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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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12 PM ET: Santos kicked out, Justice O’Connor dies, Trump not immune & more

The House has voted to kick Republican George Santos out of Congress after a damning ethics report. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, has died at the age of 93. The death toll in Gaza is reportedly rising as negotiations continue to try to get a truce back on the table. A federal appeals court says former President Donald Trump does not have immunity in January 6th civil cases. Plus, a big publisher is hitting back at a state's book bans. Learn more about ...

Dec 01, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Strikes on Gaza return, King Charles' warning, Von Miller turns himself in & more

Israeli airstrikes have resumed in Gaza, and the death toll is rising again. A New York Times report says Israeli officials saw plans for the Hamas terror attack more than a year before October 7th. King Charles III says he's worried climate change warnings are being ignored. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis went head to head in a debate last night. Plus, Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller has turned himself into police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Dec 01, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Fighting resumes in Gaza, Santos' judgement day, not so dead as a dodo & more

The truce between Israel and Gaza has come to an end, and fighting in Gaza has resumed. The House will vote today on whether to kick out Congressman George Santos. Respiratory illness season is in "full swing". Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to head to Dubai for COP28 today, but she could have a mixed reception. Plus, why the expression "dead as a dodo" could become a thing of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 01, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Truce negotiations, Montana’s TikTok ban, Bronny James cleared & more

More Israeli hostages and Palestinians have been released in a truce that’s once again on the edge of expiring. New York Rep. George Santos defended himself during a House floor debate about whether to remove him from office. The governors of Florida and California squared off in a primetime debate. A federal judge has blocked Montana’s TikTok ban from taking effect. Lastly, LeBron James’s son has been cleared to play basketball after suffering a cardiac arrest this summer. Learn more about your...

Dec 01, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Blinken in Israel, SCOTUS ethics probe, inflation cools & more

Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed Israeli and Palestinians leaders as Hamas releases more hostages. A Senate committee authorized subpoenas for two prominent conservatives in its probe to investigate ethics controversies at the US Supreme Court. A New York appeals court has reinstated a gag order against former President Donald Trump and his attorneys in his civil fraud trial. A key inflation gauge fell to its lowest level in two years. And, a severe storm system is threatening parts o...

Nov 30, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Santos' refusal, new climate fund, Coast Guard hid critical report & more

More hostages have been released by Hamas, while Israel's prime minister is looking ahead to the next phase of the war. Congressman George Santos is refusing to resign ahead of a vote that could kick him out of Congress. A new climate fund has been set up for vulnerable communities after years of debate. CNN obtained another report the US Coast Guard hid that exposed racism, hazing, discrimination, and sexual assault. Plus, lead pipes could soon be a thing of the past. Learn more about your ad c...

Nov 30, 20236 min

9 AM ET: High stakes climate summit, Schumer's 'extraordinary' speech, most expensive cities & more

The high stakes COP28 summit has started in Dubai, but there are some contradictory goals. Global leaders are paying tribute to former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger. Israel and Hamas' truce has been extended again. Harvard and NYC's education board are being investigated over antisemitism, anti-Arab racism and islamophobia. Plus, the world's most expensive cities have been announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 30, 20236 min

6 AM ET: Truce extended, Henry Kissinger tribute, COP28 kicks off & more

The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended, but it went right up to the wire. Former US secretary of state and national security adviser Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. The House is expected to vote tomorrow on whether to expel Congressman George Santos. The UN's climate conference starts today. Plus, Rite Aid is closing more stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Truce expiration deadline, Henry Kissinger dies, Elon Musk’s comments & more

An extended truce between Israel and Hamas is set to expire as issues remain during negotiations. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has “real reservations” about expelling New York Rep. George Santos from the chamber. President Joe Biden contrasted his economic vision with that of so-called MAGA Republicans during a speech in Colorado. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at age 100. Lastly, Elon Musk had harsh words for advertisers who left X, formerly known as Twitter. Learn ...

Nov 30, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Hostage releases continue, Rosalynn Carter’s funeral, Mavericks stake deal & more

Another group of hostages have been released today as negotiations to extend a truce between Israel and Hamas continue. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been laid to rest in her home state of Georgia. The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could limit the power of a key financial watchdog. An Indian man has been charged in an alleged murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh activist. And, billionaire Mark Cuban has reached a deal to buy a majority stake in his Dallas Mavericks team....

