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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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Sep 4, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: DOJ's Hamas charges, early Christmas in Venezuela, viral armless archers & more
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a new set of economic proposals today, as former President Donald Trump is expected at a Fox News town hall and deals with some of his legal issues. The Justice Department has charged several Hamas leaders over the October 7th attacks. New York's governor is angry about her former aide who’s been accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Venezuela's leader has ordered Christmas to begin more than two months early - we'll explain why. Plus, the armless archers taking the Paralympics by storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Trump music dispute, DOJ indicts Hamas leaders, missing CA couple charges & more
A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to stop playing an Isaac Hayes song at campaign rallies. The Justice Department has charged several senior Hamas leaders over the October 7th attack in Israel. A former aide to two New York governors has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government. We have new developments on the suspected killing of a missing couple at a nudist resort in California. Plus, Costco customers are now paying more for their annual memberships for the first time since 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Trump’s cemetery visit fallout, Israeli protests, attempted prison break & more
Former President Donald Trump is addressing the fallout from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery last week. Israeli protesters took to the streets for a third straight day after six hostages held by Hamas were killed in Gaza over the weekend. More than 120 people have been killed in an attempted mass prison break in a central African nation. Ground shifting in one city near Los Angeles is threatening utility lines. And, DirecTV is offering some compensation to customers affected by its ongoing standoff with Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Deadly Russian strike, blue collar earnings, Seattle highway shooting & more
Dozens of people have been killed after a Russian strike hit a military educational facility in central Ukraine. We're just a week away from former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris coming face-to-face in their first debate. A surprising trend could be paying off for high school grads. A suspect is in custody after multiple shootings along a highway in Seattle. And, the US seized an asset of another country’s president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Harris' reproductive rights tour, Chicago train killings, sea level robots & more
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading off on a reproductive rights bus tour. The families of Israeli hostages have called a recent apology from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lies and spin. Dozens of people have been killed in a Russian strike on a military educational facility. A suspect is in custody after four people were killed while they were sleeping on a train in Chicago. And, NASA is hoping robots can answer key questions about rising sea levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Netanyahu digs in, the Pope's big trip, 50s heartthrob dies & more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is digging in as hundreds of thousands of protestors called for the government to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to get support from the unions. A hotel workers strike has entered its third day across the US. Pope Francis has landed in Indonesia after flying 13 hours for a historic tour. Plus, Hollywood says goodbye to a 50s heartthrob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Hostage families demand ceasefire, deadly bus crash, sports fans cut off & more
A group representing the families of hostages in Gaza has urged protesters to stay on the streets in Israel, even as a court has ordered a nationwide strike to stop. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning hard in battleground states as mail-in voting begins this week. Seven people were killed in a bus crash on a highway in Mississippi this weekend. A far-right party has won a state election in Germany for the first time since the Nazi era. Plus, a standoff between DirecTV and Disney has left millions of sports fans in the dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Israel nationwide protest, Labor Day weekend strike, US Open record & more
A nationwide strike is underway across Israel, aiming to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Both campaigns in the 2024 presidential race are focusing on key battlegrounds and taking swipes at each other. More than 10,000 hotel workers across the US began striking during the Labor Day long weekend. Ukraine launched one of its biggest ever drone attacks on Russia over the weekend. Plus, a record night - and morning - at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 2024 • 22min
One Thing: Trump vs. Harris on the Issues That Matter to Voters
With just days until the first mail-in ballots are sent to voters, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have released few specifics about their policy proposals. In this episode, we examine what we do know about two key issues: the economy and immigration. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2024 • 12min
5 Good Things: MLB All-Star Joins Backyard Wiffle Ball Game
Two male flamingos coupled up and achieved a rare feat: successfully hatching an egg together. An MLB catcher made some kids’ days by showing up to play wiffle ball. The FDA just cleared a new device that could stop severe bleeding in seconds and potentially save countless lives. The world’s oldest man celebrated his birthday this week. Plus, eight marching bands from HBCUs showcased their skills at the 10th annual National Battle of the Bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


