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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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9 AM ET: Democrats celebrating, Ivanka Trump's turn, last climate warning & more

Democrats and abortion rights advocates are celebrating some big wins from yesterday's elections. G7 leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ivanka Trump is expected to take the stand today in New York. People fleeing Sudan say there's a new surge in killings in the West Darfur region. And, a new report is the last warning before COP28 this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 08, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Abortion rights celebrations, Rep. Tlaib censured, 'Sexiest Man Alive' & more

It was a good election night for abortion rights advocates in parts of the US. Meanwhile, it's not been such a great week for Democrats in recent polls. Israeli officials are walking back comments made by the country's prime minister. The House has voted to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib over her comments on the conflict in the Middle East. Plus, we'll tell you who People Magazine has chosen as this year's "Sexiest Man Alive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Nov 08, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Election night projections, Rep. Tlaib censure vote, syphilis infections & more

CNN projections are rolling in on key election races and ballot measures across several states. Plus, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza in its campaign against Hamas. The House has voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her comments about Israel. Portugal’s prime minister has resigned after being named in a corruption investigation. Lastly, we have a warning from US health officials about the rise in preventable syphilis infections in babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Nov 08, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Palestinians journey south, Second Amendment case, climate change’s housing impact & more

Scores of Palestinians are making their way to southern Gaza as the war between Hamas and Israel intensifies. The death of a Jewish protester in California is being investigated as a homicide. The US Supreme Court heard arguments about part of a federal law that makes it a crime for domestic abusers subject to restraining orders to have guns. The special counsel overseeing Hunter Biden’s criminal investigation spoke to lawmakers behind closed doors today. And, we’ll tell you how climate change i...

Nov 07, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Israel's Gaza plans, federal warning for campuses, Greenland's glaciers & more

Israel says it's making new advances on Hamas in Gaza City, while it's prime minister hinted at future plans for the enclave. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is warning schools and colleges to do more to fight discrimination - including antisemitism and islamophobia. It's Election Day for some states and abortion rights are a key issue on the ballot. Greenland's glaciers are in trouble from warming oceans. Plus, the Fed is urging banks to work with customers who still haven't gotten their dir...

Nov 07, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Election preview, Chicago Blackhawks allegations, cocaine hippos & more

Foreign nationals have started moving out of Gaza again. Elections in Virginia and Kentucky could tell us how parts of the 2024 presidential contest will play out. The Supreme Court is revisiting its ruling on gun laws. Another former Chicago Blackhawks player has filed a lawsuit against the team over sexual assault allegations. Plus, Pablo Escobar's hippos could be culled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 07, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Hamas attack anniversary, GOP debate qualifiers, WeWork bankruptcy & more

It's been one month since Hamas' brutal terror attack on Israel. Former President Donald Trump is still defiant after taking the stand in his civil business fraud case. We'll tell you who's made the cut for tomorrow's Republican presidential primary debate. WeWork has filed for bankruptcy. Plus, temperature records have been broken across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Trump’s testy exchanges, Elijah McClain case, actors' strike & more

We start with key takeaways from former President Donald Trump’s testimony in his civil fraud trial. Plus, the Israeli prime minister responded to calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza as the country's military targets Hamas. A second Colorado officer has been acquitted in the death of 23-year-old Black man Elijah McClain. Authorities are investigating online posts showing pictures of writings allegedly belonging to a Nashville school shooter. Lastly, actors on strike against Hollywood studios d...

Nov 07, 20237 min

5 PM ET: Trump’s testimony wraps, Gaza children deaths, Parkinson’s patient walks & more

Former President Donald Trump called his civil fraud trial in New York a “scam” after testifying on the stand. More officials are pleading for a humanitarian pause in Gaza as the fighting between Hamas and Israel continues. Police are searching for the shooter who opened fire at a crowd in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have an update on a recall affecting some fruit puree pouches that may contain lead. And, a new experimental treatment helped a man with Parkinson’s back on his feet. Learn more about your...

