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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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12 PM ET: Hostage families demand ceasefire, deadly bus crash, sports fans cut off & more

A group representing the families of hostages in Gaza has urged protesters to stay on the streets in Israel, even as a court has ordered a nationwide strike to stop. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning hard in battleground states as mail-in voting begins this week. Seven people were killed in a bus crash on a highway in Mississippi this weekend. A far-right party has won a state election in Germany for the first time since the Nazi era. Plus, a sta...

Sep 02, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Israel nationwide protest, Labor Day weekend strike, US Open record & more

A nationwide strike is underway across Israel, aiming to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Both campaigns in the 2024 presidential race are focusing on key battlegrounds and taking swipes at each other. More than 10,000 hotel workers across the US began striking during the Labor Day long weekend. Ukraine launched one of its biggest ever drone attacks on Russia over the weekend. Plus, a record night - and morning - at the US Open. Learn m...

Sep 02, 20247 min

One Thing: Trump vs. Harris on the Issues That Matter to Voters

With just days until the first mail-in ballots are sent to voters, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have released few specifics about their policy proposals. In this episode, we examine what we do know about two key issues: the economy and immigration. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 01, 202422 min

5 Good Things: MLB All-Star Joins Backyard Wiffle Ball Game

Two male flamingos coupled up and achieved a rare feat: successfully hatching an egg together. An MLB catcher made some kids’ days by showing up to play wiffle ball. The FDA just cleared a new device that could stop severe bleeding in seconds and potentially save countless lives. The world’s oldest man celebrated his birthday this week. Plus, eight marching bands from HBCUs showcased their skills at the 10th annual National Battle of the Bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Aug 31, 202412 min

6 PM ET: Trump’s abortion comments, CA school food bill passes, Brazil blocks X & more

Former President Donald Trump says he’s voting “no” on a Florida amendment that would protect the right to have an abortion until a fetus is viable. California’s legislature became the first in the country to pass a bill banning several artificial dyes in foods served at public schools. Ukraine’s president has fired his Air Force chief following news that a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing one of the country’s top pilots. One of two doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s...

Aug 30, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Harris interview takeaways, Adnan Syed case, NHL player dies & more

We start with some key lines from CNN’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Some neighborhoods in southern Gaza are in ruins after Israel allowed some residents to return. We’ll tell you about the latest twist in the legal saga made famous by a true crime podcast. A neighbor suspected of killing a missing California couple at a nudist resort is being held on murder charges. And, the NHL is mourning the tragic death of a star player and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Aug 30, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Harris' interview performances, reproductive rights campaigning, Labor Day weekend weather & more

We'll take a look at how Vice President Kamala Harris performed in her first major interview of her campaign. Both Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning and making promises about reproductive rights. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge did better than expected last month. A US charity says one of its convoys in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike. And, we'll tell you what weather you can expect this Labor Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Aug 30, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Harris and Walz challenged, Gaza vaccinations, shock US Open defeat & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced challenging questions in their CNN interview last night. Former President Donald Trump is trying move his New York state criminal trial to federal court, and delay his sentencing. The UN says it's ready to vaccinate children in Gaza when a series of pauses in fighting start this weekend. There's been a shock defeat at the US Open. Plus, two women face backlash for locking a noisy toddler in an airplane bathroom. Learn more about ...

Aug 30, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Harris-Walz interview, Trump's IVF announcement, Labor Day gas prices & more

We'll bring you the key moments from CNN's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Former President Donald Trump says the government or insurance companies will pay for IVF treatments if he's elected. It's going to be a busy week for Labor Day travel, but lower gas prices might take the sting out of it. Ukraine is trying to convince the US to let it use American weapons to strike inside Russian territory after another night of deadly Russian airstrikes. Plus,...

Aug 30, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Harris-Walz joint interview, Gaza vaccine drive, US droughts & more

We start by previewing Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz’s exclusive joint interview with CNN that airs tonight. Israel has agreed to a series of pauses in its attacks in Gaza for a polio vaccine drive. A man suspected of killing four University of Idaho students wants to move his trial to a different county. We’ll tell you which two states are experiencing their worst droughts on record. Plus, a New York Giants rookie will wear the first retired jersey number in NFL his...