Nov 29, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Truce extension optimism, COP28 controversies, Marvel actor trial & more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East, as negotiators push for a truce extension that's showing signs of progress. The US economy is doing better than we thought, but a bank CEO says be prepared for things to take a turn. The UN's climate conference president has denied allegations he was planning to strike oil deals at the summit. 2024 GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie gets specific on federal abortion policy. Plus, Marvel actor Jonathan Majors’ assault trial sta...

Nov 29, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Truce's future negotiations, US aid hold up, Kansas license plate drama & more

Negotiators are trying to convince Israel and Hamas to extend their truce. US aid for Israel is being held up in Congress. CNN has taken an exclusive look at Liz Cheney's new book, and it doesn't hold back. On the eve of COP28, people are questioning whether climate summits are achieving anything. Plus, why people in Kansas are not happy with their new license plates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 29, 20237 min

6 AM ET (UPDATED): Deadly US military aircraft crash, Cheney names names, Christmas tree toppled & more

The truce between Israel and Hamas is coming to an end, but negotiators are hoping for another extension. At least one person has died after a US military Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of a Japanese island. Suicide rates were the highest they've ever been in 2022. Liz Cheney has a new book out, and she's naming names. Plus, mother nature has taken down the National Christmas tree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 29, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Truce extension talks, Charlie Munger dies, AI-generated stories & more

Negotiations are underway to keep an extended truce between Israel and Hamas in place. Two House lawmakers put forward a resolution to remove New York Rep. George Santos. An internal investigation has cleared Akron, Ohio police officers accused of fatally shooting a 25-year-old Black man last year. Warren Buffet's long-time friend and business partner, Charlie Munger, has died. Lastly, Sports Illustrated is facing backlash over its AI-generated articles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Nov 29, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Israel-Hamas releases, Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service, Alex Murdaugh sentenced & more

A new round of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees have been released as part of an extended truce in Gaza. Family and friends honored former first lady Rosalynn Carter's life and legacy. A pro-Iran group claims it carried out a cyberattack at a water authority in Pennsylvania. A judge sentenced Alex Murdaugh for nearly two dozen state financial crimes. And, falling gas prices are bringing the holiday cheer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 28, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Miracle rescue, Hunter Biden wants to testify, big GOP donor pick & more

Some cracks have appeared in the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. All 41 workers have been rescued after being trapped underground in the Himalayas for over two weeks. Hunter Biden says he's willing to testify in Congress, on one condition. President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping will miss the UN's high stakes climate summit. Plus, one GOP 2024 candidate is getting some big support just weeks away from the Iowa caucuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Nov 28, 20237 min

9 AM ET: Middle East truce future, cyber attack diverts ambulances, smoking ban u-turn & more

Some officials are hoping the truce between Israel and Hamas could be extended even further. US leaders remember former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Lawmakers have to decide what to do about Congressman George Santos. A cyber-attack that hit an East Texas hospital network is more widespread than initially thought. And, New Zealand can't quit smoking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 20237 min

6 AM ET: Truce exchange controversies, presidents say goodbye, elephant road rage & more

The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended, but there are some concerns about the hostages and prisoners being released. One of the Palestinian college students shot in Vermont may never walk again. Leaked documents show the hosts of the UN's climate conference were planning to discuss oil deals at COP28. US presidents and other leaders are saying goodbye to former first lady Rosalynn Carter today. Plus, a car gets trampled by elephants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Nov 28, 20236 min

10 PM ET: Hostages in Israel, climate summit leak, word of the year & more

11 hostages released by Hamas are expected to be reunited with their families as more Palestinian prisoners are released. In his civil fraud trial, former President Donald Trump urged an appeals court to keep a temporary hold on a gag order against him in place. Leaked documents suggest the UAE planned to use the climate summit to make oil and gas deals. A new surge of migrants at the US southern border has disrupted vehicle processing operations at two international bridges. Lastly, we’ll tell ...

Nov 28, 20236 min

5 PM ET: More hostages released, supply chain actions, Cyber Monday spending & more

The Israeli military says the latest group of released hostages are in Israeli territory. A man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in Vermont has pleaded not guilty. President Joe Biden announced new actions meant to improve, strengthen and secure US supply chains. Idaho wants the US Supreme Court to allow its abortion ban that penalizes doctors to take effect. And, Cyber Monday shopping is expected to break records this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Nov 27, 20236 min

