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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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Kyiv attacked, CDC & Fed firings, foreign student visa changes & more

We start with the latest on the Minneapolis school shooting, including reaction from a fifth-grade survivor. A US official weighs in on the prospects of peace after Russia’s deadly attack on Ukraine’s capital. We follow the latest on two federal firings at the CDC and the Federal Reserve. Plus, how the Trump administration plans to crack down on certain foreign visas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 28, 20257 min

Gun reform calls, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ future, AI therapy & more

Minneapolis’ mayor has called for action after yesterday's tragic school shooting. Trump administration officials are pushing for more ICE deportations despite the highest figures in a decade. A leaked email exchange has revealed the future of the detention center “Alligator Alcatraz.” We'll tell you the staggering amount the National Guard deployment in Washington, DC is predicted to cost. Plus, states are looking to restrict the rise of AI counsellors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Aug 28, 20256 min

MN shooting latest, deadly Kyiv attacks, CDC leadership chaos & more

We start with the latest developments on the Minneapolis school shooting yesterday. A massive attack by Russian drones on Kyiv has left multiple people dead. The CDC is now leaderless after its director was ousted. New footage reveals more information on Israel’s deadly strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza. Plus, why the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China are set to meet next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 28, 20257 min

MN shooter identified, CDC director ousted, Nvidia earnings report & more

Officials gave an update on the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school today. We’ll tell you what Americans think about President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Another Trump official is departing after less than a month on the job. We’ll explain why President Trump’s son-in-law was at the White House today. Plus, why this American chipmaker’s shares took a dip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 27, 20257 min

MN shooting deaths, La Niña’s comeback, parents sue OpenAI & more

We begin with new details on a deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Snapback sanctions on Iran hang in the balance. An old practice to vet immigrants applying for US citizenship is coming back. We’ll break down a forecasting blueprint for what winter could look like. And, the latest legal claim highlighting safety concerns over AI chatbots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20257 min

Minneapolis school shooting, Abrego Garcia ruling, Swift engagement details & more

Officials say police are responding to a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. A federal judge has ruled on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s proposed deportation. Tariffs – including the new ones on India – may impact the purse strings of consumers and the government differently. The federal takeover of the nation’s capital has escalated. Cracker Barrel is reversing course on its new logo. Plus, Travis Kelce’s dad shares when his son popped the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Aug 27, 20257 min

WH Gaza meeting, DOGE security risk, covert US operation & more

First, we’ll explain how President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India will impact businesses and consumers in both countries. There’s set to be a “large meeting” at the White House on Gaza today. A whistleblower says DOGE employees may have compromised the security details of over 300 million Americans. We’ll tell you why Denmark is summoning the top US diplomat in the country for Greenland. Plus, the reason why flesh-eating bacteria cases are rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Aug 27, 20257 min

India tariffs begin, FEMA staff’s warning, Starship success & more

President Donald Trump’s punishing 50% tariffs on imports from India are now in effect. Some FEMA staff are being put on immediate leave after signing a warning letter to Congress. Israel has given an explanation for its strikes on a Gaza hospital that sparked international condemnation. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has made a new bid to resist deportation. Plus, Space X’s new Starship spacecraft has finally made a safe landing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 27, 20257 min

Death penalty in DC, swatting schools, Starbucks drink returns & more

We start with President Donald Trump’s calls for capital punishment in Washington, DC. Trump gave his stipulation for a potential settlement with Harvard University. There are new developments on Israel’s deadly military strike on a Gaza hospital. We’ll explain why the start of the school year has some students and administrators on edge. Plus, a fall staple at Starbucks is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 26, 20256 min

DOJ lawsuit tossed, Fed gov. vs Trump, Swift-Kelce engaged & more

We start with the Justice Department’s bid to limit court power in fast-moving immigration cases. The Federal Reserve’s governor is challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her. The DOJ is responding to a lawsuit filed by the Proud Boys. We have the latest on protests across Israel. Plus, a new chapter in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 26, 20257 min

DC crime stats probes, weight loss pill, airline's new policy & more

As President Donald Trump pushes for a crime crackdown beyond Washington, DC, the House Oversight committee joins the DOJ to investigate the nation’s capital. Trump has touted tariff revenue as debt-cutting, but there are some caveats. A new pill for weight loss could be one step closer to becoming a reality. How some kids will use AI in school this year. Plus, Southwest Airlines announced more new rules over seats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 26, 20257 min

Israel’s ‘day of struggle’, Epstein’s ‘birthday book’, record drug seizure & more

Israel’s security cabinet is set to meet amid nationwide protests. Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th “birthday book” is among the documents the House Oversight committee are subpoenaing. Thousands more documents are set to be released related to the Uvalde school shooting three years ago. Firefighters are winning the battle against two wildfires in the West of the country. Plus, the US Coast Guard's historic drug bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 26, 20257 min

Trump’s National Guard order, Fed governor firing, Trump on Kim Jong-Un & more

Illinois’ Governor is telling President Donald Trump to stay away, as the president expands his so-called crackdown on crime. News organizations have condemned a Gaza hospital attack by Israel that killed five journalists. Trump says he’s firing a Federal Reserve governor, but can he? Meanwhile, Trump’s meeting with South Korea’s president was overshadowed by North Korea. Plus, a wall of dust has descended on parts of Nevada and Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Aug 26, 20257 min

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s fate, FEMA’s ‘Katrina Declaration’, Lil Nas X charged & more

We’ll tell you if the wrongly deported Maryland man will remain in the US. FEMA’s current and former employees are making moves against the Trump administration. A rare human case of a flesh-eating parasite has been identified in the US. Another pig organ was transplanted into a human body. Plus, a singer is facing charges after a confrontation with police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 20256 min

'Specialized' National Guard units, ‘double-tap’ attack in Gaza, Apple gets sued & more

We begin with Trump’s mission to beautify Washington, DC. A new executive order will punish flag desecration. Israeli faces backlash after another deadly attack in Gaza. A memoir written by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers will soon be released. And xAI sues Apple and Open AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 20257 min

Cashless bail ban, US-South Korea meeting, DNC’s money problems & more

President Donald Trump signed a controversial executive order as part of his crackdown on crime. Kilmar Abrego Garcia turned himself in to ICE custody, but his legal fight against deportation continues. Trump is expected to meet South Korea’s new president today. The DNC faces major financial troubles. Plus, why your online shopping could be impacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 20257 min

Gaza hospital hit, Abrego Garcia in custody, sneaky inflation & more

Dozens of people, including journalists, are reported to have been killed after Israel struck a hospital in Gaza today. Illinois leaders have angrily responded to President Donald Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has turned himself into ICE custody. A journalist secretly held by Russia for years is now free. Plus, how “sneakflation” is hitting consumers’ pockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 25, 20257 min

Armed troops in DC, raging wildfires, US Open chaos & more

National Guard troops have started carrying weapons in Washington DC, as President Donald Trump plans to expand his so-called crime crackdown. Despite a ceasefire on the table, Israel’s military appears to be pushing ahead with its planned attack on Gaza City. We’ll have the latest on the growing wildfires in California and Oregon. The Trump administration might try and send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa. Plus, we'll tell you what sparked outrage at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices...

Aug 25, 20257 min

One Thing: Might at the Museum: Trump Targets the Smithsonian

Critics say President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian museum system amount to an attempt to whitewash American history. A historian tells us why the administration's claims about ‘overemphasizing’ slavery do a disservice to all Americans. Guest: Leah Wright Rigueur, political historian & associate professor, Johns Hopkins University --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Support: Piper Hudspeth Blackburn Learn more about ...

Aug 24, 202521 min

5 Good Things: The Cyclist With a New Heart & Medal for Team USA

These athletes from all over the world have something in common: an organ transplant and a new shot at greatness. After nearly eight decades and a daughter’s determined search, two siblings reconnect. A 4-year-old called 911 to chat and the police showed up with some sweet surprises. This couple from Wisconsin set a world record at the annual wife-carrying contest. Plus, this town in Sweden put their church on wheels. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here . Host/Producer: Krista Bo P...

