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Local, state and federal authorities nationwide are beefing up security measures before Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris is spending her campaign's final hours in Pennsylvania and former President Donald Trump in Michigan. A White former police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2020 shooting of a Black man. We’ll tell you why it’s crucial to limit young kids’ sugar intake. Plus, IKEA is contributing to a new German fund for prison laborers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation is almost back to normal, but it may not be enough to buoy Democrats on Election Day. We'll break down the impact of Elon Musk's misleading and false election claims on X. Six Idaho counties are banned from giving out Covid-19 vaccines. New Haven, Connecticut officials are considering apologizing for a 200-year-old decision. Plus, you can now bring home the essence of Lake Como. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polls in the final hours before Election Day show it’s going to be one of the closest in decades, as both presidential candidates cram their schedules to persuade undecided voters. Meanwhile, the race for the Senate is heating up, as Republican hopefuls campaign to be Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s successor. Texas prosecutors say they’ve uncovered a scheme that’s led to hundreds of uncertified teachers in the state. A province in Pakistan wants to work with India to tackle air pollution. Plus, we’ll tell you the word of the summer, that’s now Collins Dictionary’s word of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the polls show a tight race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are blitzing through battleground states in the hours before election day. RFK jr. says a new Trump administration would advise that fluoride be removed from American water supplies. Israeli police have arrested a top aide to the prime minister over allegedly leaking classified information. Indonesian officials say at least six people are dead after a series of volcanic eruptions. Plus, we'll tell you why angry crowds booed and threw eggs at Spain's king and queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two top candidates for president are sprinting to the finish line with contrasting final pitches to voters in key battleground states. More storms are expected today as people in Oklahoma survey the damage caused by tornado-spawning storms over the weekend. Humanitarian groups are warning of catastrophe as Israel formally notified the UN it’s cutting ties with UNRWA. Music titan Quincy Jones has died. Plus, we'll have the results of the NYC marathon as a new city joins an elite race circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As polls remain tight heading into Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been blitzing the battlegrounds trying to turn out every vote. A group of CNN reporters tell us what it’s been like tagging along for the ride since the beginning. Guests: Ebony Davis, Katherine Sullivan, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish – CNN Embeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An 18-year-old mountain climber became the youngest ever to summit the world's highest peaks. The slime in your home could be the key to helping fight climate change – send these scientists a picture. Food insecurity is a problem for some Los Angeles residents, so this nonprofit is crop swapping. A cello-playing robot made musical history. Plus, an 81-year-old makes finishing the New York City Marathon look easy – he shares some tips ahead of Sunday's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a plan for both US presidential campaigns if the race is too close to call. We’ll tell you which companies are offering promotions and discounts on Election Day. A soldier has been charged for the death of a sergeant who disappeared on a US military base. UN leaders are calling the humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza “apocalyptic.” Plus, Dodgers fans are celebrating their team's World Series championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric against one of his political foes is sparking outrage. Police chiefs in battleground states are making new plans to secure elections. Rescue workers are searching for victims following a tragic roof collapse at a train station. A White Marine veteran accused of killing a homeless Black man on a subway last year is on trial. And, we’ll tell you about a new a medical device that could help relieve symptoms of depression at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the election looming, the US economy added far fewer jobs in October. Police in Orlando say a 17-year-old shooter opened fire at two Halloween gatherings. A crucial manufacturer of IV fluids has resumed operations, but supply shortages across the country could last a few more weeks. Crew and passengers on a United Airlines flight had to stop what documents describe as an unprovoked attack on a sleeping passenger. Plus, Wendy’s is closing stores in underperforming areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the latest numbers from the last Jobs report before the election. The Biden administration is trying to ‘Trump proof’ its achievements in case former President Donald Trump wins the election. Meanwhile, Trump is suing CBS over its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Satellite images are showing the scale of devastation from deadly flooding in Spain, as the death toll continues to rise. Plus, we’ll explain how “raccoon balls” could help Germany protect its biodiversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two top presidential candidates continued their attacks on each other during events in battleground states last night. Meanwhile, Georgia’s Secretary of State says an investigation is looking at an “obviously fake” viral video of alleged voting fraud. Israel is reported to have attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, as it waits for retaliation from Iran. Striking Boeing workers have a new deal on the table. Plus, rapper Young Thug has entered a guilty plea, ending his criminal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One GOP leader says he’s confident the party will hold onto its House majority next week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech identifying his country’s “supreme objective.” There's good news on the way for states suffering from drought. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to make your life a little easier. Plus, the CDC says giving birth to triplets – or more – is becoming less common in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll talk about when we might have an official winner of this year’s presidential election. This billionaire is a one-man misinformation machine. Tomorrow’s jobs report could counter right-wing conspiracy theories. A new report finds that race and ethnicity data can do more harm than good. Plus, we’ll tell you why Starbucks’ new strategy involves hundreds of thousands of Sharpies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll give you the latest on a handful of investigations and lawsuits into voter registration and mail-in ballot deliveries in the key state of Pennsylvania. Inflation in the US is getting closer to the Fed’s target. California could soon have the nation’s highest minimum wage. Russia fines Google an astronomical amount.. Plus, a witch seems to have placed a curse on a property hundreds of years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to women voters in key swing states. Plus, we break down the two candidates' immigration policies. Philadelphia will be holding an emergency hearing over Elon Musk’s million-dollar giveaways. North Korea has tested intercontinental ballistic missiles, amid warnings from South Korea about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. Plus, we’ll let you know the forecast before heading out for trick-or-treating tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are dealing with messes caused by “garbage” comments. Investigators say the ballot drop box fire suspect could strike again. Lebanon’s prime minister says a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel could soon be within reach. LA’s district attorney has written to California’s governor in support of the Menendez brothers. Plus, we’ll tell which fans went home happy after game five of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both candidates are holding dueling events in key states in the final campaign sprint. UN data shows the amount of aid entering Gaza hit the lowest level since the start of Israel’s war. We’ll tell you where a new bird flu case has been identified in the US. Subscribers have been expressing their displeasure with the Washington Post. Plus, the New York Yankees are fighting to keep their season alive against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but two fans won’t be at tonight's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Joe Biden’s comment that has Democrats on edge. Israel has begun strikes in an historic Lebanese city after warning residents to flee. A Florida mom is blaming an AI company for her son’s suicide. Europe’s biggest economy has narrowly avoided a recession. And, we’ll tell you what to do with your Covid-19 home tests nearing their expiration date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest GDP figures have some economists saying the US economy pulled off the rare so-called “soft landing." The Supreme Court has weighed in on who can be removed from voter rolls in Virginia. A search is underway for the person authorities believe is behind recent ballot box fires. Top US officials are heading to the Middle East, and they’ve got a lot of high-tension issues on their agenda. Plus, we’ll tell you about some inspiring heroes and how you can help them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices