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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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6 AM ET: Pager attack retaliation vow, IVF bill blocked, Diddy denied bail & more

Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate for the pager attack that killed nine people and injured thousands more in Lebanon. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been making campaign promises, but are light on details. Senate Republicans have once again blocked a Democrat led bill that would protect access to IVF treatments. Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail after he pleaded not guilty to charges. And, the man at the center of a rape case that's gripped France. Learn...

Sep 18, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Undecided voters, Lebanon pager attack, how pregnancy changes the brain & more

We’ll tell you what polls are saying about undecided voters in the run-up to Election Day. Schools in Lebanon will close tomorrow after the pager attack on Hezbollah members that killed at least nine people. Speaker Mike Johnson has set up a likely doomed vote tomorrow on a GOP government funding bill, as the deadline to pass a spending plan looms. Residents of a Houston suburb can’t return to their homes yet as a pipeline fire that started yesterday continues to burn. Plus, exciting progress in...

Sep 17, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Diddy in court, FAA could fine SpaceX, a potential superbug crisis & more

We’ll catch you up on the latest campaign news, from Springfield, Ohio to Flint, Michigan. Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court today after being charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting could have big implications for the economy. We’ll tell you why the Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX more than $600,000. Plus, a look at a growing global health threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Sep 17, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Diddy charges, Lebanon pager attack, weight loss pills & more

Sean "Diddy" Combs will appear in federal court later today, charged with racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt against him. Hundreds of people have been injured by an attack in Lebanon that made pagers explode. Instagram is forcing millions of teenagers to get protected accounts – we'll talk you through the changes. And, popular weight loss drugs could soon come in pill form. Learn...

Sep 17, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Trump blames Democrats, Springfield bomb threats, interest rate cut & more

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to blame Democrats for the assassination attempts against him. Meanwhile, Springfield, Ohio continues to deal with the fallout of Trump making baseless claims about immigrants in the city. The Fed is finally expected to cut interest rates, but it's not clear by how much. US weapon stockpiles are starting to run low because of the demand from Ukraine. Plus, an unnamed storm has brought a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event to North Carolina. Learn ...

Sep 17, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Trump describes assassination attempt, Harris courts Teamsters, ‘Diddy’ arrested & more

Former President Donald Trump has recounted the assassination attempt against him, praising the Secret Service. Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking Teamsters' endorsement, pushing pro-union policies. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in NYC amid ongoing allegations. Drug-resistant infections could cause 39 million deaths in 25 years. And, gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to regain her bronze Olympic medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 17, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Security boosted at Mar-a-Lago, Putin expands Russian military, Boeing’s austerity measures & more

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe says there’s a heavy uniformed presence at Mar-a-Lago after yesterday’s apparent assassination attempt. Springfield, Ohio has cancelled its annual arts and culture celebration due to security concerns. Russian President Vladmir Putin wants to boost the country’s army by 180,000 troops. Boeing has implemented a hiring freeze amid the ongoing strike. Plus, North Carolina is experiencing once-in-1,000-year rainfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Sep 16, 20247 min

3 PM ET: More details about attempted Trump assassination, TikTok in court, vaccine season & more

Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with the acting director of the Secret Service later today after an apparent assassination attempt yesterday. TikTok made its case this morning against a possible US ban of the social media app. The Federal Reserve is expected to make its latest move against inflation. Historic flooding in central Europe has taken at least 17 lives. Plus, health officials want you to get three important vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Sep 16, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Trump’s attempted assassin charged, coal plant’s clean energy solution, ‘Succession’ in real life & more

The man accused of trying to assassinate former president Donald Trump yesterday has been charged in federal court today. Trump is adding pressure to an already complicated government funding fight. A Minnesota coal plant found the key to solving America’s biggest clean energy challenge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration faces federal probes and resignations amid corruption allegations. The plot of HBO’s 'Succession' is playing out in a Nevada courtroom today, as Rupert Murdoch's c...

Sep 16, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Apparent assassination attempt details, TikTok fights ban, Jackson 5 member dies & more

We’re learning new details about the man being held in connection with another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris could be getting a surprising endorsement soon. TikTok has 15 minutes to convince a federal appeals court not to support a ban on its social media app in the US. Washington and Seoul are trying to reach a new cost-sharing deal for US forces in South Korea. And, a member of the Jackson 5 has died at the age of 70. Learn more a...