Nov 06, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Trump takes the stand, summer weather in winter, new AI chatbot & more

Former President Donald Trump is on the stand in New York today – we'll tell you how the first hour of his testimony went. The number of people reported dead in Gaza has reached a grim milestone. Parts of the US are expecting record high temperatures for this time of year. Intense air pollution is choking India's capital Plus, Elon Musk has announced that X has a new AI chatbot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 06, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Trump to testify, Amtrak boost, National Geographic's 'cool list' & more

The crossing from Gaza to Egypt may be re-opened to allow aid in and people out. It's former President Donald Trump's turn to testify in his civil business fraud case. The US' busiest rail line is getting a $16 billion boost. New studies say people who use marijuana daily are at higher risk of heart failure, strokes and heart attacks. Plus, National Geographic has released its "cool list" for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 06, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Gaza communications blackout, Trump on the stand, actors consider offer & more

Aid agencies say Gaza has experienced another communications blackout. Former President Donald Trump is expected to take the stand in New York today. A new poll says he's still got more support than President Joe Biden in some key states though. Countries are one step closer to getting a fund off the ground that would help developing nations damaged by the climate crisis. Plus, Hollywood actors say they're considering studios' "last, best and final offer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Nov 06, 20236 min

One Thing: Inside Biden’s Israel Balancing Act

As Israel moves troops into Gaza and continues to launch airstrikes as retaliation for the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, thousands of civilians remain in the crosshairs. What does that mean for US support of Israel? In today’s episode, we explore how President Joe Biden is weighing humanitarian concerns with fears of a wider war in the region. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 05, 202315 min

3 PM ET: West Bank settler violence, 157 dead in Nepal earthquake, NYC Marathon & more

As tensions rise in the Israel–Hamas conflict settler violence is threatening the safety of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accuses President Biden of supporting "genocide" by not calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. 157 have died so far after an earthquake struck a remote area in Northwestern Nepal. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says the conflict in the Middle East has taken focus away from Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. The New York City Marath...

Nov 04, 20236 min

10 AM ET: ‘Bearing the burden’ of the war, Maersk plans more layoffs, Daylight Saving kicks off & more

A statement by United Nations aid agencies warns newborns, children and women are bearing the brunt in the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli attacks continue in Gaza as the government pressures Hamas to release the 241 hostages still in their custody. Shipping giant Maersk is getting ready to cut more jobs as revenues plummet. A Pennsylvania nurse faces additional attempted murder charges. And it’s that time of year, get ready for the end of Daylight Saving Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Nov 04, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Blinken's Israel visit, Maine mourns, Trump’s gag orders & more

Israel has claimed responsibility for an attack outside Gaza’s largest hospital. President Joe Biden visited Lewiston, Maine today to mourn the lives of people killed in last week’s mass shooting. An appeals court temporarily froze a gag order against former President Donald Trump in his federal election interference case, while a New York judge expanded a gag order against Trump in a separate case. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is standing by his chief campaign fundraiser after the FBI raided ...

Nov 04, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Hezbollah leader speech, bump stock ban, Matthew Perry foundation & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’ll go for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza under one condition, while Hezbollah’s chief speaks out. The Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to the federal ban on bump stocks, which are used on semiautomatic rifles. A former Trump appointee was sentenced for his role in the Capitol riot. GOP Congressman George Santos told CNN he’d run for office in 2024 no matter what. Plus, a foundation has been established in Matthew Perry’s memory. Learn more a...

Nov 03, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Israel's ceasefire conditions, Eric Trump’s testimony, El Niño winter & more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says more needs to done to protect Palestinian civilians from Israel’s offensive in Gaza, as Israel's prime minister and Hezbollah’s chief speak out today. Eric Trump is done testifying today in the civil fraud case against him, his family, and their business in New York. Some Walgreens staff won't be getting bonuses this year – we'll tell you why. NOAA says this year’s El Niño winter could see more snow for some parts of the US. And, retailers warn holiday s...

Nov 03, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Blinken pushing for pause, soda ingredient ban, Musk on AI & more

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to push for a pause in Israel's airstrikes on Gaza. The latest jobs report is out. President Joe Biden is in Maine one week after mass shootings there killed 18 people. A food additive found in some sodas may soon be banned across the US. Plus, Elon Musk says no jobs will be needed in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 03, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Blinken's balancing act, Eric Trump in court, YouTube content recommendations & more

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, as the US continues to show support for the country while warning it about strikes on Gaza. The House has passed a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. Eric Trump is expected back in court in New York today. The FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been found guilty of fraud and conspiracy. Plus, YouTube will no longer repeatedly recommend videos that could be harmful for teenagers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Nov 03, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Gaza bombardment intensifies, Tupac murder suspect arraigned, FTX fraud verdict & more

Sources tell CNN that the Biden administration has a warning for Israel as its military ramps up its operations in Gaza to target Hamas. The House passed a standalone aid package for Israel, teeing up a showdown with the Senate. Plus, we’ll tell you about a building collapse that injured several people in New York. The man accused of killing rapper Tupac Shakur pleaded not guilty. And, a jury found former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried guilty for his role in the collapse of his crypto exchange FT...