Aug 29, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Arlington National Cemetery incident, child sex abuse report, severe turbulence injuries & more

The US Army has rebuked former President Donald Trump’s campaign over an incident at Arlington National Cemetery this week. A Justice Department watchdog released a report about the FBI’s handling of child sexual abuse allegations. A US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing a top Ukrainian pilot. Severe turbulence forced a United Airlines flight to make an emergency landing. And, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since May 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Aug 29, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Harris' big test, listeria outbreak, Paralympics kick off & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN today for her first off script interview with a major news outlet, as new polling shows how close the race is in key states. The US economy grew at a better rate than we thought last quarter. The CDC wants you to check your fridge amid a deadly listeria outbreak. A new poll lays out how Americans feel about US military aid for Israel, while the death toll rises from Israel's operation in the West Bank. And, the 2024 Paralympics get underway a...

Aug 29, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Trump's military cemetery backlash, Biden's legacy, student football deaths & more

Former President Donald Trump is facing some backlash over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery earlier this week. Top US and Chinese officials have wrapped up 3 days of talks focused on improving communications. We'll take a look at how President Joe Biden has affected the judiciary system during his time in office. Three student football players have died since the start of the school year. Plus, the forecast is in for this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Aug 29, 20247 min

6 AM ET: 2024 battleground campaigning, check your fridge, SpaceX rocket grounded & more

The 2024 presidential candidates are stepping up their campaigning in key battleground states. The CDC is warning people not to eat recalled Boar’s Head deli meat because of an ongoing deadly listeria outbreak. French authorities are now formally investigating the founder of Telegram, we'll tell you why his arrest has been so controversial. Nearly 4 million people have been urged to evacuate parts of Japan to escape Typhoon Shanshan. Plus, federal regulators have grounded a SpaceX rocket after a...

Aug 29, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Trump shooting probe, student loan repayment case, ex-politician convicted & more

The FBI shared new details about their investigation of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The US Supreme Court declined a request to lift a block on President Joe Biden’s latest student loan repayment plan. A former Nevada politician has been found guilty of murder in the death of a Las Vegas investigative reporter. We’ll tell you about an emerging threat that has health officials sounding an alarm. Plus, the number of 401(k) millionaires in the US has reached a re...

Aug 28, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Harris campaign’s bus tour, Berkshire Hathaway’s milestone, ancient jar shattered & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz kick off their bus tour in Georgia on the heels of the Democratic National Convention. The US sanctioned an Israeli group and an individual for allegedly supporting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. One southwest African country has a plan to help alleviate the impacts of drought. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reached a major milestone on Wall Street. And, we’ll tell you about the accident that has one museum in Israel ...

Aug 28, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Harris in battleground state, Telegram founder released, parental stress advisory & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Georgia today, as she tries to gain support in the key battleground state. An oil tanker that was attacked by militants is reportedly still on fire and could be leaking oil. 24 Republican led states want the Supreme Court to stop a rule that aims to cut methane emissions. Telegram's founder has been released from police custody and taken to court for questioning. And, parental stress is highlighted as a public health concern. Learn more about your a...

Aug 28, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Iranian campaign hacking, occupied West Bank 'escalation', AT&T outage & more

The 2024 race continues to twist and turn, with former President Donald Trump facing a new indictment and Vice President Kamala Harris finally doing a sit down interview. CNN has learnt new details about an Iranian hacking operation that has US officials on edge. Palestinian officials are describing deadly Israeli raids and airstrikes in the occupied West Bank as an "escalation". AT&T says it's fixed an issue that caused outages yesterday. And, house affordability is improving in the US, but...

Aug 28, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Trump's new indictment, Harris agrees to interview, 2024 Paralympic Games & more

Former President Donald Trump is facing a new, reworked indictment over January 6th and alleged election interference. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz will sit down with CNN for their first joint interview. The Israeli military has carried out deadly raids and airstrikes in the occupied West Bank. SpaceX has once again delayed the launch of a daring mission. And, the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Aug 28, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Debate rules accepted, new Trump indictment, Utah mom’s murder case & more

Former President Donald Trump says he’s accepted the rules to debate Vice President Kamala Harris next month. Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a revised indictment in the federal election subversion case against Trump. A mother accused of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022 has been ordered to stand trial. The Kremlin is trying to calm fears over the security of a popular messaging app following the arrest of its CEO in France over the weekend. Plus, severe droug...

