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A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is a “strong person of interest” in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City last week. Two countries have paused asylum applications for Syrians in the wake of upheaval. We’ll tell you the latest development in China’s tit-for-tat chip war with the US. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving diversity efforts by three elite Boston public schools. Plus, Merriam-Webster's word of the year is kind of a bummer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has told CNN it’s unsure who is leading Syria right now. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director has a challenging week ahead of him. Daniel Penny has been acquitted over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway. We’ll tell you about the real estate scam costing Americans billions of dollars. And, there were a few surprising Golden Globe nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syria is facing new uncertainty now that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Police are gathering clues in the manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, but they’re still missing some key evidence. President-elect Donald Trump's more controversial cabinet picks are gearing up for another big week. Southern California is preparing for more potentially dangerous winds. Plus, Taylor Swift's record-braking and earth-shaking world tour comes to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syrians have been celebrating in the streets, following the fall of the Assad regime. President Joe Biden has welcomed the news in Syria, as he lays out the US’ plans to support the region. President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his agenda for his first days in office, including his plans for deporting migrants. Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Plus, we'll tell you who's set to become the highest paid sports star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time. Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO is going beyond New York City limits. President-elect Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance are defending their pick for Secretary of Defense. We’ll bring you the latest in the trial against Daniel Perry in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The government is going to be testing more raw milk—we'll tell you why. Plus, the end of an Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has brought out Americans’ pent-up anger against the health insurance industry. Syrian rebels are advancing toward another major city. The new jobs report showed a healthy labor market—so why is it so difficult to get a job right now? TikTok is one step closer to facing a US ban. Plus, how a man in Ontario saved his wife from a polar bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the latest on the search for the gunman who killed the CEO of United Healthcare. Vice President Kamala Harris has a fraction of money left from the record amount she raised for her presidential bid. Romania’s top court annulled the country’s presidential election result. Scientists find a trove of rare metals needed for clean energy. Plus, construction work has one of the lowest gender pay gaps in the US – hear how groups are trying to get more women to join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you how many jobs were added last month and how it compared to October. President-elect Donald Trump is digging in over Pete Hegseth’s nomination. New filings show exactly how much Elon Musk spent on getting Trump elected. US intelligence is shedding new light on how quickly Iran could create nuclear weapons. Plus, two Americans and one Canadian are thought to have died climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices