.”

01:15 - Source: CNN
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Putin makes faces as journalists ask about Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not respond to reporters’ questions about the war in Ukraine as his meeting with President Donald Trump and top aides was set to begin. Putin appeared to make a confused expression as multiple journalists began shouting questions.

00:13 - Source: CNN
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Trump and Putin land in Alaska for historic summit

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at a US military base in Alaska where the two leaders took part in a red carpet greeting ahead of their talks on Ukraine. As both leaders met on the tarmac, a flyover of American military planes passed overhead, including fighter jets and what appeared to be a B-2 stealth bomber.

00:59 - Source: CNN
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Erin becomes Atlantic season’s first hurricane

Erin strengthened to become the Atlantic season’s first hurricane. The storm is expected to avoid landfall in the United States but might create dangerous beach conditions along the Atlantic coast, forecasters predict. CNN's Brandon Miller breaks down the hurricane's path.

00:58 - Source: CNN