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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 (UPDATED): Truce timings, stars accused of sexual assault, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & more

The truce between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin tomorrow. A car explosion on a bridge between the US-Canada border was likely not terror related. Two entertainment stars have been accused of separate sexual assaults. Iceland is making plans for a potential volcanic eruption. Plus, a change to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Deadly vehicle blast, hostage deal delay, Thanksgiving forecast & more

Officials say a car explosion that killed two people at the US-Canada Rainbow Bridge border crossing does not appear to be terror-related. Israeli officials say there’s uncertainty over the release of hostages in Gaza. Two people accused of running a high-end prostitution ring will remain behind bars for now. We’ll tell you where efforts to rescue workers trapped in a partially collapsed tunnel in India now stands. Lastly, we’re tracking the Thanksgiving weather forecast in the US. Learn more ab...

Nov 23, 20236 min

5 PM ET: US-Canada border explosion, hostage release changes, EU pulling X ads & more

We begin with a deadly vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing. Israeli officials say hostages held by Hamas will not be released before Friday as previously expected. The EU is pulling its ads on X, formerly known as Twitter, over hate speech. Researchers point out the potential health risks associated with ADHD medications. And, we have good news for US homebuyers and drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 22, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Israel-Hamas truce, crypto crackdown, Thanksgiving preferences & more

We have more details of the agreement between Israel and Hamas to release more hostages from Gaza, as Israel steps up its military offensive. The Education Department is investigating another college in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The weather is disrupting air travel in the eastern US. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its CEO pleaded guilty to federal money laundering charges. Plus, some polling on what people want to avoid and embrace this Thanksgiving. Learn more a...

Nov 22, 20236 min

9 AM ET: American hostages, North Korea's satellite, American Airlines wheelchair video & more

A US officials says American hostages could be included in the deal agreed by Hamas and Israel. North Korea says it has successfully put a spy satellite into orbit. A ninth suspect has been arrested after a high school student was beaten to death in Las Vegas earlier this month. We'll tell you why a Dubai-based company has bought land the size of the UK in Africa. Plus, American Airlines is reviewing a viral video showing a wheelchair being mishandled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Nov 22, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Hostage deal reactions, OpenAI CEO's back, Alaska landslide & more

The hostage deal between Hamas and Israel is being welcomed around the world. It's set to be one of the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving period. OpenAI has reinstated its recently ousted CEO Sam Altman. A federal appeals court has struck down Maryland’s licensing rules for handgun owners. And, a deadly landslide has hit a remote community in Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 20237 min

10 PM ET: Hostage release deal approved, Colorado shooting arrest, ozone layer conditions & more

The Israeli government has approved a deal in which Hamas would release some hostages in exchange for a pause in Israel’s military operation. Plus, we have updated statistics on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A man accused of killing three people in a Colorado shooting has been arrested. A judge overseeing the election subversion case in Georgia declined to send one of the defendants to jail over his social media posts. Lastly, researchers discovered a potential setback in efforts to recover t...

Nov 22, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Israel-Hamas hostage deal, North Korea satellite, Binance settlement & more

The Israeli government is meeting to discuss a deal that would potentially release hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. North Korea claims it has successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The group trying to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado presidential ballot has filed an appeal. The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, and its CEO have pleaded guilty to money laundering violations. And, we’ll tell you the best and worst tim...

Nov 21, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Hostage deal hope, OpenAI uncertainty, holiday price drops & more

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say progress is being made on a potential deal to release more hostages taken by Hamas. There's still no sign of Congress passing an aid package for Israel or Ukraine – we'll tell you why. A strong storm system could cause some travel chaos this holiday week. Microsoft's CEO hints that the ousted OpenAI CEO could still end up back at the startup. And, the Biden administration is promoting price drops in hopes of convincing skep...

Nov 21, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Hostage deal close, Louisiana oil spill, mystery dog illness & more

A hostage deal between Israel and Hamas could be announced as early as today. Police are responding to shootings at a rural area in Colorado and at a Walmart in Ohio. Ukraine appears to be getting closer to EU membership. A million gallons of oil are estimated to have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, a mysterious illness is spreading in dogs across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 21, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Hostage families frustrated, Thanksgiving travel starts, 200 mobsters jailed & more

The families of hostages being held by Hamas are demanding answers from Israel's government. Severe storms in the eastern US could disrupt Thanksgiving travel today. There’s likely going to be another Supreme Court showdown over a landmark civil rights law. 505 OpenAI workers are threatening to quit over the ousting of the company's co-founder and former CEO. Plus, more than 200 Italian mobsters are heading to prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 21, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Gaza death toll, Voting Rights Act, teen football player’s brain damage & more

The UN secretary general called the level of civilian deaths in Gaza “unparalleled” for his tenure. A federal appeals court has struck down a key tool used to enforce one of the United States’ landmark civil rights laws. Elon Musk is continuing to face fallout in the wake of endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Researchers have diagnosed the first case of stage 2 CTE in a high school football player. Lastly, a 23-year-old becomes the youngest college head coach to win a national champions...

