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President Trump is threatening to bomb a US ally if it gets in the way of US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t promise to always act independently of the White House. The UK’s new prime minister thought he was messaging with the White House – we'll tell you what actually happened. Almost 30 years after his murder, the only person ever charged in Tupac Shakur’s death goes on trial. And you might want to increase your strawberry budget – we'll explain why.
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Tropical storm Lala devastates Hawaii. Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. President Trump is scaling back participation in South Korea military drills. Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to sign a pledge to remain independent from the White House. Plus, a 61-year-old mailman is ready to hit the wrestling ring again.
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This summer, a massive cyclospora outbreak and multiple major salmonella-related recalls have some Americans worried about getting sick and reconsidering whether to buy certain foods. Is there something wrong with our food safety apparatus? And did Trump administration cuts to the CDC and FDA have anything to do with it?

For more: Trump’s funding cuts created ‘the perfect storm’ that slowed the government’s cyclosporiasis response

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Guest: Susan Mayne, former FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition director

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Deidre McPhillips

Photo By: Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe/Getty Images
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This toddler’s barely walking yet, but she’s already crossing finish lines at record-breaking speed. Their love story started with a skydive, so they had to take their love to new heights on their wedding day. This senior living community in New Jersey takes residents on trips around the world without booking a flight. A CNN Hero alum has spent almost three decades helping women rebuild their lives after prison. Plus, new research suggests dogs are pretty tuned into our emotions.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Christie O’Reilly
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President Donald Trump dismissed and downplayed concerns raised by sailors’ families regarding conditions on a US aircraft carrier. Alex Murdaugh’s defense team secured a win today ahead of his double-murder retrial. Record heat in Europe will barely loosen its grip this weekend. Federal authorities are pursuing another alleged vandalism case in Washington, DC. Plus, an American missionary held captive for nine months is on his way home.
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