TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year invented a potential treatment for skin cancer. A mother delivered her baby on the side of a highway in Colorado with help from 911. Scientists developed a new light-absorbing material that can turn everyday objects into solar panels. Thousands of people showed up to an open casting call in New Jersey for Happy Gilmore 2. Plus, the city that has so many street cats, adoring locals have set up a museum dedicated to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Aug 24, 2024•12 min
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his campaign and thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump. Israel has made it clear that even if a ceasefire deal is reached, it could end up only lasting weeks before war in Gaza resumes. A tropical storm is approaching Hawaii. Taliban rulers have banned the sound of women’s voices in some spaces. And, we’ll tell you what experts say about when to get the newly updated Covid vaccine. Learn more about your ad c...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters today that ceasefire and hostage talks are “moving forward.” In a new lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges that real estate company RealPage uses landlord data to artificially inflate the price of rent nationwide. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell strongly indicated that a rate cut is coming next month, but the size of that relief remains to be seen. Reuters reports that fast fashion retailer Shein says it found two cases ...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
Democrats are still buzzing from their convention after Vice President Kamala Harris' closing speech last night. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut is coming in September. Multiple Secret Service personnel have been reassigned in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, as new details are emerging about communication failures that day. Prisoners at a Russian penal colony have killed at least one staff member and taken others hostage. ...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
After her speech at the DNC last night, we'll hear what's next for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. A CNN analysis finds former President Donald Trump’s businesses have been raking in millions of dollars from Republican political campaigns, including his own. A judge has dismissed felony charges against 2 former police officers charged in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid. Despite Ukraine's incursion into Russia, Moscow's forces are still pushing into Ukrainian territory. Plus, the last body...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
Vice President Kamala Harris capped off the DNC last night with a speech to rally Democrats. After, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts about his presidential rival, while sources say RFK Jr. may endorse Trump today. The Supreme Court is blocking some of Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship requirements for this November’s election, but is allowing some other controversial requirements. The Canadian government has stepped in to end a rail shutdown that threatened to disrupt its economy a...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
An Arizona man accused of threatening to kill former President Donald Trump is in custody. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the nation to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago tonight. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked some parts of an Arizona law that could have barred thousands of voters from casting a ballot in the upcoming presidential election. Updated Covid-19 vaccinations could be available in pharmacies and clinics soon. Plus, we’re tracking the latest developments i...
Aug 22, 2024•6 min
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Top US officials are in Cairo to take part in the latest round of talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Missouri Supreme Court blocked a death row inmate’s bid to avoid being executed – we’ll explain. Four Milwaukee hotel workers pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the death of a Black man. And, scientists have more evidence to explain why billions of cra...
Aug 22, 2024•7 min
Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the presidential nomination tonight at the DNC – we’ll tell you what to expect from her speech. A new database tracked over 550 cases of election-related disinformation, including fake celebrity endorsements. British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch’s body was found after a superyacht sank off Sicily. Mexico issued an arrest warrant for the son of cartel boss “El Chapo,” accusing him of kidnapping another accused cartel leader. The Supreme Court is keeping it...
Aug 22, 2024•6 min
The DNC will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party's nomination tonight, but a sit-in outside the convention highlights some divisions in the party. The families of some of those being held in Gaza are boycotting Israel's commemoration of the October 7th attacks because of a lack of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Brazil will start restricting travelers from some Asian countries to reduce migration to the US and Canada. Google will spend hundreds of million of dol...
Aug 22, 2024•7 min
Governor Tim Walz officially introduced himself as the Democrats nominee for vice president last night, while some lawmakers showed support for the uncommitted voters at the Democratic National Convention. Sources tell CNN that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to suspend his independent campaign for president. A rail lockout in Canada is threatening to disrupt several US industries. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call on a ceasefire proposal, as deadly Israeli ...
Aug 22, 2024•7 min
Tim Walz steps into the spotlight tonight – we’ll preview the vice presidential nominee's DNC speech. President Joe Biden spoke with Israel’s prime minister at a critical moment in Gaza ceasefire talks. A Missouri man set to be put to death next month for a 1998 murder will not be executed. More than half of the foods marketed for small children may be lacking in nutrition. Plus, Target is snapping a big losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 21, 2024•7 min
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz takes center stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. US government officials are hammering out the final details of a ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas. Divers recovered four bodies today in the search for those missing from a superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week. A deadly shooting inside a school in Bosnia is under investigation. And, new research looks at the impact a severe case of Covid-19 could ha...
Aug 21, 2024•6 min
New data shows US job growth was weaker than previously thought. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will introduce himself to voters as the Democrats' Vice Presidential nominee tonight at the DNC. GOP Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance thinks Democrats should focus more on issues and less on former President Donald Trump. Moscow says Ukraine launched a major drone attack over Russia’s capital. Plus, a new forecast predicts when and where hurricane season could get active after Ernesto. Learn more abo...
Aug 21, 2024•6 min
Federal filings show Vice President Kamala Harris got a fundraising boost and that former President Donald Trump may be getting other support. Montana will let voters decide if abortions rights protections should be enshrined in the state's constitution. Africa’s top public health agency says countries in the continent could begin vaccinations against mpox, as more suspected cases pop around the world. Gen Xers getting close to retirement are more at risk of running short of money. Plus, a man i...
Aug 21, 2024•6 min
Barack and Michelle Obama delivered back-to-back speeches at the DNC last night, urging voters to reject former President Donald Trump, who was campaigning in Michigan. Iran says it's still planning to retaliation against Israel, but doesn't want it affecting a ceasefire deal in Gaza. An upcoming ban on non-compete agreements has been blocked by a federal judge. Moscow's mayor says his city was targeted by one of the largest drone attack sent from Ukraine. Plus, Bennifer 2.0 looks to be over, as...
Aug 21, 2024•7 min
Some notable Republicans are expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention this week. The Israeli military is investigating whether its forces killed six Israeli hostages whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza today. Boeing’s 777X plane encountered another problem that could delay its revised launch. Europe slashed tariffs on Teslas made in China. Plus, there’s a new finding on the risk of depression and suicide tied to popular medications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Aug 20, 2024•7 min
Additional security fencing went up outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago after some protesters against Israel’s war in Gaza allegedly trespassed. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Qatar to try to move close to a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Former President Donald Trump is backing off comments he made that some interpreted as his intention to take direct control of interest rates, if he’s re-elected. We’ll bring you the findings from a report that i...
Aug 20, 2024•5 min
It’s Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention – we'll tell you who's slated to speak and where Vice President Kamala Harris will be instead. Former President Donald Trump will be in Michigan today, where the plan is to focus on policy. Details about the lives lost in a tragedy at sea after a tornado hit a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. The European Space Agency’s Juice mission makes history on its way to Jupiter. A new study shows humans age rapidly at two key points in their lives. Le...
Aug 20, 2024•6 min
As Day 2 of the DNC gets underway, the Trump campaign is blitzing key battleground states. The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza, as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal continue. Drugmaker Eli Lilly says a popular weight loss drug cuts the risk of diabetes by 94% in certain cases. Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio want more time before a settlement deadline hits this week for last year's train derailment. Plus, a gold bar's record price and what ...
Aug 20, 2024•7 min
Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance onstage at the Democratic National Convention, as the first night was a send-off for President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Harris' campaign announced a corporate tax rate increase, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania. The bodies of six hostages have been recovered as Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushes Hamas to accept a proposal Israel has agreed on. The US fertility rate hit a historic low last year. Plus, Disn...
Aug 20, 2024•6 min
As President Joe Biden gears up for his speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, protests outside the venue are causing a stir. Meanwhile, Israel has agreed to a US-backed proposal to bridge the remaining gaps on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Donald Trump's former White House chief of staff John Kelly pushed back against the former president's comments about the Medal of Honor. Investor Carl Icahn has settled charges accusing him of hiding billion...
Aug 19, 2024•7 min
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is drawing protests outside the venue where it's taking place over the war in Gaza. Three Republican committees leading the inquiry into President Joe Biden have released their report. Heavy rain brought dangerous flooding to parts of the northeastern US. One person is dead and six people are missing after a tornado sank a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. And, talk show icon Phil Donahue has died after a long illness. Learn more about your ad ch...
Aug 19, 2024•6 min
The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with President Joe Biden giving a prime-time speech. Economists weigh in on the 2024 candidates' economic proposals. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Israel, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges today. Plus, a billionaire and three other crew members start preparing today for the first-ever civilian spacewalk next week. L...
Aug 19, 2024•7 min
A ceasefire and hostage release deal is being pushed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken as violence continues in Gaza and Israel. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, today. Police are investigating after a deadly mass shooting in Baltimore. Another round of rain is expected today in parts of the northeast after a downpour in some areas of Connecticut and Long Island. Plus, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making history. Learn more abou...
Aug 19, 2024•7 min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Protests over the war in Gaza is are expected in Chicago, as the Democratic National Convention kicks off there, today. Hurricane Ernesto is slowing moving away from the Eastern seaboard as parts of the region are on flood alert after heavy rainfall. Ukraine is aiming to create a buffer zone inside Russia. Plus, Hurricane Debby left some surprises for drug officials. Learn more about your ad choices...
Aug 19, 2024•7 min
For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region. Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2024•17 min
Our latest CNN Hero is an orchestra conductor, who’s helping more than 300 refugees and immigrants find purpose and hope through music. Dogs are spreading seeds at an urban nature reserve in the UK. Scientists are floating a new theory about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built. A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts got his ice cream stand shut down, so the community stepped up to help him raise money for his brother’s special needs hockey team. And, a new village in Tanzania for vulnerab...
Aug 17, 2024•12 min
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic vision that’s focused on building up the middle-class. Israel and Hamas appear to be at odds over the conditions of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it ramps up danger for the eastern part of the US this weekend. A Florida jury convicted a White woman of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor. Plus, President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monumen...
Aug 16, 2024•7 min
We start with Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan in her first major policy speech. Mediators in Gaza ceasefire talks are making a last-ditch effort to iron out key sticking points between Israel and Hamas. A Romanian gymnast has received the bronze medal originally awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the Paris Olympics. Parts of Japan have been advised to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo. And, landlords are offering more incentives to attract renters. Learn more...
Aug 16, 2024•6 min
