Hostages released, CDC employee chaos, South Carolina bar shooting & more

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The 20 Israeli hostages held in Gaza have now been released. We explain how a chaotic weekend of firings and reinstatements unfolded at the CDC. A federal appeals court has ruled on the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. Four people are dead after a mass shooting at a bar in South Carolina. Plus, we pay tribute to Hollywood icon Diane Keaton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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