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CNN 5 Things

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LA protest clashes, Israel detains Greta Thunberg, TikTok skin care worries & more

Dozens of protestors have been arrested in Los Angeles as the Downtown area was declared an unlawful assembly area. A US travel ban for citizens of 12 countries comes into effect today. Israel has intercepted an aid ship heading for Gaza and detained the activists onboard. There’s concern about young girls taking skin care advice from TikTok influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you the big winners from Broadway’s biggest night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 20257 min

One Thing: How Trump’s Coal Cuts are Hitting His Diehards

President Donald Trump wants coal to be king again – but what about the people who have risked everything to extract it? A CNN investigation has revealed how the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have slashed protections for vulnerable coal miners. Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Jun 08, 202522 min

5 Good Things: Alaska Man vs. 700-pound Boulder

We tell you how a hiker in Alaska survived a 700-pound boulder falling on his back. This café in a war-torn country serves cuteness with its coffee. Clownfish are learning how to survive climate change, one centimeter at a time. The horses in this program are helping men struggling with addiction get back on their feet. Plus, how a Little Mermaid-loving toddler healed as a baby with help from under the sea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 202517 min

Abrego Garcia returns, DOGE data ruling, US-China trade talks & more

The Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador faces federal criminal charges in the US. The Supreme Court’s ruling on DOGE data access is a win for the Trump administration. The US and China are gearing up for their next round of trade negotiations. A large chunk of California’s federal funding is on the chopping block. Plus, the new measures Israel is taking to defeat Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 20257 min

Education SCOTUS appeal, Trump to sell his Tesla, WA mass shooting foiled & more

The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court over its plans to dismantle the Department of Education. We have the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s public feud. A government decision to keep a coal plant open may cost Midwest energy customers millions. We’ll tell you how authorities thwarted an alleged mass shooting plot in Washington state. Plus, why North Korea’s revival of a downed destroyer is surprising naval analysts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Jun 06, 20257 min

Trump’s cold shoulder, Israel strikes Hezbollah, miscarriage warning & more

President Donald Trump says he won’t be speaking to Elon Musk “for a while,” as the feud between two of the most powerful men in the world, continues. Experts warn that the Trump administration’s attack on international student enrollment could impact the economy. Israel’s military has carried out strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. A West Virginia prosecutor says pregnant people who miscarry could face criminal charges. Plus, Halle Berry has a message for those criticizing her steamy...

Jun 06, 20256 min

May jobs report, Biden’s physician subpoenaed, Tom Cruise’s world record & more

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have a lot to lose as their feud turns personal. We’ll get an economic snapshot with the latest jobs report. Former President Joe Biden’s White House physician has been subpoenaed by a House committee. There are concerns that a military parade on Trump’s birthday could damage some roads. Plus, Tom Cruise has broken a world record with a “Mission: Impossible” stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 20256 min

Trump and Musk break up, moon landing fails, Super Bowl champ’s new home & more

We start with the latest on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s very messy breakup. Russia has hit Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles after vowing retaliation. A federal judge has once again blocked an order from Trump. Things didn’t go to plan for a Japan-based company trying to get a lander on the moon. Plus, a Super Bowl winner has reportedly found his new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 06, 20256 min

Trump-Musk war of words, Israel strikes Beirut, moon-landing in limbo & more

The public breakup between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has reached new heights. Israel struck a southern suburb of Beirut. A controversial TSA watchlist is ending. Another one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers took the stand. Plus, a Japan-based space’s company’s moon mission hangs in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 20257 min

Trump-Musk fallout, reverse discrimination ruling, judge warns ‘Diddy’ & more

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their public feud over the domestic policy bill. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on a case over workplace diversity efforts. A growing measles outbreak in the US has prompted new travel warnings from the CDC. There’s a “ghost hurricane” in the forecast – we'll explain what it means. Plus, why a judge threatened to remove Sean “Diddy” Combs from the courtroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 20257 min

Trump-Xi call, Democrats slam travel ban, Mangione’s diary & more

After months of waiting, President Donald Trump has had a call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. Democratic lawmakers are weighing in on Trump’s travel ban announcement. Moscow says it’s preparing for the biggest prisoner swap since the start of the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione’s diary entries reveal his motive for killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you which iconic handbag is going up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 20257 min

Travel ban backlash, migrant returned to US, Japan’s baby problem & more

President Donald Trump says the suspect in the attack on Boulder, Colorado pushed him to bring in a travel ban, but the man’s home country isn’t on the list. The bodies of two Israeli American hostages have been brought home from Gaza. Trump is once again trying to suspend visas for Harvard University students. A man from Guatemala who was deported to Mexico has now been brought back to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you why Japan’s birthrate has the country worried. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jun 05, 20257 min

Trump’s travel ban, Biden investigation, Baltimore oil spill & more

President Donald Trump says he’s banning travel from several countries into the US. Meanwhile, Trump has ordered an investigation into former President Joe Biden's actions in office and the use of his autopen. A crowd crush in India has killed at least 11 people. There’s an oil spill in Baltimore's Inner Harbour. Plus, the search for an iconic movie prop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 20257 min

Columbia’s accreditation threatened, Boulder firebombing latest, Gaza ceasefire resolution vetoed & more

The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University. We’ll tell you why the family of the man charged in Boulder firebombing attack won’t be deported. The US is the only country that vetoed a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Elon Musk is calling for a new policy bill as Republicans remain at odds. Plus, this small island could be the answer to supply chain woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 04, 20257 min

Trump-Putin speak, Gaza aid operation paused, CA fertility clinic arrest & more

We start with a high stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We’ll explain the impact 50% US tariffs on steel and aluminum might have on consumers. The controversial Israeli-backed Gaza aid organization shut down operations today. An arrest has been made in connection with the bombing of a California fertility clinic last month. Plus, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared rare photos on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Jun 04, 20256 min

GOP bill’s CBO score, FEMA confusion, town evacuated & more

The Congressional Budget Office released its analysis on President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and it could complicate its path in the Senate. The Trump administration has taken hundreds of migrant children out of their homes and into government custody. A decision by the White House is causing delays and confusion at FEMA. Texas could soon ban the sale of profitable TCH products. Plus, this town in Germany had to be evacuated after World War II bombs were discovered. Learn more about y...

Jun 04, 20257 min

Best trade offers, Musk’s motives questioned, singer’s cancer diagnosis & more

Trade tensions are ramping up between the US and China, as the Trump administration asks countries for their best and final offers. House Speaker Mike Johnson hints there could be another reason Elon Musk doesn’t like the so-called “big, beautiful bill.” Iran is pouring cold water on optimism about a nuclear deal. A Navy ship named after a gay rights activist is going to be renamed. Plus, a British singer says she’s been diagnosed with early cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Jun 04, 20257 min

Steel and aluminum tariffs double, biological pathogen charges, mushroom deaths defense & more

US tariffs on steel and aluminum tariffs have now risen to 50% in a move that’s had mixed reviews. The State Department has revoked the visas of the family of the man accused of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The Trump administration has rolled back guidance on abortions in medical emergencies. Two Chinese researchers have been charged with trying to bring a biological pathogen into the US. Plus, we’ll tell you how a woman accused of a triple murder is trying to defend her coo...

Jun 04, 20257 min

CO suspect’s family held, Musk blasts tax bill, Knicks coach fired & more

The family of the suspect charged in an antisemitic attack in Colorado has been taken into ICE custody. Elon Musk’s scathing criticism of President Trump’s agenda bill caught some White House officials off guard. A man admitted to framing an undocumented migrant to get him deported. CNN’s exclusive footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura was a key part of today’s testimony. Plus, the New York Knicks say goodbye to their head coach after five seasons. Learn more about your ad...

