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CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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9 AM ET: Southern Gaza deaths, Speaker vote, NYC shelter time limit & more

More deaths are being reported in southern Gaza, the area people were told to evacuate to by Israel. Jim Jordan's expected to face a vote for Speaker of the House today - we'll tell you why some in his party are holding back support. Migrant families will only be able to stay in New York City shelters for 60 days. A win and a loss for India's LGBTQ community today. Plus, the world has a new hottest chili pepper. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn m...

Oct 17, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Biden's trip to Israel, Hamas hostage video, LinkedIn layoffs & more

The US and Israel have agreed to discuss getting aid to people in Gaza, ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to Israel tomorrow. Hamas has released a video of a woman it says it's holding hostage. Congressman Jim Jordan is edging closer to the votes he needs to be elected Speaker. A terror attack suspect has died in Belgium. Plus, LinkedIn is making hundreds of layoffs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Oct 17, 20237 min

10 PM ET: Biden’s Israel visit, Brussels deadly shooting, ghost gun regulations & more

President Joe Biden is expected to visit Israel this week as the war between Hamas militants and the Israeli military continues. The University of Pennsylvania lost a prominent donor over backlash about the school’s response to antisemitism. We’ll tell you about a deadly shooting in Brussels that the government described as a terrorist attack. US Rep. Jim Jordan met with Republicans privately tonight ahead of a scheduled speaker vote tomorrow. Lastly, the US Supreme Court is allowing the Biden a...

Oct 17, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Gaza crossing closure, migrant separations settlement, Ford chair’s speech & more

Egypt is blaming Israel for a lack of progress to reopen a border crossing with Gaza as critical aid piles up. A 6-year-old boy has been laid to rest after authorities say his landlord allegedly fatally stabbed him for being Muslim. The federal government has reached a settlement deal with the American Civil Liberties Union over migrant family separations under former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump has been hit with a gag order in his federal election subversion case. And, the executiv...

Oct 16, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Gaza aid pressure, GOP speaker doubts, new Olympic sports & more

Israel says it’s planning a new phase of the war against Hamas, as world diplomats ramp up talks to get much-needed aid to Gaza. US officials are trying to stop the conflict from spreading to other countries in the region. Congressman Jim Jordan is facing an uphill battle to get enough votes to be elected speaker. A federal judge is deciding what former President Donald Trump can and can't say publicly in his election subversion case. Plus, new sports are added to the lineup for the 2028 Olympic...

Oct 16, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Trump gag order, coal train derailment, NFL player in hospital & more

A huge diplomatic effort is underway to try to get aid into Gaza, and people out. A judge is deciding whether to restrict what former President Donald Trump is allowed to say publicly about the election subversion case in Washington. It doesn't sound like Jim Jordan has the votes to be elected as Speaker. Colorado's I-25 is partially closed after a coal train came off the tracks. Plus, another NFL player leaves the field in an ambulance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vis...

Oct 16, 20237 min

6 AM ET: Gaza being 'strangled', Rite Aid bankruptcy, Suzanne Somers dies & more

Aid workers are warning that Gaza is being "strangled" by Israeli forces. A Chicago-area landlord has been accused of killing a six year old boy and has been charged with hate crimes. Jim Jordan's path to speaker could be blocked by GOP lawmakers. Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Plus, 'Three's Company' star Suzanne Somers has died at the age of 76. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Oct 16, 20236 min

One Thing: Witnessing a Week of War in Israel

The Hamas assault on Israel has shocked the world and sparked fierce retaliation from Israel. Thousands of people have been killed in both Israel and Gaza, while Hamas claims to be holding over 100 people hostage. In today’s episode, we hear from our teams on the ground in Israel and people living through the conflict. Guests: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Becky Anderson, CNN International Anchor Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent Listen to Tug of War here....

Oct 15, 202318 min

3 PM ET: An evacuation window is closed, Amsterdam battles “overtourism,” Disneyland resort price hikes & more.

A window issued by the Israeli military for Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City has closed, as the prospect of a ground incursion looms over those left. GOP candidates gather in New Hampshire to rally supporters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Amsterdam breaks its own record for the highest taxes for tourists And Disney is hiking prices at one resort again, just a year after an uptick was announced. Nobel Prize awardee Louise Glück has died at 80. To learn more about how CNN protects lis...

