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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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Dec 19, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Holiday travel warning, Navy Federal sued, Sandra Day O’Connor’s funeral & more
Topics discussed include the delayed UN Security Council vote on Gaza, steps taken to ease holiday travel, the class action lawsuit against the largest credit union in the US, eulogies for former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, and Blue Origin's successful rocket launch to the edge of space.
Dec 19, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: All eyes on Iowa, Covid-19 subvariant, NASA's cat video & more
Top GOP contenders campaign in Iowa, US officials concerned about attacks on Red Sea shipping, Israeli poll shows desire for elections, fast-spreading Covid-19 subvariant identified in the US, and NASA's recognition of cat videos.
Dec 19, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Red Sea shipping problems, border pressure building, Google's $700M payout & more
Globally US leading multinational military operation in Red Sea following attacks on shipping. Immigration deal delay in Senate. Border pressure building at US southern border. A ceremony in Washington, DC in memory of late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Google to pay customers and states $700 million settlement in antitrust case.
Dec 19, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Deadly storm aftermath, antisemitic bomb threats, foreign election meddling & more
Deadly storm aftermath, immigration arguments, bomb threats to Jewish institutions, rescue efforts in China after earthquake, countries accused of election meddling in the US
Dec 19, 2023 • 7min
10 PM ET: China earthquake deaths, Iceland volcano erupts, TX border bill & more
Deadly earthquake in China, volcano eruption in Iceland, Gaza church killings, legal troubles of Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, controversial border bill in Texas, powerful storm in the Northeast
Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israeli hostage deaths latest, rail crossings closed, Jonathan Majors verdict & more
Topics include Israeli hostage deaths, rail crossings at US southern border, Trump's defense of a former influencer, actor Jonathan Majors' guilty verdict, and Apple's plan to stop selling certain Apple Watches.
Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Power outages, Pope authorizes same sex blessings, US Steel sale & more
Pressure on Israeli officials over Gaza casualties. Power outages caused by storm. Pope authorizes blessings for same-sex couples. Oil and gas prices rise, BP halts Red Sea shipping. US Steel selling to Japanese company.
Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: 2024 primaries countdown, Texas manhunt, Southwestern Airlines fine & more
Trump's controversial campaign speeches target undocumented immigrants. Israeli attacks in Gaza, US Defense Secretary's visit to Israel discussed. Storms batter the East Coast, causing power outages. Manhunt underway in Texas for escaped sex offender. Southwest Airlines fined record amount for holiday travel issues.
Dec 18, 2023 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump attacks immigrants, East Coast storms, Quaker Oats recall & more
Former President Donald Trump targets undocumented immigrants. East Coast commuters face wet and windy weather. Israeli forces criticized for shooting at religious site in Gaza. Hong Kong media tycoon on trial. Quaker Oats recalls dozens of products due to contamination.
Dec 17, 2023 • 14min
One Thing: Can Ukraine Beat Russia on a Budget?
In this episode, Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent, discusses the challenges Ukraine faces in its war against Russia. Topics include Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, the implications of aid running out for Ukraine, and tactical adjustments made by Ukraine in the fight. The discussion also explores the challenges of negotiating peace and diplomacy with Russia.
