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Politics Lead

President Barack Obama arrives for a meeting with the House and Senate Democratic caucuses to discuss the Affordable Care Act at the US Capitol on January 4, 2017.

Obama, Pence huddle with parties on Obamacare

CNN's Michelle Kosinski reports.

Axelrod: Obama wants to 'steel' Dems for Obamacare fight

National Lead

CHARLESTON, SC - JULY 16: Dylann Roof (R), 21, listens to proceeding with assistant defense attorney William Maguire during a hearing at the Judicial Center July 16, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina. Roof is charged with murdering nine worshippers at a historic black church in Charleston last month. (Photo by Randall Hill - Pool/Getty Images)

Charleston church killer: 'I do not regret what I did'

As sentencing begins in the Charleston church massacre trial, prosecutors reveal chilling writings from the convicted killer. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.

Child describes dodging bullets as Chicago murders soar

World Lead

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Americans in South Korea prepare for the worst

US military families in South Korea practice evacuation drills in preparation for the worst -- a possible threat from North Korea. CNN's Alexandra Field reports.

Trump vows to stop N. Korea in potentially risky tweet

Money Lead

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: A gold plated seal outside inside the Eccles Building, the place of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and of the Federal Open Market Committee, May 19, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brooks Kraft/ Getty Images)

Dow nears record as Fed raises interest rate

The Dow is once again flirting with a milestone as the Federal Reserve raised the key interest rate. CNN's Alison Kosik has market reaction.

Shoppers may spend a record $3 billion online

Sports Lead

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NY Gov. proposes free tuition at state colleges

Gov. Cuomo is promising free college tuition for students that come from families earning less than 125,000 dollars a year that attend public institutions.