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Investigators are working to piece together the motive behind Charlie Kirk's shooting. An Israeli ground operation in Gaza City could happen as soon as today. Romania is accusing Russia of breaching its airspace. We’ll tell you which high-profile Democrat is now endorsing NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Plus, this year’s Emmys is one for the history books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The apparent assassination of Charlie Kirk has both sides of the aisle calling on Americans to ‘lower the temperature’ of political rhetoric. But we’ve been here before – is there actually any chance that happens? We hear why Kirk was so effective in motivating young conservatives and look at what could happen next. Guest: Alex Stone & Lilliana Mason, SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins Professor of Political Science --- Host: David Rind Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Donie...
A new generation is falling in love with a centuries-old game. These women 65 and older clean local ponds by diving for trash (and have a blast doing it). She lost her dad in the Twin Towers – but the FDNY made sure he was still part of her wedding day. A doctor was told he would die, but he found a treatment for his disease everyone else had missed. Plus, the music program that teaches kids jazz and so much more. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Produc...
We begin with the clues that helped investigators zero in on Charlie Kirk’s shooting suspect. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago turned deadly. NATO is taking action in response to a Russian drone incursion in Poland. Another state is on the verge of signing a new congressional map into law. Plus, an update on the death investigation into an ex-Yankee's son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We start with an update on the man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Some Israeli allies backed a declaration for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestinians. South Sudan’s vice president is facing charges that some fear could reignite a civil war. A new poll shows how Americans are feeling about the economy. And, could an over-the-counter nasal spray help prevent Covid-19 infection? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Utah officials have named the man they believe is behind the killing of Charlie Kirk. Senate Republicans have found a controversial way to speed-up the confirmation of President Donald’s Trump nominees. A southern city has become the latest target of Trump's crime crackdown. Trump also says he’s solved inflation, but the data says otherwise. Plus, experts breakdown what too much protein does to your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump says the man suspected of shooting Charlie Kirk is in custody. More details are emerging about the motive behind the high school shooting in Colorado this week. Hundreds of South Korean workers who were detained in the US are now home. NYC Mayor Eric Adams isn’t ending his re-election bid, but is reportedly bracing for a likely loss. Plus, a British royal has made a surprise visit to Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Authorities have released footage of the Charlie Kirk ' s suspected shooter , as the manhunt enters its third day. More than 50,000 Palestinians are reported to be homeless, as Israel’s military attacks intensify in Gaza City. Brazil's former President has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. Democrats say Republicans may “regret” calling a new investigation into the January 6th Capital attack. Plus, several tech companies are being investigated by the FTC over their AI chatbots. Learn more abo...
We begin with the ongoing manhunt for the shooter who killed political influencer Charlie Kirk. New details have emerged on the shooting at a Colorado high school. Brazil’s Supreme Court has sealed a former president’s fate in a landmark case. The Trump administration takes its first steps to restore Harvard University’s funding, but money isn’t flowing yet. Plus, the trial of Trump’s would-be assassin got off to a rocky start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The FBI released images of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting and is offering a reward. The latest economic data has investors hoping for rate cuts. Some social services for undocumented immigrants in the US remain – for now. We’ll tell you how the US stacks up among high-income Western countries in reducing chronic disease deaths. And, summer is making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Authorities say they’ve made key breakthroughs in the search for Charlie Kirk’s shooter. Charges against a man suspected murdering a woman on a Charlotte light rail train have been announced. Americans are facing an economic double whammy of inflation and a shaky jobs market. A federal appeals court has ruled on President Donald Trump’s use of executive power. Plus, we tell you how the ICE raid on South Korean workers in Georgia could impact key investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Both Democrats and Republicans have responded to the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk. We have the latest on the political fallout of Russia’s drone incursion into Poland. The UK’s ambassador to the US has been fired over links with Jeffrey Epstein. Military exercises by the US and Japan are being criticized by Beijing. And, a massive explosion in Mexico City has killed at least four people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
A manhunt is underway after the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. And, a shooting at a high school near Denver, Colorado has left at least two students injured with the gunman dead. We explain why federal agents raided vape stores across the country yesterday. There’s been an update on the repatriation flight of South Korean workers detained in Georgia. Plus, why Banksy’s latest mural is no more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We begin with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. We have key lines from CNN’s exclusive interview with Qatar’s prime minister after an Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha. We’ll tell you why climate scientists are declaring victory. Prince Harry and King Charles met face-to-face for the first time in over a year. Plus, NASA has found new evidence of potential life on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
CNN's "5 Things" discusses major global and domestic news, starting with President Trump's response to Russian drones in Polish airspace and NATO's strategic considerations. The episode also details Israel's strikes on Hamas and Houthi targets, sparking international condemnation. Domestically, an investigation into the Bureau of Labor Statistics' data collection is underway, alongside revelations from Kamala Harris's memoir criticizing the Biden White House. Finally, a UN report highlights a concerning global surge in childhood obesity and its health implications.
