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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 at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

Episodes

6 PM ET: Confidence in the president-elect, Blinken testifies, an atmospheric river & more

There's new evidence linking Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week. We’ll tell you the results of a new CNN poll on how President-elect Donald Trump is handling the transition back to the White House. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan during a contentious House hearing. Rain and wind are causing airport delays on the East Coast. Plus, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his own drowning ha...

Dec 11, 20247 min

3 PM ET: FBI director to resign, strikes in Syria, CEOs seek security & more

FBI Director Chris Wray has announced he’ll step down in January. In the days since the ousting of Syria President Bashar al-Assad, some countries are targeting Syrian military sites. We’ll tell you about the extra steps corporations are taking to protect their executives after last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Kroger is being sued by the company it wanted to merge with. Plus, human rights activists aren’t happy about FIFA’s latest announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Dec 11, 20247 min

12 PM ET: CEO killing fingerprint match, Dems prep for Trump, Butterflies in trouble & more

Police say fingerprints and a notebook with plans are linking suspect Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Democratic Governors are plotting how to push back against the next White House. We'll hear what Daniel Penny said in his first interview since he was acquitted over Jordan Neely’s subway death. A child got sick after drinking raw milk, and it could be bird flu. Plus, wildlife officials want to save a beautiful and critical species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Dec 11, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Trump’s Washington takeover, Biden’s immigration pressure, The Onion’s bid blocked & more

President-elect Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington has begun, as his team starts to move from Florida. A Syrian rebel leader says his country doesn’t want any more war. We’ll bring you the latest inflation figures. President Joe Biden is facing pressure and a time crunch over immigration. Plus, a judge has blocked The Onion from buying Infowars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Malibu wildfire evacuations, Diddy accuser speaks, airlines’ historic comeback & more

The man accused of killing a health insurance CEO is fighting extradition to New York. Malibu beaches are empty, as people try to escape a fast-moving wildfire. It’s already been a busy week for President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial administration pick. We’ll hear from one of the men who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. Plus, airlines make a $1 trillion comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Mangione denied bail, CA fire spreading, a poet’s passing & more

Luigi Mangione is now fighting extradition to New York, where he faces a murder charge for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. California’s Franklin Fire has tripled in size in just one hour. We’ll tell you why a federal judge blocked Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertson’s. Women in the US may be getting a new recommendation for cervical cancer screening. Plus, an acclaimed poet, activist, author, and professor has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Dec 10, 20247 min

3 PM ET: DOJ’s leak investigations, Mangione hearing, a Broadway dream realized & more

A Department of Justice watchdog reports that the agency secretly obtained phone records from several lawmakers and staff members during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. Charging documents detail the arrest of the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. President Joe Biden’s administration says it will support the new regime in Syria that adheres to some key principles. China’s leader says there would be “no winners” of a trade war with the US. Plus, we’ll tell yo...

Dec 10, 20247 min

12 PM ET: California wildfire spreading, CEO killing merchandise, Jamie Foxx’s health scare & more

Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people celebrate the end of a brutal regime. A wildfire in California is spreading quickly and forcing thousands of evacuations. The suspect accused of killing a health insurance CEO is getting praise online. We’ll tell you why President Joe Biden’s administration is working closely with President-elect Donald Trump’s team. Plus, Jamie Foxx has opened up about the health scare that kept him out of the public eye last year. Learn more about your ad cho...

Dec 10, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Syria’s new leader, Netanyahu takes the stand, California fire triples in size & more

Syria has a new caretaker prime minister, as people look for loved ones that went missing during the country’s civil war. We’ll hear from the former roommate of the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Israeli prime minister Benajamin Netanyahu has taken the stand in his corruption trial. Pete Hegseth says he does support women in the military, despite early comments suggesting otherwise. Plus, a fast-growing wildfire in California is forcing people to evacuate. Learn more about yo...