Aug 27, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Russian nuclear plant risk, Sudan dam collapse, Mariah Carey mourns & more

We start with a warning about the risk of a nuclear accident at a Russian power plant. We’ll tell you about the impact deadly flooding is having in Sudan and Nigeria. Consumer confidence improved for a second month straight, but concerns over the labor market linger. IBM is cutting jobs in China. And, Mariah Carey shared tragic news about the loss of two family members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 27, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Hostage rescued, college killing, new form of weight loss drug & more

The Israeli military says it's rescued a man who was taken hostage by Hamas more than 10 months ago on October 7th. While they fight over rules for the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump air new ads on key issues. Ukraine's President says he'll lay out his peace plan for President Joe Biden. A Rice University student has been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. And, a new, cheaper version of a weight loss drug is on the market. Learn more ab...

Aug 27, 20247 min

9 AM ET: 2024 legal cases, Meta 'pressured' over Covid, UN catastrophe warning & more

Legal issues connected to the 2024 election continue to crop up, while Latino advocates in Texas say they were targeted in an election integrity probe. How about this for DEK 2: Aid delivery to Gaza is being paused after the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders, which could also affect a polio vaccination drive. The UN Secretary General is warning of a worldwide catastrophe that's putting Pacific islands in danger. Mark Zuckerberg says the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor C...

Aug 27, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Dangerous heat, immigration program paused, Oasis reuniting & more

Special Counsel Jack Smith is fighting to get his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump back up and running. Some schools are finishing classes early because of dangerous heat and humidity from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. Russia hit Ukraine with another round of strikes overnight. An immigration policy that could have impacted more than 550,000 people in the US has been paused just a week after it started accepting applications. Plus, Noel and Liam Gallagher have p...

Aug 27, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Debate dispute, massive Russian attack, iPhone 16 launch & more

Former President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt about whether a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris would take place next month during a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan today. Talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to continue this week. Russia launched a wave of deadly missile strikes on Ukraine overnight. A trial date has been set for some of Trump’s allies charged in the Arizona election interference case. Plus, we have details on the iPhone 16 rollout. Lear...

Aug 26, 20247 min

3 PM ET: US heat-related deaths, Kabul airport attack anniversary, Red Lobster closures & more

As parts of the US brace for record temperatures this week, a new study underscores the dangers of extreme heat. A new congressional task force is visiting the site of the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. US leaders are marking three years since a suicide bombing killed 13 American service members during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. We’ll tell you about an ice cave that collapsed while tourists were exploring it. And, more Red Lobster restaurants are on the...

Aug 26, 20246 min

12 PM ET: 2024 debate drama, falling mortgage rates, astronauts’ new ride home & more

Former President Donald Trump appeared to undercut his campaign’s efforts to keep the same rules in place for his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris next month. The US is optimistic about where negotiations stand for a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Mortgage rates are falling in the US, but the drop could be a double-edged sword for home buyers. The captain of the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last week is under investigation. Plus, NASA sa...

Aug 26, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Gaza talks stalemate, AZ election subversion case, dementia ZIP codes & more

Negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza continue in Cairo, after a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East. A judge in Arizona is set to hear arguments today that may decide whether several allies of former President Donald Trump could face prison time. A person is dead and several others injured after a landslide hit Ketchikan, Alaska, with officials warning another could strike nearby. Russia has launched a deadly and massive missile and drone attack at Ukraine,...

Aug 26, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Hezbollah and Israel pull back, hundreds of Grand Canyon rescues, Telegram founder arrested & more

Hezbollah and Israel appear to be backing off after the two traded strikes over the weekend. The body of a missing hiker has been found as hundreds of rescues have been taking place in Grand Canyon National Park. Meta says an Iranian-backed hacker group is targeting people with political and diplomatic connections. The founder and CEO of Telegram has been arrested in Paris. Plus, Americans are estimated to spend nearly $39 billion on back-to-school shopping this year, which is actually a pull-ba...

Aug 26, 20247 min

One Thing: What The Realtor Rule Changes Mean for You

A series of new rules have gone into effect that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. In this episode, we’ll explain what prospective homebuyers and sellers need to know – and why some Realtors are worried the changes could prompt their colleagues to leave the industry. Guest: Samantha Delouya, CNN Business Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 25, 202416 min
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