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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: Campaigns preview debate attacks, Tropical Storm Francine, Pope’s massive Mass & more

Ahead of tonight’s big debate, the campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are hitting the airwaves and social media with attack lines. The mother of the Georgia school shooting suspect talks about the call she made to warn the school of an emergency. Tropical Storm Francine is gaining strength as it nears the Gulf Coast. The US announced new sanctions against Iran. Plus, the Pope held a huge Mass in one of the world’s most Catholic nations. Learn more about ...

Sep 10, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Apple and Google's legal blows, US maternity crisis, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn launches & more

Both presidential candidates are preparing for tonight's debate in Philadelphia as polls show the race remains tight. The European Court of Justice has dealt major legal blows to both Apple and Google. The US is facing an ongoing maternity health crisis with 1 in 3 counties lacking needed specialists. A lack a of fuel is hurting aid efforts in Gaza, as a so-called "safe zone" is hit by an Israeli airstrike. Plus, SpaceX's much delayed Polaris Dawn mission takes off. Learn more about your ad choi...

Sep 10, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Debate lookahead, deadly Israeli 'safe zone' strike, crypto-related fraud spikes & more

We look ahead to tonight's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Speaker Mike Johnson is already facing opposition to his government funding plan from fellow House Republicans. At least 40 people have been killed after an Israeli airstrike on what was supposed to be a safe zone for displaced Palestinians. The man suspected of shooting people on the I-75 texted a woman before the attack. Plus, while cryptocurrency could be the future of money, the FBI says...

Sep 10, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Presidential debate countdown, James Earl Jones dies, Big Lots bankruptcy & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for their first face-off on the debate stage tomorrow. James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader, Mufasa and CNN has died at the age of 93, according to his agent. Israeli forces briefly detained a convoy of United Nations vehicles in Gaza. Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy protection. Plus, Beyonce received zero CMA Awards nominations despite her country album’s top-charting success. Learn more about your ad c...

Sep 09, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Princess Kate’s health update, Tropical Storm Francine, iPhone 16 launch event & more

Catherine, Princess of Wales, shares an update on her health after revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. A tropical storm is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. The federal trial for the former Memphis police officers involved in the fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols starts today. A judge has agreed to move an Idaho murder suspect’s upcoming trial out of the town where the killings took place. And, Apple unveils its new iPhone with artificial intelligence features and more. Learn more ab...

Sep 09, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Princess of Wales completes chemo, spending fight brewing, new mammogram rule & more

We begin with some good news about Catherine, Princess of Wales. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare for tomorrow’s high stakes presidential debate. Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill today, as the threat of a government shutdown looms. A new FDA rule requires doctors to notify women about their breast density after a mammogram – we explain why that’s important. Google's second antitrust trial starts today. Plus, recruiters tell CNN what’s one of the hottest job ...

Sep 09, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Afghanistan withdrawal docs, KY gunman warning, excessive heat & more

Republicans and Democrats have released clashing documents about the deadly US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, thrusting it back in the spotlight ahead of the election. People in central Kentucky are being urged to stay on high alert as the search continues for an armed gunman who fired on cars on the I-75. A major opposition leader has fled Venezuela after an arrest warrant was issued for him. Mental health care and treatment for substance use disorder could both be more accessible and che...

Sep 09, 20247 min

6 AM: Harris and Trump matched, I-75 suspect hunt, NFLer handcuffed before game & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for Tuesday's debate, which comes after a new poll was released this weekend. The hunt continues for a man suspected of opening fire on the I-75 in Kentucky this weekend. The mother of the teenage school shooting suspect called to warn a school staff member before the attack. Tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East after reported Israeli airstrikes over the weekend in Lebanon and Syria. Plus, an NFL player cel...

Sep 09, 20247 min

One Thing: The Laws Making It Harder to Vote

The first mail-in ballots of the 2024 presidential election are expected to be delivered soon in North Carolina. In this episode, we look at various new restrictions making it harder to vote across the country and examine why former President Donald Trump’s team is encouraging mail voting while Trump himself continues to promote false claims about it. Guest: Dianne Gallagher, CNN Correspondent For more information about voting in your state go to cnn.com/vote Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Sep 08, 202419 min

5 Good Things: The Armless Archer Wins Historic Gold at the Paralympics

We’ll highlight some extraordinary accomplishments from Team USA athletes at the Paralympics. A six-year-old boy couldn’t wait to tell everyone at a hospital in Ohio that he was getting a new heart. Hear what some football teams are doing that could help protect players from concussions. Patients with the most common and deadly form of brain cancer can soon seek more affordable treatment. Plus, how a school in Wisconsin made their students feel like movie stars on their first day back. Learn mor...