Sep 16, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Apparent Trump assassination attempt, Springfield bomb threats, Emmy Awards shock & more

Authorities are investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and a man has been detained. Israeli hostages found in December were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Mayor of Springfield, Ohio says bomb threats have put the community on edge after false claims about immigrants. The US Coast Guard starts a hearing to look at the Titan submersible implosion. And, there was a surprise ending at the Emmy Awards last night. Learn more about your ad choic...

Sep 16, 20247 min

One Thing: No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now.

Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far. Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 15, 202423 min

5 Good Things: A Woman Bikes 700 Miles to Honor Her Late Brother’s Memory

A woman went on a 700-mile bike ride to raise awareness about substance abuse after her brother died from fentanyl poisoning. Scientists have figured out a way to turn banana waste into denim and clean energy for rural communities in Pakistan. A stay-at-home mom in Michigan dresses up like a clown to pick up trash and her neighbors love her message. The San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of an endangered tiger cub. Plus, a Chicago man takes a more scenic route to work downtown. Learn more ab...

Sep 14, 202413 min

6 PM ET: Election heats up, Boar’s Head plant closure, stranded astronauts' Q&A & more

Both presidential nominees are blazing the campaign trail in key battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave new insight into how Russia is trying to influence elections in the US and abroad. Boar’s Head says it’s closing a Virginia plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. A military court in Congo handed down death sentences to dozens of people, including three Americans. And, two stranded NASA astronauts spoke publicly for the first time since being left behind on the Intern...

Sep 13, 20247 min

3 PM ET: New GA school shooting details, Russia’s intelligence operations, “Karate Kid” star dies & more

We start with the campaign stops Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making today in the final stretch of the 2024 race. More details are emerging about the deadly shooting at a Georgia high school last week. We’re learning more about Russian state media’s key role in its intelligence and influence operations around the world. Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while impaired for an incident earlier this year. And, “Karate Kid” actor Chad McQueen has died at age 63. Le...

Sep 13, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Post-debate push, Ukraine faces resistance, Tsunami mystery resolved & more

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are hitting key swing states as the post-debate campaign push intensifies. We’ll take a look at Trump's false claims about abortion during this week's debate. Soldiers say Ukraine's incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is getting more difficult. Scientists have found out why a 650-foot mega-tsunami shook the Earth for nine days. And, we’ll tell you everything about ChatGPT’s new model, which the company says “reasons” like a human. Learn more about your ad choices....

Sep 13, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Boeing workers walk out, Justin Timberlake in court, quarterback's concussion & more

33,000 Boeing workers are on strike after they rejected a deal last night. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue to clash over future debates. An Israeli official has resigned after criticism that his failures played a role in the October 7th attacks. Justin Timberlake is expected to appear in court today over his arrest for driving while intoxicated. Plus, an NFL quarterback had to leave the field because of a concussion last night. Learn more about your ad cho...

Sep 13, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Debate doubt, Boeing workers strike, NYPD commissioner resigns & more

Former President Donald Trump says there won't be another presidential debate, but some people are doubting his words. 33,000 Boeing workers are on strike. Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning NATO leaders not to let Ukraine use their weapons to strike deep inside his country. The NYPD commissioner has resigned amid an investigation into the New York City Mayor's office and police department. Plus, rent is using up a huge amount of Americans' incomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sep 13, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Trump rejects third debate, GA subversion case latest, ND abortion ban overturned & more

Former President Donald Trump says he won’t debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. We have new developments on Trump’s election subversion case in Georgia and criminal hush money case in New York. A North Dakota judge has struck down a law banning nearly all abortions in the state. The US has banned Navient from servicing federal student loans. Plus, we’ll explain why the bird flu virus poses a risk this time of year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 12, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Dueling campaign ads, NYPD commissioner resigns, Boeing strike threat & more

Both presidential nominees are trying to capitalize on their debate performances with new ads. US Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed political attacks against the Justice Department in a fiery speech. New York City’s police commissioner resigns amid a federal investigation. Boeing faces a crucial union vote tonight that could send some workers walking off the job. And, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level this week since February 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Sep 12, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Election trajectory unchanged, new Weinstein indictment, AI energy use & more

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says the race is still 50/50 despite her good debate performance, while former President Donald Trump's allies are in damage control. A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein on new charges. Francine unleashed flooding rainfall and knocked out power in parts of Louisiana. House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing his options as a government funding deadline looms. And, we'll tell you why some of the big names in AI are at the White House today. Lea...