Oct 14, 20236 min

10 AM ET: Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Australia’s Indigenous peoples referendum, Ring of Fire eclipse & more

As the Hamas-Israel conflict continues, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens leaving over 2,000 dead and hospitals scrambling. The European Commission warns social media giants to curb disinformation spreading online about the Hamas-Israel conflict. In a referendum, Australians vote down recognizing its indigenous peoples in their constitution. New York’s attorney general says no charges will be brought against three officers involved in the 2021 death of a man tased while covered in hand sanitize...

Oct 14, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Biden addresses Gaza crisis, hair chemical crackdown, Covid-19 vaccine studies & more

President Joe Biden gave some of his most direct public comments about the suffering inside Gaza in the war between Israel and Hamas. The BBC says the Israeli police assaulted and held some of its journalists at gunpoint. The FDA is proposing a rule to ban certain hair-straightening products that have been linked to health risks. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford Explorers. Lastly, the federal government is investing in potential Covid-19 vaccines and therapeutics that would go b...

Oct 14, 20237 min

Tug of War: Attack on Israel

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts. Warning: what you’ll hear in this episode is disturbing. With each passing day, the true brutality of Hamas’ attack on Israel is coming into sharper foc...

Oct 13, 202318 min

5 PM ET: Hostage rescue talks, speaker nominee vote, hydrogen hubs & more

The US is in talks with international leaders to secure the release of hostages, including Americans, held by Hamas as Israel’s military appear poised to launch a ground incursion into Gaza. Plus, tensions between the Israeli military and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah continue to escalate near the border. House Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker. Police arrested a teen in connection to a mass shooting at a historically Black college in Baltimore. And, President Joe Biden ...

Oct 13, 20236 min

UPDATED 12 PM ET: Gaza raids, hostage families, major tech deal closes & more

Israeli forces say they’ve carried out raids in Gaza as it calls for roughly 1.1 million people to evacuate their homes, amid criticism from the UN. President Joe Biden says he’ll speak to the families of Americans believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas. GOP leaders are meeting behind closed doors again with no clear path forward in sight. Former President Donald Trump has lost an attempt to get a lawsuit thrown out that wants to block him from a state’s presidential ballot. And, one of th...

Oct 13, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Gaza evacuation warning, healthcare deal reached, France school attack & more

Israeli forces are calling for half of Gaza to evacuate. Cities around the world are bracing for both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests today. After the biggest healthcare worker strike in US history, a tentative deal has been reached. A teacher has been killed in a knife attack at a school in France. House Republicans are having a pretty bad week, and there's still no Speaker in sight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...

Oct 13, 20237 min

6 AM ET: Hostage death reports, Scalise calls it quits, 'Eras' movie etiquette & more

Hamas claims 13 hostages in Gaza have been killed in airstrikes from Israeli forces. The US will begin chartering flights to bring Americans home from Israel today. Steve Scalise has pulled out of the race for Speaker. We'll bring you reaction to the mixed verdicts against two police officers involved in the arrest of Elijah McClain. Plus, Swifties are told it's okay to dance in movie theaters. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ...

Oct 13, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Scalise drops out, Elijah McClain death trial & more

Conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate as the Israeli military targets Hamas militants in response to the group’s terror attack. Plus, the US and Qatar agree to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in frozen funds. GOP Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of the speaker’s race as House Republicans face a leadership crisis. The jury reached a split verdict in the trial of two Colorado police officers charged in the death of 23-year-old Black man Elijah McClain. Lastly, a founding member of the R&...

Oct 13, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Israel charter flights, Menendez's new charge, Disneyland price increase & more

The Biden administration says it’s working to arrange charter flights out of Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he met with the families of Americans killed or taken hostage by Hamas. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are facing a new charge. Possible tornadoes ripped through parts of Florida. And, we’ll tell you why Disneyland is raising its prices again. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Oct 12, 20236 min

12 PM ET: 'Death was a blessing,' GOP speaker huddle, retail store closures & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas must be treated like ISIS as CNN visits Gaza border towns where Hamas left behind devastation. We'll tell you what the Biden administration says its focusing on when it comes to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Social security payments will be going up by less next year. Steve Scalise may have won his first battle, but he's got a long way to go before he can be elected as House Speaker. Plus, why Target is closing stores in big cities. To learn more...

Oct 12, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Israel's threat, drug overdose deaths, tampon tax payout & more

Israeli forces say Gaza won't get electricity, water or food until Hamas lets hostages go. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US stands with Israel, after meeting the country's prime minister. The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the US continues to rise. Microsoft is appealing a hefty tax bill. Plus, companies are coming together to pay customers back for tax on some menstrual products. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ...

