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January 18, 2017


January 17, 2017
• Terrorist Caught in Istanbul; End of Search; Trump Versus a Civil Rights Icon; Fleeing for Their Lives; A Clean Break. Aired 3-4a ET
• Democrats, European Leaders Rattled in Trump's Rock Start; Trump Comments on NATO Make Europe Uneasy; Trump's Feud with John Lewis Causes Domestic Backlash; Arrests Made in Istanbul New Year's Attack; Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Search Suspended. Aired 2-3a ET
• Trump Comments Concern European Allies; Controversies Swirling Ahead Of Inauguration; Growing Number Of Democrats Boycotting Inauguration; Search For Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Suspended; Turkish Nightclub Attack Suspect Arrested; Wife Faces Obstruction Of Justice Charges; 8 Men Worth As Much As Half The World. Aired 1-2a ET
• Suspected Istanbul Nightclub Gunman Arrested; Trump's Criticism Rattles European Allies; Some in Estonia Prepare to Defend against Aggression; More than Three Dozen Democrats Skipping Inauguration; Trump Talks Russian Sanctions; More Syrian Opposition Groups to Attend Peace Talks; CNN Talks with East Aleppo Survivors; World Economic Forum Transforms Davos. Aired 12-1a ET
• Report: Federal Indictment of Pulse Gunman's Wife; Mom's Organize Buses to Women's March on Saturday; Obama Surprises Press Sec'y at Final Briefing; Moving Vans Spotted Outside White House
• Trump Promises Health Insurance For All; Trump and Russia; More Democrats Boycotting Inauguration. Aired 3-3:30p ET
• GOP In the Dark on Trump's Health Care Plan; Schumer: Tom Price Legislation, Stock A Crime; Trump Taking Credit for Jobs Returning to U.S.; Obama's Move Out of White House, Head to Palm Springs; Trump Supporter Was Confident Trump Would Win Election; Search for MH370 Suspended. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Democrats Boycotting Inauguration; Trump Approval Rating. Pentagon Readies ISIS Plan; Trump Angers Allies as Russia Comes to Defense; Band Pulls out of Inauguration; Trump's Health Bill. Aired 2- 2:30p ET
• Interview with Tom Barrack Jr.; Trump's HHS Pick Raises New Ethics Concerns; Will the Glass Ceiling Ever Break; Aired 10:30-11a ET
• Putin: "Acute Political Struggle" to Undermine Trump Win; Trump Begins with Historic Low Approval Rating; Trump Three Days Away from Inauguration. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Walmart Announces Jobs; Chinese President on Trade War; Putin Talks about Undermining Trump; Putin on Compromising Material; Trump's HHS Pick Under Fire; Controversy over Education Secretary Pick; Pulse Shooter's Widow Arrested; Obama Travel Plans Post-Presidency; Undermining Trump's Win. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• Putin: "Acute Political Struggle" to Undermine Trump's Legitimacy; Growing List of Dems Boycotting Inauguration. Aired 9- 9:30a ET


January 16, 2017
• A Nightmare in the Sky and a Nightmare on the Ground; Days Before Trump's Inauguration; Amateur and Super Arrogant; Brexit's Effect on Businesses; Arrest Warrant Sought for Jay Y. Lee; Greatest Show to End. Aired 3-4a ET
• Turkish Cargo Jet Crashes Near Village; Trump Slams CIA Director, Blames Intelligence for Leaks; Trump Criticizes Long-Time Allies; South Korea Issues Warrant for Samsung Chairman; Democrats Fight Trump's Plan to Repeal Obamacare; Growing List of Democrats Boycotting Inauguration. Aired 2-3a ET
• Cargo Plane Crashes in Kyrgyzstan; South Korean Prosecutors Seek to Arrest Samsung Heir; Trump Targets CIA Director John Brennan; President-Elect Talks Border Security, Brexit; Leaders Urge Peace Talks in Israel-Palestinian Conflict; Syrians Recount Traumatic Escape from Eastern Aleppo. Aired 12-1a ET