Jun 03, 20257 min

Trump bill drama, Dollar General record sales, lost dog’s 100-mile journey & more

President Donald Trump zeroed in on one Republican senator who opposes his massive domestic bill. Dollar General’s record sales could be a warning for the US economy. Trump privately expressed his grievances with Supreme Court justices he nominated. Newark’s mayor is suing a top Trump lawyer in the lead-up to the New Jersey governor race. Plus, a miraculous ending for a dog who went missing for weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 20257 min

Ukraine strikes Crimea bridge, South Korea’s new president, escaped inmates & more

We'll tell you the latest developments from Ukrainian and Russian forces on the battlefield. A new survey warns the impact of the US trade war on the economy is worse than previously thought. Exit polls show South Koreans have chosen their next president. We have details on two New Orleans escaped inmates still on the run from last month’s jail break. Plus, this part of the US could get dusty and smoky this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 20257 min

Gaza aid site shootings, transgender athlete deadline, actor shot dead & more

Palestinian health officials say the Israeli military has shot dozens of people near an aid distribution site for a third day in a row. The firebombing attack on a Jewish community event was allegedly planned for a year. California school districts have a week to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports. We’ll tell you why the Dutch government has collapsed. And, a TV actor has been killed in a shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 20256 min

Firebombing attack details, formalizing DOGE cuts, Aldi sued & more

There are more details emerging about the lead up to the attack on members of the Jewish community in Colorado. The White House is set to send its spending cuts package to Congress today. South Korea has started voting for a new president. We’ll tell you why FEMA staff are divided over comments made by the agency’s new acting head. Plus, grocery store chain Aldi is being sued by a food producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 20257 min

Colorado suspect’s murder charges, stocks’ ups and downs, Mongolia protest & more

The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, CO made his first appearance in court. US stocks fluctuated today amid President Donald Trump’s varied tariff polices. The Trump administration returns to the Supreme Court over his mass layoff plans. A morbid scene unfolded at a homeless shelter in Oregon. Plus, how designer handbags threw a country into a political crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 20256 min

Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Colorado suspect charged, graduate job market struggles & more

We start with demands outlined in a second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The suspect in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado has been charged with a federal crime. The Supreme Court has made decisions on laws regarding machine guns and absentee ballots. The National Weather Service has been given the green light to make new hires. Plus, why the job market is especially tough on graduates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 20257 min

Colorado suspect overstayed visa, ICE arrests, volcano erupts & more

Dispatch audio captured the horrific scenes in what officials are calling an antisemitic attack in Colorado, while we're learning more how he got to the US. We’ll tell you which two big US companies are facing tariff threats from President Donald Trump. ICE is targeting migrants at courthouses. An Italian volcano has erupted. Plus, the reason why music festivals are in trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 20257 min

Colorado attack witnesses, peace talks, retailers’ quiet Pride month & more

People have been describing the attack on a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado that injured eight people. Ukraine and Russia have started another round of peace talks. Americans want the government to do more, but not many trust either party to deliver. The US hurricane season is here and there are concerns whether agencies are ready. Plus, we’ll look at why some retailers are turning away from Pride events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 20257 min

Colorado fire attack, Poland’s political upset, US tennis success & more

The FBI says a man used a makeshift flamethrower to attack a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado. Ukraine says it launched attacks on Russian airbases well behind the front lines. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed near an aid point in Gaza. We’ll tell you who won in the battle between the right wing and liberal parties in Poland’s presidential election. Plus, there will be an American man in the French Open quarter finals for the first time in more than two decades. Learn more abou...

Jun 02, 20257 min

One Thing: Under RFK Jr.’s HHS, Who Decides the Facts?

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women has sparked concern among many health experts. We hear from one of them who thinks this is just the latest in a line of moves that could undermine trust in science. Guest: Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we sh...

Jun 01, 202520 min

5 Good Things: This Rock Band Could Play at a Backyard Near You

This rock band hopes their new tour gives big concert venues a run for their money. The most memorable part of these teens’ prom happened after the dance, when they stumbled upon a house on fire. The treatment to save his son had a hefty price tag, so this dad picked up an oar and started rowing to raise money. This club in New York City helps older adults combat loneliness. Plus, which city is the happiest in the US? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 202517 min
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