A historic debate took place Thursday night between US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

It was the first time in US history that a sitting president faced a former president in a debate. It was also the first debate since 2020 featuring either Biden, who did not face a serious challenge for the Democratic nomination, or Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee who skipped all the GOP debates during primary season.

The roughly 90-minute debate took place at CNN’s studios in Atlanta. The two candidates levied personal attacks against each other as they sparred over the economy, immigration, abortion and more.

There wasn’t an audience — an anomaly in debates between presidential candidates. This was also the earliest presidential debate in US history. Debates between general election candidates have always started in September or early October.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye.

The Florida Panthers celebrate after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F24%2Fsport%2F2024-stanley-cup-final-game-7-oilers-panthers-spt-intl%2Findex.html">they won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup</a> on Monday, June 24. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7.
The Florida Panthers celebrate after they won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup on Monday, June 24. The Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7.
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A lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center during a thunderstorm in New York on Saturday, June 22.
A lightning bolt strikes One World Trade Center during a thunderstorm in New York on Saturday, June 22.
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Football star Travis Kelce, right, appears on stage with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, during her concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 23. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F23%2Fentertainment%2Ftaylor-swift-travis-kelce-on-stage%2Findex.html">His big moment</a> came during a transition in the “Tortured Poets Department” segment of Swift’s setlist. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2023%2F08%2F04%2Fentertainment%2Fgallery%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-tour%2Findex.html">See more photos from Swift's "Eras Tour."</a>
Football star Travis Kelce, right, appears on stage with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, during her concert at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 23. His big moment came during a transition in the “Tortured Poets Department” segment of Swift’s setlist. See more photos from Swift's "Eras Tour."
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People perform yoga at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, on Friday, June 21. It was the International Day of Yoga.
People perform yoga at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India, on Friday, June 21. It was the International Day of Yoga.
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WikiLeaks founder <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F12%2F13%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fjulian-assange%2Findex.html">Julian Assange</a> leaves a courthouse in Saipan, on the Northern Mariana Islands, after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F25%2Fworld%2Fjulian-assange-plea-deal-hearing-intl%2Findex.html">a judge signed off on his plea deal with US authorities</a> on Wednesday, June 26. Assange pleaded guilty to conspiring unlawfully to obtain and disseminate classified information over his alleged role in one of the largest breaches of classified material in US military history. In return, he received a 62-month sentence — credited to the time he served in a high-security prison in London while he fought extradition to the United States. He then traveled home to Australia, a free man for the first time in 12 years.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves a courthouse in Saipan, on the Northern Mariana Islands, after a judge signed off on his plea deal with US authorities on Wednesday, June 26. Assange pleaded guilty to conspiring unlawfully to obtain and disseminate classified information over his alleged role in one of the largest breaches of classified material in US military history. In return, he received a 62-month sentence — credited to the time he served in a high-security prison in London while he fought extradition to the United States. He then traveled home to Australia, a free man for the first time in 12 years.
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Hungary’s Kevin Csoboth, in white, scores a goal against Scotland during their Euro 2024 match on Sunday, June 23. The goal came late into second-half stoppage time and gave Hungary a 1-0 victory.
Hungary’s Kevin Csoboth, in white, scores a goal against Scotland during their Euro 2024 match on Sunday, June 23. The goal came late into second-half stoppage time and gave Hungary a 1-0 victory.
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Police officers move in formation next to water cannon trucks as they clash with protesters in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, June 25. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F27%2Fafrica%2Fkenya-rocked-by-fresh-protests-intl%2Findex.html">A fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country on Thursday</a> despite President William Ruto’s U-turn on controversial tax plans.
Police officers move in formation next to water cannon trucks as they clash with protesters in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, June 25. A fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country on Thursday despite President William Ruto’s U-turn on controversial tax plans.
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Actress and child welfare advocate Paris Hilton arrives to testify at a House committee meeting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 26. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F26%2Fentertainment%2Fparis-hilton-house-committee-hearing-child-welfare%2Findex.html">The hearing</a> was focused on foster care and the reauthorization of Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, which provides resources to states to promote child welfare. Hilton has previously said that she experienced physical and emotional abuse at a boarding school for troubled teens.
Actress and child welfare advocate Paris Hilton arrives to testify at a House committee meeting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 26. The hearing was focused on foster care and the reauthorization of Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, which provides resources to states to promote child welfare. Hilton has previously said that she experienced physical and emotional abuse at a boarding school for troubled teens.
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A dog named Ozzie is held up during the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F24%2Fus%2Fworlds-ugliest-dog-contest-wild-thang-intl-scli%2Findex.html">World’s Ugliest Dog Contest</a>, which took place in Petaluma, California, on Friday, June 21.
A dog named Ozzie is held up during the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, which took place in Petaluma, California, on Friday, June 21.
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People visit a water tanker to fill their containers with drinking water during a hot day in New Delhi on Monday, June 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F21%2Findia%2Findia-delhi-nighttime-heatwave-climate-intl-hnk%2Findex.html">Northern India has endured a scorching summer</a>, with one part of Delhi reaching 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in late May — the capital’s highest temperature on record.
