9 AM ET: Missiles fired around Taiwan, Griner closing arguments, stranded and capsized at sea & more
08/04/22 • 4 min
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China says it’s fired several missiles into the sea around Taiwan, which is being seen as further retaliation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit. Closing arguments are expected today in Brittney Griner's trial in Russia. The vote in Kansas to protect abortion rights is giving Democrats hope for the midterms. The Senate heard testimony detailing some of the threats made to officials and election workers following the 2020 election, and the struggle to provide security. Plus, stranded at sea in a capsized boat - we'll tell you how one man survived for 16 hours.
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China says it’s fired several missiles into the sea around Taiwan, which is being seen as further retaliation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit. Closing arguments are expected today in Brittney Griner's trial in Russia. The vote in Kansas to protect abortion rights is giving Democrats hope for the midterms. The Senate heard testimony detailing some of the threats made to officials and election workers following the 2020 election, and the struggle to provide security. Plus, stranded at sea in a capsized boat - we'll tell you how one man survived for 16 hours.
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