The Georgia appeals court disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump. The accused killer of United Healthcare’s CEO is on his way to New York and now faces federal charges too. Congressional leaders are scrambling to avert a shutdown after Trump demanded changes. Thousands of Amazon workers go on strike. Plus, the Starliner astronauts are stuck in space even longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2024•7 min
The deadline for Congress to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown is fast approaching, after a bipartisan bill was scrapped. The woman at the center of a mass rape trial in France paid tribute to other victims, following her former husband’s sentencing. We’ll tell you where the weather could be causing headaches for holiday travelers this weekend. And, people in the US can now speak to ChatGPT on the phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2024•7 min
A bipartisan spending bill to keep the government funded has been scrapped. The victims of the Madison school shooting in Wisconsin have been named. Israel’s military says it’s launched deadly airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. A verdict has been reached in the mass rape trial that's gripped France. Plus, the US has completely wiped out an insect, but officials say it’s a good thing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2024•7 min
The Dow fell more than 1,100 points after a disappointing outlook from the Federal Reserve. The GOP’s government funding plan is on shaky ground. One expert gives his perspective on the prospects of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. We’ll tell you about what could be one of President Joe Biden’s last major climate acts before leaving office. Plus, a new KFC spinoff is targeting Gen Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024•6 min
We’ll tell you how much the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates and why it could be the last cut for a while. House Republicans are singling out former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney in their Jan. 6 investigation. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu in the country. TikTok’s last-ditch effort to keep operating in the US is in the hands of the Supreme Court. Plus, Poland is auctioning off a very precious product. Learn more ...
Dec 18, 2024•6 min
The Supreme Court will take up TikTok’s bid to avoid a US ban. The House Ethics Committee has secretly voted to release a report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Experts are skeptical that New York prosecutors will make Luigi Mangione's first-degree murder charge stick. Police are speaking to students as they try to find a motive in the Wisconsin school shooting. We’ll tell you why some of President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans might sound familiar. Plus, a Hawaii woman who was m...
Dec 18, 2024•7 min
We’ll tell you about President-elect Donald Trump’s meetings with some of the biggest names in tech. A man from Uzbekistan has been detained for the killing of a senior Russian general and his assistant. Prosecutors say several factors in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO point to it being an act of terrorism. Indiana has carried out its first execution of a death row inmate since 2009. And, Disney has cut the storyline of a transgender character in its new animated series. Learn more about...
Dec 18, 2024•7 min
Hundreds of people have held a candlelight vigil in Wisconsin to remember the Madison school shooting victims. Lawmakers have unveiled a bill to prevent a government shutdown, but it’s angered conservatives. We'll tell you what the Fed is expected to do with interest rates at its last meeting of 2024. Honda and Nissan are in merger talks. Plus, a record has been broken for the longest spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024•7 min
Luigi Mangione is facing several charges – including a rare one – for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO earlier this month. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has a plan to get the new Congress up and running next month. The suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings has been charged with the murder of a seventh victim. The US Preventive Services Task Force may have new recommendations for preventing falls and fractures in older adults. Plus, a 500-year-old British institution is in ...
Dec 17, 2024•7 min
We’re learning what’s next in law enforcement’s investigation into the deadly school shooting in Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump is escalating his legal campaign against media outlets. There’s optimism about the prospects of reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The Dow is at risk of hitting its longest losing streak in decades. And, we’ll tell you what the fall of Assad’s regime could mean for Syrian refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024•7 min
Police are investigating a potential manifesto written by the teen shooter at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin. A surge of drone sightings has prompted local politicians to propose options on how to deal with them. 538 electors are meeting today to formalize the 2024 election results. A deadly 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit a Pacific island nation. Plus, an Alabama grandma received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024•6 min
Police are starting to piece together what happened at the shooting at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin. Ukraine is claiming responsibility for an explosion that killed a Russian general. TikTok wants the Supreme Court to weigh in, as it’s just weeks away from possibly being banned in the US. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is having problems in his own government. Plus, there’s some wild weather coming to the western US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Dec 17, 2024•7 min
Police have named the 15-year-old girl who killed a student and a teacher at a school in Wisconsin. A judge has issued his ruling over whether President-elect's conviction should be dismissed over his hush money case. Robert F. Kennedy Jr is trying to ease concerns about his vaccine skepticism. A Russian general has been killed by a remotely detonated bomb. Plus, a stowaway has been caught once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024•7 min
New details have emerged about the school shooting that killed at least two people in Wisconsin today. Russia made a significant move in Syria since a rebel group took control. Germany is gearing up for an election months ahead of schedule. Another tech giant is donating to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Plus, we’ll tell you the odds of snow on Christmas next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•7 min