Sep 07, 202412 min

6 PM ET: Trump’s hush money case, GA suspect’s court appearance, US Open tickets & more

A judge has delayed former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case. Some high-profile business leaders are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The suspected Georgia school shooter and his father could face more charges. Russia may be more likely to carry out sabotage operations aimed at a key piece of global infrastructure. Plus, fans are paying big bucks to see two Americans face off in tonight’s US Open men’s semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Sep 06, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Trump’s E. Jean Carroll appeal, China ends foreign adoptions, Selena’s billionaire status & more

We start with former President Donald Trump’s hearing to appeal the verdict in E. Jean Carroll's defamation and sexual abuse case. Ukraine’s president is urging Western allies to speed up air defense deliveries. China is ending a program that allowed foreigners to adopt children from the country. Drivers are getting some relief at the pump. And, Selena Gomez just reached a financial milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 06, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Mixed jobs report, American activist killed, NFL in Brazil & more

The 14-year-old accused of killing four people in a high school shooting in Georgia has appeared in court for the first time, and so has his father. The latest jobs report is a mixed bag. Palestinian officials say Israeli forces have shot and killed an American activist in the occupied West Bank. Boeing's Starliner is finally expected to return to Earth today. And, the NFL is taking a trip to Brazil for game two of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 06, 20247 min

9 AM ET: Latest jobs report, Trump in court, deadly elementary school fire & more

Less jobs were added than expected last month, while the unemployment rate fell slightly. The 14-year-old accused of a school shooting in Georgia is making his first court appearance this morning. Former President Donald Trump is back in court in New York, we'll tell you why. At least 17 children have died in a fire at an elementary school in Kenya. And, investigators have seized phones belonging to some top aides to New York City’s mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Sep 06, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Father of GA suspect charged, hottest summer recorded, Trump's hush money sentencing & more

The Georgia high school shooting suspect is set to make his first court appearance today, as his father has been charged with 2nd degree murder. The planet just had its hottest summer on record. We're expecting a decision on whether sentencing will be delayed for former President Donald Trump's hush money case. Hunter Biden will be sentenced on tax charges in December. Plus, all eyes are on today's jobs report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 06, 20247 min

6 PM ET: GA shooting suspect charged, Hunter Biden’s plea, yacht victims’ autopsies & more

Former President Donald Trump’s economic policies have experts raising eyebrows. Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in a convoluted all-day hearing. New details have emerged about the deadly high school shooting in Georgia. Autopsy results have been released for four of the seven victims who died when a superyacht sank in Italy. Plus, there’s good and bad news about e-cigarette use among young people in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Trump’s economic policy, Hunter Biden’s surprise plea, Alex Morgan’s retirement & more

We start with former President Donald Trump's economic speech in New York. Hunter Biden made a surprise move in his federal tax evasion case. We have key takeaways from a hearing on Trump’s federal election interference case. Israel’s prime minister was as clear as he’s ever been about how he views a ceasefire deal with Hamas. And, US soccer legend Alex Morgan announces her retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 05, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Trump's January 6th hearing, debate rules set, NFL season kicks off & more

A hearing was held this morning to decide what happens next in former President Donald Trump's federal election subversion case. ABC News says both presidential candidates have agreed to the rules for next week's debate. We'll tell you why there's a lot riding on tomorrow's jobs report. Pope Francis and a high profile imam are calling for action on climate change and religious extremism. Plus, we'll look ahead to the opening game of the new NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Sep 05, 20247 min

9 AM ET: 2024 candidates on tax, marathon runner dies, DIY pap smears & more

As we enter the final two months of the 2024 US presidential election, candidates are focusing on the economy. Georgia officials are praising school staff for their reaction to a mass shooting. President Joe Biden is expected to announce more than $7 billion in funding for rural clean energy projects. A Ugandan marathon runner has died after her boyfriend set her on fire. Plus, do-it-yourself pap smear tests are being shipped to doctors' offices around the US. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Sep 05, 20247 min

6 AM ET: GA school shooting suspect, Cheney backs Harris, Murdoch succession battle & more

Investigators are searching for answers after a school shooting in Georgia, as officials say a 14 year old student is in custody. We're two months away from the 2024 presidential election, and Republican Liz Cheney says she'll be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. Jury selection starts today in Hunter Biden's tax trial. Media outlets want access to the secret proceedings around the succession plans for Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Plus, a rare asteroid is spotted hitting Earth. Learn mor...

