‘Alligator Alcatraz’ hearing, back-to-school shopping, new dictionary words & more

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Ukraine’s president and European leaders are heading to the White House today to discuss a potential peace plan with Russia. A federal judge is hearing arguments today on another lawsuit against the makeshift immigration detention center in Florida. We’ll break down the chilling words from a leaked recording of Israel’s former military intelligence chief. Back-to-school shopping is happening in a surprising place. Plus, the TikTok trends that inspired new dictionary words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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