Iran's President Dies In Copter Crash, Trump & Biden Campaigning, Trump Returns To Court, Diddy's Apology

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Trump & Biden’s Weekend Campaigning
With a little less than 6 months to go before Election Day, the two presumptive nominees were out on the campaign trail over the weekend meeting with voters and shoring up support among their base. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.
  
Stefanik Addresses Israel
One of the top Republicans in the House, New York Congresswoman Elise Stafanik, traveled to Israel and gave a speech to the Israeli Knesset, where she showed support for the Jewish State, and slammed Hamas as well as President Biden for not promptly sending military aid to Israel.
  
Iranian President Presumed Dead in Copter Crash
A helicopter carrying the Iranian president and that nation’s foreign minister crashed in the mountains of northern Iran. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details.
  
Border Bill Back In The Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year by a group of Senators back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.  
  
Trump Back In Court Today
Michael Cohen will return for his fourth day on the witness stand today in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker has a preview.
 
Lights Still Out In Houston
Power is still out for many in the Greater Houston area but crews are making progress following storms last week that included flooding rains and 100 mile per hour hurricane-force winds that caused significant damage. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.
  
Mickey Joins The Union
Look for the union label on Mickey, Minnie and Goofy when you go to California’s Disneyland. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the costumed characters and parade performers have voted to join a labor union.
   
Iran’s President Presumed Dead In Helicopter Crash
The Iranian President and his foreign minister are presumed dead in a helicopter crash, according to reports from the Islamic Republic’s state-run news agency. 
  
More Talk On Chaotic House Hearing
Reaction continued on Capitol Hill following last week’s unprecedented chaos in a House hearing when four congresswomen went at each other. Correspondent Pamela Furr has the details.
  
Latest In The Middle East
As Israel continues a strong push into Rafah in their war in Gaza against Hamas, an American delegation is in Jerusalem for talks with the Israeli government, and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik addressed the Israeli parliament.
  
Trump Shoring Up Support
With the 2024 election now less than six months away, Donald Trump's support among conservative Christians seems to be as solid as ever, despite indictments he faces and the criminal trial in New York City that continues this week. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
  
Teen Killed In 130 mph Crash
A horrific two car crash in the Chicago suburbs takes the life of a teenage high school athlete and left his girlfriend in critical condition. Bob Brown reports the teens were hit by a car speeding at over 130 miles per hour, a speed high enough to split the teen’s car in half.
  
Giuliani’s Unwanted Birthday Gift
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani celebrated his 80th birthday over the weekend, but one person in attendance showed up without an invitation. That person handed Giuliani a subpoena from the state of Arizona.
  
Latest In Ukraine
Russia continues to gain more ground in Eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv launched a drone strike against a Russian naval port in the Black Sea. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the death toll of another Russian strike in northeastern Ukraine.
   
Galaxy’s Newest Discovery
There was another discovery from the Webb telescope. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports on what scientists found.
  
Finally  
Saying he was disgusted by his own actions, the rapper known as Diddy now admits to beating his ex-girlfriend after video of the incident surfaced, and he has now made an apology video of his own. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. 
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