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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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Swalwell Drops Bid, US blockade, Trump Attacks Pope and more

Rep. Eric Swalwell drops his bid for CA governor. US to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump attacks Pope Leo. Rory McIlroy claims back-to-back Masters titles. Plus, runners break fast food record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 20269 min

One Thing: Inside Trump’s Fight for Your Voter Data

The Trump administration’s effort to build a national citizen database is running into roadblocks in court and alarming some election officials on both sides of the aisle. But what is this data for? And how could it be used? We hear from one election official about why he’s pushing back, and look at how election integrity concerns are playing out in other parts of the country. For more: Trump is trying to build a massive voter database. Election officials are afraid of what he’ll do with it --- ...

Apr 12, 202628 min

5 Good Things: The Dating Trend That Ditches the Apps

Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-saving choice . Two brothers in the Bay Area started a school program that helps families and the planet. A lost border collie was rescued after a hiking trip gone wrong. Plus, one of the most memorable phone numbers in music is being used in a new way. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Vote for 5 Good Thi...

Apr 11, 202613 min

High-stakes Talks, Former VP Eyes Potential Comeback, Weekend Storms and more

President Donald Trump warns Iran ahead of critical negotiations this weekend about the war. Former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs in about her political future. Trump thrusts the latest immigration case into the national spotlight. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see severe storms and tornadoes. Plus, the government is turning to an unlikely talent pool to address the air traffic controller shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 10, 20267 min

Vice President Vance to Pakistan, Easter Message Backlash, Bahamas Disappearance Mystery and more

Vice President JD Vance joins high stakes negotiations in Pakistan, as Israel continues its push to disarm Hezbollah. A new report shows inflation jumped in March. A USDA employee has formally complained about an Easter message from the Agriculture Secretary. Russia and Ukraine to agreed to a temporary ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. Plus, new questions in the case of an American woman who allegedly went overboard in the Bahamas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 10, 20267 min

Israel Seeks Talks, Melania Denies Epstein Ties, Artemis II Set To Splashdown Tonight and more

Peace talks between the US and Iran are set for Saturday in Pakistan. Melania Trump blasts “lies” linking her with Jeffrey Epstein. A Federal appeals court weighs the validity of Sean Combs sentencing. Artemis II nears the end of its historic mission, with splashdown set for tonight. Plus, the “Zammoth" takes to the ice in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 20268 min

Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks, Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Hurricane Season Predictions and more

Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue as the Israeli prime minister pursues talks with Lebanon. The First Lady blasted links to Jeffrey Epstein in rare remarks from the White House. We’ll break down what weather forecasters are expecting this hurricane season. ICE agents are starting to leave some airports, as a partial government shutdown continues. Plus, why scientists say the world’s oldest octopus may be something else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Apr 09, 20268 min

Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more

Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more A fragile US-Israel truce with Iran appears to be holding, as some ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz. New data from the department of Commerce shows a mixed picture of the US economy. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are back in court today. We explain why the US fertility rate has hit record low. Plus, a powerful storm has triggered flood warning across Hawaii for a second day in a row. Learn more about your ad choic...

Apr 09, 20266 min

Ceasefire Tested, Bondi to Skip Deposition, Accused Serial Killer Pleads Guilty and more

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed over Israel’s strike in Lebanon. The DOJ says Pam Bondi won’t appear for a deposition regarding the Epstein files investigation. Police arrest the husband of a woman missing in the Bahamas. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty, admits to strangling eight women. Plus, Part of the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase will be for sale in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 09, 20269 min

Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire, ‘Ketamine Queen’ Sentenced, Hawaii Flood Threat and more

A ceasefire in the Iran war appears shaky as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer confessed to his crimes. A woman charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death learns her fate. House lawmakers are facing a new roadblock for Pam Bondi’s testimony in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, Hawaii is bracing for another round of severe weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 08, 20267 min

Ceasefire Details, NYC Attack Plot, Wisconsin Election Results and more

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is framing the ceasefire with Iran as a military success. Meanwhile, Israel continues striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. CNN has obtained dashcam video of an ICE shooting in California. Officials say they’ve uncovered the motive behind in an ISIS inspired attack in New York City. Plus, Wisconsin's new Supreme Court Justice won by a landslide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 08, 20267 min

Trump Agrees to Ceasefire, Artemis Call, GOP Wins in GA and more

President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the ISS. Republican Clay Fuller wins a Georgia special election. A motorcycle crashes in Texas and narrowly misses hitting kids. Plus, Rory McIlroy curates a three course meal for Masters Champions dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 08, 20269 min

Iran Talks ‘heated,’ CA ICE-involved Shooting, AI Job Loss Impact and more

We start with Iran’s response to President Donald Trump’s threats to reopen a vital shipping lane as a deadline looms. We have details on a shooting involving ICE agents during a traffic stop. We have an update on a US soldier’s wife fighting deportation. A recovery mission is underway for an American woman missing at sea. Plus, what economists are saying about AI’s potential long-term impacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 07, 20267 min

'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight', Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election, OpenAI Scrutiny and more

President Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric towards Iran ahead of key deadline. Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary to strengthen ties - and stump for a strongman. A high stakes race for the future of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is underway. A major UK music festival is cancelled after it booked Kanye West as a headliner. Plus, Sam Altman is facing new accusations detailed in a major investigation from the New Yorker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 07, 20268 min

Trump's Iran Warning, Artemis II Record, Michigan Wins and more

President Trump warns Iran could be “taken out in one night.” Artemis II sets distance record. Voters in Georgia head to the polls today, to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vacated House seat. Michigan beats UConn for their first men’s national title since 1989. Plus, a 6-year-old raises funds for kids with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 20268 min

Trump's Deadline Looms, Historic Moon Flyby, Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Replacement and more

President Donald Trump issued new threats on Iran as he doubled down on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. NASA’s moon mission achieved a major milestone as a lunar flyback is underway. We’ll explain why states are extending the immunization window for RSV. Extreme drought conditions in one state are having a unique impact on the landscape. Plus, the show taking over Stephen Colbert’s late-night time slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 06, 20267 min

Ceasefire Doubts, Jamie Dimon’s Warning, Kanye Backlash and more

A potential ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war is under review as President Trump prepares to give an update this afternoon. JP Morgan’s CEO is warning of possible economic fallout from the conflict. Trump’s pick for California governor could shake up the race. Kanye West faces sponsor backlash ahead of a festival appearance. Plus, Savannah Guthrie has officially returned to host NBC’s “Today Show.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 06, 20267 min

U.S. Airman Rescued, Trump's Deadline, New Moon View and more

U.S. successfully rescues a downed Airman in Iran. President Trump sets a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Artemis II captures unseen lunar view. UCLA wins its first NCAA Women’s Basketball championship. Plus, a North Dakota man marks 60 years on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 20268 min

One Thing: ‘This Lost a Lot of People’: RFK Jr.’s Broken Pesticide Promise

Amid a stalled Surgeon General nomination, a federal court ruling striking down vaccine overhauls (at least for now), and anger from ‘Make America Healthy Again’ activists, some are wondering whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost his grip on the movement that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House. We hear from one activist outraged by an executive order about weedkiller who says some voters “will not be coming back.” Plus, what’s going ...

Apr 05, 202624 min

5 Good Things: The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot

She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old became a part of it. Scientists are seeing a phenomenon for the first time in the wild, and it’s offering new clues about how species can adapt to climate change. A major study examines the role spirituality and religion play in addiction recovery. And a high school freshman made it onto the ballot in this state’s gubernatorial race. Sign up for the C...

