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Today on America in the Morning   Biden & Harris Campaign Together On Labor Day, President Biden, Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz spoke before labor unions in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. John Stolnis has more.    Latest In The Middle East The killing of more hostages in the Middle East by the terrorist group Hamas is prompting reaction from around the globe. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Four Dead On Chicago Area Train Horrific details are emerging after a shooting on a Chicago-bound subway train. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports police believe the killing of four people was a random act, and all four were asleep at the time they were gunned down.    Maduro’s Plane Seized The president of Venezuela is going to need a new mode of transportation. The United States, in a very rare move, seized the private plane of Nicolas Maduro when it landed in the Dominican Republic, and then flew it to Florida.     New York City Parade Shooting In New York City, 5 people were shot at Brooklyn's West Indian American Day Parade, an event that usually brings together over one million people to celebrate Caribbean life. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Remembering Christa McAuliffe Thirty-eight years after the Challenger space shuttle disaster, New Hampshire is memorializing teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     US Ramps Up Desire For Deal There were protests and funerals in Israel for the six hostages executed by Hamas, as Israelis are demanding their government make a deal with the terror group no matter the cost. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is adding to the pressure on Israel’s prime minister to enter into a cease-fire deal with the terror group, but Israeli leadership is vowing to fight on.    Summer Of Politics As we pass Labor Day and put the summer of 2024 behind us, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day will go down as one of the most chaotic in political campaign history.    IVF Becoming GOP Issue Former President Donald Trump's recent announcement surrounding In-vitro fertilization at no cost to people is getting some pushback from high-ranking members within his own party. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Harris Against US Steel Deal President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned together in Pittsburgh. As correspondent Norman Hall reports, Harris highlighted at the event her opposition to the sale of Pittsburgh-based U-S Steel to a Japanese company, a position similar to that of her election rival, former President Trump.    Hotel Workers Strike Grows The hotel workers strike is getting bigger. Baltimore workers are joining a massive nationwide strike against three major hotel chains during one of the biggest travel holidays of the year. Union workers are now on strike in 25 cities at hotels from Boston to the West Coast and Hawaii.     Investigating Car-Building Crash Tragedy strikes in a Minneapolis suburb after a driver plows into an outdoor patio at a local tavern. Pamela Furr reports that two tavern patrons died, and police are investigating exactly how the accident happened.     Town Sliding Away Rancho Palos Verdes, California is known for being a very upscale community. However, the trendy town is also perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and landslides have forced the area’s utility company to cut the power, gas, and water to over 140 homes.    Finally   When kids returned to school here in the United States, they went back to classrooms with hopes of learning, and fun with classmates, but not fearing bombs going off around them or militarized drones flying overhead. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports schools are back in session in Ukraine where there's no letup in the Russian bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Hamas Kills Six Hostages There’s reaction and condemnation after six Israeli hostages including an Israeli-American held in Gaza were found dead after Hamas terrorists executed them before Israel’s military could arrive. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is expressing its sadness over the deaths of Israeli hostages, while Senator Tim Kaine, speaking on Fox News Sunday, and Senator Tom Cotton on NBC’s Meet The Press discussed what America needs to do bring stability to the Middle East.    Latest On The Campaign Trail Both the Trump and Harris campaigns stepped away from campaigning over the weekend, but that didn't stop the candidates from sounding off on a variety of issues, with the Harris campaign set to back on the trail later today. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Bus Crash Kills Seven Tragedy on a Mississippi highway after a bus crash kills 7 people and injures more than three dozen others. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Texas Officer “Executed” The Dallas Police Department is mourning the loss of an officer investigators say was executed in his patrol car. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Judge Considers Moving Kohberger Trial A judge is weighing a venue change after lawyers for the man charged in the deaths of 4 University of Idaho students wants the trial moved.  The details from correspondent Shelley Adler.    Oregon Drug Law Ends Oregon’s 2020 drug decriminalization law has been allowed to expire, ending the first-in-the-nation experiment that made possession of small amounts of hard drugs punishable by a ticket and maximum $100 fine.       Take It Or Leave It President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in the White House Situation Room today along with the U.S. hostage deal negotiating team for what the Washington Post describes as a “take it or leave it offer” for Israel & Hamas after the murder of six hostages, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Trump Addresses Moms For Liberty Former President Donald Trump engaged in conversation about American culture wars during an annual Moms for Liberty summit in Washington D-C. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Arrest At Trump Rally Pennsylvania authorities say a man will face charges after storming into the press area at a Trump rally. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the former president described journalists as the “enemy of the people” moments before the man was wrestled to the ground by police.    Kennedy Must Remain On Ballots Robert F. Kennedy, Junior finds himself in a conundrum to start the week. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports the one-time independent presidential candidate cannot remove himself from key state election ballots.     Pitt Campus Attack The FBI is now investigating after two Jewish students were attacked on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh outside the school’s largest landmark, the Cathedral of Learning, and that a 52-year-old man was arrested, facing possible hate crime charges. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that students are concerned there was no notice from the school’s emergency notification system, audio courtesy of CBS affiliate KDKA-TV Pittsburgh.    Aid In Question A botched college aid process has some students wondering what might have been as they find themselves in application limbo. Correspondent Jennifer King has more.     Oregon Plane Crash Three people are confirmed dead after a small plane crashed into a row of townhouses and sparked a massive fire in Fairview, Oregon.     Latest On Listeria Outbeak A new report finds a processing plant linked to a deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Finally   It was a slow Labor Day holiday weekend at theaters this weekend. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Biden Addresses The DNC To chants of “Thank You Joe,” President Biden was greeted with numerous ovations as he addressed the Democratic National Convention, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. Steve Futterman reports from Chicago the President’s emotional welcome capped off the first night of the D.N.C.    Trump & Vance Campaigning As Democrats convene in Chicago for the Democratic convention, the Republican side of the race for the White House rallied in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania. John Stolnis has more.    Santos Pleads Guilty Former Republican Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to charges stemming from fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what happens next for the one-time expelled member of Congress.    Hacks Traced To Iran U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident they know who hacked Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and tried to hack the former campaign of President Biden. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Politician Arrested A Washington D-C Councilman is facing bribery charges. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    School Bus Nightmare For many, Monday was the first day of school for the 2024-2025 academic year, and for both parents and students in St. Louis, it will be one they may never forget. Ed Donahue explains.    Conventions In Chicago A myriad of speakers took the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, which include Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Georgia Senator Rafael Warnock, several Lieutenant Governors, with the keynote speeches coming from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who discussed cracking the glass ceiling, and President Joe Biden, who passed the torch to his Vice President, Kamala Harris. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Chicago’s place in political convention history, now covering parts of three centuries.    Trump & Vance In Pennsylvania With Democrats touting the achievements of the Biden and Harris administration in Chicago, the Republican presidential ticket spent the day campaigning in a key battleground state. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Donald Trump and J.D. Vance were making the case for a second Trump term, and contrasting their views from their Democrat rivals.    House GOP Releases Biden Reports In Washington, DC, Republicans on three Congressional committees have reached a conclusion surrounding the potential impeachment of President Joe Biden, on the same day he spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.    Two Dead In Connecticut Storms A massive rainstorm that dumped as much as 16 inches of rain in parts of the Northeast created historic flash flooding conditions in Connecticut that led to the deaths of two women.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that authorities referred to this deluge as a one-in-1,000-year flood.    Woman Jailed For Killing Her Sex Trafficker A woman who killed her alleged sex trafficker has been sentenced to jail time in Wisconsin. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel has accepted a proposal to a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release with Hamas, but the terrorist group has yet to sign off on the deal.     Tornado Strikes Luxury Yacht In Italy, six people are missing, including two Americans, after a luxury yacht was hit by a tornado and sunk off the coast of Sicily. Correspondent Karen Chammas has details.    Finally   A trailblazer in television talk has passed away. Kevin Carr reports on the passing of Phil Donahue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hush Money Trial Begins Yesterday was a historic day, the first criminal trial ever of a former president, Donald Trump and the Stormy Daniels hush money case. John Stolnis gets us caught up on Day 1 of what's expected to be a multi-week case.    Israel Planning Iranian Response Israel pledges it will respond with force to Iran's weekend attack, despite growing international calls to step back. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, this comes amid Biden administration concerns of the Mideast conflict growing, and Iranian citizens fleeing major cities for fear of an Israeli military reply.    House Aid Package Plans There's a renewed push to pass aid for Ukraine and Israel in Washington, following Iran's weekend attack on Israel. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports House Speaker Mike Johnson is bringing a slew of proposals to the floor after a late-day meeting on Capitol Hill.    Justice Missing There was a noticeable absence when the US Supreme Court gathered on Monday. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     More Learned About Kansas Women’s Deaths Court documents are shedding light on what may have been the motive that led to the deaths of two Kansas women in Oklahoma. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     SCOTUS OK’s Idaho Ban The Supreme Court has OK’d an Idaho ban on gender-affirming care. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Hush Money Trial Begins The first criminal trial of an American president officially began on Monday as prosecutors and defense lawyers convened in a Manhattan courtroom to start selecting the jury that will decide Donald Trump’s fate.  As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the day ended with no jurors chosen, and plenty to say from the former president.    Latest On Baltimore Bridge Collapse There are new developments into what caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge that killed 6 construction workers. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports searchers have recovered the body of a fourth construction worker who was on the Key Bridge when it crashed down into the river below, and the investigation has now grown to include the FBI.    New Afghanistan Withdrawal Report A new Pentagon review of the events leading up to the bombing that killed 13 U-S service members at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021, has reaffirmed earlier findings that American troops could not have prevented the deadly violence. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Investigating The Colorado Funeral Home There’s even more trouble for the owners of a Colorado funeral home where authorities found nearly 200 decomposing bodies. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, federal authorities believe they also committed COVID fraud.    Arrests Follow Protest Traffic Jams Protests led by a pro-Palestinian group caused frayed nerves for drivers and massive traffic jams in cities including New York, Chicago, and Oakland. Katie Clark reports it also led to dozens of arrests.    Biden Taxes Released Even the Commander-in-Chief is not immune from paying taxes. President Joe Biden and First Lady Doctor Jill Biden earned just under $620 thousand dollars in 2023, according to their joint tax return released by the White House.     Tesla Layoffs There’s trouble for another electric vehicle maker as Tesla is planning to trim their workforce. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Boston Marathon From "did not finish" to finishing first, an Ethiopian man has run away from the pack to win this year's Boston Marathon. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Sports – Robert Workman   WNBA Draft and more.        Finally   The armorer from the movie set “Rust” received her fate from a judge after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.  Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.    Fans of the Piano Man are irate after what was described as a broadcast error cut off Billy Joel’s live-broadcast concert. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Hush Money Trial Begins Former President Donald Trump will be in a Manhattan court as his hush money case begins today in New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.    Latest In The Middle East Over the weekend, Iran followed through with their threats to attack Israel after the Israelis killed two senior Iranian leaders in a missile strike in Syria last week, launching hundreds of missiles and drones from Iran into Israel. John Stolnis has the latest on the reaction from the Biden administration and what could come next.     Chicago Mass Shooting Another weekend of gunfire in the Windy City has left a child dead when a mass shooting happened on a residential Chicago street. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Four Arrested In Kansas Women Deaths Four people have been arrested in Oklahoma in connection to the disappearance of two Kansas women who have been missing for weeks. The latest from correspondent Pamela Furr.    Proposed New Colorado Gun Law Being Discussed Colorado’s Democrat-controlled House passed a bill Sunday that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. The bill is now on its way to the Colorado State Senate.      Tax Day Today Today is Tax Day 2024, the deadline for filing our returns. Correspondent Rita Foley reports on tax scams and how to avoid them.      How Israel Defended Against Iran’s Attack Following the unprecedented attack by Iran against Israel, there was condemnation by President Biden and European leaders. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the defense of Israel during the drone and missile attack launched from the Islamic Republic was met with complete resistance not only by the Israeli Defense Forces, but also by the militaries of the United States, France, the UK, and Jordan.     House Planning Ukraine/Israel Aid Bill House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Sunday that he will try to advance wartime aid in a national security package that would include both Ukraine and Israel this week.     Reaction To Arizona’s New Abortion Law Politicians continue to react to the Arizona Supreme Court's decision to allow an 1864 near total abortion ban to take hold in the Grand Canyon State. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the response from state and Federal leaders, including an Arizona Democratic Congressman, a GOP candidate for the Senate, and others.    Death In An Australian Mall Australian authorities are singling out a police officer and bystanders for the heroic measures they took to confront a man who went on a stabbing spree in a mall in Sydney. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Bird Flu Cases Growing More cases of bird flu are being reported, and correspondent Julie Walker reports the virus is spreading to more farm animals, raising questions about food safety.    Hunter Biden Denied The son of President Biden had an appeal of his weapons case denied. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Truck Driver Slams Into Texas Building He was denied a driver’s license, and then he did the unthinkable. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports more details have been learned about a deadly crash and an arrest in Texas.     Coyotes On The Move A struggling NHL franchise could be heading from the desert to the nearby mountains. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Tech News  TV Streaming service Roku has identified over 1/2 million accounts hacked, after announcing more than 15 thousand earlier this year.  Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.   Finally   King Kong has been knocked out of the top spot at the box office. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on this weekend’s new number one.     It was a milestone event in New York for the Piano Man as Billy Joel held his 100th concert at Madison Square Garden, this time it was also televised and streamed. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    O.J. Simpson Passes Away  O.J. Simpson, one of America's most infamous celebrities of all-time, has died. Correspondent John Stolnis takes a look at his life and legacy.  Charges Filed Against Ohtani’s Former Interpreter  Charges have been filed against the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.  AZ Abortion Ban Uproar Continues  Shouts of “Shame!” swept through the Arizona House of Representatives as the fight over the state’s newly revived abortion ban continues. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  National Forecast  Another large storm system is moving through the Eastern U.S. Meteorologist Brian Thompson has more in your national forecast.  Trump Tests Gag Order  Former President Donald Trump is testing the limits of a gag order put in place for his upcoming hush money trial. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.  FISA Reauthorization Gets Second Chance  The U.S. House is going to have another go at reauthorizing the FISA program after an earlier attempt failed. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  Business News  Wall Street opens this morning with the NASDAQ at an all-time high. Jessica Ettinger has your Friday business.  China Sanctions U.S. Companies  China has announced it is blacklisting two U.S. companies over arms sales to Taiwan. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Measles Cases on the Rise  There has been an increase in measles cases inside the U.S. this year. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Census Bureau Undercounted Children in FL  The U.S. Census Bureau says a new analysis of the 2020 census shows it under-counted children in Florida by nearly 10%. Correspondent Norman Hall has the story.  MD Launches Bridge Collapse Website  There is a new website to help Marylanders deal with the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Correspondent Norman Hall has details.  Two Gun Manufacturers Agree to Halt Sales in PA  According to Philadelphia city officials, two of America’s leading gun parts manufacturers have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Pennsylvania.  Biden Approves Oil Export Terminal Construction  In a move that environmentalists called a betrayal, the Biden administration has approved the construction of a deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains.  PPI Comes In Below Expectations  The latest producer price index found prices have risen by 2.1%, which was slightly less than forecasters expected. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Assange Supporters Hopeful  Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange are feeling hopeful after some recent comments by President Biden. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma has the story.  Ukraine Soon To Be Outgunned  NATO’s top general is warning that Ukraine is badly outgunned by Russia. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Tech Giants Improving AI  Two of the tech industry giants are releasing updates this month, and they claim you'll be able to have more "human-like conversations" with them. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Judge Repeats Rejection of Trump Trial Delay Request  An appeals court has denied the third attempt by Former President Trump’s lawyers to delay the start of Trump’s hush money trial in New York. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.  Bidens Hosts Japanese Prime Minister  President Biden hosted a state dinner in honor of the prime minister of Japan. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  Gunfire Erupts at Eid Celebration in Philadelphia  At least three people were injured after gunfire erupted during a celebration in Philadelphia marking the end of Ramadan. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  National Forecast  The severe weather threat along the Gulf Coast will continue its march Eastward. Meteorologist Brian Thompson has more in your national forecast.  Former MS Police Officers Sentenced  Six disgraced former Mississippi Police Officers were sentenced on state charges connected to the torture of two black men. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Trump and Johnson Plan to Meet  House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he plans to meet with Former President Trump later this week. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.  Business News  Inflation ticked up last month and there was a stock sell off yesterday. Jessica Ettinger has your Thursday business.  Ford Recalls SUVs  Ford has issued a recall for nearly 43,000 SUVs. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. Slenderman Stabber Applies for Parole  Two psychologists testified Wednesday that Morgan Geyser, who at age 12 stabbed a classmate nearly to death to please the online horror character Slender Man, should not be released yet from a psychiatric hospital.  NTSB Investigating Autonomous Vehicle Crash  The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that involved an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  EPA Finalizes PFAS Rules  The EPA has finalized new rules aimed at reducing the public’s exposure to toxic chemicals. Correspondent Jennifer King has details.  House Republicans Deal Blow to Speaker Johnson  Republicans revolted against House Speaker Mike Johnson yesterday, refusing to allow a bill to come to the floor concerning foreign surveillance. Correspondent John Stolnis has more on the setback for Speaker Johnson as one colleague continues to call for him to be replaced.  Trump and Biden Comment on AZ Abortion Ruling  Both President Biden and Former President Trump had comments on the abortion ban ruling in Arizona. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  Trump Org Executive Sentenced on Perjury Charges  A former Trump Organization executive has been sentenced for lying during the Trump civil fraud case in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.  18-Year-Old Charged for Alleged Terror Plot  An 18-year-old in Idaho has been charged for allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  CPI numbers for March Released  According to the consumer price index inflation rose again last month. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has more.  Airline Sees Strong Travel Trends  As families begin to make preparations for summer vacations, correspondent Rita Foley reports on what one airline is saying about summer travel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning    Arizona Abortion Ban  The Arizona Supreme Court has handed down its decision on the enforceability of an abortion law in the state from the 1800s. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    MI School Shooter Parents Sentenced  The parents of a Michigan school shooter have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for failing to take steps that could have prevented the tragedy. Correspondent Shelley Adler has the story.    Judge Rejects Trump Hush Money Trial Delay Request  A New York appeals court Judge has ruled on a request to delay the start of trial in former President Donald Trump's hush money case. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    National Forecast  It’s going to be another day of severe weather along the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Brian Thompson has more in your national forecast.    US House Back in Session  The U.S. House of Representatives has returned from their recess and are now back in session. Correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.    Fatal Police Shooting Body Cam Footage Released  A police watchdog group has released footage of a fatal Chicago police traffic stop in which nearly 100 shots were fired. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Business News  On Wall Street investors will react to the latest on inflation. Jessica Ettinger has your Wednesday business.    More States Sue to Stop Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan  There is a new attempt to block President Joe Biden’s student loan repayment plan. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    New WIC Rules Announced  There will soon be new rules for the federal food program WIC (wick) with a greater emphasis on healthy foods. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    Nobel Prize Winner Peter Higgs Obituary  Nobel Prize winning physicist Peter Higgs has passed away at 94-years-old. Correspondent Ed Donahue takes a look at his life and legacy.    Tesla Settles Lawsuit  Tesla has settled a high-profile lawsuit over its self-driving technology. Coorespondent Jennifer King reports.  Norfolk Southern Settles Lawsuit  Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit for the firey 2023 train derailment in East Palestine Ohio. Correspondent Pamela Furr reports.  Congress Investigating Boeing  Congress is launching a probe to look into the safety of Boeing airplanes. Correspondent Ben Thomas.  President Biden May Miss Ballot Deadline  President Biden could potentially miss the deadline to be on the November ballot in Alabama. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer explains.  18-Year-Old Charged for Alleged Terror Plot  An 18-year-old in Idaho has been charged for allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.  More Aid for Ukraine  The State Department has signed off on sending some emergency aid to Ukraine to help maintain its missile defense systems. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  EPA Finalizes New Regulations  The EPA has finalized new regulations targeting toxic cancer-causing chemicals. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  New Phone Tracking Feature  Thanks to a new Google feature, users will be able to find any device that has bluetooth, even if they're offline. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that story in today's tech news.  Sports – Robert Workman  Baseball and more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Solar Eclipse Reaction Millions of people were treated to a rare experience as the moon moved across the sun in Monday’s eclipse.  As Jim Roope reports, the total eclipse totally lived up to the hype.    Trump’s Abortion Plan With abortion a major topic in this presidential election, former President Donald Trump sought to clarify his position but instead drew criticism from both sides of the issue. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    New Student Debt Plan The Biden Administration is rolling out another plan aimed at eliminating student debt. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Back-To-Back Championships March Madness ended on a high note for the University of Connecticut. The Huskies become the first back-to-back champion in 17 years, beating the Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 in the title game.     Business News  A flat day of trading on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Tuesday business.    Trump Latest Day In Court An appeals judge has turned down a request from Donald Trump in his hush money case, saying no to any further delay.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the former president also sued the judge in the case.    DOJ’s GOP Response The Justice Department is blasting a Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his handling of the Biden classified documents case.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     In The Path Of Totality For millions of Americans, yesterday's solar eclipse was one for the ages. Correspondent Clayton Neville is in Dallas, the biggest American city that sat in the path of totality.     