9 AM ET: Voting rights challenge, Philadelphia gun ban, pricey Xmas trees & more

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The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a key section of the Voting Rights Act today and the results could have far reaching consequences. People in Florida continue to wait for news of missing loved ones as rescues continue. A judge has blocked a rule banning guns in Philadelphia’s recreational facilities. Russia’s parliament has approved the illegal annexation of 4 regions of Ukraine - but there’s confusion about which areas they’re claiming. Plus, we’ll tell you why Christmas trees are going to cost more this year.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy