Have you seen this little guy named Punch. That's Punch the Monkey holding a little stuffy at a zoo in Japan. This is a baby monkey that was rescued after being abandoned and he was given an emotional support toy.But then videos started going around of like look at this other monkeys appearing to look kind of looks like they're bullying little punch. So people were like we are not going to have that. They start hanging their punch hash you know support punch.Um, and and some good news now tonight with for P ...

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We have exclusive new details about a controversial push from ICE to purchase a luxury Boeing jet. The price tag $70 million. All of it taxpayer money.Julia Anley is here now. Julia, what are you learning about this jet. >> Tom, we've obtained pictures from inside the Boeing 737 Max 8 Secretary of Homeland Security Christy Gnome has recently been leasing.ICE is now waiting on the White House to approve the $70 million purchase of this plane, which comes equipped with a bedroom, multiple showers, large scree ...

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cuz we never lost faith. Even when it was 3 minutes left, we hadn't tied it yet. It was just like we were chipping away.We had the momentum and I knew that once we scored that tying goal that we had the momentum and, you know, things were more in our favor, but yeah, it was an emotional roller coaster, but it's a gold medal game for you. I don't I don't really have words to to describe it, but I'm just so happy that we were able to be in the position we were. We were chasing that game against an incredible ...

Tonight, Alyssa Lou is Team USA's Golden Girl, smashing a 20-year medal drought for the US in one of the marquee events of the Winter Games. Lou rising to the moment with a flawless skate and a huge smile. Now, a two-time Olympic gold medalist.>> I did exactly what I wanted to do. I even like my ending, guys, I had it all planned out and I remembered to do everything. So, I don't know.I'm really happy and grateful. Lou retired from the sport at 16, but came back two years ago. Her comeback now getting its s ...

Dating in New York City just reached a whole new level. In many ways, Xavier Aravalo is on a blind date. >> Five Guys. Do you know Five Guys.>> But the person across from him isn't even real. It's all part of an experiment, a twoight pop-up at a Manhattan wine bar with artificial intelligence. Eva AI, a mobile app, is the company behind the chat bots.It's one of a handful of companies exploring the world of AI relationships. The more you have in-depth conversations and spend time with a specific AI characte ...

We're back now with a bit of breaking news just coming in. A severe weather threat unfolding across the Midwest. Tornado warnings going off in Illinois and Indiana right now.There are reports of very destructive tornadoes just outside of Bloomington. New video of a pop strikes down. It's not just heavy twisters.Heavy rain and hail pounding areas just southeast of Springfield, Illinois. Let's get right to meteorologist Bill Karens. Bill, I know you're tracking that twister that may have hit Bloomington, of c ...

Tonight, Team USA's spectacular day at the Winter Olympics, dominating on the ice in two of the most thrilling gold medal wins of these games. Alyssa Lou's golden moment, delivering a perfect performance. America's first individual gold in women's figure skating in 24 years.Plus, the thrilling sudden death overtime win for US women's hockey. We talk to the players as Team USA moves up in the medal count. Also tonight, the stunning image.Former Prince Andrew photographed as he's released from police custody. ...

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