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Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees
• Jimmy Kimmel's Show Set To Return Tuesday Night; Disney: Kimmel's Comments "Were Ill-Timed And Thus Insensitive;" Trump To Pregnant Women Who Want To Take Tylenol: "Tough It Out"; WH Confirms DOJ Closed Probe Into Homan, Denies He Took Bag Of Cash; Trump Calls On AG Bondi To Prosecute His Political Opponents; Uvalde Teacher Exonerated By Video Obtained By CNN; Man Linked To "Tiger King" Mauled To Death By Tiger; Cost Of Taking Kimmel Off The Air. Aired 8-9p ET


Amanpour
• Interview with Former French Prime Minister Dominique De Villepin; Interview with "Tomorrow is Yesterday" Co-Author and National Security Council Former Head of Middle East Desk and Former U.S. Middle East Peace Negotiator Robert Malley; Interview with "Tomorrow is Yesterday" Co-Author and Former Adviser to Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Abbas Hussein Agha, Interview with The New York Times Magazine Staff Writer Jonathan Mahler. Aired 1-2p ET


CNN's The Arena with Kasie Hunt
• Disney: Kimmel Will Return To TV Tomorrow Night; Trump & RFK Jr. Make Announcement On Autism. Aired 4-5p ET


The Lead with Jake Tapper
• President Trump And FDA Warns Pregnant Women On Acetaminophen; Medical Experts Dispute President Trump And The FDA; Jimmy Kimmel Live Return To ABC; "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Will Be Back Tomorrow; Russia Denies Flying Fighter Jets Over Estonian Airspace; France Joins 145 Plus Countries Recognizing Palestinian State. Aired 5-6p ET
• Trump Admin Links Autism To Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy; Trump Urges Attorney General Bondi To Prosecute His Political Enemies; France Joins 145-Plus Countries Recognizing Palestinian State; Oracle To Oversee TikTok's Algorithm In U.S. Aired 6-7p ET


CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
• Jimmy Kimmel To Return Tomorrow Night After Backlash; Trump Publicly Demands DOJ Prosecute His Opponents. Aired 10-11p ET


CNN News Central
• Erika Kirk Says She Forgives Husband's Accused Killer; Trump Says He Will Make Amazing Announcement on Autism; Trump Calls for Prosecutions of Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Letitia James. Aired 7-7:30a ET
• Threats To Democracy Could Damage U.S. Economy; More Countries To Recognize Palestinian State At U.N. This Week; Trump Names U.S. Tech, Media Giants In TikTok Deal. Aired 7:30-8a ET
• Trump Administration to Link Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism; NYT: DOJ Ending Probe of Homan for Accepting $50,000 in FBI Sting; Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL): Trump Calls for Prosecutions of Comey, Schiff and Letitia James; Shooting at New Hampshire Club Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured. Aired 8-8:30a ET
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Democratic Party; Christine Matthews is Interviewed about 2026 Swing Voters; Hurricane Gabrielle Strengthens; Dr. Steven Fleischman is Interviewed about Tylenol and Autism; Protecting World Leaders at the U.N. Aired 8:30-9a ET
• Trump Posts Directive on Social Media; Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D- NJ) is Interviewed a Palestinian State; Trump Expected to Announce Link to Autism; California Bans Masks on Duty; Polls on Who's Trusted on Big Issues. Aired 9-9:30a ET
• Mitch Landrieu is Interviewed about Politics; Alexander Vindman is Interviewed about the U.N. General Assembly; Fighting Childhood Cancer. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• Hurricane Gabrielle Strengthens; Trump Targets Political Enemies; Autism Debate; Trump to Address United Nations. Aired 1-1:30p ET
• Trump Prepares for UNGA as World Faces Multiple Crises; Countries Unite to Recognize Palestinian State Ahead of U.N. Meeting; Man Charged in Deadly Shooting at New Hampshire Country Club; Tiger Kills Handler Linked to Tiger King Joe Exotic; Fireworks Show in Himalayan Mountains Sparks Backlash; Ryan Routh Representing Himself in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial, Decides Not to Testify. Aired 1:30-2p ET
• California Bans Most Law Enforcement Officers From Wearing Masks on Duty; Antifa to be Designated a Domestic Terrorist Organization, Says White House; Trump Administration Expected to Link Autism to Common Pain Reliever; Netanyahu Assails Countries' Recognition of Palestinian State. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• More than 400 Celebrities Back Jimmy Kimmel in Open Letter; White House Scrambles to Explain Changes to H-1B Visa Program; VA Health Care Provider Blames Clinic Closures on Trump Legislation. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Trump Prepares For UNGA As World Faces Multiple Crises; White House: Putin Offer To Extend Arms Treaty "Sounds Pretty Good"; Trump Hails Kirk, Rails Against Enemies At Memorial Service; Trump Admin Expected to Link Autism To Common Pain Reliever; Senator Cruz Pushes For Older Retirement Age for Pilots. Aired 3-3:30p ET
• TikTok Algorithm to be Overseen by Oracle in the U.S.; Disney: Kimmel Show Will Return to Air Tomorrow Night. Aired 3:30-4p ET