We start with a fatal shooting at a K-12 school in Madison, Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump is putting two of America’s biggest trading partners on notice. Trump’s tariff threats have some concerned shoppers stockpiling goods. The US Supreme Court declined to hear challenges in two cases. And, the world’s largest iceberg is on the move again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•7 min
We’ll tell you which company plans to invest 100 billion dollars in US projects over the next four years. Drone sightings are causing disruptions in several states. Syria’s ousted president appears to be claiming he didn’t plan to flee his country. ABC News will pay millions to settle a defamation lawsuit from President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, the net worth of US homeowners is 40x more than renters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•7 min
US officials are calling for new measures to counter drones, as more mystery sightings are reported. Vice President Kamala Harris has a big decision to make about her future. An Israeli strike has killed a journalist on the one-year anniversary of an attack that killed his colleague. Seven tourists have been sent to the hospital in a suspected poisoning at a 5-star resort in Fiji. Plus, we’ll give you the deadlines for sending holiday packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Dec 16, 2024•7 min
It’s a make-or-break week for some of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Drone sightings closed airspace above a US Air Force base over the weekend. The US is urging American citizens to leave Syria. The destruction from a deadly cyclone has been compared to an atomic bomb. Plus, we’ll tell you why the CEO of a backpack company has been threatened online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•7 min
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on. Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2024•25 min
A new, rare exhibit is bringing a 150-million-year-old dinosaur to life. Women will get the chance to play pro baseball again. A catastrophe on a couple’s wedding day turned into a beautiful memory. How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste. Plus, the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year and Young Wonders have been chosen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2024•14 min
A man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO may not fight his extradition to New York. An American imprisoned in Syria for months has been handed over to the US. We’ll tell you about the latest state to report mysterious drone sightings. There’s a major recall impacting Stanley travel mugs. Plus, a stellar Japanese brew could sell for an out-of-this-world price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024•6 min
UnitedHealth Group’s CEO makes his first public comments following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives. The Israeli military’s deadly strikes bombard parts of Gaza. A startling admission from the woman who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006. The former US Coast Guard chief explains why he withheld explosive findings in a sexual assault investigation. And, a congressional member suffered an injury during an official overseas visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Dec 13, 2024•7 min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has laid out his priorities for the new Syrian government. A New Jersey lawmaker wants more transparency over mysterious drone sightings. We'll tell you why one Canadian province is threatening to cut off power to the US. France has another new prime minister. Plus, Bud Light gets some more bad news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024•7 min
US officials say they’re cautiously optimistic they can get Israel and Hamas to agree to a hostage and ceasefire deal in the next month. It’s not clear how President-elect Donald Trump will be able to follow through on pardons he has promised. A woman’s been charged with threatening a health insurance company. Women are taking on two of the world’s most valuable mining companies. Plus, an 18-year-old just became the world chess champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Dec 13, 2024•7 min
China’s leader Xi Jinping has turned down President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his inauguration. Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. We’ll tell you why a federal grand jury in California has charged a former Syrian official. A Californian couple’s holiday to Mexico has ended in tragedy. Plus, Taylor Swift has broken yet another record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024•6 min
President Joe Biden’s latest show of support for Ukraine is drawing criticism from President-elect Donald Trump. Louisville has reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation into the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. We’ll break down some of the challenges impacting Walgreens in the US. CNN readers are airing frustrations with their health insurers since the killing of UnitedHealthCare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you about one tech titan’s latest move to mend fences w...
Dec 12, 2024•7 min
A Justice Department watchdog has new findings about whether there were undercover FBI employees at the January 6, 2021 riot. US officials are scrambling to prevent ISIS from regrouping in Syria. President-elect Donald Trump says he will end emission rules pushing for electric vehicles. The future of Infowars is uncertain after a judge blocked the Onion’s takeover bid. Plus, make some time for star gazing this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024•7 min
Time has named President-elect Donald Trump as its “Person of the Year.” A missing American has been found in Syria. Wholesale prices were up last month, we’ll tell you which products were the worst hit. A crackdown on overdraft fees could save consumers billions of dollars. Pus, an 11-year-old girl has survived a shipwreck by clinging to tire tubes for three days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024•7 min
President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people, the largest number of clemencies awarded in a single day in modern history. Israel and Hamas are “talking seriously” about a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. Weeks of mysterious drone sightings have New Jersey officials stumped. Two prominent real estate brokers and their brother have been charged in a sex trafficking case. Plus, Elon Musk's net worth has just broken a record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Dec 12, 2024•6 min
Companies are rushing to bulk up their security, as police continue to link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll hear from a prisoner in Syria who hadn’t seen the sky in months. Meta, Time Magazine and the FBI director have all contributed to a good week for President-elect Donald Trump. The family of a Hawaii woman who was declared voluntarily missing, says she’s been found safe. Plus, we’ll tell you why a startup to refreeze arctic ice has some people concerned. Learn...
Dec 12, 2024•7 min