CNN 5 Things

We start with the latest tensions ramping up in the Middle East as Iran finalizes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his recovery from a fall at his home in June. The weather may present some challenges for fire crews in Washington State this weekend. Threats have been made against people tied to a Black teen’s death investigation. Plus, SpaceX faces another crucial test on Wall Street.
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Republicans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – we'll explain why. The FDA has approved the country’s first mRNA flu vaccine. President Trump says the military has plenty of weapons at the ready, but reporting suggests otherwise. UK regulators rubber-stamp the mega merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN’s parent company) - but hurdles remain stateside. And after abandoning a controversial plan to privatize the World Cup, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino appears safe in his job – for now.
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President Trump attacks Abdul El-Sayed after MI primary win. Perez Hilton hospitalized after disturbing livestream. North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards abandons re-election bid after ethics report. A company is selling private plane seats to escape hurricanes. Plus, a Memphis TV anchor takes a viral sleeping moment in stride.
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We start with mixed messages on plans for the future of a critical waterway in the Middle East. A progressive nominee traded attacks with his GOP rival after a major Senate primary in Michigan. We have an update on a program that temporarily protected Haitians from deportation. The Senate has confirmed the CDC’s first official leader in a year. Plus, why a livestream had police show up at a celebrity’s home.
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The progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to build momentum after Abdul Al-Sayed squeaks out a primary win in Michigan in a key race for Senate control. Another artificial intelligence agent went way off script during a cybersecurity test. The FAA is investigating an air safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter. A Republican congressman up for re-election throws in the towel after an ethics panel investigation. And Disney teams up with TikTok – we’ll explain how it could impact what you see on your ‘For You’ page.
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