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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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Kirk’s shooter at large, CO gunman identified, Bolsonaro found guilty & more

We begin with the ongoing manhunt for the shooter who killed political influencer Charlie Kirk. New details have emerged on the shooting at a Colorado high school. Brazil’s Supreme Court has sealed a former president’s fate in a landmark case. The Trump administration takes its first steps to restore Harvard University’s funding, but money isn’t flowing yet. Plus, the trial of Trump’s would-be assassin got off to a rocky start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 11, 20256 min

FBI photos released, Dow soars, false fall & more

The FBI released images of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting and is offering a reward. The latest economic data has investors hoping for rate cuts. Some social services for undocumented immigrants in the US remain – for now. We’ll tell you how the US stacks up among high-income Western countries in reducing chronic disease deaths. And, summer is making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 11, 20257 min

Kirk assassin hunt, train stabbing suspect charged, economy double whammy & more

Authorities say they’ve made key breakthroughs in the search for Charlie Kirk’s shooter. Charges against a man suspected murdering a woman on a Charlotte light rail train have been announced. Americans are facing an economic double whammy of inflation and a shaky jobs market. A federal appeals court has ruled on President Donald Trump’s use of executive power. Plus, we tell you how the ICE raid on South Korean workers in Georgia could impact key investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sep 11, 20257 min

Kirk shooting condemned, UK’s US ambassador fired, Mexico City explosion & more

Both Democrats and Republicans have responded to the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk. We have the latest on the political fallout of Russia’s drone incursion into Poland. The UK’s ambassador to the US has been fired over links with Jeffrey Epstein. Military exercises by the US and Japan are being criticized by Beijing. And, a massive explosion in Mexico City has killed at least four people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 11, 20257 min

Charlie Kirk shooter, federal vape raids, Banksy mural erased & more

A manhunt is underway after the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. And, a shooting at a high school near Denver, Colorado has left at least two students injured with the gunman dead. We explain why federal agents raided vape stores across the country yesterday. There’s been an update on the repatriation flight of South Korean workers detained in Georgia. Plus, why Banksy’s latest mural is no more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 11, 20257 min

Charlie Kirk killed, royal family reunion, Martian rock discovery & more

We begin with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. We have key lines from CNN’s exclusive interview with Qatar’s prime minister after an Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha. We’ll tell you why climate scientists are declaring victory. Prince Harry and King Charles met face-to-face for the first time in over a year. Plus, NASA has found new evidence of potential life on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 10, 20256 min

Trump on Russia’s incursion, BLS investigation, childhood obesity levels & more

CNN's "5 Things" discusses major global and domestic news, starting with President Trump's response to Russian drones in Polish airspace and NATO's strategic considerations. The episode also details Israel's strikes on Hamas and Houthi targets, sparking international condemnation. Domestically, an investigation into the Bureau of Labor Statistics' data collection is underway, alongside revelations from Kamala Harris's memoir criticizing the Biden White House. Finally, a UN report highlights a concerning global surge in childhood obesity and its health implications.

Sep 10, 20257 min

NATO Article 4 invoked, world’s richest person, DOJ’s yacht sale & more

NATO has responded to the Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace. We’ll explain where Gaza hostage negotiations are at, after Israel’s strike in Qatar. Elon Musk isn’t the richest person anymore. We’ll tell you how President Donald Trump feels about letting his DC police takeover lapse today. Plus, why the US government is auctioning a mega yacht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 20257 min

Fear for hostages in Gaza, Epstein ‘birthday book’, VA special election result & more

The families of Israeli hostages are scared what the Israeli strike in Qatar could mean for release negotiations. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about the letter in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th ‘birthday book’. The projected result is in for Northern Virginia’s special election. Covid-19 is no longer a leading cause of death in the US. Plus, a manhunt is underway for an alleged double murder in Queens, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Sep 10, 20257 min

Israeli strike backlash, Fed governor ruling, Russian drones in Poland & more

President Donald Trump has reacted to Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership within Qatar. A slew of new bills is set to bolster Trump’s federal crackdown in Washington DC. A federal judge has ruled on Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Russian drones have entered the airspace of NATO member, Poland for the first time. Plus, why the Atlantic hurricane season has hit a speed bump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 10, 20256 min

Trump’s SCOTUS cases, RFK Jr.’s MAHA plan, France’s new PM & more

President Donald Trump is distancing himself from Israel’s attack in Qatar. We have the latest developments on the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts and sweeping tariffs. A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on a train now faces federal charges. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. lays out his plan for healthier children. Plus, who France’s president appointed as the new prime minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 09, 20257 min

Qatar addresses Israeli attack, DC students protest, new Apple lineup & more

Qatari officials are reacting to Israel’s strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha. College students across DC rally against President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Efforts to hold 2020 fake electors accountable unraveled in one battleground state. We’re following a dramatic turn of events between two political players in Asia. Plus, Apple unveils its latest products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 09, 20257 min

Israel attack in Qatar, major jobs revision, DC crackdown data & more

CNN's '5 Things' reports on Israel's targeted strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar, a move with potential implications for ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Domestically, a major downward revision to US jobs data indicates a weaker economy than previously thought, while a federal crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. shows reduced crime at the cost of tourism. The episode also details an investigation into a fatal train stabbing in Charlotte, stirring political debate, and announces a new Girl Scout cookie flavor.

Sep 09, 20257 min

Russia bomb attack, House majority numbers, US-Venezuela tensions & more

A Russian bomb attack on a Ukrainian village has killed over 20 civilians. A Virginia special election today is putting a spotlight on House Republicans’ slim majority. Venezuela’s foreign minister has spoken amid rising tensions with the US. The nation's report card is out – and it shows students falling behind in key subjects. Plus, why climate change may be driving the consumption of unhealthy snacks. (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 09, 20256 min

Gaza City warning, Epstein birthday letter, MAGA’s almost fist fight & more

Gaza City warning, Epstein birthday letter, MAGA’s almost fist fight & more Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning for residents of Gaza City. A birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing President Donald Trump’s name has been released. Democrats have reacted to a Supreme Court ruling permitting roving ICE patrols in California. Plans are underway to repatriate detained South Korean workers after a raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Plus, why tensions boiled ov...

Sep 09, 20257 min

Epstein ‘birthday book,’ French government collapses, Amazon axes perk & more

We begin with the first batch of documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that included a letter bearing President Donald Trump’s name. Trump hints at expanding his federal crime crackdown. France’s government is plunging the country into a new political crisis. We’ll explain the incident behind travel disruptions at London’s Heathrow airport. Plus, new changes for Amazon Prime members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 08, 20257 min

Trump defamation ruling, CA ICE patrols, Howard Stern's show & more

President Donald Trump faced another legal setback in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case. We have updates on Supreme Court cases involving ICE patrols in Southern California and Trump’s FTC firings. A huge demonstration in Nepal against the government’s social media ban turned deadly. Plus, Howard Stern responds to rumors about his future with SiriusXM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 08, 20257 min

Russia sanctions, fatal train stabbing, millennial saint & more

CNN's '5 Things' reports on President Trump's latest warnings to Russia regarding Ukraine peace efforts and his administration's crackdown on crime, including potential ICE raids and the political aftermath of a fatal Charlotte stabbing. The episode also highlights significant medical news with the FDA approving human trials for gene-edited pig kidney transplants, offering hope for those on organ waitlists. Finally, it celebrates the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, recognized for evangelizing through technology.

Sep 08, 20257 min

ICE raid warnings, Jerusalem shooting latest, fugitive father shot dead & more

Chicago and other sanctuary cities are bracing for ICE raids this week. Meanwhile, South Korea’s top diplomat is heading to Washington DC, following the Hyundai factory raid in Georgia. Israels military is “encircling” areas of the occupied West Bank, after today’s deadly shooting in Jerusalem. The man accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump is set to stand trial. And, the four-year man hunt for a fugitive father in New Zealand comes to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Sep 08, 20257 min

Jerusalem shooting, ICE surge in Massachusetts, Mushroom murder sentencing & more

At least five people have been killed in what Israeli police are characterizing as a terrorist attack. Trump administration is launching an ICE enforcement surge in Massachusetts. Russia has hit a Ukrainian Government building in Kyiv for the first time, in it's largest aerial attack of the war so far. Japan’s prime minister has resigned. And, Australia’s infamous mushroom murderer has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 08, 20257 min