CNN Newsroom
• Trump Speaks at Charlie Kirk's Memorial; Netanyahu Vows 'There Will Be No Palestinian State'; Zelenskyy to Meet Trump at U.N. General Assembly. Aired 12-12:45a ET
• Trump And MAGA Movement Will Honor Charlie Kirk At Arizona Memorial; U.K. Formally Recognizes Palestinian State; Trump, Zelenskyy Set To Meet At UN General Assembly; U.N. Security Council To Hold Emergency Meeting On Russian Jet Incursions Over Estonia; U.N. General Assembly to Hold 80th Session This Week; UNAIDS Calls for Global Collaboration in HIV/AIDS Fight; Competition to Name Fattest Bear in Alaska National Park; Historic Paris Waiters' Race Aims for Thrills, No Spills. Aired 1-2a ET
• Erika Kirk Forgives Man Accused of Killing Husband; President Trump Urges Prosecution of Political Foes; Four Nations in the Latest Recognition of Palestinian State; Protest in Brazil Against Immunity Bill for Bolsonaro; U.N. Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Russian Air Incursion; Demonstrations Across U.S. Celebrate Solar & Clean Energy; World's Most Powerful Storm This Year Hitting Philippines; California Bans Most Law Enforcement Officers From Wearing Masks; Texas Democrats Trying to Fight New Map In Court. Aired 2-3a ET
• Thousands Pay Respect to Charlie Kirk, Trump and Erika Kirk Remembers His Legacy; More Countries Announce Their State of Palestine Recognition; Murdochs Could Soon Take Over TikTok's U.S. Operations. Aired 3-4a ET


CNN This Morning
• Trump's Speech at Kirk's Memorial in Direct Contrast to His Widow's; Trump: Ellison, Dell & Murdochs Part of U.S. TikTok Deal. Aired 6-6:30a ET
• Tal Axelrod is Interviewed about Candace Owens; Trump Says to Move on Political Opponents; Avi Mayer is Interviewed about a Palestinian State; Hegseth Demands Pledge; Newsom Signs New Law. Aired 6:30-7a ET


Connect the World
• More Countries Formally Recognize Palestinian State; France, Saudi Arabia Chairing Palestinian Statehood Meeting; Trump: I Hate My Opponents and I don't want the Best for Them; Trump Hikes H-1B Visa Fee from $215 to $100,000; Arsenal, Manchester City Share Points in 1-1 Draw. Aired 9-9:45a ET
• France, Saudi Arabia Chairing Palestinians Statehood Meeting; Luxembourg Prime Minister: Two-State Solution Is Only Way Forward; Donald Trump Says He Will Make "Amazing" Announcement On Autism; Donald Trump And Top Administration Officials Pay Tribute To Activist Charlie Kirk; Donald Trump: Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, And The Murdochs Will Be Involved In TikTok Deal. Netanyahu Vows "There Will Be No Palestinian State"; ICRC Chief Speaks To CNN About Humanitarian Situation In Gaza; Protests Over Gaza At United Kingdom's Largest Arms Fair. Historic Paris Waiters' Race Aims For Thrills, No Spills. Aired 10-11a ET


Erin Burnett Outfront
• Jimmy Kimmel Returning To Air; Trump Pushes Unproven Ties Between Tylenol & Autism; Reports: Tom Homan Took $50K In Cash From Undercover FBI Agents. Aired 7-8p ET


Early Start with Rahel Solomon
• Thousands Attend Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service in Arizona; More Countries Recognize Palestine As a State; Man Arrested, Charged with Murder in New Hampshire Country Club Shooting. Aired 5-5:30a ET
• California Bans Most Law Enforcement Officers From Wearing Masks; Trump Previews "Amazing" Announcement On Autism Today; U.S. TikTok Deal: Ellison, Michael Dell, Murdochs Will Be Involved. Aired 5:30-6a ET