Sep 12, 20246 min

9 AM ET: SpaceX makes history, deadly Typhoon Yagi, VMA winners & more

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has completed the first ever commercial spacewalk. Vice President Kamala Harris is hoping to build on momentum from Tuesday's debate, while former President Donald Trump's allies attempt damage control. A long-time legal case is trying to stop Trump and Republicans from potentially harassing voters and election workers. Typhoon Yagi has reportedly killed hundreds of people in Vietnam. And, we'll tell you who won big at the MTV Video Music Awards. Learn more about yo...

Sep 12, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Historic spacewalk, Francine weakens, another Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuit & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are holding their first rallies since the ABC News Presidential debate. SpaceX is attempting the first ever commercial spacewalk this morning. We're once again heading towards the government funding deadline, but the House Speaker has a juggling act ahead of him. Francine has weakened to a tropical storm but continues to unleash flooding rain and gusty winds. And, a former member of the music group Danity Kane has accused Sean “Diddy...

Sep 12, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Stopgap bill vote delayed, tracking Hurricane Francine, cruise ship hits iceberg & more

House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote on his short-term funding bill – we’ll explain why. An Israeli strike on a shelter for displaced Palestinians killed more than a dozen people in central Gaza today. Hurricane Francine is hours away from making landfall in southern Louisiana. A trial is underway for three former Memphis officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Plus, we’ll tell you about the moment passengers on a cruise ship encountered an iceberg in an Alaskan waterway. Lea...

Sep 11, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Debate fallout, Georgia school shooting apology, Campbell Soup’s name change & more

Former President Donald Trump suggests he won’t debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. Israel has launched multiple strikes on southern Lebanon over the last day. The mother of the teenager charged in a Georgia school shooting last week has apologized to the victims’ families. NFL star Tyreek Hill is calling for the officer at the center of his controversial traffic stop to be fired. And, after 155 years, the Campbell Soup company is changing its name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Sep 11, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Inflation loosens grip, Trump and Harris unity, NFL kickoff change & more

Inflation is continuing to loosen its grip on American consumers. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are claiming victory after last night's debate, and their campaigns might schedule another one. The candidates came face to face again at a 9/11 memorial in New York this morning, where they once again shook hands. Hurricane Francine is expected to bring flooding rainfall to Louisiana when it makes landfall. Plus, how changing one play in the NFL play could protec...

Sep 11, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Presidential debate winner, California wildfires, heavy metals in tampons & more

Observers appear to think there was one clear winner from last night's ABC News presidential debate. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine for talks about American long-range weapons. A man has been arrested and charged with arson as wildfires spread across California. Mexico lawmakers have passed controversial reforms after protestors stormed the Senate. And, the FDA is investigating the potential risks from heavy metals found in tampons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Sep 11, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Debate highlights, Taylor Swift endorsement, Hurricane Francine & more

We'll bring you the highlights from the ABC News debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. After months of speculation about whether she'd weigh in, Taylor Swift has endorsed a presidential candidate. 23 years on, America remembers 9/11. Hurricane Francine is forecast to get stronger before hitting the Louisiana coast today. And, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has already made history, but the riskiest part is still to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Sep 11, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Primetime presidential debate, Cuomo defends Covid-19 response, Delta planes collide & more

We’re hours away from a critical debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen into a hurricane tonight. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified about his Covid-19 response during the early days of the pandemic. Two Delta planes collided while taxiing for takeoff from Atlanta’s airport this morning. Plus, we have some bright spots to share about Americans’ incomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Sep 10, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Debate showdown, government funding fight, social media warning labels & more

Both presidential campaigns lay out their strategies for tonight’s debate. House Speaker Mike Johnson is doubling down on his push for a short-term funding plan amid opposition from his party. Dozens of attorneys general are demanding that Congress require stricter warning labels on social media apps. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants Israel to change the way it operates in the West Bank following the death of an American activist. And, congressional lawmakers honor 13 service members k...

Sep 10, 20247 min
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