Dec 10, 20247 min

6 AM ET: CEO shooting suspect charged, Murdoch’s trust drama, AI company sued & more

A 26-year-old has been charged with murder over the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll tell you how life altering changes in Syria are having a wider impact on the region. The EPA has banned two commonly used cancer-causing chemicals. A court has ruled on whether Rupert Murdoch can give his eldest son control of his companies when he dies. Plus, families are suing an AI company, accusing it of promoting violence and self-harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Dec 10, 20247 min

6 PM ET: CEO murder suspect’s “ghost gun,” Syria’s regime change, microplastics & more

The man arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week had a gun that's hard to tie to past crimes. We have the latest on the transfer of power underway in Syria. We’ll tell you what jobs could be at risk in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Google is suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Plus, can you cut down on microplastics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Arrest made in CEO murder case, China probes Nvidia, another word of the year & more

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is a “strong person of interest” in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City last week. Two countries have paused asylum applications for Syrians in the wake of upheaval. We’ll tell you the latest development in China’s tit-for-tat chip war with the US. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving diversity efforts by three elite Boston public schools. Plus, Merriam-Webster's word of the year is kind of a bummer Learn more a...

Dec 09, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Syria leadership unclear, Daniel Penny acquitted, Golden Globe nominations & more

The White House has told CNN it’s unsure who is leading Syria right now. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director has a challenging week ahead of him. Daniel Penny has been acquitted over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway. We’ll tell you about the real estate scam costing Americans billions of dollars. And, there were a few surprising Golden Globe nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Syria’s next steps, NYC manhunt continues, end of the Eras & more

Syria is facing new uncertainty now that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Police are gathering clues in the manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, but they’re still missing some key evidence. President-elect Donald Trump's more controversial cabinet picks are gearing up for another big week. Southern California is preparing for more potentially dangerous winds. Plus, Taylor Swift's record-braking and earth-shaking world tour comes to an end. Learn more about yo...

Dec 09, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Syrians rejoice, Jay-Z sexual assault allegations, record-breaking MLB deal & more

Syrians have been celebrating in the streets, following the fall of the Assad regime. President Joe Biden has welcomed the news in Syria, as he lays out the US’ plans to support the region. President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his agenda for his first days in office, including his plans for deporting migrants. Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Plus, we'll tell you who's set to become the highest paid sports star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Dec 09, 20247 min

One Thing: A Health Insurance CEO is Dead. Not Everyone Is Sad.

Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time. Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Dec 08, 202420 min

5 Good Things: From Ashes to Art, Notre Dame’s Revival

A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 202414 min

6 PM ET: Police think shooting suspect left NYC, Trump & Vance back Hegseth, Eras Tour ending & more

The manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO is going beyond New York City limits. President-elect Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance are defending their pick for Secretary of Defense. We’ll bring you the latest in the trial against Daniel Perry in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The government is going to be testing more raw milk—we'll tell you why. Plus, the end of an Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Health insurance rage, Syrian rebels advance, man versus polar bear & more

The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has brought out Americans’ pent-up anger against the health insurance industry. Syrian rebels are advancing toward another major city. The new jobs report showed a healthy labor market—so why is it so difficult to get a job right now? TikTok is one step closer to facing a US ban. Plus, how a man in Ontario saved his wife from a polar bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 20247 min

12 PM ET: CEO killing clues, clean energy key, women in construction & more

We have the latest on the search for the gunman who killed the CEO of United Healthcare. Vice President Kamala Harris has a fraction of money left from the record amount she raised for her presidential bid. Romania’s top court annulled the country’s presidential election result. Scientists find a trove of rare metals needed for clean energy. Plus, construction work has one of the lowest gender pay gaps in the US – hear how groups are trying to get more women to join. Learn more about your ad cho...