• Report: Trump Meets MLK's Son Amid Clash with Lewis; Kerry Calls Trumps Comments "Inappropriate"; Widow Pulse Nightclub Shooter Arrested; Trump Slams NATO as "Obsolete"; Trump May Put Jared in Charge of Middle East Peace; "First Daughter" Airs on CNN 9pm ET. Aired 5:30-6p ET
• Trump Promises Health Insurance For All; Wife of Pulse Nightclub Shooter Arrested; Trump's Cloud of Controversy. Aired 3- 3:30p ET
• Orlando Shooter's Wife Arrested; Trump Plans to Evict Press Corps from White House West Wing; CNN Stands Behind Jim Acosta; Michelle Obama Known for Fashion Choices. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Trump Meets with MLK's Son; Trump Clashes with John Lewis; Steve Harvey Backlash; Growing List Boycotting Inauguration; Trump Hints of Lifting Sanctions; Trump Slams CIA Director; Trump Talks about German's Merkel; Kushner Mideast Peace Broker.. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• Trump Tweets Inauguration Bigger Than Expected; Press Could Be Evicted from White House Under Trump; First Daughter Ivanka Trump; Famed Ringling Brothers Circus to Close After 130 Years; Aired 10:30- 11a ET
• Trump Spars with Civil Rights Icon; Soon: Rep Lewis Speaks at MLK Breakfast; Singer Backs Out of Inauguration Concert. Aired 10- 10:30a ET
• Trump's Trust in Merkel and Putin; Trump on One-China Policy; Ray Replaces Longtime Inauguration Announcer.. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• Trump Rips Civil Rights Icon, CIA Director in New Feud; Trump Vows "Insurance For Everybody"; Trump: I Trust Both Merkel And Putin, For Now. Aired 9-9:30a ET


January 15, 2017
• Trump Feuds with U.S. Civil Rights Icon; Trump Open to Meeting with Putin; U.S. Invited to Syria Peace Talks; France Hosts Middle East Peace Conference; Trump Cabinet Picks Have Different Views Than Trump's; Atlanta Residents React to Trump and Lewis Feud; Michelle Obama's Greatest Television Hits. Aired 5-6a ET
• Trump Feuds with U.S. Civil Rights Icon; Trump Open to Meeting with Putin; Poland Welcomes U.S. Troops in NATO Buildup; U.S. Invited to Syria Peace Talks; Paris Meeting to Focus on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Trump Cabinet Picks Have Different Views Than Trump's; Mexico Insists They're Not Paying for Border Wall; Michelle Obama's Eight Years as First Lady; Aired 4-5a ET
• Trump Blasts Civil Rights Icon; Dems to Boycott Inauguration; Poland Welcomes U.S. Troops in NATO Buildup; Middle East Peace Conference. Aired 3-3:30a ET
• At Least 23 Lawmakers Will Boycott Trump's Inauguration; Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus Will End May 2016; Republicans Begin Obamacare Repeal; Trump Criticizes "Saturday Night Live"; Trump Asks if CIA Director John Brennan Leaker of Fake News. Aired 7-8p ET
• 23 Democrats Not Attending Trump's Swearing In; Trump; "At First, I Trust Both" Putin and Merkel; Mexican Leaders Fire Back at Donald Trump's Threats; Sources: Six Judges on Trump's Supreme Court Shortlist; Why Hillary Clinton's Blue Wall Crumbled in Michigan. Aired 6-7p ET
• 23 House Democrats Boycotting Trump's Inauguration; Jennifer Holiday Backs Out of Performing at the Inauguration; CIA Director Imploring that Trump should Trust Intelligence Community; Democrats Rally to Oppose Obamacare Repeal; Bishop Eddie Long Dies. Aired 5-6p ET
• At Least 23 Lawmakers Will Not Attend Trump's Inauguration; Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus Will End May 2016; U.S. Called to Join Syrian Peace Talks Next Week; Mexico Promises Retaliation for Any Border Tax; Leading Democrats Rally To Save Obamacare. Aired 4-5p ET
• Performer Jennifer Holliday Drops Out Of Inauguration; 23 House Democrats Won't Attend Trump's Ceremony; Pence: No Contact Between Russia and Trump Campaign; Democrats Rally To Save Obamacare; Kidnapped Girl & Biological Parents Reunite. Aired 3-4p ET.
• Over 20 Members of Congress Boycotting Trump Inauguration; Steps to Repeal and Replace Obamacare Underway; Controversial Megachurch Pastor Dies at 63; Mexico and China Fire Back at Trump's Threats; BuzzFeed Editor: We're "Proud" To Publish Trump Memos. Aired 2-3p ET


January 14, 2017
• Trump Suggests He's Open to Lifting Russia Sanctions; Senate Intel Committee to Probe Russia Hacking; Rep. Lewis: Trump is Not "A Legitimate President"; Poland Set to Formally Welcome Added U.S. Troops; Woman Found 18 Years After Being Kidnapped As Infant; 2 More Suspects Arrested After Istanbul Attack; Flint Homes Tainted by Lead to Get New Faucets; Republicans Vote to Gut ACA; Beijing: One China Policy is Not Negotiable; Fearing Russia, Baltic States Get U.S. Help; Bush Daughters Give Advance to Obama Girls. Aired 5-6a ET
• Trump's New Remarks on Russia Sanctions; Lawmakers Take First Steps to Repeal Obamacare; U.S. and Europe Hit By Frigid Temperatures; FBI Chief Comey Faces Political Firestorm; Rep. Lewis: Trump Is Not "A Legitimate President"; Kremlin; U.S. Deployments s "Threat to Russia"; Trump's Message to China. Aired 4-5a ET
• U.S. Sanctioned Russia Over Election Hacking Allegations; Looking Into Flynn's Contacts With Russia; Poland Set To Formally Welcome Added U.S. Troops; U.S. Republicans Seek To Dismantle Obamacare; Trump: "One China" Policy Up For Negotiation; China Warns U.S. On South China Sea Interference; Woman Found 18 Years After Being Kidnapped As Infant; Reality Checking The Week's Developments; Bush Daughters Give Advice To Obama Girls. Aired 3-4a ET
• Trump's New Remarks On Russia Sanctions; Lawmakers Take First Steps To Repeal Obamacare; Europe And U.S. Hit By Frigid Temperatures; Trump: One China Policy Up for Negotiations; FBI Comey Facing Political Firestorm; U.S.; Ivory Coast Government: Deal Reached With Soldiers; Poland Set To Formally Welcome Added U.S. Troops; Hungarian Camerawoman Sentenced For Tripping Migrants; Pence Family's Colorful Cast of Pets; Presidential Pets Throughout U.S. History. Aired 2-2:30a ET
• U.S. Sanctioned Russia Over Election Hacking Allegations; Trump: One China Policy Up For Negotiation; U.S. Republicans Seek To Dismantle ObamaCare; Poland Set To Formally Welcome Added U.S. Troops; Europe And U.S. Hit By Frigid Temperatures; Hungarian Camera Woman Sentenced For Tripping Migrants; Obama Girls Get Some Good Advice. Aired Midnight-12:30a ET
• Dems Who Skip the President-Elect's Inauguration; China Firing Back at Trump's Nominee for Secretary of State; Elizabeth Warren's Message to the President-Elect; Trump Appears to Escalate Battle with Intelligence Community; 17-Year Police Veteran Shot and Killed Monday; A New Movie Tops the Charts Aired 7-8p ET
• Trump Rips Lewis For Questioning His Legitimacy; U.S. Troops Arrive in Poland to Deter Russia; At Least 16 House Dems Skipping Inauguration; Questions Remain on Trump Business Relations with Russia; Peaceful U.S. Transfers of Power Can be Downright Awkward; Teen Kidnapped at Birth Meets Birth Family. Aired 5-6p ET
• President-elect Donald Trump is open to lifting sanctions against Russia; Congressman John Lewis is saying Trump is not legitimate president; Some growing signs of discord between at least two current U.S. allies and the incoming administration. Aired 4-5p ET
• Trump Feuds with John Lewis; Trump Wanting to Lift Russian Sanctions Goes Against Most Republicans in Congress; China Pushes Back on Trump over One China Policy; Newborn Stolen 18 Years Ago Found Alive in S.C.; Democrats Blast FBI Director over Russian Hacking; Rubio Could Derail Trump's Tillerson Pick; Human Smuggling Could Mar MLB's Squeaky Clean Image; Bush Daughters Write Heartfelt Advice for Obama Girls. Aired 3-4p ET
• Possible U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Russia Examined; Congressman John Lewis States Donald Trump's Presidency is Not Legitimate; Some Congress Members Announce They Will not Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration Ceremony; Criticisms of FBI Director James Comey Mount; Missing Child Found 18 Years Later; Gretchen Carlson Discusses Future Career Possibilities. Aired 2-3p ET
• Trump Feuds with John Lewis; U.S. Senate to Investigate Russian Interference in Election; Flynn's Contact with Russian Ambassador Raising Questions; Trump Nominees Contradict His Policy Positions; Biggest Takeaways from Tillerson Confirmation Hearing; Anti-Trump Group Calls for Boycott of L.L. Bean; DOJ Releases Scathing Report on Chicago Police Department; Chinese Media Warns of Possible War with U.S. over Islands; Report Michelle Obama's 8 Years in the Spotlight; Trump Suggests He Would Reverse Sanctions on Russia. Aired 1-2p ET
• Obama On Legacy: My Idealism Is Unchanged; Trump: Obamacare Is A "Total Disaster"; U.S. Troops Buildup; Bo Jackson: I Would Have Never Played Football; Trump Rips "All Talk," "No Action" Civil Rights Icon Lewis; Senate Panel To Investigate Russian Election Meddling; Trump Adviser Flynn Spoke With Russian Ambassador; Trump Questions Intel Community Competence; Civil Rights March, Immigration Groups Rally Against Mass Deportations. Aired Noon-1p ET
• Trump Rips "All Talk," "No Action," Civil Rights Icon Lewis; Top Clinton Aide: Trump "Trying To Cling" To His Legitimacy; GOP Introduces New Silence Law; Baby Abducted From Hospital 18 Years Ago Found Alive; Fox News Settled Harassment Claims Against O'Reilly. Aired 11a-Noon ET
• Congressman John Lewis States Donald Trump's Presidency is Not Legitimate; Donald Trump's Criticism of Some Media Outlets as Fake News Examined; Calls for Reform of Chicago Police Department Examined; West Point Introduces Training in Cyber Warfare; Congress to Consider Bill Easing Regulations on Gun Suppressors; Michelle Obama's Appearance on Talk Shows Reviewed. Aired 10-11a ET


January 13, 2017
• Briefed by the FBI; Emotional Surprise Award; Debates in France; Grilled in Senate; Spreading Alarm; Change in Policy; Sour Media Relationship; . Aired 3-4a ET
• Confirmed: Intelligence Told Trump Russia Has Compromising Information; Trump's CIA Pick Pompeo's Views on Russia; FBI Director Comey Under Investigation in Clinton Case; Russia's Role in U.S. Politics; Big change in U.S. Policy Towards Cuban Migrants; Obamacare Not Helping with Rising Medical Costs. Aired 2-2:30a ET
• Joe Biden Receives Medal of Honor; Outrage over White Actor Cast as Michael Jackson; California Singer Hopes to Inspire Passion for Homeless. Aired 1-2a ET
• Investigating the FBI; Questions about Trump's Potential for Conflicts; Obama Ending "Wet-Foot, Dry-Foot Policy"; Rudy Giuliani to Advise Trump on Cyber Security; More than 500,000 Homeless in U.S.; Andy Grammer's "Fresh Eyes" Song Evolved into Commentary on Homelessness. Aired Midnight-1a ET
• Report: Killer Sentenced to Death for Killing 9 Worshippers; GOP Lawmakers Pass First Step in Obamacare Repeal; House Votes on Waiver for Mattis; Calls for Comey of The FBI to Resign. Aired 3:30-4p ET
• Charleston Shooting Victims Remembered; Steve Harvey Visits Trump Tower; Republicans on Track to Repeal Obamacare. Aired 3-3:30p ET
• Steve Hardy Meets with Trump, Ben Carson; Bush Daughters Pen Open Letter with Advice for Obama Girls; DOJ Issues Scathing Report on Chicago Police Department Orlando Mourns Slain Officer. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Flynn Phoned Russia before Sanctions; Claims of Russian Information on Trump; Calls for Comey to Resign; House Takes First Steps to Repeal Obamacare; Paul Ryan talks Deportation. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• One-on-One With Gretchen Carlson; Secretary Ash Carter Says Al- Baghdadi's Days are Numbered; Aired 10:30-11a ET
