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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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May 17, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Diddy caught on camera, Scottie Scheffler speaks, Dow crosses key threshold & more
New surveillance footage obtained exclusively by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs violently assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. We’re hearing from the world’s top golfer, Scottie Scheffler, after his arrest outside the PGA Championship. The Dow closed above the 40,000 mark for the first time. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages in Gaza. Lastly, an intruder convicted in a violent attack on the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Diddy assault video, top golfer charged, hostage bodies identified & more
We start with a disturbing video, exclusively obtained by CNN, showing Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016. Police are reviewing cameras from the scene after an incident with professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler. The Israeli military says it’s recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Ukraine’s army chief has a warning about Russia’s military operation in the country’s southern region. And, Houston officials estimate power restorations from a severe storm could take weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, bodies of hostages recovered, new fluffy planet & more
The world’s No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler tees off at the PGA Championship, after being arrested and charged earlier this morning. The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from a tunnel in Gaza. Democratic Senator Bob Menendez's corruption trial is underway in New York. It’s the 70th anniversary of one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in US history. Plus, scientists discovered a new big and fluffy planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Houston storm deaths, Harrison Butker backlash, Michelin star taco stand & more
Deadly storms have killed four people in Houston, Texas and today the threat moves east. Ukraine's president is blaming a lack of air defenses for Russia's recent successes. Israel is responding to South Africa's genocide accusations regarding the city of Rafah in Gaza. The NFL is distancing itself from player Harrison Butker's comments about women. Plus, a tiny taco stand in Mexico has been awarded a Michelin star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Deadly storms batter South, Alito flag reporting, protest shooter pardoned & more
At least four people have been killed after storms battered Texas and Louisiana overnight. Columbia University's president is in hot water again over protests. The New York Times is reporting that an upside down American flag, associated with Trump supporters, was flown outside a Supreme Court Justice's house. The man who killed an air force vet at a protest in 2020 has been pardoned by Texas' governor. Plus, marijuana classification is now open to public comment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Cohen testimony wraps, US AG contempt proceedings, Putin-Xi summit & more
Michel Cohen testified about the logistics of a hush money payment and a key call in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. A House committee has voted to advance contempt proceedings against the US attorney general over the president’s audio files in his classified documents case. The White House warns Israel that more humanitarian aid needs to get into Gaza. Slovakia’s prime minister remains hospitalized after an assassination attempt. Finally, Russia and China display a united front as Ukraine’s president warns of the Kremlin's advances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Defense confronts Cohen, Biden asserts executive privilege, VP debate & more
Former President Donald Trump’s defense team spent the morning trying to discredit Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over recordings from his classified documents case. Israel says it’s deploying more troops in its military operation in Rafah as critical aid runs out. Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to debate Trump’s future running mate. And, an iconic Las Vegas strip resort will soon close after decades in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Cohen cross-examination, US debt warnings, Caitlin Clark's big debut & more
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to get Michael Cohen to react as they cross-examine him. South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to stop Israel from attacking Rafah. Police have charged a man with shooting the Slovakian Prime Minister. Alarm bells over US government debt are getting louder. Plus, a lot of people tuned in to watch Caitlin Clark make her WNBA debut this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump's trial nearly over, AG contempt of Congress, highest rainfall risk & more
Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is reaching its final stages as Michael Cohen takes the stand again. House Republicans are taking a first step towards holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. There have been more college campus arrests after protests. Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with his Chinese couterpart Xi Jinping today. And, parts of the southern US are under the highest alert possible for rainfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Gaza aid pier, FL deletes climate change, new Miss USA & more
A US-built floating pier has been anchored in Gaza this morning to help get more aid into the area. Michael Cohen will be back on the stand in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Slovakia's prime minister's condition has been stabilized overnight after he was shot five times yesterday. Florida has removed many mentions of climate change from its state laws. Plus, after weeks of allegations and resignations, there's a new Miss USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