12 PM ET: Truce extended, Young Thug trial, record-breaking Thanksgiving & more

Qatar says an agreement has been reached to extend the Israel-Hamas truce by two more days. Elon Musk is in Israel today, while Attorney General Merrick Garland has an update on the federal probe into a Vermont shooting of three Palestinian students. Americans are saying goodbye to the late former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Young Thug's racketeering trial is underway in Georgia. Plus, why it was a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Nov 27, 20236 min

9 AM ET: Bittersweet relief for Gaza, Musk in Israel, missing flight MH370 lawsuits & more

We'll hear from an aid worker in Gaza about what life has been like during the four day truce between Israel and Hamas. Elon Musk is in Israel today, just a week after he publicly endorsed an anti-semitic conspiracy theory on X. Courts in China are starting to hear lawsuits against Malaysia Airlines over missing flight MH370. Plus, Novak Djokovic has a very bad weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 27, 20237 min

6 AM ET: Truce extension hopes, Palestinian students shot, Rosalynn Carter tributes & more

There are signs both Israel and Hamas are open to extending their temporary truce. A man's been arrested after three Palestinian college students were shot in Vermont. New York's governor has a warning for people traveling. The late former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be lying in repose in Atlanta today. Plus, how artificial intelligence could help with the climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 27, 20236 min

One Thing: Cloud Computing: How AI Could Help Fight Climate Change

As the COP28 climate conference kicks off this week, world leaders will gather to discuss potential solutions to the crisis. Experts are increasingly looking at how artificial intelligence can help address certain aspects, despite a lack of regulation around the emerging technology. In this episode, we examine how AI could be used and look at whether the infrastructure needed to run the programs may actually end up harming the environment. Guests: Rachel Ramirez, CNN Climate Reporter Clare Duffy...

Nov 26, 202317 min

3 PM ET: Hostage release delay, Texas hospital cybersecurity threat, iceberg may be headed east & more

The release of a group of hostages by Hamas has been delayed over the amount of aid being delivered to Gaza and the selection of Palestinian prisoners expected to be released. A potential cybersecurity attack to a Texas hospital system has left it unable to receive ambulances in its emergency rooms. Comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence. NASA received a laser communication from 10 million miles away. And an iceberg twice as big as London may be head...

Nov 25, 20236 min

10 AM ET: Israeli hostage releases, Chauvin stabbed in prison, Lebron James museum & more

14 other Israeli hostages are expected to be released by Hamas, according to the Israeli government, meanwhile 213 others are still suspected to be held in Gaza. Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of George Floyd’s murder has been stabbed in prison. Ukraine says it's been attacked by Russia with “record number” of drones striking different parts of the country and leaving buildings without power. A recall has been issued for cantaloupes and cut fruit after two deaths related to a...

Nov 25, 20236 min

5 PM ET: Hostage medical evaluations, car explosion victims, holiday sales & more

Some Israeli hostages and Palestinians prisoners have been freed in a truce between Israel and Hamas. Investigators have identified the married couple killed in a fiery car crash near the US-Canada border. The Justice Department is calling for an alleged top cartel assassin to be extradited from Mexico. Shoppers may not be splurging as much this holiday season. And, we’ll break down the fallout from a three-year cruise ship cancellation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Nov 24, 20236 min

12 PM ET (UPDATED): Hostages released, Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuit, reality TV union & more

A group of hostages have been released by Hamas as part of its temporary truce with Israel, including 13 Israelis. That truce also means much needed aid is getting into Gaza. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing another lawsuit as a New York sexual assault law expires. China says its uptick in respiratory illnesses is just down to seasonal germs. Plus, a former star of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' calls for reality TV stars to unionize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Nov 24, 20237 min

9 AM ET (UPDATED): Truce begins, NY sexual assault law closes, Oscar Pistorius parole & more

A truce between Israel and Hamas is underway - as some of the hostages held by Hamas have now been released. The truce also means a break in fighting in Gaza, offering much needed relief for the people living there. The window for people to file lawsuits in New York for historical sexual assaults has now closed. People in a town in Kentucky can now return home after a train derailment. Plus, Paralympian Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole at the start of next year. Learn more about your a...

Nov 24, 20237 min

12 PM ET: Truce starts tomorrow, Kentucky train derailment, Hall & Oates restraining order & more

Hamas is expected to start releasing more hostages tomorrow, as a truce with Israel is due to begin. Kentucky's governor has declared a state of emergency after a train carrying molten sulfur derailed. A far-right politician is looking like the surprise election winner in the Netherlands. We're learning more about who will be attending a tribute service for the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Plus, Daryl Hall has taken out a restraining order against his former musical partner John Oates...

Nov 23, 20236 min
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