Nov 21, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Trump gag order, Microsoft's shares, Thanksgiving travel disruptions & more

President Joe Biden said today he believes a deal to secure more hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 is near. A federal appeals court panel seems inclined to restore a gag order on Donald Trump, but may loosen some restrictions. Microsoft stock hits an all-time high, after hiring former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The US announces new security assistance to Ukraine. Plus, how this week's weather could disrupt US holiday travel plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Nov 20, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Hostage video claim, OpenAI employee revolt, Biden’s celebrating & more

Israel’s military claims video shows Hamas moving hostages through Gaza’s largest hospital on October 7. Hundreds of OpenAI employees are threatening to quit after CEO Sam Altman was ousted. A federal appeals court in DC is hearing arguments about a gag order issued on former President Donald Trump. A new report shows the world is on track for more than double the current amount of global warming. Plus, President Joe Biden pardons turkeys and jokes about his age on his 81st birthday. Learn more ...

Nov 20, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Babies moved from Gaza, Trump gag order hearing, climate threshold breeched & more

Dozens of babies originally from Al-Shifa hospital’s neo-natal unit have been moved across the border into Egypt, as the conflict and hostage negotiations continue. A hearing is being held this morning on former President Donald Trump’s gag order in a federal case. Data shows global average temperatures briefly rose above the threshold that could have catastrophic and irreversible impacts. Auto workers have approved two remaining deals as there were concerns one or both might be rejected. Plus, ...

Nov 20, 20237 min

6 AM Hostage deal negotiations, Altman joins Microsoft, Rosalyn Carter dies & more

A deal could be close that would release some of the hostages held by Hamas, as Israel faces pressure to prove its bombardment of Gaza’s largest hospital was justified. A far-right candidate likened to Donald Trump appears to have won Argentina's presidential election. Texas' governor endorsed former President Donald Trump as he hosted the Republican frontrunner near the US-Mexico border. Sam Altman is set to join Microsoft just days after he was fired from OpenAI. Plus, former First Lady Rosaly...

Nov 20, 20236 min

One Thing: The Border Crisis in Their Backyards

After Title 42 expired in May, some expected an influx of migrants to descend on communities along the US-Mexico border. While overall encounters dropped in October, some people say they are experiencing a growing number of migrants arriving on their properties. In this episode, we hear from some in the San Diego area about what they’re experiencing and explore why most migrants actually want to be encountered by border authorities. Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn mo...

Nov 19, 202317 min

3 PM ET: Islamophobia and Antisemitism on the rise, SpaceX launch, PepsiCo Pollution & more

Islamophobia and Antisemitism are on the rise in the United States as the Israel-Hamas war triggers tensions in the country. SpaceX was set for successful mission, until they lost their spacecraft. Amnesty International says the work done to improve conditions for migrant workers in Qatar is in “serious peril.” People struggling with mental health conditions are at a higher risk of dying as the earth’s temperature rises. A New York lawsuit is holding PepsiCo accountable for the state’s plastic p...

Nov 18, 20237 min

10 AM ET: Al-Shifa hospital evacuations, Vegas Grand Prix, Taylor Swift fan dies & more

Doctors at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital say the Israeli military ordered them to evacuate, but the IDF denies such claims. Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine, as a repeat of last winter’s attack keeps the Ukrainian military on high alert. A Colorado judge rules that a 14th amendment provision banning insurrectionists from holding office does not apply to the presidency. Las Vegas gears up for fast cars tonight at its Formula 1 Grand Prix race. And a fan died before Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ki...

