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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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Crimea to ‘stay with Russia,’ Trump’s tariff deals, from Egypt to the NFL draft & more

President Donald Trump has told TIME that part of the peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine includes Crimea staying with Russia. The president also said that he’s made “200 deals” after pausing tariffs. A federal agency sent a survey to some university and college staff, asking an usual question. The Trump administration is considering getting rid of a specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth. Plus, one player could make NFL history this weekend. Learn more about your ad choice...

Apr 25, 20257 min

Witkoff-Putin talks, China’s tariff roll-back, abandoned skyscraper & more

Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of the White House’s latest effort to end the war in Ukraine. We’ll tell you which US goods China seems to have quietly rolled back its retaliatory tariffs on. A highly controversial US cardinal will help close Pope Francis’ coffin. President Donald Trump says he’ll have an interview with the reporter at the center of that infamous Signal group chat. Plus, a second chance for the world’s tallest abandoned sk...

Apr 25, 20257 min

More Russian strikes, Mangione in court, NFL draft & more

Moscow has ignored President Donald Trump’s plea to stop bombarding Ukraine, as peace talks continue. It's the last day of Pope Francis lying in state before his funeral. Luigi Mangione is in federal court today to enter a plea. We’ll tell you which state has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth largest economy. Plus, we breakdown the highlights from yesterday’s NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 25, 20257 min

Russia-Ukraine war, ruling on DEI cuts, homes sales drop & more

President Donald Trump elaborated on his comments from earlier in the day when he called out Russia’s president for attacks on Ukraine. We have decisions from two federal judges on Trump’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration and efforts to cut school funding over diversity programs. The spring homebuying season is off to a rocky start. Plus, we’ll tell you about an initiative that’s bringing a group of public health experts together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Apr 24, 20257 min

US-China trade war, IL parade gunman sentenced, new Shakespeare revelations & more

President Donald Trump aired frustrations with China today as a trade war drags on. The Trump administration is escalating a legal fight over its controversial military ban. An arrest has been made in connection to a massive New Jersey wildfire. We have details on the sentencing of an Illinois man who abruptly confessed to a 2022 mass shooting. And, this discovery gives new clues about Shakespeare’s life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 24, 20257 min

Trump v Harvard, Alzheimer's patients in limbo, coral reefs in big trouble & more

The first court date in the legal battle between Harvard and the Trump administration is set. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump have reacted to Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv. Crucial Alzheimer’s research may be jeopardized by funding cuts. Tornado victims in Arkansas have been blocked from receiving federal aid. Plus, the worst recorded coral reef bleaching in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 24, 20257 min

Strikes on Kyiv, 12 states sue Trump, NFL draft day & more

President Donald Trump has responded to Moscow’s strikes on Kyiv this morning. We tell you why twelve US states are suing the Trump administration for its tariff policies. Pro-Palestinian protesters at Yale University have confronted Israel’s national security minister. The DOJ has brought a first terror case against a Venezuelan gang member. Plus, everything you need to know this NFL draft today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 24, 20257 min

Trump starts tariff clock, FEMA staff cuts, Russia attacks Kyiv & more

President Donald Trump seems to have restarted the tariff countdown, just weeks after hitting pause. FEMA is about to lose a big proportion of its workforce before hurricane season. Russia has launched a deadly attack on Kyiv. The killing of civilians at a popular tourist spot is raising tensions between India and Pakistan. Plus, the victims in a decades long cold case have finally been identified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 24, 20257 min

Trump slams Zelensky, Turkey’s earthquake, Harvey Weinstein’s retrial & more

The US treasury secretary gave a gloomy outlook on the trade relationship with China. President Donald Trump railed against Ukraine’s president amid peace talks. A strong earthquake led to scenes of panic in parts of Turkey. We have details on a settlement between Uvalde and the families of the victims from a deadly school massacre in 2022. Plus, a disgraced Hollywood mogul is back in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 20257 min

