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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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Episodes

10 AM ET: Deadly winter storms, possible immigration deal, Sports Illustrated’s future & more

Back-to-back winter storms killed at least 67 people in the US this week. A missile strike in Syria raises fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. Former President Donald Trump has received a new endorsement ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. President Joe Biden said he’s hopeful congress can get a deal on immigration next week — we’ll explain what it could look like. And, the fate of the iconic magazine Sports Illustrated is unclear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Jan 20, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Uvalde shooting investigation, Alec Baldwin charged again, emergency plane landing & more

A special grand jury has been chosen to examine the response to the Uvalde, Texas school massacre in 2022. President Joe Biden signed a stopgap measure to avoid a partial government shutdown but the budget battle isn’t over. Divisions within the Israeli government are deepening. Actor Alec Baldwin is facing new charges in the fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.” Lastly, we’ll tell you about an emergency plane landing in Virginia that took drivers and passengers by surprise. Learn more ...

Jan 19, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Final NH primary sprint, Scott Peterson case, Wayfair layoffs & more

Nikki Haley is zeroing in on former President Donald Trump’s lead in the upcoming New Hampshire primary as they and Ron DeSantis battle to win the state. Crowds of anti-abortion advocates braved the cold for the annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Rounds of snow and ice are on tap for parts of the US. The Los Angeles Innocence Project is representing Scott Peterson, the man convicted of murdering his wife and unborn son in 2004. And, Wayfair is laying off employees weeks after tellin...

Jan 19, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Stakes for Nikki Haley, "speedy" Trump trial, NFL playoffs prep & more

Nikki Haley hopes to stop Donald Trump's march to the GOP nomination in New Hampshire – we look at why she needs to win to keep her campaign alive. Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses Trump's 2020 election subversion case. Tensions continue to rise at the local, state and federal level over the southern border. There are concerns North Korea could be preparing to take advantage of global conflicts. Plus, Detroit is expecting an economy boost and Buffalo, NY is bracing for snow ahead of th...

Jan 19, 20247 min

9 AM ET: New Hampshire countdown, Uvalde Sheriff responds, temperature wild swing & more

The candidates are making their final push before the New Hampshire primary next week. Israeli forces have admitted digging up graves in Gaza. The Uvalde County sheriff has responded to a report on failures in the response to the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting. There are concerns Ukraine won't see any more aid before the US elections in November. Plus, a wild swing in temperatures is coming to parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 19, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Haley on racism, Israel rejects Palestinian state, moon mission in flames & more

Nikki Haley addressed her comments on racism in America at a CNN town hall last night. The Attorney General says the response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting makes him angry. Israel's Prime Minister is rejecting the idea of a Palestinian State. Congress has passed a spending bill which means no government shutdown, for now at least. Plus, the first US spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in decades has likely gone up in flames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Jan 19, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Uvalde loved ones speak, Congress passes funding bill, Israel exhumed bodies & more

We start with CNN’s exclusive interview with US Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Justice Department’s report on the Uvalde, Texas school massacre in 2022. Congress has passed a stopgap bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. Israel says its forces exhumed and removed bodies at a cemetery in southern Gaza in their search for the remains of hostages once held by Hamas. Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since May. Lastly, President Joe Biden touted his economic agenda in comp...

Jan 18, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Uvalde shooting report, NATO’s biggest military exercise, CNN town hall tonight & more

US Attorney General Merrick Garland breaks down the failures in police’s response to the Uvalde school massacre in 2022. Attorneys for former President Donald Trump cross-examined E. Jean Carroll about her income increasing since suing Trump over sexual assault allegations. NATO is set to kick off its largest exercise since the Cold War. Democrats are trying to pass a law that would protect access to infertility treatments. And, Nikki Haley fires back at Trump’s attacks in New Hampshire as she g...

Jan 18, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Gaza medicine, Uvalde massacre 'failure,' SCOTUS moves & more

Strikes in Iran and Pakistan have the usually peaceful neighbors on edge. Medicine for Palestinians and Israeli hostages has entered Gaza, thanks to an exchange. A new report says the law enforcement response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting was a failure. The Supreme Court could impact how the DOJ prosecutes January 6 rioters and Donald Trump, while it appears poised to give conservatives a win. And, Republicans are making their final appeals before the New Hampshire presidential primary. L...

Jan 18, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Pakistan-Iran hostilities, US border tensions, winter storms & more

Iran and Pakistan have both launched deadly strikes on each other's territories in an unprecedented escalation of hostilities. Tensions at the US southern border are rising as Texas authorities start arresting migrants. Nikki Haley is gaining on former President Donald Trump in the polls ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Lawmakers are racing to avoid a partial government shutdown tomorrow. And, more winter storms are on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Jan 18, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Pakistan strikes Iran, border standoff, Apple Watches banned again & more

Pakistan has launched strikes inside Iran in what looks like retaliation. Former President Donald Trump is back on the ballot in Maine, for now. A border standoff is brewing in Texas. A report on the response to the Robb Elementary School massacre is expected today. Plus, Apple Watch imports have been banned again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Maine ballot decision, Trump defamation damages trial, Boeing briefing & more

Former President Donald Trump will stay on Maine’s primary ballot for now – we have the latest. His legal team also cross-examined former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll in a civil defamation case. The Biden administration has re-designated the Houthis as a global terror group. Federal government officials briefed congressional lawmakers on the Boeing investigation in the wake of a blowout. Lastly, the New England Patriots formally introduced the team's new head coach. Learn more about your a...

Jan 17, 20246 min

3 PM ET: NH primary campaigning, E. Jean Carroll testifies, Coachella lineup & more

The campaign trail is heating up in New Hampshire with less than a week before the primary. We have details on E. Jean Carroll’s testimony in the defamation damages trial against former President Donald Trump. The FAA has expanded its Boeing quality control probe. Two British royals are addressing their health issues. And, a popular band is reuniting for Coachella this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 17, 20246 min

12 PM ET: US-Iran strikes aftermath, Austin 911 call, cancer worries & more

All three GOP presidential candidates are in New Hampshire today ahead of next week’s primary. Tensions in the Middle East and Pakistan are rising after the US and Iran launched strikes in the last week. We’ll tell you what the US Defense Secretary’s aid said in a 911 call before his hospitalization. A new report shows some good news and concerning news for cancer deaths and diagnosis. Plus, a look at where temperatures are warming up in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Jan 17, 20246 min

9 AM ET: War escalation reality, Spirit Airlines' shares plunge, overdraft fees limit & more

Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are trying to one up each other ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Fears of the conflict widening in the Middle East are becoming a reality. Congressional leaders are at the White House today for high stakes spending talks. Spirit Airlines' shares dropped 47 per cent after a judge said it couldn't merge with JetBlue. And, a consumer watchdog wants to limit overdraft fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 17, 20246 min

6 AM ET: DeSantis' warning, Club Q shooter deal, Costco crackdown & more

Ron DeSantis is warning Republicans that they'll lose the 2024 election if they pick former President Donald Trump. The US is defending strikes on Houthi militants as Iran carries out a strike in Pakistan. E. Jean Carroll is expected to take the stand in her defamation case against Trump. The Club Q shooter who killed five people is expected to plead guilty to federal charges to avoid the death penalty. Plus, how Costco is cracking down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Jan 17, 20246 min

6 PM ET: WH defends Yemen strikes, new Weinstein lawsuit, Bill Gates on AI & more

The White House defended its decision to hit Houthi targets in Yemen last week. Former President Donald Trump’s latest civil defamation trial involving E Jean Carroll is underway. Gaza is suffering its longest communications blackout since October 7. A new lawsuit levies allegations of sexual assault against former Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein and the current CEO of Madison Square Garden. Lastly, billionaire Bill Gates says artificial intelligence will change daily life in just a few yea...

Jan 16, 20246 min

3 PM ET: GOP debate drama, US strikes Houthis again, Elon Musk's ask & more

The Iowa caucuses left three Republican presidential candidates standing – and it's unclear whether two of them will debate in New Hampshire this week. The US carries out additional strikes against Houthis in Yemen today. The Israel military's strategy in Gaza appears to be shifting, as the humanitarian crisis deepens in the enclave. The Biden administration slammed Texas again over its handling of the southern border in a new Supreme Court filing. Plus, Elon Musk wants a raise at Tesla. Learn m...

Jan 16, 20246 min

12 PM ET: New Hampshire next, snow drought ends, new Gilgo Beach murder charges & more

After Donald Trump's landslide victory at the Iowa caucuses, the GOP presidential field got smaller ahead of New Hampshire's primary next week. Trump is back in court in New York today – we'll tell you why. An almost two-year snow drought is finally over in some US cities. The Gilgo Beach murders' suspect has been charged again. Plus, why some people in their 20s are turning to Botox and the risks behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 16, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Trump's big night, E. Jean Carroll trial, Uvalde shooting report & more

