Vice President JD Vance has warned that the US may abandon negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. St. Peter’s Basilica is now open for mourners to pay their respects to Pope Francis. We give the latest on the New Jersey wildfire. The EU has slapped huge fines on American big tech companies. Plus, Sarah Palin has lost her defamation lawsuit with the New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•6 min
Mourners are paying their respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state before his funeral on Saturday. President Donald Trump has suggested he will reduce steep tariffs on Chinese imports. Tesla’s profits for this quarter have plummeted. A gunman has opened fire at a popular tourist destination in the Himalayas. Plus, the so-called doomsday mum is convicted of another murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•6 min
Secretary Marco Rubio unveiled the first stage of a major US State Department overhaul. Several artificial dyes are being phased out of the nation’s food supply. A group of Venezuelan migrants say the Trump administration is not complying with the Supreme Court’s order. We'll tell you where Pope Francis will be buried. Plus, the White House has a message for borrowers whose federal student loans are in default. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•7 min
A Wall Street rally builds steam after some welcome news from the US treasury secretary. The late Pope Francis shared some parting words about death in a new text set to be released this week. More than 100 college and university leaders are responding to the Trump administration's pressure campaign on higher education. The Supreme Court is hearing one of the most significant religious appeals in years. And, researchers are highlighting a troubling trend about the unsupervised use of psychedelic...
Apr 22, 2025•7 min
The IMF warns global economies are in for a major slowdown. Vatican media shares what some of Pope Francis’ final words were. Opening statements begin in Karen Read’s second murder trial in Boston. A new report reveals US teens’ outlook on social media is getting worse. Plus, one small thing you can do to help reduce your role in the climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•7 min
Cardinals across the world are arriving in Rome and will soon form the conclave to decide the next pope. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under pressure after reports he shared military plans with family members in another group chat. We’ll tell you what’s on the cards when Tesla releases its earnings report today. JD Vance has had positive trade talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, a top security official has had a bag stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Apr 22, 2025•7 min
The Vatican has released details for Pope Francis’ funeral. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Ukraine. We’ll tell you why Walgreens reached a $350 million settlement with the DOJ. Mahmood Khalil was barred from attending the birth of his first child yesterday. Plus, a former NFL hall of famer has been accused of sexual assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025•7 min
The Vatican marks the beginning of the mourning period for the death of Pope Francis. We’re hearing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the new fallout from his second Signal chat controversy. Another Delta plane incident is under investigation. We have new developments on the Trump administration’s escalating fight with Harvard University. Plus, this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll broke with tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•7 min
The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' cause of death. Wall Street is on edge over Trump’s feud with the Federal Reserve chairman. We’ll tell you why the DOJ is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court today. A new report sheds light on cancer rates in the US. Plus, a college basketball star is headed for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•7 min
We start with the tributes that are pouring in from around the world for Pope Francis. Beijing says there will be consequences for trade partners who collude with the Trump Administration. Severe weather in the south and midwest this weekend turned deadly. Classes at FSU resume, though some students say they’re not ready to go back on campus. And women’s hockey has crowned a new world champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•7 min
After spending his final days in service of the church, Pope Francis’s death has started a period of mourning. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shared military operational plans in a Signal group chat again. The Supreme Court issued a rare weekend ruling blocking some deportations from Texas. We’ll tell you how the man who killed 23 people at a Texas Walmart in 2019 is expected to plead. Plus, robots competed against humans in a half marathon in China. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 21, 2025•7 min
In this special episode of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life, papacy and legacy of Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•11 min
Harvard University is refusing to make key policy changes requested by the Trump administration, kicking off a funding fight with students and researchers caught in the middle. We look at what’s next for other universities and hear from incoming Harvard and Columbia freshmen about how they feel about their college choices now. Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2025•26 min
A doctor in Florida is using art to honor his cancer patients’ recovery. A ranch dog rescues a lost toddler in the Arizona desert. A new museum in south Jersey lets visitors dig for fossils on a mass extinction site. Thanks to a young fan, a first-time author’s book is now a best seller. Plus, this public safety power couple retires after a combined 72 years in service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 19, 2025•14 min
A Democratic senator is defending a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador after his recent trip there. President Donald Trump offered a less hardline approach to a stance on walking away from talks to end Ukraine’s war. We have an update about Trump’s pick to lead the IRS. There’s new developments on a key court battle between the White House and Associated Press. Plus, a different Easter for Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•7 min
We’re getting new accounts from people who escaped a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Another federal judge put the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts on hold. We're looking ahead to the second round of high-stakes talks between the US and Iran. We have a startling update on a multistate outbreak. And, there could very soon be a new biggest credit card company in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•7 min
