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Now for the headlines.

Today, we're talking about plans for a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska,

an NFL preseason game that ended early due to a player injury,

separate shootings in Georgia and New York, and other top news for Monday, August 11th.

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Ukraine-Russia peacemakers are working overtime. Friday marked President Trump's deadline for Russia to make peace or face more sanctions. Before the day's end, Trump announced a face-to-face

with Russian President Putin in Alaska on August 15.

The White House said Ukrainian President Zelensky's invitation is, quote, being discussed.

Ahead of Alaska summit, Trump said a peace deal may include, quote, some swapping of territories to the

betterment of both Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky stressed he

will not see land and that peace talks without Ukraine won't achieve anything.

Zelensky was on the guest list for Saturday's meeting of national security advisors in England,

where he worked with VP Vance and European leaders on, quote, constructive diplomacy and decisions that can work.

Meanwhile, drone and missile attacks continue, with Russian attacks on Ukraine reaching record levels this summer.

In the face of massive global conflicts around the world, it's easy to feel helpless.

Today and this week, there's something powerful and effective you can do.

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