People visit a water tanker to fill their containers with drinking water during a hot day in New Delhi on Monday, June 24. Northern India has endured a scorching summer, with one part of Delhi reaching 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in late May — the capital’s highest temperature on record.
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Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, looks out from inside a courtroom’s glass cage before <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F26%2Feurope%2Fevan-gershkovich-trial-begin-russia-intl%2Findex.html">a hearing</a> in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Wednesday, June 26. Gershkovich has been detained in Russia for over a year. The US government and his employer, the Wall Street Journal, have vehemently denied the charges against him.
Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, looks out from inside a courtroom’s glass cage before a hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Wednesday, June 26. Gershkovich has been detained in Russia for over a year. The US government and his employer, the Wall Street Journal, have vehemently denied the charges against him.
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This aerial photo, taken on Thursday, June 20, shows people visiting the Heping Island GeoPark in Keelung, Taiwan.
This aerial photo, taken on Thursday, June 20, shows people visiting the Heping Island GeoPark in Keelung, Taiwan.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a campaign speech in London on Monday, June 24. Sunak is preparing for July 4th’s general election, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F05%2F22%2Fuk%2Fuk-early-elections-sunak-conservatives-intl%2Findex.html">which he surprisingly called for last month</a>. Sunak was required to hold a vote by January 2025.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a campaign speech in London on Monday, June 24. Sunak is preparing for July 4th’s general election, which he surprisingly called for last month. Sunak was required to hold a vote by January 2025.
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Joan Visbal leaves her home in North Salem, New York, after retrieving a few personal items on Sunday, June 23. A large tree, downed by a powerful storm, crushed half of the house while she was in it.
Joan Visbal leaves her home in North Salem, New York, after retrieving a few personal items on Sunday, June 23. A large tree, downed by a powerful storm, crushed half of the house while she was in it.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F20%2Feurope%2Fputin-kim-north-korea-limousine-intl%2Findex.html">rides in a Russian-built limousine</a> driven by Russian President Vladimir Putin during Putin’s visit to North Korea on Thursday, June 20. It was Putin’s first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rides in a Russian-built limousine driven by Russian President Vladimir Putin during Putin’s visit to North Korea on Thursday, June 20. It was Putin’s first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years.
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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan is congratulated by teammate Mohammad Ishaq, left, after dismissing Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain during cricket’s T20 World Cup on Monday, June 24. Afghanistan would go on to make the semifinals of the tournament, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F26%2Fsport%2Fafghanistan-historic-semifinal-t20-cricket-world-cup-spt-intl%2Findex.html">a historic success for the team</a>, before losing to South Africa.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan is congratulated by teammate Mohammad Ishaq, left, after dismissing Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain during cricket’s T20 World Cup on Monday, June 24. Afghanistan would go on to make the semifinals of the tournament, a historic success for the team, before losing to South Africa.
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Patrons watch the CNN presidential debate during a watch party at Union Pub in Washington, DC on June 27, 2024. The debate, held in Atlanta, Georgia, marks the first in-person showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump of the 2024 election cycle.
People watch the CNN presidential debate from Union Pub in Washington, DC, on Thursday, June 27.
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A humpback whale breaches the water off the coast of Niterói, Brazil, on Thursday, June 20.
A humpback whale breaches the water off the coast of Niterói, Brazil, on Thursday, June 20.
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A Ukrainian serviceman plays a piano inside a damaged building in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, near the front lines of the country’s war with Russia, on Tuesday, June 25.
A Ukrainian serviceman plays a piano inside a damaged building in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, near the front lines of the country’s war with Russia, on Tuesday, June 25.
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Climate protesters are detained by police on the 18th green after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F23%2Fsport%2Fprotesters-disrupt-travelers-championship%2Findex.html">they interrupted the final round of the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship</a> in Cromwell, Connecticut, on Sunday, June 23. The protesters left a powdery substance on the putting surface and delayed play for several minutes.
Climate protesters are detained by police on the 18th green after they interrupted the final round of the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, on Sunday, June 23. The protesters left a powdery substance on the putting surface and delayed play for several minutes.
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A model poses backstage before a Giambattista Valli fashion show in Paris on Monday, June 24.
A model poses backstage before a Giambattista Valli fashion show in Paris on Monday, June 24.
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Jacob Fatu jumps off the top rope and flies toward WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes during an event in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, June 21.
Jacob Fatu jumps off the top rope and flies toward WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes during an event in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, June 21.
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are seen during a CNN Presidential debate in Atlanta on June 27, 2024.
US President Joe Biden takes part in a debate with former President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27. Biden appeared to struggle with his delivery at multiple points during the debate. He cleared his throat or coughed multiple times, a condition that his doctor has previously stated is caused by acid reflux. His voice sounded hoarse and raspy, even more so than usual. He has been battling a cold in recent days, sources familiar with his debate preparations said.
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Ukrainian soldiers load a shell into a self-propelled howitzer before firing toward Russian positions in Ukraine’s Donetsk region on Monday, June 24.