Dec 06, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Jobs bounce back, Musk’s big spending, Iran’s nuclear capabilities & more

We’ll tell you how many jobs were added last month and how it compared to October. President-elect Donald Trump is digging in over Pete Hegseth’s nomination. New filings show exactly how much Elon Musk spent on getting Trump elected. US intelligence is shedding new light on how quickly Iran could create nuclear weapons. Plus, two Americans and one Canadian are thought to have died climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Gunman flirting CCTV, preemptive pardons, life expectancy concerns & more

We’re learning more about the movements of the gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York. A militant leader from a Syrian rebel group has told CNN about want he wants for the country. The Biden Administration is considering preemptive pardons for people that could be targeted by the next White House. US life expectancy isn’t expected to improve much in the coming decades. Plus, as the world heats up, a surprising culprit is partly to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Dec 06, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Tsunami warnings canceled, insurance company retreats, Boeing plea deal rejected & more

Northern California’s tsunami warning is canceled after magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits the Pacific Northwest. Customer outrage prompts one insurer to walk back a plan to limit anesthesia coverage. We'll tell you the latest details about the investigation into who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. A congressional hearing on assassination attempts against President-elect Trump gets heated. And Boeing’s plea deal gets rejected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20247 min

3 PM ET: CA earthquake, Hegseth defiant, The most mispronounced words, & more

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Northern California. Pete Hegseth insists he still has President-elect Donald Trump’s support – but what about key senators? A change in how one insurance company will cover anesthesia during surgery has some outraged. OnlyFans comes to China. And we’ll share what’s topping a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20246 min

12 PM ET: CEO gunman left clues, DOGE meeting, DC sues Amazon & more

The gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO left some clues behind when he fled. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are making their case to lawmakers for huge government cuts. Rebels in Syria have taken control of a second key city. We’ll tell you why DC is suing Amazon over some of its deliveries. Plus, dangerous snow squall warnings are in effect today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20247 min

9 AM ET: NYC gunman search, California school shooting, stowaway arrested & more

We’re learning more details about the police hunt for a gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Two California kindergarten students are in critical condition after a man opened fire at their school. South Korean police are investigating whether the country’s president committed treason. We’ll tell you the latest on the Delta Air Lines stowaway. Plus, apparently a lot of people had a “pink, pilates, princess” phase this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Dec 05, 20246 min

6 AM ET: New York manhunt, Bitcoin’s record value, 401(k) millionaires rise & more

Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Amnesty International has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which the Israeli government denies. Bitcoin reached a record high after an announcement from President-elect Donald Trump. Pete Hegseth is busy trying to convince senators he should lead the Pentagon. Plus, the number of 401(k) millionaires just jumped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20247 min

6 PM ET: France ousts prime minister, manhunt continues for CEO’s killer, lead and mental health & more

Michel Barnier is now France's shortest-serving prime minister on record. The Supreme Court will likely side with Tennessee on a challenge to its gender-affirming care ban. Police say the man who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare this morning fled on an electric Citi Bike. We’ll tell you how leaded gasoline may have affected your mental health. Plus, two US golf organizations have announced new gender-related competition policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Dec 04, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Airline execs grilled, Coca-Cola scales back on sustainability, Billboard’s top pop star & more

Israel’s defense minister is optimistic about a hostage deal with Hamas, but didn’t say why. We’ll tell you why lawmakers blasted US airline executives today on Capitol Hill. Iranian authorities have temporarily released a Nobel laureate from prison after a surgery. Coca-Cola says it remains committed to environmental efforts, but activists aren’t convinced. Plus, we’ll tell you who Billboard says is the greatest pop star of the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Dec 04, 20247 min

12 PM ET: CEO fatally shot, Hegseth’s defiance, Voyager 1 & more

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over a state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The CEO of United Healthcare has been shot and killed in New York City. Pete Hegseth is standing his ground as Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, even as sources say replacements are being considered. We’ll tell you how the balance of power stands in Congress after the last House seat was called. Plus, NASA has made contact with the farthest spacecraft from Earth again. Learn mor...

Dec 04, 20247 min