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GOP operatives in South Carolina say the campaign of Sen. Darline Graham has been lackluster, fueling Democratic excitement in a Republican stronghold. Is it because she is a political newcomer thrust into the spotlight following the death of her brother, Sen. Linsday Graham, or something else? We sift through Sunday’s debate and look at why talk of a political dynasty is rubbing some Republican voters the wrong way.

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Guest: Dianne Gallagher, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism. South Carolina Senate debate turns heated as the race tightens. Iran-backed Houthis launch strikes on Saudi airport. Dual Pacific storms bring flash flooding and destructive winds. Thai queen becomes the first female monarch to fly a fighter jet.
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From polling to local Facebook groups, you can clearly see how concerned many Americans are about artificial intelligence data centers in both. But lately, law enforcement has been forced to investigate perceived calls for violence against local officials related to these projects. We examine the fine line between free speech and calls for violence.

Note: This episode contains strong language.

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Guest: Curt Devine, CNN Investigates Senior Producer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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A surprise on California's beaches has scientists racing to give roughly 200 sea turtle eggs a fighting chance. An expedition is heading to a remote Pacific island to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. A group of skydivers became heroes after spotting an emergency during a routine jump. What a day-in-the-life was like of a newly-minted Nobel Prize winner. Plus, Singapore is trying a new approach to get more people off their phones and start a reading habit.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Kathleen Magramo, Katie Hunt
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Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall near Pensacola, Florida. New developments are emerging about the motives behind last week’s attempted Flydubai hijacking. New York City's mayor condemns an ICE shooting that wounded a man in front of his 5-year-old child. The Pentagon announced plans to livestream the military’s first firing squad execution since 1945. Plus, legendary NFL player and coach of “Da Bears,” Mike Ditka, has died.
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