Ukrainian soldiers load a shell into a self-propelled howitzer before firing toward Russian positions in Ukraine’s Donetsk region on Monday, June 24.
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People ride the Mamba roller coaster at the Worlds of Fun theme park in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, June 21.
People ride the Mamba roller coaster at the Worlds of Fun theme park in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, June 21.
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Fans of the Edmonton Oilers, attending a watch party in Edmonton, Alberta, react after their team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 24.
Fans of the Edmonton Oilers, attending a watch party in Edmonton, Alberta, react after their team lost Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 24.
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A displaced Palestinian woman feeds her son milk at a shelter in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Wednesday, June 26. A report published Tuesday by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which assesses global food insecurity and malnutrition, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F25%2Fmiddleeast%2Fisrael-gaza-children-starvation-malnutrition-intl%2Findex.html">warned that almost all of Gaza will face famine within the next three months</a>.
A displaced Palestinian woman feeds her son milk at a shelter in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Wednesday, June 26. A report published Tuesday by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which assesses global food insecurity and malnutrition, warned that almost all of Gaza will face famine within the next three months.
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A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F25%2Fscience%2Fgoes-u-nasa-noaa-weather-satellite-launch-scn%2Findex.html">carrying the weather satellite GOES-U</a>, lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, June 25. Thanks to the new satellite, forecasters will be able to see real-time mapping of lightning activity on Earth and keep a closer eye on solar storms unleashed by the sun.
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, carrying the weather satellite GOES-U, lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, June 25. Thanks to the new satellite, forecasters will be able to see real-time mapping of lightning activity on Earth and keep a closer eye on solar storms unleashed by the sun.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Bryse Wilson is doused by teammate Willy Adames after a 3-1 home victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, June 25. Wilson threw six scoreless innings in the game.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Bryse Wilson is doused by teammate Willy Adames after a 3-1 home victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, June 25. Wilson threw six scoreless innings in the game.
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Supporters of former US President Donald Trump hold up placards as they wait for him to speak at a rally in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 22.
Supporters of former US President Donald Trump hold up placards as they wait for him to speak at a rally in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 22.
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A woman walks away from tear gas fired by military troops in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday, June 25. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F26%2Famericas%2Fbolivia-coup-attempt-claims-intl-latam%2Findex.html">A Bolivian general was arrested and accused of mounting a coup against the government</a> after attempting to storm the presidential palace on Wednesday.
A woman walks away from tear gas fired by military troops in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday, June 25. A Bolivian general was arrested and accused of mounting a coup against the government after attempting to storm the presidential palace on Wednesday.
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A wax replica of an Abraham Lincoln statue <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F25%2Fclimate%2Fvideo%2Fabraham-lincoln-wax-statue-dc-digvid">melts during a heat wave</a> in Washington, DC, on Monday, June 24.
A wax replica of an Abraham Lincoln statue melts during a heat wave in Washington, DC, on Monday, June 24.
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US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson reacts after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F23%2Fsport%2Fshacarri-richardson-qualifies-paris-olympics%2Findex.html">winning the 100-meter final at the Olympic trials</a> in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, June 22. In 2021, Richardson won the same race and was expected to be one of the biggest draws at the Tokyo Olympic Games. But she did not compete in Tokyo after accepting a one-month ban for her positive test of THC, a chemical found in marijuana.
US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson reacts after winning the 100-meter final at the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, June 22. In 2021, Richardson won the same race and was expected to be one of the biggest draws at the Tokyo Olympic Games. But she did not compete in Tokyo after accepting a one-month ban for her positive test of THC, a chemical found in marijuana.
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A boy jumps over a fire in Arisku, Spain, on Sunday, June 23. It was the night of San Juan, an ancient tradition that welcomes the summer season and is celebrated in various towns in Spain.
A boy jumps over a fire in Arisku, Spain, on Sunday, June 23. It was the night of San Juan, an ancient tradition that welcomes the summer season and is celebrated in various towns in Spain.
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Heavy rains cause high water levels at the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, on Monday, June 24. Officials said Monday that the dam was in <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F26%2Fus%2Fminnesota-house-river-rapidan-dam%2Findex.html">“imminent failure condition.”</a>
Heavy rains cause high water levels at the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, on Monday, June 24. Officials said Monday that the dam was in “imminent failure condition.”
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Mourners gather in the parking lot of the Mad Butcher grocery store for a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F22%2Fus%2Ffordyce-arkansas-grocery-store-shooting-saturday%2Findex.html">mass shooting</a> in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Sunday, June 23. Four people were killed and nine were wounded. The suspected shooter was also wounded and taken into custody.
Mourners gather in the parking lot of the Mad Butcher grocery store for a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of a mass shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas, on Sunday, June 23. Four people were killed and nine were wounded. The suspected shooter was also wounded and taken into custody.
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This hot air balloon was part of the Balloon Fest in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Friday, June 21. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F06%2F20%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fphotos-this-week-june-13-june-20%2Findex.html">See last week in 34 photos</a>.
This hot air balloon was part of the Balloon Fest in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Friday, June 21. See last week in 34 photos.
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