Nov 18, 20237 min

10 PM ET: Trump’s ballot fight, ICC and the Israel-Hamas war, NH shooting & more

A Colorado judge ruled Donald Trump can stay on the state’s 2024 ballot. Five countries have asked the International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes have been committed in the Palestinian territories. President Joe Biden sat down with his Mexican counterpart on the sidelines of the APEC summit. A suspect and a victim are dead after a shooting at a New Hampshire hospital. Lastly, Alec Murdaugh pleaded guilty to almost two dozen state charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Nov 18, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Gaza hostage negotiations, OpenAI CEO out, Rosalynn Carter & more

We have new reporting on where the hostage negotiations stand between Israel and Hamas. Israel’s military is tightening its grip on northern Gaza, while Israel warns residents in southern Gaza to move. OpenAI’s board has fired the company’s CEO. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care. Plus, good news for people driving on Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Schools under scrutiny, Santos expulsion resolution, Trump's second-term agenda & more

The UN wants to investigate competing claims from Israel and Hamas about the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Seven schools are facing an Education Department probe over allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. The House Ethics Committee Chair has introduced a resolution to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress. Donald Trump and his allies are planning to radically transform the federal government should he be elected. Plus, we have new reporting on where two, separate special counsel probes...

Nov 17, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Another hostage body found, Chicago migrant rules, Apple messaging changes

The Israeli army has released video it says backs up their Gaza hospital claims, while another body of a hostage has been found. There are growing calls for Congressman George Santos to be kicked out of the House. Chicago's Mayor says migrants will only be able to stay in shelters for 60 days after they arrive. Not everyone’s excited for Formula 1 in Las Vegas this weekend. Plus, Apple is set to make changes to iPhone messages next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Nov 17, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Israel's warning, Diddy accused, hospital infections risk & more

Israeli forces are warning people to leave southern Gaza as it claims control of the north. The Supreme Court says Florida can't enforce its anti-drag law. APEC wraps up after a busy week for President Joe Biden. Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been accused of rape and abuse, which he denies. Nearly 450 patients at one Massachusetts hospital could have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 17, 20236 min

10 PM ET: SCOTUS on anti-drag law, pro-Palestinian protests, Diddy lawsuit & more

The Supreme Court said Florida’s anti-drag law will stay blocked. Pro-Palestinian protests are following President Joe Biden around the country. Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic post on his social media platform. The FCC is taking steps to make internet access more equitable. Lastly, a former partner of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is suing the musician, alleging rape and abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 17, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Israel’s hospital tunnel claim, Nikki Haley gains ground, Pelosi attacker & more

Israel claims it found a tunnel shaft inside the Al-Shifa hospital complex in Gaza. We have more details on the damning House Ethics committee report on GOP Rep. George Santos. President Joe Biden announced new initiatives after his high-stakes meeting with the Chinese president. A new CNN poll shows Donald Trump still has a significant lead in New Hampshire’s Republican primary race. A jury found the man who violently attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband last year guilty of two federal charges. Lear...

Nov 16, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Santos' political future, US debt interest, Starbucks strike & more

GOP Congressman George Santos says he won't be seeking reelection after a damning House ethics report was released this morning. US lawmakers have pushed government funding problems into next year, as interest payments on the nation’s debt are soaring. Families of hostages held by Hamas are marching from Israel to Tel Aviv. Workers at Starbucks are holding their biggest ever strike. Plus, Florida has been getting some wet and windy weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Nov 16, 20236 min

9 AM ET: War crimes accusations, Senate all-nighter, 'panda diplomacy' hope & more

Both Hamas and the Israeli military have been accused of war crimes over their actions at Gaza's largest hospital. The FBI says there's been a significant increase in threats since Hamas' October 7th terror attack. We'll tell you why trying confirm some military nominees kept senators up all night. The mother of a six year old who shot his teacher has been sentenced. Plus, there's new hope for "panda diplomacy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 16, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Xi offers friendship, Biden's war crimes accusation, protest clashes & more

China's President Xi Jinping is trying to convince US business leaders to invest in his country. The Senate has passed the House's stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown. President Joe Biden has accused Hamas of war crimes, accusing it of operating under a hospital. There are conflicting reports about clashes at protests in Washington, DC. Plus, America's most popular car is going hybrid-only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 16, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Israeli raid concerns, Biden’s speech, SpaceX Starship launch & more

Israeli officials say more evidence justifying the raid targeting Hamas at Gaza’s largest hospital will be presented in the coming days. President Joe Biden hailed productive talks with China’s president during their face-to-face meeting today. Tonight, the Senate is expected to vote on the House’s stopgap bill to keep the government funded. Parts of southern Florida could see up to 10 inches of rain, posing a dangerous flooding threat. And, SpaceX’s megarocket has been cleared for liftoff again...

Nov 16, 20236 min
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