Former President Donald Trump won big in Iowa last night. Meanwhile, he's facing another defamation lawsuit from E. Jean Carroll in New York. Most of the US population is getting hit with seriously cold temperatures. A report on the law enforcement response to the 2022 Uvalde, Texas school shooting is expected this week. Plus, art by Picasso, Rembrandt and Goya may have been lost in a fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 16, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Trump's Iowa landslide, ice storm warnings, long-delayed Emmy winners & more

Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa Caucuses by an unprecedented margin. We'll take a look at what that means for the next 2024 GOP primary and beyond. 120 million people are under wind chill alerts in the US, from border to border. Iran has fired ballistic missiles into northern Iraq and Syria. Plus, we finally know who won big at the 2023 Emmy awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 16, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Iowa temps plummet, flight cancellations, Boeing inspections & more

Former President Donald Trump eyes a definitive win in the Iowa caucuses as his Republican challengers vie to be his top alternative. We’ll look at the impact the extreme cold is having in the US. Boeing says it'll give airlines more oversight over the production of 737 Max 9 planes. The number of people displaced by the war in Sudan spiked over the past month. Lastly, Apple has an approved fix to get around its smartwatch ban, but it could mean one less feature. Learn more about your ad choices...

Jan 15, 20245 min

3 PM ET: Caucus turnout concerns, Houthi strikes, Austin’s hospital release & more

The coldest Iowa caucuses on record kick off the presidential primary season. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for attacking an American cargo ship. The Israel-Hamas war reaches a significant milestone. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been discharged following prostate cancer surgery complications. And, we’ll tell you how the President and Vice President commemorated MLK day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 15, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Iowa key questions, cold weather fuels climate denial, Davos kicks off & more

Just hours away from the first nominating contest of the 2024 Republican presidential race, we'll tell you what to watch out for. We explain why scientists say global warming is still a concern amid brutal cold snaps and record extreme heat. Congress has until Friday to agree on government spending to avoid a partial shutdown. At least one person has been killed after terror attacks in Israel. Plus, world leaders are in Davos for the World Economic Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Jan 15, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Cold caucuses, frostbite risks, AI warning & more

Candidates are hoping the cold doesn't put off Republicans ahead of the Iowa caucuses tonight. Meanwhile, dangerous windchill is forecast for 100 million people in the US. The US says it's destroyed a missile fired towards a Navy Destroyer in the Red Sea. After a nine hour delay, Guatemala's president has finally been sworn in. Plus, another warning about AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 15, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Iowa's big day, life threatening cold, rich get richer & more

Republican voters in Iowa will be turning out for the first caucuses of 2024. Life threatening temperatures are forecast for parts of the US. A woman and two children have died trying to cross the Rio Grande into the US. While the US congratulates Taiwan's newly elected president, China hits out. Plus, the wealth of the five richest men in the world has doubled since 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 15, 20246 min

One Thing: Meet the Iowans Who Could Swing Caucus Night

Iowa Republicans will gather this week to pick a nominee for president in the first party event of the 2024 primary. While former president Donald Trump holds a large lead in the polls, undecided voters have been weighing whether his multiple criminal indictments and efforts to overturn the last election mean it’s time to move on. In this episode, we hear from a group of Iowans about how they feel about the rest of the field and examine what to watch for on caucus night. Guest: John King, CNN Ch...

Jan 14, 202417 min

3 PM ET: US Border crisis, freezing NFL game, ancient cities discovery & more

Protestors gather in Washington, D.C to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, echoing the request by South Africa at the UN’s top court. Texas is doing everything in its power to keep migrants from crossing into the state, but they may be in trouble now. Tonight’s NFL game could be the coldest on record if the Chief’s end up playing the Dolphins. Ancient cities dating back to 2,500 years have been discovered in the Amazon. And the Chrisley’s have won a $1,000,000 settlement from the state of Georgia. Le...

Jan 13, 20246 min

10 AM ET: Iowa frigid final push, Fani Willis under fire, marijuana reclassification & more

The US carried out further strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, one day after hitting nearly 30 locations. A blizzard is freezing the 2024 Republican primary field in the final sprint before the Iowa caucuses. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is accused of having an affair with the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case. We’ll tell you who won Taiwan’s high stakes election. Plus, an update on the federal government’s review of marijuana’s drug classifica...

Jan 13, 20246 min

10 PM ET: More strikes on Houthis, frigid forecast, Apple AirDrop vulnerabilities & more

The US launched new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. A powerful winter storm packing dangerously cold temperatures heads to the eastern US. The US Supreme Court will take up a case about whether city laws intended to curb homeless encampments were unconstitutional. Researchers say Apple knew its AirDrop wireless sharing function could be used to identify and track users. Lastly, Microsoft takes down Apple as the most valuable publicly traded company. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 13, 20246 min
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