Inside Politics
• Trump Publicly Pushes His DOJ To Go After Political Opponents; Trump Demands Prosecutions Of Rivals, Cancellation Of Critics; Congress Digs In With Shutdown & Days Away; Talks Stall, Clock Ticks: Eight Days Left To Avert A Shutdown. Aired 12-12:30p ET
• Trump Admin Expected To Link Tylenol Use During Pregnancy To Autism; Some GOP Call For Newsom Press Office To Be Investigated After "Bad Day" Tweet; Trump Publicly Pushes Bondi To Go After Political Opponents; Democratic Leaders Warn Of A "Trump Shutdown," Urge Trump To Meet With Them To Negotiate A Budget Deal; Ex-Rep. Colin Allred Eyes Major Democratic Upset In Texas; Erika Kirk Says He Forgives Her Husband's Accused Killer. Aired 12:30-1p ET


Isa Soares Tonight
• Britain, Canada, Australia And Portugal Recognize Palestine As A State; Trump Administration Set To Tie A Particular Painkiller To Autism; U.N. Holds Emergency Meeting On Russian Incursion Into Estonian Airspace; Kremlin Denies Entering Estonian Airspace; CNN Goes Inside Goma Since M23 Peace Deal; Egypt's President Pardons Alaa Abd El-Fattah; Charities Drop Duchess of York Over Epstein e-mails. Aired 2-3p ET


Laura Coates Live
• Jimmy Kimmel's Show Will Return After Suspension; Trump Demands Pam Bondi Prosecute His Enemies; Harris Speaks Out Ahead of Book Release; Trump Administration Warns of Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism. Aired 11p-12a ET


One World with Zain Asher
• UK, Canada, Australia Formally Recognize Palestinian State; U.N. Holds Emergency Meeting on Russian Air Incursions; Thousands Gather to Honor the Life of Charlie Kirk; Widespread Confusion Over $100K H1-B Visa Fee; Protests Over Gaza at UK's Largest Arms Fair; Russia's International Song Contest Winner. Aired 11a-12p ET
• France To Join Countries Recognizing Palestinian Statehood; Workers Stage pro-Palestinian Protests In Italy; U.N. Holds Emergency Meeting On Russian Air Incursions; Strongest Storm Of The Year Hits Philippines; Trump's Would-Be Assassin To Call His First Witness In Court; Thousands Gather To Honor The Life Of Charlie Kirk; Secret Service Trains To Protect World Leaders; African Investor Weighs Global Growth, Local Support; Historic Paris Waiters' Race Aims For Thrills, No Spills; Aired 12-1p ET


Quest Means Business
• Abbas Speaks After Frances Recognizes Palestinian State; More Countries Formally Recognize A Palestinian State, Deepening Israel's Isolation; Disney Says Jimmy Kimmel Will Return On ABC On Tuesday; Chipmaker Nvidia To Invest Up To $100 Billion In OpenAI; White House: Oracle Will Oversee TikTok's Algorithm In U.S.; U.S. Lawmakers Seek To Exempt Coffee From Recent Tariffs; Donald Trump Links Tylenol To Autism. Aired 4-5p ET


The Situation Room
• Trump Admin Expected to Link Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism; World Leaders in New York for United Nations General Assembly; Trump Stands By A.G. Bondi After Demanding She Investigate His Foes. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Trump Administration Autism Announcement; NYT Claims Tom Homan was Recorded Accepting 50K in FBI Sting. Aired 10:30-11a ET
• More Western Countries Recognize Palestinian State; Thousands Gather To Honor Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk; California Bans Most Officers & ICE From Wearing Masks On Duty. Aired 11-11:30a ET
• Amazon Prime Lawsuit; Trump Orders Attorney General to Target Political Enemies; New Pentagon Media Rules?. Aired 11:30a-12p ET


The Source with Kaitlan Collins
• Trump Pushes Unproven Autism Theories With No New Evidence; Jimmy Kimmel's Show Set To Return Tuesday; Trump's Former Personal Lawyer Takes Over As U.S. Attorney In VA. Aired 9-10p ET


The Brief with Jim Sciutto
• CNN International: France Joins Other Countries Recognizing Palestinian State; Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Talk Show Will Soon be Back on the Air; Trump Urges Pregnant Women to Avoid Tylenol; U.N. to Hold Climate Change Conference in November; Russia's NATO Airspace Violations. Aired 6- 7p ET


What We Know with Max Foster
• France Formally Recognizes Palestinian State; ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Returning To Air On Tuesday. Aired 3-4p ET