NATO has responded to the Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace. We’ll explain where Gaza hostage negotiations are at, after Israel’s strike in Qatar. Elon Musk isn’t the richest person anymore. We’ll tell you how President Donald Trump feels about letting his DC police takeover lapse today. Plus, why the US government is auctioning a mega yacht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The families of Israeli hostages are scared what the Israeli strike in Qatar could mean for release negotiations. We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about the letter in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th ‘birthday book’. The projected result is in for Northern Virginia’s special election. Covid-19 is no longer a leading cause of death in the US. Plus, a manhunt is underway for an alleged double murder in Queens, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
President Donald Trump has reacted to Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership within Qatar. A slew of new bills is set to bolster Trump’s federal crackdown in Washington DC. A federal judge has ruled on Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Russian drones have entered the airspace of NATO member, Poland for the first time. Plus, why the Atlantic hurricane season has hit a speed bump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump is distancing himself from Israel’s attack in Qatar. We have the latest developments on the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts and sweeping tariffs. A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on a train now faces federal charges. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. lays out his plan for healthier children. Plus, who France’s president appointed as the new prime minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Qatari officials are reacting to Israel’s strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha. College students across DC rally against President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Efforts to hold 2020 fake electors accountable unraveled in one battleground state. We’re following a dramatic turn of events between two political players in Asia. Plus, Apple unveils its latest products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
CNN's '5 Things' reports on Israel's targeted strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar, a move with potential implications for ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Domestically, a major downward revision to US jobs data indicates a weaker economy than previously thought, while a federal crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. shows reduced crime at the cost of tourism. The episode also details an investigation into a fatal train stabbing in Charlotte, stirring political debate, and announces a new Girl Scout cookie flavor.
A Russian bomb attack on a Ukrainian village has killed over 20 civilians. A Virginia special election today is putting a spotlight on House Republicans’ slim majority. Venezuela’s foreign minister has spoken amid rising tensions with the US. The nation's report card is out – and it shows students falling behind in key subjects. Plus, why climate change may be driving the consumption of unhealthy snacks. (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Gaza City warning, Epstein birthday letter, MAGA’s almost fist fight & more Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning for residents of Gaza City. A birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing President Donald Trump’s name has been released. Democrats have reacted to a Supreme Court ruling permitting roving ICE patrols in California. Plans are underway to repatriate detained South Korean workers after a raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Plus, why tensions boiled ov...
We begin with the first batch of documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that included a letter bearing President Donald Trump’s name. Trump hints at expanding his federal crime crackdown. France’s government is plunging the country into a new political crisis. We’ll explain the incident behind travel disruptions at London’s Heathrow airport. Plus, new changes for Amazon Prime members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Donald Trump faced another legal setback in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case. We have updates on Supreme Court cases involving ICE patrols in Southern California and Trump’s FTC firings. A huge demonstration in Nepal against the government’s social media ban turned deadly. Plus, Howard Stern responds to rumors about his future with SiriusXM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CNN's '5 Things' reports on President Trump's latest warnings to Russia regarding Ukraine peace efforts and his administration's crackdown on crime, including potential ICE raids and the political aftermath of a fatal Charlotte stabbing. The episode also highlights significant medical news with the FDA approving human trials for gene-edited pig kidney transplants, offering hope for those on organ waitlists. Finally, it celebrates the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, recognized for evangelizing through technology.
Chicago and other sanctuary cities are bracing for ICE raids this week. Meanwhile, South Korea’s top diplomat is heading to Washington DC, following the Hyundai factory raid in Georgia. Israels military is “encircling” areas of the occupied West Bank, after today’s deadly shooting in Jerusalem. The man accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump is set to stand trial. And, the four-year man hunt for a fugitive father in New Zealand comes to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
At least five people have been killed in what Israeli police are characterizing as a terrorist attack. Trump administration is launching an ICE enforcement surge in Massachusetts. Russia has hit a Ukrainian Government building in Kyiv for the first time, in it's largest aerial attack of the war so far. Japan’s prime minister has resigned. And, Australia’s infamous mushroom murderer has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
As President Donald Trump threatens to send National Guard troops into other cities to fight crime, troops from at least six GOP-led states continue to patrol Washington, DC. We hear why the unorthodox mission is weighing on some guard members and their families back home. Guest: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter/Writer --- Host: David Rind Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We start with a back-to-school tradition that might make you want to kiss your mom. Kids with chronic illnesses took charge on a special day, thanks to 16 different law enforcement agencies. This nonprofit helps thousands of injured and neglected animals find forever homes. A teen gets the quinceañera of a lifetime, with a little help from the internet. Plus, the celebrity engagement of the summer sparked some sweet inspiration. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here . Host/Producer: ...
