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The Department of Justice has charged the leader of Hamas and five other members of the terror group with carrying out the October 7 massacre in Israel and attacks against Americans, including the death of an Israeli-American hostage. Steve Futterman has the latest in the Middle East.

Trump To Enter Plea In Latest Special Counsel Case

Former President Donald Trump is directing his attorneys to enter a plea on his behalf regarding a tweaked indictment from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Top Aide A Chinese Agent

A stunning development in New York politics as a woman who worked as a top aide under two Democratic New York Governors is charged by the FBI with being an agent of the Chinese government. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the woman's husband is also facing serious criminal charges.

Judge Says No To Trump

Rejecting his claim of presidential immunity, a federal judge in New York said no to Donald Trump’s request to intervene in his hush money criminal case, spurning the former president’s attempt at a move out of state court where he was convicted and is set to be sentenced in two weeks. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

New Hampshire Trial Ends

A mistrial has been declared after a jury deadlocked in the rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

Lawsuit Targets Gun Sellers

A lawsuit is about to hit the courts, filed against gun shops that sold weapons that were illegally trafficked into Washington, DC. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

DOJ Charges Hamas

Six senior leaders of Hamas were charged by the Department of Justice with terrorism against the United States and other crimes in relation to the October 7 attack against Israel that also killed Americans. Correspondent Norman Hall has the details.

House GOP Targets School Anti-Israel Activities

GOP leaders are vowing action against colleges and universities if protests against Israel erupt like they did in the spring. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told Fox News that if universities won’t hold protesters accountable, that Congress would. Meanwhile in New York City, anti-Israel protesters defaced property and held marches at Columbia University as the fall semester begins, and the first day of classes also led to arrests. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Latest On The Presidential Campaigns

Neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President Kamala Harris was on the campaign trail Tuesday, and their running mates were silent, too, but expect a flurry of activity over the next few days ahead of next week's highly anticipated debate between the two candidates. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Massachusetts Chooses Warren Challenger

Republicans have made their choice in Massachusetts, as attorney John Deaton on a three-way GOP primary to face off against Senator Elizabeth Warren in November.

One Dead In NYC Parade

There are concerns that not enough was done to prevent a shooting at a popular New York City parade that has now claimed one life. Correspondent Julie Walker reports police are still looking for the gunman who killed one and shot 4 others at the West Indian Parade that hundreds of thousands of people attended.

Summer Of Heat

To say it has been a hot summer in the Southwest is an understatement. Las Vegas set a record averaging over 96 degrees in the summer of 2024, shattering the old Sin City record by nearly 3 degrees. And then there’s Phoenix, where correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the Valley of the Sun has just had its 100th 100-plus degree weather day.

Finally

He was a teenage heartthrob in the 50’s who launched a successful singing and acting career. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of James Darren.

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