Aug 23, 202514 min

Bus crash latest, Maxwell interview released, fall-like weather & more

We start with new developments on a deadly bus crash in New York. The Justice Department has released transcripts of its prison interview with Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice. We have Trump’s latest comments on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine’s presidents. We’ll tell you who’s affected by a pause on work visas. Plus, a brief break from the summer heat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 20257 min

NY bus crash, Kilmar Abrego Garcia released, tourist hotspot critter & more

We start with breaking news of a deadly tour bus crash in New York. The DC National Guard is under new orders as President Donald Trump eyes the latest cities for a federal crime crackdown. Trump also weighs in about his former advisor when asked about an FBI raid. We have the latest development in a drama legal saga surrounding the wrongfully deported Maryland father of three. We have details on a tentative settlement between Elon Musk’s X and former Twitter employees. Plus, a tourist hotspot a...

Aug 22, 20257 min

Rate cuts hint, John Bolton raided, rainbow crosswalk removed & more

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the central bank might do what President Donald Trump has been pushing for. The FBI has searched Trump’s former national security adviser’s home and DC office. Texas nears a final vote on its congressional redistricting plan. We break down the crime stats of the GOP states that are sending more National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. Plus, this city is outraged over the removal of a rainbow crosswalk near a mass shooting site. Learn more about...

Aug 22, 20257 min

Gaza is starving, SCOTUS health grants ruling, AI winter & more

A UN-backed report has confirmed famine in Gaza for the first time. It's been a week since the summit in Alaska and little progress has been made on a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Supreme Court has ruled on Trump’s decision to block nearly $800 million in health grants. Three years after the shooting, Uvalde school officials are withholding the release of crucial documents. Plus, is the AI tech bubble about to burst? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 22, 20257 min

Famine in Gaza, ‘Alligator Alcatraz' ruling, Erik Menendez parole & more

Famine has taken hold in parts of Gaza as people are also facing dire consequences from Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City. A federal judge has ruled on the controversial detention camp “Alligator Alcatraz.” We reveal the fate of a trio of redistricting bills in California. Hurricane Erin may be moving away from the US, but it’s still posing risks for coastlines. Plus, the outcome of Erik Menendez’s parole hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 22, 20257 min

Villanova University ‘hoax’, Trump joins DC patrol, Cracker Barrel’s new logo & more

We start with a university president’s message to students about a report of an active shooter. President Donald Trump promoted his broad federal crackdown alongside law enforcement agents. We’re tracking the latest developments in California and Texas’ redistricting push. The Israeli military is making new preps in its Gaza takeover plans. We’ll tell you where Hurricane Erin is heading. Plus, investors are unhappy over a restaurant chain’s modern makeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Aug 21, 20256 min

Civil fraud ruling, CDC layoffs, Menendez parole hearings & more

President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap in his New York fraud case. California and Texas are on the verge of approving competing redistricting maps. Hundreds of CDC jobs are on the chopping block. We have the latest on the Menendez brothers’ fight for freedom. Plus, how safe is TikTok? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 20257 min

Trump's penalty overturned, East Coast braces, attack's manpower problem & more

We start with breaking news that President Donald Trump's civil fraud penalty has been thrown out. From Florida to Maine, the East Coast is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Erin. Exhausted soldiers may be an issue for Israel’s military as it pushes ahead with its assault on Gaza City. The Kremlin is pouring cold water on the prospect of a meeting between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders. California has received a boost in its congressional redistricting plan. Plus, we pay tribute to an unlikel...

Aug 21, 20257 min

Gaza city takeover, Zelensky’s compromise, streamer dies online & more

Israel’s Prime Minister is planning to sign off on plans for a massive assault on Gaza City. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s open to compromise in a ceasefire deal – but there’s one major condition. We tell you what Hurricane Erin’s northward movement means for the East Coast. A secret nuclear base has been discovered in North Korea. Plus, a popular streamer has died during a live stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 21, 20257 min

Gaza City assault, Hurricane Erin approaches, TX redistricting bill vote & more

Israel’s military has begun its assault on Gaza City. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring powerful winds and storm surges to the East Coast. A vote has finally happened on the Texas House redistricting bill. More cuts are coming to the nation’s top intelligence agency. Plus, no passenger wants to see this on a plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 20257 min
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