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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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US loses perfect credit rating, tornado forecast, New Orleans prison break & more

5/16/2025
The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. The US lost its last perfect credit rating, while consumer confidence has plummeted amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Cassie Ventura’s has finished testifying in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal criminal. We’ll tell you where the Midwestern storms are headed. Plus, how ten inmates broke out of a New Orleans prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:49

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Ukraine peace talks, Trump offers help to Gaza, GOP bill stumbles & more

5/16/2025
European leaders have condemned Russia’s peace demands after talks in Istanbul. Trump says he wants to do a ‘good job’ to help the situation in Gaza. Several GOP hardliners have voted against Trump's bill. We reveal how Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team are cross-examining Cassie Ventura. Plus, why Musk’s AI bot drew condemnation this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:48

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Tariff deal warning, strong tornado threat, female artist record sale & more

5/16/2025
President Donald Trump has given 150 countries weeks to make a deal with the US or face more tariffs. Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a prisoner swap, but not a ceasefire. The eastern US is under threat from strong tornadoes. We’ll tell you what a veteran air traffic controller has to say about those Newark airport outages. Plus, a female artist has broken a sale record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:44

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Russia-Ukraine talks, NYU diploma withheld, UnitedHealth imploding & more

5/16/2025
Russia and Ukraine have sat down for their first talks since 2022, but hopes aren’t high. A New Jersey Transit strike means rail commuters are being encouraged to work from home. There are concerns about an American aid organization making promises for Gaza. We’ll tell you why NYU is withholding a student’s diploma after his commencement speech. And, one of America’s biggest companies is having a seriously bad week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:29

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NJ Transit strike, ‘sextortion’ ring arrests, Chris Brown charged & more

5/16/2025
President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:46

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Birthright citizenship debate, Florida bans fluoride, gene edited baby & more

5/15/2025
We start with key moments from the Supreme Court’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Israel is ramping up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens. Another state is banning fluoride in public drinking water. We’ll tell you where dangerous storms are developing in the US. Plus, the custom therapy that’s helping a desperately ill baby thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:46

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Putin no-show, Wisconsin judge’s arraignment, toxic seaweed record & more

5/15/2025
Russia’s president isn’t the only person who’s not attending Ukraine-Russia peace talks. A Wisconsin judge faces prison time for helping a man evade immigration agents. The defense is cross-examining Cassie Ventura in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. And, we'll tell you where this popular US baby name is banned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:52

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Birthright citizenship hearing, Walmart prices, FEMA ‘not ready’ & more

5/15/2025
The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over part of President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship. Trump says that the US is getting “very close” to a possible nuclear deal with Iran. New inflation figures are out, while Walmart announces price hikes because of tariffs. FEMA says it's not ready for the upcoming hurricane season. And, a mom is accused of buying ammunition for her son who was allegedly planning a school attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:55

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Peace talk confusion, oil prices drop, TikTok horror & more

5/15/2025
There’s more uncertainty over who, if anyone, will go to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey today. President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered a "no tariff" trade deal with the US. We’ll tell you why global oil prices have fallen. CNN’s Jake Tapper’s new book reveals more details about former President Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity in his final years in office. And, a beauty influencer’s livestream ended in terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:37

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Birthright citizenship fight, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, mass shooting plot & more

5/15/2025
President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship is going to the Supreme Court today. It’s still unclear who will be at today's scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is heading to the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Middle East tour. Americans are changing their spending habits because of economic uncertainty. And, a Michigan man has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot at an army base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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Trial by Jury: Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot?

5/14/2025
On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. In the latest episode of CNN's new Trial by Jury podcast, Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:20:43

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Tax bill debate, Cassie’s second day in trial, MLB’s historic decision & more

5/14/2025
We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. House lawmakers pressed RFK Jr. on vaccinations during his congressional hearing. We have key takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s second day on the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. We have an update on another high-profile student detained by immigration authorities. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision on the sport’s permanent ban against two famous players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:44

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Tariffs’ impact on ports, US drug overdose deaths, flooding rescues & more

5/14/2025
We start with the potential impact of US and China’s tariff de-escalation on America’s ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We’ll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber’s dramatic survival story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:07

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Qatar deal, GOP advances tax bill, screwworm fears & more

5/14/2025
President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Qatar and the two countries have already announced a deal. The UN is calling for the end of Israel’s blockade on Gaza. A portion of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package is a step closer to a full floor vote. The US is pausing the transport of some livestock, to curb the spread of a flesh-burrowing larva. And, there’s been another crypto related kidnapping attempt in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:39

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Trump lands in Qatar, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, city’s first Black mayor & more

5/14/2025
President Donald Trump has touched down in Qatar after a meeting with Syria’s leader earlier today. The FAA is meeting with airlines to talk about reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. Texas is experiencing extreme heat as another state deals with flooding. Europe is targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” with new sanctions. Plus, a US city gets its first Black mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:00

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Tariff roll-back starts, Menendez brothers resentenced, grocery staple gets cheaper & more

5/14/2025
The agreement to roll-back tariffs between China and the US starts today, but you’re still likely pay more for some goods. President Donald Trump has met with the leader of Syria. The Menendez brothers have been resentenced over their parents' murders. Cassie Ventura is expected to testify again today. Plus, an item on your shopping list is finally dropping in price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:43

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Israel targets Hamas leader, GOP's tax plans, Google’s scam solution & more

5/13/2025
We’ll break down President Donald Trump’s first day of his trip to the Middle East. Israel has targeted Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in a hospital strike in Gaza. Some controversial proposals have been revealed in the House GOP’s tax bills. Cassie Ventura’s testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial continues in the courtroom. Plus, Google has a solution for text scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:44

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Syria sanctions, more Harvard funding pulled, Cassie Ventura testimony & more

5/13/2025
President Donald Trump has revealed where the US stands in the Middle East. The Trump administration has announced more funding cuts to Harvard. Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky has said what he wants out of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is testifying in his criminal trial. Plus, Texas will hit triple digit temperatures this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:44

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Trump’s Saudi deals, Biden's physical decline, Kim Kardashian testifies & more

5/13/2025
Inflation cooled unexpectedly last month, and US tariff revenue surged. President Donald Trump has signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia. A report says one in five people are facing starvation in Gaza. A new book sheds some light on former President Joe Biden’s health and physical abilities during his last months in office. Plus, Kim Kardashian took the stand in the Paris robbery trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:47

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Inflation shock, Newark safety concerns, Menendez brothers’ resentencing & more

5/13/2025
The latest inflation figures for April are not what economists expected. President Donald Trump is looking for US investment as part of his trip to Saudi Arabia. There are concerns about how safe it is to fly at Newark Liberty International Airport, despite reassurances. A former president has won a mayoral election even though he’s being detained in another country. Plus, the Menendez brothers have a shot at freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:51