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The US treasury secretary gave a gloomy outlook on the trade relationship with China. President Donald Trump railed against Ukraine’s president amid peace talks. A strong earthquake led to scenes of panic in parts of Turkey. We have details on a settlement between Uvalde and the families of the victims from a deadly school massacre in 2022. Plus, a disgraced Hollywood mogul is back in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chief executives of four major retailers are sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. The No.2 Democrat in the Senate says he won’t seek re-election. A sentencing hearing is underway over the deadly Highland Park mass shooting in 2022. The Palestinian Authority president gave what’s perhaps his strongest public criticism of Hamas to date. And, when it comes to cancer prevention, where does the US stack up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investors are seeing some positive signs from the Trump administration on trade. The prominent role Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife holds at the Pentagon is drawing scrutiny. A convicted Cardinal argues he should be part of the upcoming papal conclave. We’ll tell you how many babies were born in 2024 and what the US wants to do about it. Plus, a woman forgives her brother’s killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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 psychedelics in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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