Nov 03, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Israel’s operation “deepens,” Trumps testify, mortgage rates fall & more

The Israeli military says it has completely surrounded Gaza City in its expanded ground operation targeting Hamas. Former President Donald Trump’s two adult sons testified in his New York civil fraud trial. One of the former officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors. Mortgage rates fell for the first time in seven weeks. And, researchers suggest global warming may be happening faster than we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Nov 02, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Gaza hospitals struggling, AI news fail, rideshare drivers' backpay & more

Hospitals in Gaza are struggling to cope with a lack of medical supplies and power. Donald Trump's sons are in court today in New York for the civil fraud trial against the family and their business. The UN says world isn't spending enough money on adapting to climate change. Microsoft's AI news editors have been making some questionable decisions. Plus, some Uber and Lyft drivers could be getting backpay from the companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 02, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Biden facing pressure, Trump's docs case delay, death cap mushroom killings & more

President Joe Biden is facing pressure over civilian deaths in Gaza. Egypt says it's getting reading to evacuate thousands of foreign nationals from Gaza. The House and the Senate are butting heads over an aid package. The judge in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case has signaled she could delay the trial. Plus, a woman has been charged with murder after her lunch guests died from suspected death cap mushroom poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Nov 02, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Israel 'war crimes' warning, Cornell cancels classes, World Series winners & more

Israel is once again facing criticism and warnings of "war crimes" after it bombed a refugee camp in Gaza twice in two days. Divides in the House are still causing problems and could delay an aid package for Israel. Former President Donald Trump's kids are back in court today. Cornell University is cancelling classes tomorrow over antisemitic threats. Plus, we'll tell you who won the World Series last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 02, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Refugee camp casualties, Trump’s classified documents case, Bob Knight dies & more

We begin with new details on the Israeli military’s second strike on a refugee camp in Gaza. Measures to censure a House lawmaker and expel an indicted member have failed. A federal judge is weighing whether to postpone former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case. Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight has died, according to his family. Lastly, Disney could soon own all of Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 02, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Gaza departures, Fed holds rates, Trump Jr. testifies & more

Some Americans are among the first group of people who’ve crossed the border from Gaza into Egypt amid the Hamas-Israel war. The Federal Reserve hit pause on another round of rate hikes but dashed hopes for rate cuts. Donald Trump Jr. took the stand in the New York civil fraud trial against him, his family and their company. A Cornell University student accused of threatening to kill Jewish students appeared in court today. And, we have details on censure resolutions against two House lawmakers ...

Nov 01, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Trump's docs trial, inflation hitting healthcare, pig heart transplant & more

Some foreign nationals and injured Palestinians are being allowed to leave Gaza, as another blast hits a refugee camp. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to delay the classified documents trial. The cost of your job-based healthcare coverage will probably rise next year. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is against a GOP-introduced bill that could limit corporate campaign donations. Plus, the second person to ever get a pig heart transplant has died. Learn more about your ad...

Nov 01, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Gaza crossings deal, hate crimes, Maui tourists return & more

Roughly 500 foreign nationals are expected to cross out of Gaza and into Egypt today. The FBI director says antisemitism in the US is at "historic levels." We'll tell you what the Federal Reserve is expected to do about interest rates. A group of realtors have been ordered to pay $1.8 billion for keeping commissions for home sales artificially high. Plus, tourists are returning to parts of Maui for the first time since deadly wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Nov 01, 20236 min

6 AM ET: People leaving Gaza, Trump's son in court, soap opera star dies & more

People are expected to start crossing out of Gaza for the first time since the conflict erupted in the Middle East. Israel's military is trying to defend its strike on a densely populated refugee camp. Former President Donald Trump's children are expected to start giving evidence in court soon. America's infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in more than 20 years. And, soap opera star Tyler Christopher has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 01, 20236 min
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