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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: 2024 race kick-off, SCOTUS meets on Trump cases, jobs report & more

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both hit the campaign trail today as they set sights on this year’s general election. The Supreme Court justices are meeting today with a critical case before that’ll have significant impact on the 2024 race. The last jobs reports of 2023 is out. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for the first leg of a trip to avoid the Israel-Hamas war from widening. Plus, Lululemon is distancing itself from comments made by its founder. Learn more a...

Jan 05, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Oscar Pistorius released, Israel's vision for Gaza, SpaceX sues labor board & more

Both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley criticized former President Donald Trump at their respective CNN town halls last night. Former olympian Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole this morning, more than a decade after killing his girlfriend. Israel's defense minister has outlined his country's vision for Gaza's future. A second set of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein has been released. Plus, SpaceX is responding to a labor board complaint by suing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jan 05, 20247 min

10 PM ET: DeSantis and Haley, Epstein docs, NYC subway crash & more

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appeared at back-to-back CNN town halls tonight. A second round of documents connected to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been released. The White House said today that North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia, and Iran may follow suit. Two New York City subway trains collided at low speed, injuring two dozen people. Lastly, today’s shooting at an Iowa high school set an upsetting record. Learn ...

Jan 05, 20246 min

5 PM ET: Iowa high school shooting, ISIS claims Iran blasts, Trump’s China connections & more

State officials say at least one student was killed and five other people were wounded at a shooting an Iowa high school. ISIS has claimed responsibility for yesterday’s deadly explosions in Iran. Sources say Senate leaders are getting closer to a deal on a key step to funding the federal government, but that might not be enough to stop a shutdown later this month. House Democrats say China spent more than $5.5 million at former President Donald Trump’s properties while he was in office. And, th...

Jan 04, 20246 min

12 PM ET: IA shooting, released hostage speaks out, Aaron Rodgers' accusation & more

We start with police in Iowa saying multiple people were wounded after a shooting at a high school. CNN exclusively spoke to an Israeli hostage released by Hamas about what she and her young daughters went through in Gaza. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in Iowa for back-to-back CNN town halls, and some voters have some feedback for them. More documents tied to Jefferey Epstein are set to be released today, as Aaron Rodgers is catching flak for baselessly suggesting a late night host was tied t...

Jan 04, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Trump's ask, Middle East escalation, sleep deprivation consequences & more

It's up to the Supreme Court to decide whether to take up Donald Trump's appeal to Colorado's ruling that kicks him off the state's ballot. Fears of a wider regional Middle East conflict are heightened after several deadly incidents in Iraq, Iran and Lebanon. A son and father have been arrested in connection with the killings of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend in Texas. A former Kentucky clerk that made national news for refusing marriage licenses for same-sex couples has to pay up even more n...

Jan 04, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Trump appeals, Epstein names released, weight-loss drugs side-effects & more

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that bars him from running for president in Colorado. The initial batch of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates has been released – with more coming. Senate negotiations are continuing even as House Republicans rail against any compromises with the Biden Administration. The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake has gone up. And, the FDA is looking at possible side effects from popular weight loss ...

Jan 04, 20245 min

10 PM ET: Epstein documents, House speaker at border, anti-LGBTQ bills & more

Hundreds of pages of unsealed documents from a lawsuit connected to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have been publicly released. House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed President Joe Biden today during a visit to the US-Mexico border. The economy is slowing across the board, but that might not be enough for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to get involved in his fight to stay on the Colorado GOP primary ballot. Lastly, 2023 saw a record number of a...

Jan 04, 20246 min

5 PM ET: Iran blasts, state capitols threatened, winter storm & more

More than 100 people were killed and almost 200 people injured in twin explosions that rocked Iran today. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there’s been some progress in negotiations over US border policy, but sources say major hurdles remain. Multiple state capitol buildings were evacuated today after officials across the country received a mass email threat. A source tells CNN an imam has died after being shot outside of a New Jersey mosque early this morning. And, parts of the East Co...

Jan 03, 20245 min

12 PM ET: Iran explosions, Epstein docs expectations, Starbucks BYOC policy & more

As we get closer to the Iowa caucuses, we'll tell you how some GOP presidential candidates are spending their time. Fear of a wider Middle East conflict are growing after reports more than 100 people have been killed while visiting the grave of an Iranian military commander.. US debt has hit a new record as Congress approaches another federal funding deadline. The identities of dozens of people linked to Jefferey Epstein are expected to be revealed any day now. Plus, Starbucks is expanding its b...

Jan 03, 20246 min

9 AM ET: 2024 campaigning, Mayorkas impeachment, 'Mickey Mouse' villain & more

Campaigning for the 2024 presidential race is picking up steam on both sides of the aisle. A House committee is starting impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The rift between the US and the Israeli government over the future of the Gaza Strip continues to show. Harvard students are reacting to the resignation of their university's president. Plus, "Mickey Mouse" is staring in a surprising new role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Jan 03, 20246 min

6 AM ET: GOP border trip, Hamas leader killed, record breaking 2023 & more

House Republicans are taking a trip to the US-Mexico border today, putting political divisions over immigration on full display. A US official says Israel carried out a hit in Lebanon that killed a Hamas leader. Senator Bob Menendez is facing new allegations. 70 people have been rescued from the rubble in Japan after Monday's earthquake. Plus, several US cities had a record breaking 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 03, 20246 min

10 PM ET: New Sen. Menendez accusations, Trump legal latest, Texas abortion access & more

A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has once again been accused of accepting bribes from a foreign country. Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes continue, days before the GOP presidential primary race officially kicks off in Iowa. Ukraine’s president says Russia has launched at least 500 missiles and drones at his country over the past five days. And last year, movies sa...

Jan 03, 20246 min

5 PM ET: Hamas leader killed, Harvard president resigns, Musk’s rough 2024 start & more

Hamas says one of its senior leaders was killed in an attack today in southern Beirut. Maersk has suspended its shipping through one of the world’s most important sea trade routes after Houthi attacks. Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned. Japan’s death toll from yesterday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake has risen, as the country’s prime minister says scores of people are still stuck underneath their homes. And, an investment giant says its shares of X have lost most of their value. ...

Jan 02, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Japan tragedies, New York crash investigation, 'cyber kidnapping' & more

A deadly plane crash and a devastating earthquake have rocked Japan. Authorities are looking for a possible motive after a suspect drove a car loaded with gas canisters into a crowd in New York. Congress is starting 2024 in crisis. Israel says it's pulling thousands of soldiers out of Gaza. And, police say an exchange student was found out in the cold after a "cyber kidnapping." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 02, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Japan plane crash, politician stabbed, gender neutral toy aisles & more

A plane crash in Japan has killed rescue workers on their way to help with the earthquake devastation. We'll take a look ahead to the Iowa caucuses which are less than two weeks away. Migrants are being dropped off in New Jersey to get around new restrictions in New York City. A prominent politician in South Korea has been stabbed during a live press conference. Plus, California has a new law for toy stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 02, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Iowa countdown, Japan earthquake rescue work, holiday illnesses & more

Former President Donald Trump is having a busy start to 2024 as the countdown to the Iowa caucus begins. Rescuers in Japan are racing against time to save people trapped in the rubble after an earthquake. A controversial law has been struck down in Israel and it could have an impact on the war in Gaza. The FBI is investigating a fiery crash in New York. Plus, respiratory viruses are up and rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 02, 20246 min

12 PM ET: New year new laws, insulin price break, Mickey Mouse copyright expires & more

The full extent of the damage caused by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan is slowly coming to light. The US is ringing in the new year with a wave of new laws - we'll tell you more. 2024 began with a deadly start in Ukraine and a day of mourning. More Americans with diabetes will get a break on the cost of insulin starting today. And, Disney no longer owns the copyright for one of the earliest versions of Micky Mouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 01, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Tsunami warning, US sinks Houthi boats, SCOTUS’ AI warning & more

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has hit Japan with aftershocks and tsunami warnings along the country's west coast. The US sinks three Houthi boats after an attack , but says it doesn't want a wider conflict in the Middle East. Hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived near Chicago on a flight from Texas. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has given a warning about AI in the judicial system. Plus, some thing to look forward to in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Jan 01, 20247 min

One Thing: From The Assignment: Trump’s Second Term Plans

As we enter 2024, all eyes will be on the Iowa caucuses later this month to see if Republican voters have any appetite for moving on from former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the Republican frontrunner continues to make statements on the campaign trail that experts say sound increasingly authoritarian. What should we make of the stark rhetoric? In this episode, we hear a conversation between CNN’s Audie Cornish and Kristen Holmes about what exactly Trump has planned for a possible second te...

Dec 31, 202331 min

3 PM ET: NYC NYE security preparations, mushroom poisonings, NASA’s message in a bottle & more

A new report published by the Israeli military details failures in the mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. New York City prepares for the Times Square ball drop as it and other live, televised events remain an “attractive target” for extremists. Eurostar train services have been canceled after flooding in tunnels, leaving many passengers stranded. Mushroom foraging has become popular in 2023 and experts say there’s an uptick in related poisonings. And ...

Dec 30, 20237 min

10 AM ET: Genocide case against Israel, Ohio gender-affirming care veto, 1-2-3-1-2-3 weddings & more

South Africa has filed a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice for its role in the war in Gaza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges the world to step in after Ukraine was hit by the largest air attack from Russia since the start of the war last year. Ohio’s Republican governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for trans youth. Twenty-foot waves hit the West coast, forcing beach closures. And couples rush to tie the knot in Vegas ...

Dec 30, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Ukraine bombarded, NYE security concerns, Gypsy Rose Blanchard released & more

Russia has launched its biggest air assault on Ukraine since the start of its invasion. Maine Republicans say they'll fight a decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. The UN says more than 150,000 people in Gaza have nowhere to go. Authorities in New York City are monitoring threats ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. Plus, the woman at the center of a murder case that inspired a miniseries and a documentary has been released on parole. Learn more about...

Dec 29, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Maine's ballot decision, huge Russian strikes, California waves & more

Maine's top election official has moved to strike former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot. Russia has launched a huge wave of air attacks across Ukraine. Dangerous waves have caused injuries and flooding in California. Today is expected to be one of the busiest days for flying in the US. Plus, the Detroit Pistons lose again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 20236 min

12 PM ET: 2024 ballot decisions, Haley's Civil War comments, gas price predictions & more

We'll break down the drama around whether former President Donald Trump will be removed from any 2024 primary ballots. Israel has acknowledged that its airstrikes killed civilians at a refugee camp on Christmas Eve. Nikki Haley is facing heat for her comments on the Civil War. Gas prices could drop again in 2024. Plus, the surprising reason a Chinese chess player has been forced to forfeit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 28, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Ukraine funding running out, Trump's ballot worries, Apple Watches back & more

The latest US aid package for Ukraine will exhaust all available funding. US officials say they had a "very productive" meeting with Mexico's President about the border. We'll bring you the latest on attempts to remove former President Donald Trump from 2024 primary ballots. The newest Apple Watches can be sold in the US again. Plus, the comedy world says goodbye to Tom Smothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 28, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Trump ballot decision, NYT sues OpenAI, 'miracle' rescue & more

There are talks today between top US officials and Mexico's president to try to find a solution to the ongoing migrant crisis at the border. Michigan's Supreme Court has made a decision on whether former President Donald Trump can be included on the state's 2024 primary ballot. Israel says aid organizations need to come up with more methods to help people in Gaza. We'll tell you why the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft. Plus a "miracle" rescue in Indiana. Learn more about your ad cho...

Dec 27, 20236 min

9 AM ET: High stakes border talks, Middle East conflict concerns, Detroit Piston's record & more

Senior US officials are meeting with Mexico's president to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border. There are concerns that Israel's war with Hamas could widen into a regional conflict. Blizzard conditions have cause travel problems in parts of the US. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Parasite, has died at the age of 48. Plus, why the Detroit Pistons probably aren't happy after breaking an NBA record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Dec 27, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Border crisis, Harvard backlash, Ye's apology & more

Iraq has condemned US airstrikes in the country. The US-Mexico border crisis is also having an impact thousands of miles away in Chicago. Ukrainian forces say they've destroyed a Russian Navy ship. Some top faculty members at Harvard are asking its governing body to tackle several problems. Plus, Ye, also known as Kanye West, has apologized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 20237 min

9 AM ET: US Iraq strikes, winter storm travel warning, Apple Watch ban & more

The US has carried out targeted airstrikes in Iraq overnight in retaliation for an attack that injured some American troops. Israel's Prime Minster says the war in Gaza is far from ending. A major winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest leading to blizzard warnings and concerns about people traveling. Pressure at the US-Mexico border continues. Plus, the sale of several newer Apple Watch models has been banned in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Dec 26, 20236 min
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