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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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Nov 30, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Truce expiration deadline, Henry Kissinger dies, Elon Musk’s comments & more
An extended truce between Israel and Hamas is set to expire as issues remain during negotiations. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has “real reservations” about expelling New York Rep. George Santos from the chamber. President Joe Biden contrasted his economic vision with that of so-called MAGA Republicans during a speech in Colorado. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at age 100. Lastly, Elon Musk had harsh words for advertisers who left X, formerly known as Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
5 PM ET: Hostage releases continue, Rosalynn Carter’s funeral, Mavericks stake deal & more
Another group of hostages have been released today as negotiations to extend a truce between Israel and Hamas continue. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been laid to rest in her home state of Georgia. The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could limit the power of a key financial watchdog. An Indian man has been charged in an alleged murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh activist. And, billionaire Mark Cuban has reached a deal to buy a majority stake in his Dallas Mavericks team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Truce extension optimism, COP28 controversies, Marvel actor trial & more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East, as negotiators push for a truce extension that's showing signs of progress. The US economy is doing better than we thought, but a bank CEO says be prepared for things to take a turn. The UN's climate conference president has denied allegations he was planning to strike oil deals at the summit. 2024 GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie gets specific on federal abortion policy. Plus, Marvel actor Jonathan Majors’ assault trial starts today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Truce's future negotiations, US aid hold up, Kansas license plate drama & more
Negotiators are trying to convince Israel and Hamas to extend their truce. US aid for Israel is being held up in Congress. CNN has taken an exclusive look at Liz Cheney's new book, and it doesn't hold back. On the eve of COP28, people are questioning whether climate summits are achieving anything. Plus, why people in Kansas are not happy with their new license plates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET (UPDATED): Deadly US military aircraft crash, Cheney names names, Christmas tree toppled & more
The truce between Israel and Hamas is coming to an end, but negotiators are hoping for another extension. At least one person has died after a US military Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of a Japanese island. Suicide rates were the highest they've ever been in 2022. Liz Cheney has a new book out, and she's naming names. Plus, mother nature has taken down the National Christmas tree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Truce extension talks, Charlie Munger dies, AI-generated stories & more
Negotiations are underway to keep an extended truce between Israel and Hamas in place. Two House lawmakers put forward a resolution to remove New York Rep. George Santos. An internal investigation has cleared Akron, Ohio police officers accused of fatally shooting a 25-year-old Black man last year. Warren Buffet's long-time friend and business partner, Charlie Munger, has died. Lastly, Sports Illustrated is facing backlash over its AI-generated articles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israel-Hamas releases, Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service, Alex Murdaugh sentenced & more
A new round of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees have been released as part of an extended truce in Gaza. Family and friends honored former first lady Rosalynn Carter's life and legacy. A pro-Iran group claims it carried out a cyberattack at a water authority in Pennsylvania. A judge sentenced Alex Murdaugh for nearly two dozen state financial crimes. And, falling gas prices are bringing the holiday cheer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: Miracle rescue, Hunter Biden wants to testify, big GOP donor pick & more
Some cracks have appeared in the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. All 41 workers have been rescued after being trapped underground in the Himalayas for over two weeks. Hunter Biden says he's willing to testify in Congress, on one condition. President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping will miss the UN's high stakes climate summit. Plus, one GOP 2024 candidate is getting some big support just weeks away from the Iowa caucuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Middle East truce future, cyber attack diverts ambulances, smoking ban u-turn & more
Some officials are hoping the truce between Israel and Hamas could be extended even further. US leaders remember former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Lawmakers have to decide what to do about Congressman George Santos. A cyber-attack that hit an East Texas hospital network is more widespread than initially thought. And, New Zealand can't quit smoking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Truce exchange controversies, presidents say goodbye, elephant road rage & more
The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended, but there are some concerns about the hostages and prisoners being released. One of the Palestinian college students shot in Vermont may never walk again. Leaked documents show the hosts of the UN's climate conference were planning to discuss oil deals at COP28. US presidents and other leaders are saying goodbye to former first lady Rosalynn Carter today. Plus, a car gets trampled by elephants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