Retail CEOs' tariff warning, top Dem retiring, US cancer outlook & more

The chief executives of four major retailers are sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. The No.2 Democrat in the Senate says he won’t seek re-election. A sentencing hearing is underway over the deadly Highland Park mass shooting in 2022. The Palestinian Authority president gave what’s perhaps his strongest public criticism of Hamas to date. And, when it comes to cancer prevention, where does the US stack up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Apr 23, 20256 min

Wall Street optimism, convicted Cardinal’s ask, US fertility rates & more

Investors are seeing some positive signs from the Trump administration on trade. The prominent role Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife holds at the Pentagon is drawing scrutiny. A convicted Cardinal argues he should be part of the upcoming papal conclave. We’ll tell you how many babies were born in 2024 and what the US wants to do about it. Plus, a woman forgives her brother’s killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 20257 min

Vance’s Ukraine ultimatum, New Jersey wildfire, Sarah Palin lawsuit & more

Vice President JD Vance has warned that the US may abandon negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. St. Peter’s Basilica is now open for mourners to pay their respects to Pope Francis. We give the latest on the New Jersey wildfire. The EU has slapped huge fines on American big tech companies. Plus, Sarah Palin has lost her defamation lawsuit with the New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 20256 min

Pope Francis lies in state, Trump tariff U-turn, Tesla profits plunge & more

Mourners are paying their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state before his funeral on Saturday. President Donald Trump has suggested he will reduce steep tariffs on Chinese imports. Tesla’s profits for this quarter have plummeted. A gunman has opened fire at a popular tourist destination in the Himalayas. Plus, the so-called doomsday mum is convicted of another murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 23, 20256 min

Food dye removal, Pope Francis’ burial site, student loan warning & more

Secretary Marco Rubio unveiled the first stage of a major US State Department overhaul. Several artificial dyes are being phased out of the nation’s food supply. A group of Venezuelan migrants say the Trump administration is not complying with the Supreme Court’s order. We'll tell you where Pope Francis will be buried. Plus, the White House has a message for borrowers whose federal student loans are in default. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 22, 20257 min

Stocks rebound, SCOTUS religious case, ‘magic mushrooms’ use & more

A Wall Street rally builds steam after some welcome news from the US treasury secretary. The late Pope Francis shared some parting words about death in a new text set to be released this week. More than 100 college and university leaders are responding to the Trump administration's pressure campaign on higher education. The Supreme Court is hearing one of the most significant religious appeals in years. And, researchers are highlighting a troubling trend about the unsupervised use of psychedelic...

Apr 22, 20257 min

Pope’s final words, Karen Read retrial, Earth Day & more

The IMF warns global economies are in for a major slowdown. Vatican media shares what some of Pope Francis’ final words were. Opening statements begin in Karen Read’s second murder trial in Boston. A new report reveals US teens’ outlook on social media is getting worse. Plus, one small thing you can do to help reduce your role in the climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20257 min

Conclave details, Tesla earnings report, US-India trade deal & more

Cardinals across the world are arriving in Rome and will soon form the conclave to decide the next pope. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports he shared military plans with family members in another group chat. We’ll tell you what’s on the cards when Tesla releases its earnings report today. JD Vance has had positive trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, a top security official has had a bag stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Apr 22, 20257 min

Pope funeral details, Russia-Ukraine direct talks, Walgreens DOJ settlement & more

The Vatican has released details for Pope Francis’ funeral. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Ukraine. We’ll tell you why Walgreens reached a $350 million settlement with the DOJ. Mahmood Khalil was barred from attending the birth of his first child yesterday. Plus, a former NFL hall of famer has been accused of sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20257 min

Pope Francis’ funeral rites, Harvard sues Trump administration, WH Easter Egg Roll & more

The Vatican marks the beginning of the mourning period for the death of Pope Francis. We’re hearing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the new fallout from his second Signal chat controversy. Another Delta plane incident is under investigation. We have new developments on the Trump administration’s escalating fight with Harvard University. Plus, this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll broke with tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 21, 20257 min