Oct 12, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Palestinians fleeing, Hollywood talks suspended, Powerball jackpot won & more

Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza have been forced to flee their homes as Israel continues strikes. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to meet with the country's Prime Minister today. House Republicans have nominated a Speaker, but he might not have the support to win a vote. Talks between the actors' union and Hollywood studios have been suspended. Plus, a winning ticket has been sold for Powerball's $1.73 billion jackpot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy,...

Oct 12, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Biden warns Iran, UAW strike expansion, NASA asteroid sample & more

President Joe Biden met with Jewish community leaders and issued a stark warning to Iran following Hamas’ attack on Israel. GOP speaker nominee Steve Scalise struggles to lock down the votes to win the gavel. The UAW ordered a strike at Ford’s largest plant in Kentucky. The Federal Reserve may be planning to raise interest rates again. Lastly, NASA collected an asteroid sample that could lend some insight into the early days of our solar system. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priv...

Oct 12, 20237 min

Introducing Tug of War: Attack on Israel

Israel has formally declared war on Hamas - and now the world will witness in real time a major military operation in Gaza. CNN’s new daily podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, brings you daily updates from CNN reporters on what is happening and why it matters. Listen to the latest episode here and follow Tug of War wherever you get your podcasts. Warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence. As the conflict enters the fifth day, Israel’s military continues to pound Gaza with airstr...

Oct 11, 202313 min

5 PM ET: Gaza evacuation talks, GOP speaker nominee, former NFL player arrested & more

The US is in talks with other countries to help Americans and civilians safely out of Gaza, which is being heavily bombarded by Israel’s military following Hamas’ attacks. Plus, a senior Israeli official suggests Iran knew about Hamas’ attacks despite US intelligence suggesting otherwise. House Republicans picked Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be the party’s nominee for speaker. Former NFL player Sergio Brown is in police custody in connection to his mom’s murder. And, we’ll tell you about a n...

Oct 11, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Israel's war cabinet, hostage negotiations, voter 'bleaching' & more

Leaders in Israels say the country is forming an emergency government and war management cabinet. There are signs Hamas and Israel could negotiate on the release of some hostages held in Gaza. GOP lawmakers are meeting behind closed doors to choose a House Speaker. The UN is urgently calling for donations for Afghanistan after another devastating earthquake. Plus, the Supreme Court considers whether South Carolina's new district map is 'bleaching' Black voters. To learn more about how CNN protec...

Oct 11, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Israel gathers troops, journalist released, junk fees ban & more

Israeli troops are gathering near the border with Gaza. It's not clear whether any candidates have enough votes to become the GOP's nominee for House Speaker. Climate change is impacting young people's mental health. An Australian journalist has returned home after being released from prison in China. Plus, the White House wants to ban junk fees. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 11, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Gaza humanitarian crisis, Hamas atrocities, Santos won't resign & more

Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, while new details on the brutality of Hamas' attack are coming to light. Republicans are set to vote for their nomination for House Speaker today, but there's no clear front runner. Congressman George Santos is facing ten new charges, but he says he won't resign. Plus, Google is getting rid of passwords. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 11, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Israeli deaths increase, Santos’ new charges, Hurricane Lidia & more

An Israeli public broadcaster says at least 1,200 people have been killed in Israel as heavy fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military continues. Two House Republicans made their private pitches to the GOP in the race for speaker. New York Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new federal charges. Hurricane Lidia has made landfall in Mexico. Lastly, longtime NBA coach Brendan Malone has died. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about yo...

Oct 11, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Biden addresses Israeli conflict, speaker nomination talks, Powerball jackpot rises & more

President Joe Biden confirmed that 14 Americans were among those killed during Hamas’ attacks over the weekend. The White House also believes 20 or more US citizens are unaccounted for in Gaza. Some of Kevin McCarthy’s allies are weighing whether to nominate him for speaker again. General Motors settled a strike at its Canadian plants less than a day after it started. And, the Powerball prize soars to the second largest jackpot in the lottery’s history. To learn more about how CNN protects liste...

Oct 10, 20236 min

12 PM ET: US hostages in Gaza, Trump fraud trial witness, blood donation plea & more

We're learning more about how Hamas reportedly kept its deadly surprise attack secret, while both sides ramp up airstrikes. The families of US hostages in Gaza are calling on the White House to help. Congress is still paralyzed with no clear front runner in the race for House Speaker. A high profile witness has taken the stand in former President Donald Trump's fraud trial. Plus, how schools could help with a blood shortage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/pr...

Oct 10, 20236 min
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