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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 19, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: US proposes ‘temporary ceasefire,’ Colorado shooting suspect, Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel & more
The US is proposing a “temporary ceasefire” in Gaza in a draft UN Security Council resolution – we have the details. President Joe Biden says he’s willing to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss sending more aid to Ukraine. Police have arrested a man suspected of killing two people at the University of Colorado last week. We’ll explain the European Union’s formal investigation into TikTok. Lastly, former New York Congressman George Santos is suing late night host Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Navalny’s body, House GOP exits, Israel-Palestine land dispute hearing & more
Ukraine faces more difficulty on the battlefield, as US aid stalls and the Kremlin’s never been richer. Alexy Navalny’s widow claims Russia is hiding the body of the opposition leader. More House Republicans are heading for the exits amid chaos in the chamber. The UN’s top court started hearings today over Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed land. Plus, Donald Trump launches a new sneaker line, after being ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Navalny’s widow speaks, powerful CA storm, Utah’s ‘Sovereignty Act’ & more
Alexey Navalny’s widow rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin over her late husband's death in an eight-minute video – we have details. A major flooding threat is ramping up in California. We’ll tell you where things stand on the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Houthis claim they shot down a US drone in Yemen. And, Republican lawmakers in Utah are challenging the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: California flood alert, Navalny’s body, Israel’s ultimatum to Hamas & more
Nearly the whole population of California under flood alert - we’ll tell you how some counties are preparing. A spokesperson says Alexey Navalny’s mother and lawyers have been denied access to the morgue where his body is allegedly held. Israel is warning Hamas to either surrender and free the remaining hostages or face a ground invasion in Rafah. Two sources say the Biden administration is considering relaxing stringent vehicle emissions rules. Plus, a tennis star is suing a supplements maker she says caused her to get a four-year doping ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 6min
6 AM: Biden blames congress for withdrawal, CA under flood alerts, MN responders killed & more
President Joe Biden is blaming Ukraine’s withdrawal from Avdiivka on Congress. Most of California’s population are under flood alerts. Two police officers and a firefighter have been killed after responding to a domestic dispute in Minnesota. An Israeli cabinet minister says his country will its expand military operations in Rafah, if hostages are not returned by early next month. And, the NBA All-star game along with a new 3-point contest took place this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2024 • 18min
One Thing: Why These Older Voters Don’t Mind Having the Age Conversation
In the aftermath of special counsel Robert Hur’s report stating that President Joe Biden would present to a jury as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” age and mental competency are once again being talked about on the campaign trail. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has continually attacked Biden and former President Donald Trump over their age, while also proposing politicians over age 75 take a mental competency test. In this episode, we examine how older voters in South Carolina feel about age as a campaign issue ahead of the state’s Republican primary. Guest: Kylie Atwood, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Gaza doctor’s warning, Russia’s nuclear space weapon, California flood watch & more
One surgeon trapped inside Gaza’s Nasser Hospital warns that “all the ICU patients will die” as Israel continues to raid the complex. CNN has exclusive details about Russia’s efforts to develop a nuclear space weapon. More than 27 million people are under flood watches in California ahead of back-to-back storms. Former president Donald Trump will be in Michigan today ahead of the battleground state’s primary. And, we’ll explain why New York City is suing some social media companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2024 • 7min
10 AM ET: Ukraine troops withdraw, Virginia house explosion, new skin cancer treatment & more
Ukraine is withdrawing troops from a key city on the eastern front. Displaced Palestinians are fleeing Rafah after intensified Israeli airstrikes and an anticipated ground offensive. Former president Donald Trump plans to appeal the 355 million dollar judgement against him. One firefighter was killed and many were injured after a house exploded in Virginia. And, a first-of-its-kind treatment could help thousands of patients with skin cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump civil fraud ruling, Navalny’s reported death reactions, Biden in Ohio & more
A New York judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial hit him with his biggest financial punishment to date. World leaders say Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held accountable for the reported death of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny. President Joe Biden pledged his support for East Palestine, Ohio, more than a year after a toxic train derailment. Multiple Harvard officials have been subpoenaed in a House probe investigating antisemitism on college campuses. Lastly, a new report raises concerns about the safety of journalists amid the Israel-Hamas war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Kremlin critic’s apparent death, KC suspects charged, DA’s father testifies & more
President Joe Biden held Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for the reported death of jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Two teens have been charged in a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. The father of Fulton County’s district attorney took the stand in his daughter’s misconduct hearing. Senator Joe Manchin says he’s not running for president. And, Nike is laying off some employees to cut costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


