Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran

In the face of growing public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York re-open a criminal inquiry into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Police in the U.K. release all five suspects who were arrested for an alleged bomb plot, citing lack of evidence. And in his first broadcast interview since being released from Russian custody, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich tells ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about his detention.  AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British police announce they’ve made arrests in a suspected terror plot near an air base that is used by U.S. troops. More young people are seeking assisted suicide in the face of severe mental health conditions. And stormwater breaches seawalls in New Jersey as a powerful nor’easter comes ashore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other topics on the agenda. A judge shows concern that his order to reinstate reporters at the White House could go unheeded. And the Navy Secretary reveals there were at least eight suicide attempts during a recent air carrier group deployment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As new polling shows Americans’ deep skepticism of the conflict in Iran, Republican candidates are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump. The FBI investigates a potential hack. And Six Flags faces a growing number of lawsuits over alleged brain injuries from roller coaster riders.  AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the face of angry world leaders and worried Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her. And the “Looksmaxxer” known as Clavicular is charged with rape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Local officials denounce ICE’s handling of a shooting in Austin, Texas. Flights are snarled across the eastern U.S. after a 600 foot fiber optic cable is damaged. And White House reporters pressure the Trump Administration to lift its ban on certain news outlets.  AP Photo/Eric Gay  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump calls for his planned DC monument to be used as a sniper and drone facility. Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh. And Google’s AI model goes rogue hacking other companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises.  AP Photo/Stella Martany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hours after a judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name can’t go on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Trump allies on the board of directors announce the performance venue is shutting down. The Trump family distances itself from a Russian oligarch who paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding party. And Kash Patel fields questions about FBI recruitment policies, including a now-voided ban on bestiality.  AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices