As Morocco grapples with the aftermath of a deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake, assistance from neighboring nations is trickling in. The autoworkers strike is looming in on the three major US automakers, we fill you in on the latest negotiations. Two 9/11 victims have been recently identified almost 22 years after the terror attack happened. The women’s US Open final is today, home favorite Coco Gauff is fighting to keep the trophy on home turf. And Disney reaches an agreement in a class action law...
Sep 09, 2023•5 min
Over 1,000 people have died after a deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Marrakech, Morocco overnight. World leaders reach a consensus at the G20 summit in India, what does that mean? We tell you. Hurricane Lee has downgraded to a category 3 but forecasters don’t rule out the possibility of the storm intensifying again as it gets closer to the US. The American trapped over 3,500 feet underground in a Turkish cave is ready to be transported, says the Turkish Caving Federation. And the 988 suici...
Sep 09, 2023•5 min
A judge has rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ request to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court. The US Supreme Court is once again being asked to make a major ruling on abortion in 2024. A Pennsylvania prison guard has been fired in connection to a convicted killer’s escape last week. A Florida board has approved a new entrance exam for its public colleges and universities. Lastly, the last Grand Slam of the season wraps up this weekend with finals i...
Sep 09, 2023•5 min
A special grand jury recommended charging a sitting US senator and two former senators as part of the Georgia election interference case. A Philadelphia officer who shot and killed a man last month has been charged with murder. A Florida board will decide whether to approve a new college entrance exam. A criminal complaint has been filed against the soccer chief who’s accused of kissing a player without her consent. And, the FAA has ordered SpaceX to make dozens of fixes before it can launch its...
Sep 08, 2023•5 min
The report from the special grand jury that investigated the Georgia election subversion case has been made public – and showed that about half the people the jury recommended charges for got off the hook. The search continues for the convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison – we'll bring you the latest. President Joe Biden has landed in New Delhi where he’s attending the G20 summit. The biggest US labor strike in a quarter century could be right around the corner. And, New York...
Sep 08, 2023•5 min
50 million people in the US are under heat alerts - while the East Coast tries to anticipate the impact of Hurricane Lee. President Joe Biden may be have just left for an international summit - but tensions at home run high as fears of a government shutdown loom. As Ukraine’s counteroffensive progresses - some women are now being called to join in with the effort. Torrential rain in Hong Kong has left the city paralysed. And, the NFL regular season kicked off in Kansas City last night with an up...
Sep 08, 2023•5 min
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies are meeting in India today - but China’s president won’t be attending. Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani owes millions of dollars in legal fees, but a fundraiser could make a dent to that debt. Hurricane Lee is now a major Category 5 storm and may start affecting the US at the end of the week. A new climate report shows that planet-warming pollution made summer heat twice as likely for nearly all of humanity. And, a federal grand jury in Indiana has indic...
Sep 08, 2023•5 min
An ex-aide to former President Donald Trump has been convicted of contempt of Congress. North Korea claims to have launched a new “tactical nuclear” submarine, according to its state media. Hurricane Lee has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm and could become a Category 5 as soon as tomorrow. Microsoft says suspected Chinese operatives may be using artificial intelligence to influence US voters. Lastly, China’s ban on iPhones for government officials may be costing Apple big time. To le...
Sep 08, 2023•5 min
Former President Donald Trump says he “may” try to move his election interference case in Georgia to federal court. Some Democratic senators are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings. A judge has sentenced actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for rape. Hurricane Lee continues to strengthen as meteorologists track whether its projected path will impact the US. And, researchers say abortions are up in states near those with bans. To learn more about how CNN prote...
Sep 07, 2023•4 min
House and Senate Republicans have to navigate spending and policy differences to avoid a government shutdown before the end of the month. Pennsylvania officials expanded the search area for the inmate on the loose. New York City is welcoming children of migrants seeking asylum in classrooms with open arms, despite challenges for city schools. We’ll break down a win for climate groups in Alaska, and another move by other environmental groups in Utah. Plus, a new NFL season starts today. To learn ...
Sep 07, 2023•5 min
A new CNN poll shows the public isn't too impressed with President Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania manhunt is now in its eighth day but some schools are reopening. Hurricane Lee is expected to rapidly intensify and could reach near category 5 strength in the coming days. Abortion is now legal in Mexico. Plus, the race to save an American man stuck in one of Turkey's deepest caves. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Sep 07, 2023•6 min
There have been some significant updates in some of Donald Trump's legal battles - and it's bad news for the former President. President Joe Biden will travel to India today for the G20 summit. Texas has been told to remove a controversial floating barrier from the Rio Grande. A California school district rule described as an "outing policy" has been blocked by a judge. Plus, the Rolling Stones are releasing their first album in 18 years. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...
Sep 07, 2023•5 min
The Justice Department says Special counsel David Weiss intends to indict Hunter Biden in a gun case this month. A Mar-a-Lago IT worker flipped against former President Donald Trump in his classified documents case. Authorities have details about the moment a convicted killer broke out of a Pennsylvania prison last week. GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell vows to finish his term amid concerns over his health. Lastly, a federal judge has ordered Texas to remove floating border barriers in the Rio ...
Sep 07, 2023•5 min
We begin with a judge’s ruling in the first televised hearing on an alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. A federal judge has found former President Donald Trump liable in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him. Tropical Storm Lee could strengthen into a hurricane today. Spanish soccer star Jennifer Hermoso has filed an official complaint against the soccer chief she says kissed her without her consent. And, federal regulators are pushing for a massive airb...
Sep 06, 2023•5 min
People will be able to watch the first hearing for Georgia’s election subversion case against former President Donald Trump take place today. A Russian attack on a market in Ukraine has killed at least 16 people. Investigators are piecing together how an inmate on the run in Pennsylvania may have escaped. More than 50 million people are under heat advisories in the US today, as scientists declare it was the planet's hottest summer ever. Plus, Bill Gates takes a gamble on a beer company. To learn...
Sep 06, 2023•6 min
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Ukraine today to get an update on the country's counteroffensive. The record breaking summer heat is sticking around in parts of the US. Some schools are still closed as the manhunt for an escaped inmate in Pennsylvania enters its seventh day. Ten million Afghans have now lost assistance from the UN’s World Food Programme this year. Plus, a man wrongfully convicted of rape nearly 50 years ago is finally exonerated. To learn more about how CNN protects ...
Sep 06, 2023•5 min
A new report says the summer of 2023 was far and away the hottest on record and leaders are being urged to act. The US is warning North Korea that there will be consequences if it enters an arms deal with Russia. The Fulton County, Georgia election subversion case will see its first hearing today. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to address his health during a closed-door conference meeting today. Plus, history was made at yesterday's US Open quarter finals. To learn more about...
Sep 06, 2023•6 min
We begin with the longest sentence handed down yet in a case stemming from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. A federal court has struck down Alabama’s redrawn congressional map again. Lawyers for former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh want a new trial over claims of jury tampering. Tropical Storm Lee is forecast to become a major hurricane later this week. Lastly, a Vietnam War veteran has been awarded the medal of honor for a daring rescue. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, ...
Sep 06, 2023•5 min
The last of the five members of the far-right organization, the Proud Boys, is being sentenced for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and the rest of his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case have pleaded not guilty. The office for Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell has released an update on his health following two health scares. And, Spain is shaking up its coaching staff for the women’s national soccer team amid the fallout f...
Sep 05, 2023•5 min
US officials say North Korea and Russia could have an arms deal in the works - we'll tell you what North Korea could get out of an agreement. The Senate is back in session after a 40 day break. The inmate who escaped a Pennsylvania prison last week is on the move. There's some relief in sight for people sweltering under extreme heat in parts of the US. Plus, Wegovy makers say they can't keep up with the demand for the weight loss drug. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...
Sep 05, 2023•6 min
Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies will meet later this week, but there's already controversy surrounding the event. We'll bring you the latest from the investigations into former President Donald Trump. We'll hear from a man who spotted an escaped prisoner in his home, as schools in Pennsylvania close their doors. A Black North Carolina Supreme Court Justice is defending her comments on diversity. Plus, hunters catch a 14 foot alligator. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...
Sep 05, 2023•6 min
Experts warn some communities on the Gulf Coast are at a tipping point because of climate change. An arms deal could be in the works between North Korea and Russia. First Lady Jill Biden has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton starts today. Plus, people finally leave the Burning Man festival in Nevada. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Sep 05, 2023•5 min
The presidents of Russia and Turkey discussed the possibility of reviving a critical Ukrainian grain deal – we have the latest. Thousands of people who attended Nevada’s Burning Man festival but became stranded following heavy rain are now able to leave. President Joe Biden threw some verbal jabs at his predecessor during his Labor Day speech in Pennsylvania. Greece is putting a cap on the number of daily visitors at one of its most famous landmarks. And, the founding lead singer of the rock gro...
Sep 04, 2023•5 min
We start with the latest from the Burning Man festival in Nevada, where thousands of people are stranded in the desert. Ukraine says Russia has once again attacked its port infrastructure ahead of an important meeting on food exports. The latest Covid-19 variant might not be as bad as some experts had feared. People near Chester County, Pennsylvania and being warned to keep their doors locked because a prisoner is on the loose. Plus, the search for Paul McCartney's lost guitar. To learn more abo...
Sep 04, 2023•5 min
As a new NFL season kicks off this week, old questions about the game’s safety are being asked following Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest and Tua Tagovailoa’s multiple concussions last year. And it’s not just the pros: youth leagues around the countries have adjusted practice routines and safety protocols to guard against injuries that can carry long-term impacts. In today’s episode, we examine football’s deadly history and how it’s informing today’s game. Plus, CNN gets a look at new tech...
Sep 03, 2023•18 min
Ukraine says it’s “moving forward” with its counteroffensive as it tries to reverse the narrative that its efforts haven’t been effective. The FDA is under pressure to announce plans to ban menthol tobacco products in the U.S, after more than a decade of consideration. X, formerly Twitter, will now start collecting its users’ biometric data - we’ll tell you why. Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico Governor and longtime fixture of Democratic politics, has died at 75. And Taylor Swift’s Eras To...
Sep 02, 2023•5 min
Ohio police have released body cam footage of the fatal police shooting of pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young, an investigation into the incident has begun. Temperature records might be broken across the Upper Midwest and the Northern and Central Plains this Labor Day weekend. In Hunstville, TX, residents have evacuated due to a large wildfire in the area. A 98-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been indicted in Germany. And, Margaritaville pioneer Jimmy Buffett has died at 76. To...
Sep 02, 2023•5 min
Rudy Giuliani joined six of his co-defendants who pleaded not guilty today in their Georgia election subversion cases. Russia’s newest nuclear weapons system, known in the west as “Satan II,” is now operational. A federal judge blocked a law that would’ve required kids in Arkansas to get parental consent to use social media. In a college sports shakeup, three universities are joining the Atlantic Coast Conference. Lastly, extreme heat and rain are on tap this Labor Day weekend – we’ll tell you w...
Sep 02, 2023•5 min
President Joe Biden praised his administration's economic policies for the latest jobs numbers on employment levels and activity. The Proud Boy who smashed a window at the US Capitol with a police riot shield on Jan. 6th has been sentenced. Several of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election subversion cases. We have new details on the search for a convicted killer who broke out of prison in Pennsylvania. And, the Pentagon has launched a new websit...
Sep 01, 2023•5 min
Student loans will start gathering interest again, starting today. The Biden Administration wants to make it harder sell firearms at gun shows. Gender-affirming care is now banned for most minors in Texas. Some of Donald Trump’s co-defendants are struggling with legal bills, but the former president isn’t paying. Plus, why some states are losing residents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Sep 01, 2023•5 min
