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Trump Talks Taiwan, Trade & Iran With Xi

President Trump concludes his visit to China today with a final meeting with China's President Xi Jinping. Correspondent John Stolnis has the latest on the Trump-China Summit.

SCOTUS On Abortion Pills

The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon announced that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be available by mail without an in-person appointment with a clinician. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. Court For Seal Attacker

A tourist from Washington State accused of throwing a large rock at a Hawaiian monk seal on Maui last week made his initial court appearance Thursday. Correspondent Jennifer King reports on an incident that has drawn worldwide condemnation.

Former Newsom Staffer Pleads Guilty

A former Chief of Staff for California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking a plea deal in a federal public corruption case. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Senate On Shutdown Pay

The Senate is not often unanimous, but on Thursday Senators agreed that if there’s another government shutdown, like other government workers, they will have their pay withheld. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Cuba Runs Out Of Fuel

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba on Thursday to discuss President Trump’s message that the US is ready to come to the table and discuss economic help if the Communist island nation makes fundamental changes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes as Cuba’s power grid is out of fuel.

Latest In The Middle East

Tensions are rising around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran reportedly seized a ship and was escorting it to an Iranian port. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this comes as a Chinese supertanker was able to navigate the vital waterway unharmed.

Israel Plans NY Times Lawsuit

The Israeli government says it wants to take the New York Times to court over an opinion column that claims that Israel’s military has trained dogs to rape people. Correspondent Sue Aller has the story from New York.

Finally

The World Cup is getting a Super Bowl-style halftime show.

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