Apr 04, 202615 min

Search for US Service Member, SCOTUS Justice’s Hospital Visit, Artemis II Pictures and more

The US rescued a crew member from a fighter jet shot down over Iran as search efforts are underway for a second service member. We’ll break down what’s on the White House budget wish list to Congress. We have details on a Supreme Court justice’s previously undisclosed health incident first reported by CNN. We’re getting a glimpse of the first spectacular pictures taken on NASA’s historic moon mission. Plus, the city with the highest gas prices in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Apr 03, 20267 min

US Fighter Jet Shot Down, Strong Jobs Report, AI Security Fears and more

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US fighter jet was downed over Iran, while the Trump administration pushes for a major increase military spending. A labor report shows the strongest job growth numbers in years. New CNN polling numbers breaks down how voters – especially those frustrated with both parties – are feeling ahead of the midterms. Federal authorities have made arrests in a sweeping healthcare fraud case in Southern California. Plus, why some of the biggest names in AI ar...

Apr 03, 20268 min

Attorney General Fired, Astronauts Speak, Tiger's Arrest and more

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Sources say that Iran still has half its missile launchers. The Artemis II crew is officially on their journey to the moon. Police in Florida have released the bodycam video of Tiger Wood’s DUI arrest. Plus, The world’s oldest tortoise has been caught up in a bizarre scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 20268 min

Pam Bondi Fired, Trump’s Ballroom Approved, World Cup Price Hike and more

We start with the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. We’ll explain how much the war with Iran is driving up costs for homebuyers and Amazon sellers. An immigration judge has ruled on a man who faced deportation after an overturned murder conviction. Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project cleared a hurdle, but its future is unclear. Plus, growing backlash over World Cup ticket prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20267 min

Strait of Hormuz Summit, Artemis II Mission Update, New Covid Variant and more

European leaders are meeting virtually to weigh options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but it's unclear if the House will vote on it. Florida authorities have released video of Tiger Woods’ latest arrest. Artemis II astronauts are assessing whether they’re on track to make it to the moon. Plus, what parents and grandparents should know about a new Covid variant spreading across the US. Learn mo...

Apr 02, 20267 min

Iran War Timeline, Historic Launch, Birthright Citizenship and more

President Trump vows to hit Iran “extremely hard” for the next two to three weeks. Artemis II Astronauts begin a 10-day mission around the moon. The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the arguments in the birthright citizenship case. “Bob’s Burgers” actor rescued from a fiery crash in New Hampshire. Plus, an 99-year old women gets “hunky firefighter” birthday wish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20268 min

Moon Mission Countdown, Trump’s Primetime Speech, New Weight Loss Drug and more

Today, four astronauts are preparing for liftoff in a historic and risky lunar venture. President Donald Trump’s first national speech on the war with Iran is coming up – we'll break down some key talking points. The Supreme Court seems skeptical about Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship. A judge gave a new timeline for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial. Plus, a second GLP-1 drug for weight loss is hitting the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Apr 01, 20267 min

SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case, Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Kidnapped Journalist and more

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the Trump administration’s effort to curb birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump says he wants to end the war with Iran, as Gulf allies voice concern about the path forward. A new report shows Americans are still spending despite ongoing economic pessimism. An American journalist in Iraq has been kidnapped. Plus, all systems appear to be a go for tonight’s Artemis II launch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 01, 20268 min

Artemis II Launch, Judge Blocks Ballroom, Tiger Woods Plea and more

President Trump will address the nation tonight about the war with Iran. Artemis II moon mission is set for launch at 6:24pm, ET. A federal judge rules the White House ballroom construction “has to stop!” Tiger Woods to seek treatment after pleading not guilty to a DUI. Plus, love gets a Powerpoint makeover at “Date My Mate” events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 20269 min

Stocks Rebound, NPR & PBS Ruling, Tiger Woods Enters Plea and more

Hopes for an end to the Iran war are being felt on Wall Street. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in a legal fight to defund two major networks. We have new developments on Tiger Woods’ DUI case in Florida. There’s new research around a dangerous class of chemicals linked to premature births and infant deaths. Plus, Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project faces a legal hurdle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 31, 20267 min
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