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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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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

Aug 30, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Trump’s abortion comments, CA school food bill passes, Brazil blocks X & more
Former President Donald Trump says he’s voting “no” on a Florida amendment that would protect the right to have an abortion until a fetus is viable. California’s legislature became the first in the country to pass a bill banning several artificial dyes in foods served at public schools. Ukraine’s president has fired his Air Force chief following news that a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing one of the country’s top pilots. One of two doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death appeared in court today. Plus, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered Elon Musk’s social media platform to be suspended in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Harris interview takeaways, Adnan Syed case, NHL player dies & more
We start with some key lines from CNN’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Some neighborhoods in southern Gaza are in ruins after Israel allowed some residents to return. We’ll tell you about the latest twist in the legal saga made famous by a true crime podcast. A neighbor suspected of killing a missing California couple at a nudist resort is being held on murder charges. And, the NHL is mourning the tragic death of a star player and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Harris' interview performances, reproductive rights campaigning, Labor Day weekend weather & more
We'll take a look at how Vice President Kamala Harris performed in her first major interview of her campaign. Both Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning and making promises about reproductive rights. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge did better than expected last month. A US charity says one of its convoys in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike. And, we'll tell you what weather you can expect this Labor Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Harris and Walz challenged, Gaza vaccinations, shock US Open defeat & more
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced challenging questions in their CNN interview last night. Former President Donald Trump is trying move his New York state criminal trial to federal court, and delay his sentencing. The UN says it's ready to vaccinate children in Gaza when a series of pauses in fighting start this weekend. There's been a shock defeat at the US Open. Plus, two women face backlash for locking a noisy toddler in an airplane bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Harris-Walz interview, Trump's IVF announcement, Labor Day gas prices & more
We'll bring you the key moments from CNN's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Former President Donald Trump says the government or insurance companies will pay for IVF treatments if he's elected. It's going to be a busy week for Labor Day travel, but lower gas prices might take the sting out of it. Ukraine is trying to convince the US to let it use American weapons to strike inside Russian territory after another night of deadly Russian airstrikes. Plus, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to finally return to Earth next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Harris-Walz joint interview, Gaza vaccine drive, US droughts & more
We start by previewing Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz’s exclusive joint interview with CNN that airs tonight. Israel has agreed to a series of pauses in its attacks in Gaza for a polio vaccine drive. A man suspected of killing four University of Idaho students wants to move his trial to a different county. We’ll tell you which two states are experiencing their worst droughts on record. Plus, a New York Giants rookie will wear the first retired jersey number in NFL history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Arlington National Cemetery incident, child sex abuse report, severe turbulence injuries & more
The US Army has rebuked former President Donald Trump’s campaign over an incident at Arlington National Cemetery this week. A Justice Department watchdog released a report about the FBI’s handling of child sexual abuse allegations. A US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing a top Ukrainian pilot. Severe turbulence forced a United Airlines flight to make an emergency landing. And, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since May 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Harris' big test, listeria outbreak, Paralympics kick off & more
Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN today for her first off script interview with a major news outlet, as new polling shows how close the race is in key states. The US economy grew at a better rate than we thought last quarter. The CDC wants you to check your fridge amid a deadly listeria outbreak. A new poll lays out how Americans feel about US military aid for Israel, while the death toll rises from Israel's operation in the West Bank. And, the 2024 Paralympics get underway after a spectacular opening ceremony in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Trump's military cemetery backlash, Biden's legacy, student football deaths & more
Former President Donald Trump is facing some backlash over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery earlier this week. Top US and Chinese officials have wrapped up 3 days of talks focused on improving communications. We'll take a look at how President Joe Biden has affected the judiciary system during his time in office. Three student football players have died since the start of the school year. Plus, the forecast is in for this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


