Prosecutors and Donald Trump's lawyers will start making their case today in opening statements in the former President's hush money trial. Ukraine has thanked US lawmakers for approving an aid package. Tensions rise at Columbia University over campus protests. Israel's military intelligence chief has resigned over the October 7th attack. Plus, how President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 22, 2024•7 min
Opening statements are expected today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The House has passed a $95 million foreign aid package, but now Speaker Mike Johnson is under threat. Columbia University is in a crisis over campus protests and antisemitism. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today over whether cities can punish people for being unhoused. Plus, we'll tell you what Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Apr 22, 2024•6 min
Two top scientific bodies recently announced that coral reefs around the world are experiencing a mass bleaching event for just the fourth time. It comes amid surging ocean temperatures over the past year, which has been the warmest on record. In this episode, we examine how a number of extreme climate change-fueled events – including coral bleaching – are on display in Australia and whether they could provide lessons in climate resiliency for the rest of the world. Guest: Ivan Watson, CNN Senio...
Apr 21, 2024•18 min
Three college recruits reflect on the WNBA draft and the moment the sport is having right now. A family in Oklahoma granted their son’s wish to get a pet octopus, but they had no idea she would end up giving birth! A college dorm surprises their hall’s security guard with the gift of a lifetime. Why a recent gift comes just in time for the iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC. Plus, would you ride to the edge of space in a helium balloon? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for...
Apr 20, 2024•10 min
A full jury panel has been selected in former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal hush money trial. The Senate is trying to pass a key surveillance bill before tonight’s deadline while the House is expected to vote on a foreign aid package tomorrow. The FAA announced new scheduling changes to help air traffic controllers combat fatigue. A Maryland high school student accused of planning a school shooting is being held without bond. Finally, tonight, Volkswagen could be the newest automake...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min
A man apparently lit himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is underway. We have details on what the Israeli military appeared to have targeted in its strike on Iran. A foreign aid package clears a hurdle in Congress amid growing calls for the House speaker’s ouster. We’ll tell you about the man charged in connection with an alleged Russian plot to kill Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A top scientist raises concerns about th...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US had no involvement on Israel's attack on Iran. Former President Donald Trump has slammed the hush money trial and his gag order on day four of the trial. The Biden administration has finalized a ban on oil drilling in Alaska. A Maryland high school student has been arrested over an alleged school shooting plot. Plus, House Republicans are once again trying to push through a bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban. Learn more about your ad cho...
Apr 19, 2024•7 min
The US is denying any involvement on an apparently limited Israeli attack on Iran. We'll tell you what to expect in the coming days of Donald Trump hush money trial. The Biden administration is expected to announce changes to an important civil rights law today. Former Vice President Mike Pence has a bleak warning for what Russia’s leader could do if he wins the war in Ukraine. And, last year’s record heat led to record hospital visits in parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Apr 19, 2024•7 min
A US official says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, which could escalate tensions in the region. 12 Jurors have been chosen for former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. House Speaker Mike Johnson might need support from Democrats to pass a series of foreign aid bills and to keep his job. The largest election in history is underway in India. And, Swifties got a surprise when Taylor’s new album dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min
Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. More than 100 people have been arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University. Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since November. A new report breaks down the health risks linked to some imported strawberries. Lastly, we’ll tell you where volcanic eruptions are triggering a tsunami threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 18, 2024•6 min
We start with a deadly strike in southern Gaza that killed at least ten family members. President Joe Biden got endorsed from more than a dozen members of the extended Kennedy family. A man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho college students has a new alibi. We’re tracking a new severe storm threat in the central US. And, we’ll explain the actions that cost more than two dozen Google employees their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 18, 2024•5 min
We'll tell you why a juror has already been excused from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the selection process continues. The US is slapping Iran with sanctions after its attack on Israel. Both a foreign aid package and House Speaker Mike Johnson face a big test today in Congress. Some lawmakers in Arizona are still fighting to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Plus, WNBA players want to be treated fairly, but it's not just about the money. Learn more about your ad choice...
Apr 18, 2024•6 min
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial say they’ll use his past legal run-ins to discredit him if he takes the stand. Tensions between Qatar and the US are putting a strain on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage return in Gaza. The FBI says it's on high alert for threats ahead of Passover. 911 communication services have been restored in some areas this morning after a brief outage hit four states last night. Plus, six people have been arrested for one of the larges...
Apr 18, 2024•7 min
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing ahead with a foreign aid package, even though it could put his speakership at risk. UNICEF says nearly 14,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. It's day three of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Former Boeing employees have accused the company of taking shortcuts. Plus, the Supreme Court has made it easier to sue your company if they transfer you against your will. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Apr 18, 2024•7 min
The Senate killed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Arizona lawmakers failed to advance a bill that would repeal the state’s abortion ban. Hawaii's attorney general released the first report from a probe into the deadly Maui wildfires that wreaked havoc last year. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford SUVs and pickups. Finally, an NBA player has been banned from the league – we’ll explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Apr 17, 2024•6 min
House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a series of foreign aid bills despite pressure from conservative hardliners. The Homeland Security secretary’s impeachment trial has begun in the Senate. Boeing's reputation took another hit at hearings on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s president testified to a House committee about the school’s response to antisemitism. Plus, we’ll break down the impact record-setting rainfall is having in the United Arab Emirates. Learn more abo...
