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Two cancer care professionals became patients themselves – and discovered just how powerful their friendship could be. Why a church parking lot could be your next home. A 2026 CNN Hero who once relied on food pantries is reimagining how Chicago families get the food they need. A 2024 study estimated that 52 million Americans struggle with loneliness – find out what CNN learned from experts about how to combat that. Plus, how a scheduling shakeup turned into a big win for fans at this year's WNBA Finals.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Kathleen Toner, Samantha Delouya, Don Riddell
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President Donald Trump’s new press secretary is out of a job after less than a week. A father of two is hailed a hero for stopping a deadly school shooting in Oregon. Six Flags over Georgia is scheduled to reopen days after a man’s roller coaster death. Ukraine’s president takes a covert swipe at Trump amid tensions. And, Pope Leo makes a bedside plea for peace.
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In recent years, Republican-led legislatures have pushed through strict voting restrictions in a number of states that could determine the balance of the Senate this fall. We look at what voters are dealing with and how it could impact turnout on Election Day.

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Guest: Bob Ortega, CNN Investigates Senior Writer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Oregon community mourns after deadly elementary school shooting. Michigan Senate race gets nasty as Vance and El-Sayed trade words. Ukraine runs out of Patriot defense missiles. A super El Niño looms large over U.S. winter outlook. Bird gets a new 3D-printed beak.
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Ukraine runs out of Patriot missiles as tensions flare with President Donald Trump. Winter is expected to be warmer than usual. A firing squad execution won’t be livestreamed as planned. A deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan is under investigation. Plus, Harry and Meghan make their first public appearance together since their return to Britain.
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