Pope Francis cause of death, stocks tumble, cancer deaths fall & more

The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' cause of death. Wall Street is on edge over Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve chairman. We’ll tell you why the DOJ is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court today. A new report sheds light on cancer rates in the US. Plus, a college basketball star is headed for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 20257 min

Pope Francis mourners, Beijing’s trade warning, Women’s hockey championships & more

We start with the tributes that are pouring in from around the world for Pope Francis. Beijing says there will be consequences for trade partners who collude with the Trump Administration. Severe weather in the south and midwest this weekend turned deadly. Classes at FSU resume, though some students say they’re not ready to go back on campus. And women’s hockey has crowned a new world champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 21, 20257 min

Tributes to Pope Francis, weekend SCOTUS decision, robots run ragged & more

After spending his final days in service of the church, Pope Francis’s death has started a period of mourning. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared military operational plans in a Signal group chat again. The Supreme Court issued a rare weekend ruling blocking some deportations from Texas. We’ll tell you how the man who killed 23 people at a Texas Walmart in 2019 is expected to plead. Plus, robots competed against humans in a half marathon in China. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Apr 21, 20257 min

Remembering Pope Francis

In this special episode of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life, papacy and legacy of Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202511 min

One Thing: They Got Into Dream Schools. Trump Got Involved. Now What?

Harvard University is refusing to make key policy changes requested by the Trump administration, kicking off a funding fight with students and researchers caught in the middle. We look at what’s next for other universities and hear from incoming Harvard and Columbia freshmen about how they feel about their college choices now. Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 20, 202525 min

5 Good Things: A Dog Saves a Missing Boy After Hours in the Desert

A doctor in Florida is using art to honor his cancer patients’ recovery. A ranch dog rescues a lost toddler in the Arizona desert. A new museum in south Jersey lets visitors dig for fossils on a mass extinction site. Thanks to a young fan, a first-time author’s book is now a best seller. Plus, this public safety power couple retires after a combined 72 years in service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 19, 202513 min

Senator’s post-El Salvador trip, IRS leadership shakeup, Pope Francis’ Easter & more

A Democratic senator is defending a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador after his recent trip there. President Donald Trump offered a less hardline approach to a stance on walking away from talks to end Ukraine’s war. We have an update about Trump’s pick to lead the IRS. There’s new developments on a key court battle between the White House and Associated Press. Plus, a different Easter for Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 20257 min

FSU shooting update, measles cases surge, new merger approved & more

We’re getting new accounts from people who escaped a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Another federal judge put the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts on hold. We're looking ahead to the second round of high-stakes talks between the US and Iran. We have a startling update on a multistate outbreak. And, there could very soon be a new biggest credit card company in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 20257 min

Vance in Italy, ICE releases American citizen, unpaid toll scam & more

Vice President JD Vance has given an update on ending the Russia-Ukraine war in Italy. New information has been revealed about the lead suspect in the FSU shootings. A US citizen detained by ICE has been released. We tell you why to be weary of texts claiming you have unpaid tolls. Plus, a major car maker has settled a racial discrimination suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 20256 min

El Salvador visit, Harvard donations, atmospheric rivers & more

A Maryland Senator has met with the man the US admits was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Harvard University is getting more donations as the Trump administration continues to freeze funding. The US is planning to bring in new fees for Chinese ships docking and American ports. Dozens of Houthis were killed in a US airstrike. Plus, an atmospheric river is fueling storms and heavy rain in parts of the US this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 20256 min

FSU shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione’s federal charges, rap beef escalates & more

We’re learning more details about the 20-year-old accused of killing two people in a shooting at Florida State University. The Trump administration’s border czar is defending the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The US Secretary of State says the US could “move on” if a deal isn’t reached with Ukraine. The UnitedHealthcare killing suspect has been indicted on federal charges. Plus, Drake is suing his record label for defamation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Apr 18, 20256 min
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