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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 9, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Debate showdown, prostitution network busted, actors’ strike ends & more
Five GOP presidential hopefuls gave their stances on the Israel-Hamas war and how to combat a rise in antisemitism in the US. Meanwhile, a UN rights chief says both sides of the conflict have committed war crimes since the war began. The US struck facilities used by Iranian-backed groups in Syria for a second time. Federal authorities busted a prostitution ring that included doctors, lawyers and elected officials. And, Hollywood actors and major film and TV studios have reached a tentative deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israeli operation criticisms, Vegas casinos’ deal, weight loss drug & more
The UN chief raised concerns about Israel’s military operation against Hamas. We have new developments on Ivanka Trump’s testimony in her family’s civil fraud trial. The FDA has officially approved a type 2 diabetes drug for weight loss. We’ll tell you about a tentative deal that could prevent a strike across nine casinos on the Las Vegas strip. And, the world is struggling to meet a key climate goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: Mixed messages for Dems, Ivanka Trump takes the stand, panda diplomacy & more
As 2024 GOP presidential candidates are gearing up for the next primary debate, we'll talk about why the Democratic party's excited even though President Biden's poll numbers are poor. Ivanka Trump is taking the stand in the civil fraud case against her father, her brothers and their family business. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there needs to be a "transition period" in Gaza after the conflict between Israel and Hamas ends. Ukraine is ready to start the process of joining the EU. Plus, panda diplomacy comes to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Democrats celebrating, Ivanka Trump's turn, last climate warning & more
Democrats and abortion rights advocates are celebrating some big wins from yesterday's elections. G7 leaders have stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Ivanka Trump is expected to take the stand today in New York. People fleeing Sudan say there's a new surge in killings in the West Darfur region. And, a new report is the last warning before COP28 this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Abortion rights celebrations, Rep. Tlaib censured, 'Sexiest Man Alive' & more
It was a good election night for abortion rights advocates in parts of the US. Meanwhile, it's not been such a great week for Democrats in recent polls. Israeli officials are walking back comments made by the country's prime minister. The House has voted to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib over her comments on the conflict in the Middle East. Plus, we'll tell you who People Magazine has chosen as this year's "Sexiest Man Alive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Election night projections, Rep. Tlaib censure vote, syphilis infections & more
CNN projections are rolling in on key election races and ballot measures across several states. Plus, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza in its campaign against Hamas. The House has voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her comments about Israel. Portugal’s prime minister has resigned after being named in a corruption investigation. Lastly, we have a warning from US health officials about the rise in preventable syphilis infections in babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Palestinians journey south, Second Amendment case, climate change’s housing impact & more
Scores of Palestinians are making their way to southern Gaza as the war between Hamas and Israel intensifies. The death of a Jewish protester in California is being investigated as a homicide. The US Supreme Court heard arguments about part of a federal law that makes it a crime for domestic abusers subject to restraining orders to have guns. The special counsel overseeing Hunter Biden’s criminal investigation spoke to lawmakers behind closed doors today. And, we’ll tell you how climate change is costing homeowners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Israel's Gaza plans, federal warning for campuses, Greenland's glaciers & more
Israel says it's making new advances on Hamas in Gaza City, while it's prime minister hinted at future plans for the enclave. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is warning schools and colleges to do more to fight discrimination - including antisemitism and islamophobia. It's Election Day for some states and abortion rights are a key issue on the ballot. Greenland's glaciers are in trouble from warming oceans. Plus, the Fed is urging banks to work with customers who still haven't gotten their direct deposits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Election preview, Chicago Blackhawks allegations, cocaine hippos & more
Foreign nationals have started moving out of Gaza again. Elections in Virginia and Kentucky could tell us how parts of the 2024 presidential contest will play out. The Supreme Court is revisiting its ruling on gun laws. Another former Chicago Blackhawks player has filed a lawsuit against the team over sexual assault allegations. Plus, Pablo Escobar's hippos could be culled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Hamas attack anniversary, GOP debate qualifiers, WeWork bankruptcy & more
It's been one month since Hamas' brutal terror attack on Israel. Former President Donald Trump is still defiant after taking the stand in his civil business fraud case. We'll tell you who's made the cut for tomorrow's Republican presidential primary debate. WeWork has filed for bankruptcy. Plus, temperature records have been broken across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