Vice President JD Vance has given an update on ending the Russia-Ukraine war in Italy. New information has been revealed about the lead suspect in the FSU shootings. A US citizen detained by ICE has been released. We tell you why to be weary of texts claiming you have unpaid tolls. Plus, a major car maker has settled a racial discrimination suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•6 min
A Maryland Senator has met with the man the US admits was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Harvard University is getting more donations as the Trump administration continues to freeze funding. The US is planning to bring in new fees for Chinese ships docking and American ports. Dozens of Houthis were killed in a US airstrike. Plus, an atmospheric river is fueling storms and heavy rain in parts of the US this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•6 min
We’re learning more details about the 20-year-old accused of killing two people in a shooting at Florida State University. The Trump administration’s border czar is defending the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The US Secretary of State says the US could “move on” if a deal isn’t reached with Ukraine. The UnitedHealthcare killing suspect has been indicted on federal charges. Plus, Drake is suing his record label for defamation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Apr 18, 2025•6 min
We start with new information on a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The Supreme Court is taking up another challenge to President Donald Trump’s policies. A federal appeals court is backing the judge in Abrego Garcia’s case. Trump took new aim at Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Plus, bad news for homebuyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•7 min
We start with President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff negotiations at the White House. A federal judge’s ruling is hitting Google’s core, online advertising business. A Tufts University student fighting her immigration case received some unwelcome news. Several people are injured after a shooting at Florida State University. And, Iran is accusing the US of sending mixed signals about its nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•7 min
President Donald Trump isn’t happy with the Fed Chair. We’ll tell you the ways the Trump administration is going after Harvard. An internal document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies. US and Ukrainian delegates are meeting in Paris today with hopes of a Russian peace deal dwindling. Plus, a music festival known for its poor planning is running into issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2025•7 min
President Donald Trump’s conflict with District Judge James Boasberg has hit fever pitch. The Menendez brothers are expected in court today to determine if they’re eligible for a lesser sentence. Gaza’s Civil Defense says Israel has launched deadly strikes on tents of displaced Palestinians. Puerto Rico is experiencing an Island-wide power outage, right before Easter weekend. Plus, we'll tell you about an exciting discovery on an exoplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Apr 17, 2025•7 min
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is threatening to strip Harvard’s ability to enroll international students if it doesn’t hand over certain information. Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has traveled to El Salvador to advocate for a mistakenly deported father. We'll tell you why a top nutrition researcher has called it quits. Ten New York prison guards face charges in connection with the fatal beating of an inmate. Plus, some crosswalks have been hacked to impersonate billionai...
Apr 17, 2025•7 min
Stocks took a big hit after the Federal Reserve chair raised an alarm on President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Three Pentagon officials are being investigated. A federal judge is zeroing in on a data-sharing deal between the IRS and ICE. We have the latest on a high school shooting in Dallas. Plus, the US Health & Human Services secretary addressed autism rates in America during his first news conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•7 min
We start with a long-awaited ruling over whether Trump officials should be held in criminal contempt for violating orders on deportation flights. There may be potential for US-China trade talks. Billions in Biden-era climate funding are being kept alive – at least for now. A new federal lawsuit offers a glimpse into the reasons why international students believe their visas were revoked. And, the northern lights may be visible across more parts of the US tonight. Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 16, 2025•7 min
Attorney General Pam Bondi is defiant, as the legal controversy around the man deported to El Salvador by mistake reaches a fever pitch. We'll tell you why the DOJ is suing Maine. Chipmaker Nvidia is stuck in the middle of the US-China trade war. More details are emerging about a possible motive behind the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor. Plus, a star tennis player apologizes over a stinky request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•7 min
Tensions are rising at American colleges, following the Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze. Chinese factories are taking the trade war with the US to TikTok. The New York City Council is suing Mayor Eric Adams. The WHO has reached a “historic” agreement on how to tackle future pandemics. And, the UK Supreme Court has made a major ruling on gender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•7 min
A Harvard professor says his life saving research has been caught up in the Trump administration’s funding freeze. Experts say President Donald Trump is getting the upper hand in his court battle over the wrongful deportation of a Maryland father. Tempers and stun guns flared at some Republican town hall meetings yesterday. Depression is becoming more common among American adults and teens. Plus, an LA jewelery theft that could have come straight out of the movies. Learn more about your ad choic...
Apr 16, 2025•7 min
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's argument regarding her order to "facilitate" the return of a wrongly deported man. We’ll tell you what came out of a three-hour hearing on DOGE’s access to sensitive Social Security data. President Trump’s foreign envoy backpedaled on comments he made about nuclear talks with Iran. We have a troubling new statistic from the CDC about autism in America. Plus, you’ll soon notice these changes the next time you visit your local Starbucks. Learn mo...
Apr 15, 2025•7 min