Apr 17, 2024•6 min
Senators are expected to be sworn in as jurors later today in the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Israel's prime minister says the country alone will decide what to do in response to Iran's attack. Former President Donald Trump made a campaign trail stop after court yesterday. A new report shows a staggering amount of American borrowers are crippled by their student loan debt. Plus, some Team USA updates and reflections ahead of the Paris Olympics Games ...
Apr 17, 2024•6 min
Israel is hitting Gaza with deadly airstrikes as it weighs its response to Iran’s weekend attack. A showdown is set in the Senate today over the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after mistakenly shooting a female Uber driver. President Joe Biden is expected to call for higher tariffs on Chinese steel imports. Plus, a year's worth of rain has flooded Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Apr 17, 2024•6 min
The US says it'll impose new sanctions on Tehran, as an attack on Iran by Israel is now expected to be limited. The Senate is set to begin the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas today - we'll tell you why it's not expected to last long. Seven jurors have been selected so far in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. United Airlines says it lost $200 million because of Boeing's ongoing quality issues. And, USC has canceled its muslim valedictorian's ...
Apr 17, 2024•7 min
House Republicans have sent articles of impeachment to the Senate against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. We’ll tell you where the jury selection process stands in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden slams Trump during a campaign stop in his hometown. One America Network has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by voting tech company Smartmatic. And, protections for some employees now include time off for abortion. Learn more about your ...
Apr 16, 2024•6 min
Prosecutors and former president Donald Trump’s lawyers questioned potential jurors on whether they can be unbiased. We have the latest on a fifth Israeli meeting on Iran’s weekend attack. A second Republican threatens to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. The US Supreme Court heard arguments over an obstruction law used against January 6 rioters. Plus, a powerful storm system is packing a punch in parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 16, 2024•6 min
Jury selection in former President Donald Trump hush money criminal trial in New York is underway. We have new reporting on what the US expects Israel's response to Iran’s attacks could be. House Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan to pass foreign aid in the chamber, but might need Democrats to help him. The Justice Department is reportedly filing another antitrust lawsuit against a big company – we’ll tell you which one. Plus, a historic building in Denmark goes up in flames. Learn more about your ...
Apr 16, 2024•7 min
Iran's president is warning Israel against taking action against its attack on the weekend. Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's trial is set to begin today, as not a single juror has been picked so far. Aid agencies warn that Sudan is teetering on the edge of collapse, but it's largely being ignored by the world. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today on a case involving a former police officer who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. And, an investigation is underway after vid...
Apr 16, 2024•6 min
Tensions are still high in the Middle East as Israel weighs a potential response to Iran's weekend attacks. Not a single juror has been chosen so far, as the second day Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to begin. The House will take up separate bills this week for aid to Israel and Ukraine amid threats to the Speaker's job. Police in Australia say they will prosecute those rioted after a "terrorist act" at a church. Plus, we'll tell you which team picked Caitlin Clark as the number 1 WNBA dra...
Apr 16, 2024•6 min
We start with some of the takeaways from the first day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden addressed Iran’s attack on Israel publicly for the first time. The film armorer on the set of the movie “Rust” has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter. The Truth Social rollercoaster continues on Wall Street. Lastly, we’ll break down the top finishers in the Boston Marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2024•6 min
The jury selection process has begun in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial – we’ll tell you one piece of evidence the judge is allowing in court. Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s attack over the weekend. Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event that experts say could be the worst on record. Researchers break down possible risks associated with pregnancy complications. And, excitement is building around tonight’s WNBA draft and where Caitlin Clark will start her...
Apr 15, 2024•7 min
Donald Trump has arrived at a courthouse in New York as the first former US President in history to stand trial. Iran's attack is making Israeli officials change their military plans in Gaza. There have been two violent stabbing attacks in Sydney in just the space of a few days. Storms are threatening 40 million people in the Central and Eastern US. Plus, the Boston Marathon is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2024•6 min
World leaders are urging Israel to show restraint as its government considers retaliation against Iran. Jury selection starts today for former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial. The crash that caused the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse is now under a federal criminal investigation. The woman in charge of the weapons on the "Rust" film set will be sentenced today over the death of the film's cinematographer. Plus, O.J. Simpson's lawyer has been speaking about his client's will. Learn mo...
Apr 15, 2024•6 min
Israel is still deciding how to respond to an unprecedented attack from Iran over the weekend, as world leaders urge restraint. Today Donald Trump will become the first US President in history to go on criminal trial. Police say a stabbing rampage in Australia appeared to target women. It's deadline day for filing your tax returns. Plus, we'll tell you who won this year's Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 15, 2024•7 min
More than a year after being charged, the hush money criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin this week in New York City. It comes amid numerous delays in his other criminal cases, with time ticking down until the presidential election in November. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. In this episode, we examine the challenges of seating a jury in an unprecedented case like this and look at both sides’ legal arguments. Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Chief Legal Affairs Cor...
Apr 14, 2024•16 min
