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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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Jan 16, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Trump's Iowa landslide, ice storm warnings, long-delayed Emmy winners & more
Former President Donald Trump wins Iowa Caucuses by huge margin, implications for 2024 GOP primary. 120 million people under wind chill alerts in US. Iran fires ballistic missiles into Iraq and Syria. 2023 Emmy winners announced.

Jan 15, 2024 • 5min
6 PM ET: Iowa temps plummet, flight cancellations, Boeing inspections & more
Former President Trump's ambitions for winning the Iowa caucuses, the impact of extreme cold in the US, Boeing's increased oversight on plane production, the surge in displaced people in Sudan, and Apple's approved fix for its smartwatch ban.

Jan 15, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Caucus turnout concerns, Houthi strikes, Austin’s hospital release & more
Iowa caucuses, Houthi strikes, Israel-Hamas war, Austin's hospital release, President and Vice President on MLK day

Jan 15, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Iowa key questions, cold weather fuels climate denial, Davos kicks off & more
Learn what to watch out for in the first Republican presidential race of 2024. Discover why global warming remains a concern despite cold snaps and extreme heat. Find out about the deadline for government spending agreement to avoid a shutdown. Get updates on terror attacks in Israel and world leaders gathering at the Davos Summit.

Jan 15, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Cold caucuses, frostbite risks, AI warning & more
Presidential candidates face challenges due to cold Iowa caucuses. Dangerous windchill forecast for 100 million people in the US. US destroys missile fired at Navy Destroyer. Guatemala's president sworn in after nine hour delay. Another warning about AI.

Jan 15, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Iowa's big day, life threatening cold, rich get richer & more
Republican voters in Iowa prepare for caucuses, life threatening cold forecasted in parts of US, tragic incident at Rio Grande, China criticizes US over Taiwan elections, wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020.

Jan 14, 2024 • 17min
One Thing: Meet the Iowans Who Could Swing Caucus Night
CNN Chief National Correspondent John King discusses the upcoming Iowa Republican caucuses, highlighting the opinions of Iowa voters on Trump and the potential 2024 nominee. The podcast explores the preferences of Iowa voters, strategic conversations among women, and the impact of Trump's perceived inevitability. It also analyzes key factors for the Iowa caucuses and their significance in predicting the election outcome.

Jan 13, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: US Border crisis, freezing NFL game, ancient cities discovery & more
Protestors call for ceasefire in Gaza at the UN, Texas faces challenges in stopping migrants, potential record-breaking cold in NFL game, discovery of ancient cities in the Amazon, reality TV stars win $1 million settlement.

Jan 13, 2024 • 6min
10 AM ET: Iowa frigid final push, Fani Willis under fire, marijuana reclassification & more
US carries out strikes in Yemen; Frigid weather affects Iowa primary race; Controversy surrounding Fani Willis; Taiwan's high-stakes election; Government reviews marijuana's drug classification.

Jan 13, 2024 • 6min
10 PM ET: More strikes on Houthis, frigid forecast, Apple AirDrop vulnerabilities & more
US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Winter storm with dangerously cold temperatures heads to the eastern US. Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of city laws on homeless encampments. Apple knew about AirDrop tracking issue. Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable publicly traded company.