One Thing: Deployed and Dejected: The National Guard in DC

As President Donald Trump threatens to send National Guard troops into other cities to fight crime, troops from at least six GOP-led states continue to patrol Washington, DC. We hear why the unorthodox mission is weighing on some guard members and their families back home. Guest: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter/Writer --- Host: David Rind Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 07, 202518 min

5 Good Things: The Sweetest First Day: A Tulsa High School’s ‘Kiss Goodbye’ Tradition

We start with a back-to-school tradition that might make you want to kiss your mom. Kids with chronic illnesses took charge on a special day, thanks to 16 different law enforcement agencies. This nonprofit helps thousands of injured and neglected animals find forever homes. A teen gets the quinceañera of a lifetime, with a little help from the internet. Plus, the celebrity engagement of the summer sparked some sweet inspiration. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here . Host/Producer: ...

Sep 06, 202514 min

Drug cartel crackdown, ‘Deportation Depot,’ failed Navy SEAL mission & more

We begin with Washington’s latest effort to combat drug cartels. We have details on Florida’s newest immigration detention facility. A proposed gun ban from the DOJ is hitting a sour note with the NRA. How an unsuccessful Navy SEAL mission reportedly led to the deaths of North Korean civilians. Plus, some foreign diplomats could face new restrictions during a UN meeting in New York later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 20257 min

Jobs report blame, flight compensation changes, CVS sued & more

The latest snapshot of the economy has President Donald Trump pointing the finger. Some airlines are thrilled about this compensation requirement for passengers going away. The Trump administration may be trying to clear New York’s mayoral field against a Democratic frontrunner. Thailand’s leadership changes hands as the country’s political crisis continues. And, the coverage changes at the center of a lawsuit against CVS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 20257 min

Labor market sliding, Department of War, Musk the trillionaire? & more

The second longest-ever period of job growth on record is toast – we'll explain why. Hundreds are detained after a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be ‘legitimate targets’ if they are in Ukraine. President Trump wants to change the name of Department of Defense. And Tesla is proposing a pay package that would make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire...but it might be a long way off. Learn more about your ad ch...

Sep 05, 20257 min

August jobs report, Hamas hostage video, mother-in-law contract killing & more

We have the numbers from the much-anticipated August jobs report. Hamas has released a hostage video aimed at swaying Israel’s public opinion over the assault in Gaza City. After Robert F Kennedy Jr’s chaotic hearing yesterday, Democrats are seeking to interview the CDC director he fired. We explain why the Trump administration is suing Boston’s mayor. Plus, the verdict in the murder case of a woman accused of killing her son-in-law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Sep 05, 20256 min

RFK Jr. hearing, Trump pressures Europe, ‘Department of War’ & more

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s performance at a heated congressional hearing yesterday has drawn mixed reactions from Republicans. President Donald Trump has put the onus on Europe to help end the war in Ukraine. Texas lawmakers have approved a law which could have damaging implications for abortion rights. Trump is set to change the name of the Defense Department. Plus, an American made the US Open final for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 20257 min

Labor market sliding, Department of War, Musk the trillionaire? & more

The second longest-ever period of job growth on record is toast – we'll explain why. Hundreds are detained after a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western troops would be ‘legitimate targets’ if they are in Ukraine. President Trump wants to change the name of Department of Defense. And Tesla is proposing a pay package that would make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire...but it might be a long way off. Learn more about your ad ch...

Sep 05, 20256 min

Heated RFK Jr. hearing, DOJ weighs gun ban, university president resigns & more

Tense exchanges erupted during a contentious Senate hearing with the Health and Human Services secretary. The Trump administration’s fight against the rights of transgender Americans took another turn. We have the latest in a string of administrative departures at some US colleges. Rescue teams are struggling to reach Afghanistan earthquake victims. Plus, new developments on the push to end the war in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 04, 20257 min

DC sues Trump admin, Xi meets Kim, sugar substitute woes & more

The nation’s capital is taking legal actions against President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops. We’ll tell you why your health insurance could cost more next year. Two world leaders have had their first formal sit-down in six years. Four former Milwaukee hotel workers charged in a dogpile death learn their fate. Plus, what researchers discovered about the impact of artificial sweeteners on your brain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 04, 20257 min
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