CNN 5 Things

With just days before voters receive mail-in ballots, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off tonight in a California gubernatorial debate, hosted by CNN. We explore the issues motivating voters and what the dynamics in California can tell us about the national midterm picture.

For more: What to watch in CNN’s California governor race debate

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Guest: Elex Michaelson, CNN Anchor & Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Jen Buesinger Sperry
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DA hopes to speak today to "Jane Doe" who made Cornell rape allegations. Hurricane Polo fueling dangerous flash flooding threat. Trump says AI leaders can "self-police" the industry. TSA bans officers from sitting while on the job. And the internet crowns a Fat Bear Week champ.
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An AI giant is warning potential investors that its own technology could cause existential risks to humanity. Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of murdering his wife. A GOP senator fumbled sports facts during an exchange with former Special Counsel Jack Smith. A hearing deciding what happens next in the Lindsay Clancy case took place today. Plus, Six Flags pulls the plug on its most famous ride.
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The energy behind Sen. Jon Ossoff has Democrats feeling good about holding on to his Senate seat in Georgia. But does that enthusiasm extend to other key races in the state? We examine what is driving the shift to the left in certain parts of this traditionally red state.

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Guest: John King, CNN Anchor and Chief National Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Allie Malloy, Ish Estrada, Riane Lumer
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AI executives at the White House. Prosecutor reopens investigation intno Cornell University gang rape allegations. GOP's big spending on Texas Senate race, Closing arguments in Caleb Flynn murder trial after defense called no witnesses. How a Wyoming town went viral for curb paint.
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