Sep 05, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Harris’ economic policy, GA shooting suspect identified, Netanyahu doubles down & more

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled new measures to help middle-class and working Americans during a rally in New Hampshire. We have new details on the shooting that killed at least four people in a Georgia high school today. Israel’s prime minister doubled down on a key demand for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Another top Ukrainian official has resigned. Plus, the Biden administration announced major actions to tackle Russia’s efforts to influence the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad ...

Sep 04, 20246 min

3 PM ET: GA school shooting, US service member detained, Raygun apologizes & more

We start with today’s agenda for both presidential campaigns. At least four people are believed to have been killed and multiple people injured in a Georgia high school shooting. A US Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela. The US reported the lowest number of job openings since January 2021. And, an Olympic breaker apologizes to the breakdance community for the backlash over her dance performance at the Paris Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 04, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Paths to 270, Russia's 2024 influence, stricter school rules & more

Both 2024 candidates have paths to get the electoral votes needed to win, while new CNN/SSRS polls show how tight the race is in six battleground states. The Biden administration is expected to accuse Russia of trying to influence the 2024 election. Israel's prime minister effectively spiked a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal with last minute demands, according to a new report. A new school year means new rules for students across the US. And, an American man is guaranteed to be in th...

Sep 04, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Battleground poll, Blinken subpoenaed, 11 year old admits to killing & more

A CNN/SSRS poll shows a mixed outlook across six key battlegrounds. We'll tell you why the House has subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Record temperatures have most of the West Coast under a heat alert. An 11-year-old boy has admitted to shooting and killing a former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter. And, Brazil's president has taken a swipe at Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 04, 20247 min

6 AM ET: DOJ's Hamas charges, early Christmas in Venezuela, viral armless archers & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a new set of economic proposals today, as former President Donald Trump is expected at a Fox News town hall and deals with some of his legal issues. The Justice Department has charged several Hamas leaders over the October 7th attacks. New York's governor is angry about her former aide who’s been accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Venezuela's leader has ordered Christmas to begin more than two months early - we'll explain why. ...

Sep 04, 20247 min

6 PM ET: Trump music dispute, DOJ indicts Hamas leaders, missing CA couple charges & more

A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to stop playing an Isaac Hayes song at campaign rallies. The Justice Department has charged several senior Hamas leaders over the October 7th attack in Israel. A former aide to two New York governors has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government. We have new developments on the suspected killing of a missing couple at a nudist resort in California. Plus, Costco customers are now paying more for their annual membership...

Sep 03, 20247 min

3 PM ET: Trump’s cemetery visit fallout, Israeli protests, attempted prison break & more

Former President Donald Trump is addressing the fallout from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery last week. Israeli protesters took to the streets for a third straight day after six hostages held by Hamas were killed in Gaza over the weekend. More than 120 people have been killed in an attempted mass prison break in a central African nation. Ground shifting in one city near Los Angeles is threatening utility lines. And, DirecTV is offering some compensation to customers affected by its ongo...

Sep 03, 20247 min

12 PM ET: Deadly Russian strike, blue collar earnings, Seattle highway shooting & more

Dozens of people have been killed after a Russian strike hit a military educational facility in central Ukraine. We're just a week away from former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris coming face-to-face in their first debate. A surprising trend could be paying off for high school grads. A suspect is in custody after multiple shootings along a highway in Seattle. And, the US seized an asset of another country’s president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Sep 03, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Harris' reproductive rights tour, Chicago train killings, sea level robots & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is heading off on a reproductive rights bus tour. The families of Israeli hostages have called a recent apology from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lies and spin. Dozens of people have been killed in a Russian strike on a military educational facility. A suspect is in custody after four people were killed while they were sleeping on a train in Chicago. And, NASA is hoping robots can answer key questions about rising sea levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Sep 03, 20247 min

6 AM ET: Netanyahu digs in, the Pope's big trip, 50s heartthrob dies & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is digging in as hundreds of thousands of protestors called for the government to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to get support from the unions. A hotel workers strike has entered its third day across the US. Pope Francis has landed in Indonesia after flying 13 hours for a historic tour. Plus, Hollywood says goodbye to a 50s heartthrob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Sep 03, 20247 min
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