• House Takes First Step Today to Kill Obamacare; FBI Faces Investigation over Clinton E-mail Case; Cabinet Picks Break with Trump on Key Issues. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Warren Grills Carson on Trump Business Ties; Chaffetz Asks Ethics Chief to Meet Lawmakers; Obama Ends Cuban Policy. Aired 9:30- 10a ET
• Interview with Representative Jackie Speier; House Takes First Step Today to Kill Obamacare; Doctors Mixed on Future of Healthcare Law; Cabinet Picks Break With Trump on Key Issues; House Lawmakers to Get Closed Door Intel Briefing. Aired 9-9:30a ET


January 12, 2017
• GOP Aims to Repeal and Replace Obamacare; Trump Admits Russia's Role in Hacking; Trump's War with the Media; New Signs of Tensions Between Taiwan and China; James Clapper on Details; Avoiding Conflicts of Interest. Aired 3-4a ET
• Trump Admits Russia Behind Hacks, Attacks Media; China, Taiwan Exchange Military Shows of Force; Tillerson: China Must Rein in N. Korea's Ballistic Missile, Nuclear Programs; Democrats Suggest Tillerson Lied Under Oath; ExxonMobil's Business Dealings in Africa; Cabinet Picks Split with Trump on Controversial Issues. Aired 2-3a ET
• Trump Shuts Down CNN Reporter; Tillerson's Global Business Record; Tillerson, From Oil Man to Secretary of State; ExxonMobil's Business Dealings in Africa; "Star Trek's" George Takei Starts Petition to Protect Muslim-Americans. Aired 1-2a ET
• Trump Speaks with Intel Chief James Clapper; Senate Confirmation Hearings; Trump's Complex Business Ties in Asia; Trump to Transfer, But Not Sell Business to Sons; Michelle Obama's Last Appearance on "Tonight Show". Aired 12-1a ET
• Report: Senate Passes Waiver for Trump Defense Sec'y Pick; White House to Bid Farewell to Biden; Ethics Official Blasts Trump Conflict of Interest Plan; Senators Have Closed Door Meeting on Russia Hacks. Aired 3:30-4p ET
• Senate Passes Waiver for General Mattis; Inspector General to Examine Comey Decision. Aired 3-3:30p ET
• Mattis Questioned as Potential Defense Secretary; I.G. Investigating Justice Department, FBI on Clinton E-mail Case; Could Rubio Derail Tillerson's Nomination; Senate Vote Sets Stage for Obamacare Showdown. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• FBI and Justice to Be Investigated; Investigation into Comey; Farewell to Joe Biden; Trump Nominees Talk about Russia. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• Gen. Mattis Answers Senate Questions in Confirmation Hearing; Rep. Mike Pompeo Set to Begin His Hearing. Aired 10:30-11a ET
• Confirmation Hearing of General Mattis for Secretary of Defense. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Trump's Defense & CIA Picks Face Senate; Mattis Senate Confirmation Hearing. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• Clapper Pushes Back on Trump's Intel Claims; Ethics Official Blasts Trump's Conflicts Plan; Soon: Trump's Defense & CIA Picks Face Senate; Interview with Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio. Aired 9-9:30a ET


January 11, 2017
• Barack Obama's Emotional Farewell Speech; U.S. Intelligence Briefed Outgoing and Incoming Presidents; Media's Long-awaited Trump's Press Conference; Bombing in Afghanistan; Death Penalty for Dylann Roof. Aired 3-4a ET
• President And President-Elect Both Briefed; Tillerson: Russia "Must Be Held Accountable"; Sessions To Recuse Himself From Clinton Probes; Obama Bids Farewell to the Nation; FIFA Agrees to Expand World Cup to 48 teams; Everton Agree On Deal For Man Utd. Schneiderlin; Man City's Sagna Charged Over "10 Vs 12" Post; Sharapova Set To Return From Doping Ban; 10 Years Ago: Football Icon Goes To Hollywood. Aired 2-3a ET
