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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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Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Boeing shake up, hostage-ceasefire deal talks, Caitlin Clark record & more
House Republicans’ efforts to impeach President Joe Biden seem to be facing some hurdles this week — we’ll explain. Boeing removed its head of the 737 Max program amid questions about the planes’ safety. One Alabama health organization has paused IVF treatments after the state's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children. US officials are working to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war before Ramadan. And, NCAA basketball star Caitlin Clark broke another record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden impeachment efforts, Julian Assange, ‘Rust’ shooting trial begins & more
House Republicans are entering a critical moment in their efforts to impeach President Joe Biden, but parts of their case seem to be falling apart. Russia claims to have captured another Ukrainian town, which Ukraine denies. A hearing on whether Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US wrapped up today. The man accused of killing an 11-year-old girl in Texas has been charged with capital murder. And, a trial begins for the shooting death on the set of Rust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden impeachment inquiry, IVF treatment pause, student debt relief & more
House Republicans are grilling President Joe Biden's brother today as part of their impeachment inquiry. A fertility clinic in Alabama is pausing IVF treatments after a first-of-its-kind ruling from the state Supreme Court. Donald Trump's racked up more legal bills in January that his political donors helped pay. President Joe Biden is cancelling more federal student loan debt. Plus, Apple's big swing into sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump compared to Navalny, Israel struck aid convoy, Bitcoin's trillion dollar return & more
Former President Donald Trump has spoken out about the death of Alexey Navalny, by comparing the late Russian opposition figure to himself. A CNN investigation shows Israeli forces fired on a food convoy in Gaza earlier this month, despite agreeing on its route with the UN. Prosecutors say the ex-FBI informant accused of lying about the Biden family has ties with Russian intelligence. Some Auto Workers could go on strike at a Ford plant this week. Plus, Bitcoin is back with a trillion-dollar bang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Texas girl's death suspect, embryos children ruling, Beyoncé goes country & more
Police have arrested a suspect after the disappearance and death of an 11 year old girl in Texas. Alabama's Supreme Court says frozen embryos count as children and critics are warning it could have a chilling impact on IVF. The ex-FBI informant arrested over false information about the Biden family says some of it came from Russian officials. Georgia's governor says he's spoken to the special counsel investigation election interference. Plus, Beyoncé makes country music history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Missing girl’s body found, KC shooting charges, Neuralink breakthrough & more
Authorities say the body of an 11-year-old girl who vanished on her way to school in Texas has been found in a river. Two men have been charged with murder in connection to the deadly shooting after the Kansas City Chiefs' championship rally last week. Much of California is getting hit with another round of rain today. Russia has arrested a dual US-Russia citizen on charges of treason. Lastly, Elon Musk’s brain chip startup marks an important milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: US vetoes ceasefire resolution, new Russia sanctions, Nikki Haley’s speech & more
The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Alexey Navalny’s mother addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a new video as the US plans to impose new sanctions against Russia this week. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley vows to stay in the presidential race to take on former President Donald Trump. Walmart made a big acquisition to grow its ad business. And, a new study shows renters who faced eviction during the pandemic had a greater risk of dying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Russia's missiles, Julian Assange extradition, airline bag fee hike & more
Russia is making advances and putting Ukraine under a lot of pressure ahead of the conflict's two year anniversary this week. We'll tell you how a Napa Valley winery owner is backing up Fulton County DA Fani Willis. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is down to his last few legal options to avoid getting extradited to the US. Authorities are searching for an 11-year-old girl who went missing in Texas last week. And, a US airline has just put up its luggage prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Kremlin responds, US clean water, Biden’s money making & more
The Kremlin has responded to accusations that Russia's president was behind the death of opposition figure Alexey Navalny. Israeli forces have been accused of killing, raping and sexually assaulting Palestinian women. The Biden Administration says it'll spend billions on cleaning up America's drinking water. President Joe Biden has brought in a lot of money for his 2024 campaign. And, 5,000 pounds of space junk will re-enter Earth's atmosphere tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: US ceasefire plan, credit card merger, FBI dark web seize & more
The US says it won’t support a UN vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and has created its own proposal instead. Los Angeles could see record breaking rainfall as almost all of California is under a flood alert. House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a lot of pressure to support aid for Ukraine. Two of America's largest credit card companies are merging. Plus, the FBI has seized a site on dark web used by the world's most prolific ransomware gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