The Wrong Eclipse Message While millions of people across the nation were enjoying the solar festivities, and for some a total block of the sun, police had to deal with a woman who said that God told her to shoot people because of the eclipse. Lisa Dwyer reports.    “Infinite Dignity” Response Visitors to Vatican City are reacting after the church releases the document “Infinite Dignity” involving gender theory.   Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.    Latest In The Middle East As ceasefire talks led by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt continue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating his pledge to move the Gaza offensive against Hamas into Rafah.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Las Vegas Shooting Two people are dead along with the shooter in Las Vegas inside a law office. Correspondent Pamela Furr has the details.    Removing The Bridge Debris Salvage crews began removing containers from the deck of a ship which has been trapped in the Patapsco River since it crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge two weeks ago.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, cleanup crews have already removed 250 tons of debris from the vital waterway and hope to get a deep water shipping lane open into the Port of Baltimore by the end of the month.     Midair Terror There were some terrifying moments for passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight that left Denver. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the cover of an engine ripped off in flight - the latest Boeing jet to experience a midair mishap.     We’re Paying More Gas prices just keep rising. Rita Foley tells us why.     Following The Money A major money laundering trial spanning two hemispheres is getting under way in Panama.   Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     Tech News  Tesla has entered into a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit over its self-driving software that was blamed for the death of an Apple engineer. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.     Sports – Robert Workman   The Final Four and more.        Finally   He was a New Orleans favorite who croaked his way to a Number One hit. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of musician Clarence "Frogman" Henry.     Country music star Morgan Wallen finds himself in new trouble with the law in Nashville. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Solar Eclipse Today Americans will be looking to the sky today with protective glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from the path of totality.    Six Months Of War Six months ago, more than 1200 Israelis were murdered and about 250 people were taken captive when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and launched a brazen attack. John Stolnis has an update on where things stand, six months after October 7th.    More NJ Aftershocks Aftershocks were felt all weekend after an earthquake that struck New Jersey was felt in New York City and surrounding states. Pamela Furr reports the quakes have also brought criticism for the emergency response.    Caitlan Clark’s College Career Ends It’s the end of a brilliant college career for Iowa’s Caitlan Clark, and history for the University of South Carolina.     Business News  Another week of trading begins on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Monday business.    Trump To Announce His Abortion Plan Donald Trump said he would put out a statement this morning on abortion following a Florida court ruling that prompted questions about whether he supports the state’s looming ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.    Update On Bernie Sanders Office Fire A man is under arrest for allegedly setting a fire at the Vermont office of Senator Bernie Sanders.   Correspondent Julie Walker reports.     Preparing For The Solar Eclipse From Texas to New York and Maine, millions of Americans are hoping that cloud cover doesn’t block today’s solar eclipse. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, some states have issued states of emergency due to the influx of eclipse watchers, and from cities like Dallas to small towns across along the path, people are anxiously waiting.     Trump & Biden’s Weekend It was an eventful weekend on the Presidential campaign front. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details.     Israel’s People Respond To Gaza War As we mark the six month passing since the terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Southern Israel that killed over 12 hundred people and took over 200 hostage, Charles de Ledesma reports that Delaware Senator Chris Coons, speaking on Fox News Sunday, says what the Israeli military is doing is strategic, and we can also not forget about the hostages that Hamas continues to hold and refuses to release.    Investigating The LA Heist As the investigation into the brazen heist of $30 million dollars in a Los Angeles storage facility continues, questions are being raised as to if the theft has inside connections. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    New Details On Combs Investigation A lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian “King” Combs sexually assaulted a woman working on a yacht chartered by his father. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Mass Shooting Lawsuit He lost his brother during a mass shooting on a California mushroom farm in 2023, and now the surviving brother has filed a lawsuit against the farm’s owner. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.     Colorado Power Outages The cleanup continues in Colorado from weekend storms and high winds that blew down electric lines. Authorities with Xcel Energy report more than 150,000 customers lost power including in Denver.     Tech News  Eclipse photos are all the rage, but you'll want to take some precautions today. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.     Sports – Robert Workman   The Final Four and more.        Finally   Jelly Roll was one of the big winners at the C-M-T Awards. Kevin Carr has the details.     It didn’t go off exactly as planned, but when the drawing was finally held, an Oregon Powerball player is the winner of the $1 point 3 billion dollar jackpot.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices