Netanyahu's Meetings, DOJ's Drug Cartel Busts, Arrest For Starting Wildfire, Olympic Opening Ceremonies

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Netanyahu Meets Separately With Biden & Harris

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a busy day of meetings on Thursday at the White House, and after meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris, he will also have a sit-down with former President Trump. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Trump & Harris Campaigning

Vice President Kamala Harris, seemingly the most likely candidate to become the Democrat nominee for president, spent part of the day on the campaign trail as former President Trump also continued to make his push for another term in the White House. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

DOJ’s Cartel Takedown

The Department of Justice announced that two of the top leaders of a powerful Mexican drug cartel are now in American custody. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the story.

Uvalde Officers Appear In Court

A pair of Texas police officers spent the day in court, entering a plea to charges stemming from the Uvalde school shooting. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Will They Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris says she's ready to debate Donald Trump, but as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, getting both candidates together may not be easy.

Dog Found Nine Years Later

Apparently miracles can happen in Las Vegas, where a dog that went missing in 2015 has just been found. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Bibi’s Meetings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris following his address to Congress. Correspondent Norman Hall reports his next stop will be Florida to meet with former President Trump.

Arrested For Starting Wildfire

An arrest has been made in connection to a California wildfire that has burned more than 45-thousand acres in the midst of a dry and dangerous fire season. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Over one billion people from around the world will be tuning into the 2024 Summer Olympic, with 10 thousand athletes taking part in an opening ceremony in a way it has never been done before. Steve Futterman reports from the Olympic Games in Paris.

Pentagon Discusses American Intercepts

We’re learning more about the two Russian and two Chinese military bombers that were intercepted by American air defenses on Wednesday. Pamela Furr has the new details.

Newsom’s Executive Order

In California, where homelessness has become a severe issue, Governor Gavin Newsom announced an order to remove homeless encampments from several major cities. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.

Vance Book Selling Again

A book written by Donald Trump’s choice to be his Vice President is getting new life. A spokesperson for HarperCollins told The Associated Press that more than 650,000 copies of “Hillbilly Elegy” have been sold since Trump’s announcement on July 15.

Trouble At The DEA

Secret documents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, obtained by The Associated Press, show a culture of corruption among some of its agents. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Finally

Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines, which will be breaking a 50-year tradition. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

A union representing video game actors says it will be going on strike. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta tells us why.

Marvel has a new movie out that definitely is not for the kids. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at Deadpool and Wolverine.

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