• President Obama's Farewell Address; Intel Chiefs Presented Trump With Claims Of Russian Efforts To Compromise Him; Obama To Americans: Be Vigilant But Not Afraid; U.S. Senators Question Attorney General Nominee; Court Ruling A First On Religion Versus School Rules; Lucas Picks Los Angeles To Host $1 Billion Museum; FIFA To Expand World Cup to 48 Teams. Aired 1-2a ET
• Intelligence Report Presented to Trump and Obama; Barack Obama's Farewell Address; U.S. Senators Question Attorney General Nominee; Trump's Pick for Homeland Security Chief Questioned; Trump Aide Accused of Plagiarizing Book, Articles. Aired 12-1a ET
• Report: Senate Questions Trump's Sec'y State Pick; Hearing Topics Range from Cuba to North Korea to ISIS to Mexico to Palestine.
• Senate Questions Trump's Secretary of State Nominee. Aired 3- 3:30p ET
• Live Coverage of Rex Tillereson's Confirmation Hearing. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Trump's Press Conference Overview; Trump on Business Separation; Trump Not Releasing Tax Return; Trump on Russia; Tillerson Confirmation Hearing. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• Senate Hearing on Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson; Aired 10:30-11a ET
• Continuing Live Coverage of Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearing. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Continuing Live Coverage of Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearing. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• Live Coverage of Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearing. Aired 9- 9:30a ET


January 10, 2017
• Trump Appointing Son-in-Law Jared Kushner; "La La Land" Leading the Pack; Trump: Meryl Streep Overrated; Russian Town to Name After Donald Trump; President Obama Saying Goodbye; Jack Ma and Trump have in Common; A Bitter Cold Gripping Parts of Europe. Aired 3-4a ET
• Democrats Prepare to Grill Trump Cabinet Nominees; China's Jack Ma Promises Jobs at Trump Meeting; Trump Slams Meryl Streep for Criticizing Golden Globes Speech; Roger Federer Returns to the Court. Aired 2-3a ET
• Confirmation Hearings Get Under Way Tuesday; Confirmation Hearings Tuesday For Sessions, Kelly; Son-in-law Jared Kushner To Be Senior Adviser; North Korea Threatens to Launch Long-Range Missile; Trump Responds to Intelligence Accusations of Russian Hacks; Meryl Streep Blasts Trump At Golden Globes; Impact of Apple iPhone Launched 10 Years Ago; Death of Carrie Fisher Leaves Princess Leia's Future Uncertain. Aired 1-2a ET
• Dems Ask Justice Department to Review Kushner Pick; China's Alibaba Promises One Million U.S. Jobs; Western U.S. Pounded with Intense Flooding; Deadly Cold Snap Grips Much of Europe; The History of Hollywood & Politics. Aired 12-1a ET
• Report: Sessions Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee; Sessions Says Would Recuse Self Per Clinton Probe
• Senate Questions Trump's Attorney General Pick. Aired 3-3:30p ET
• Senate Confirmation Hearing for Jeff Sessions; Intel Community Speaks about Russian Intentions in Hacking. Aired 2:30-3p ET
• Continuing Live Coverage of Sen. Jeff Sessions' Confirmation Hearing. Aired 2-2:30p ET
• Continuing Live Coverage of Sen. Jeff Sessions' Confirmation Hearing. Aired 10:30-11a ET
• Live Coverage of Sen. Jeff Sessions' Confirmation Hearing. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Jeff Sessions as Attorney General; Senate Judiciary Confirmation Hearing. Aired 9:30-10a ET
• Soon: Confirmation Hearing of Trump Nominee Sessions. Aired 9- 9:30a ET


January 09, 2017


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