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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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Sep 14, 2023 • 5min
10 PM ET: UAW’s targeted strike, Mitt Romney’s Senate term, escaped inmate’s capture & more
UAW president says a strike targeting some Big Three auto plants and facilities is in the works if new contract talks fall apart. Hurricane Lee is prompting hurricane and tropical storm watches for New England’s coastline. Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney explains why he’s not running for reelection. Pennsylvania authorities reveal new details about how a convicted killer evaded capture for nearly two weeks. Lastly, we have new developments on New Mexico governor’s gun ban and the Obama-era DACA program that protects undocumented immigrants who were brought to the US as children.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 5min
5 PM ET: Libya flood challenges, AI meeting, NFL turf debate & more
The United Nations is calling on Libya’s political rivals to work together as the country reels from floods that have killed thousands. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is facing a setback in his Georgia election interference case. Hurricane Lee is becoming a growing threat to parts of New England and Atlantic Canada. Federal lawmakers and leaders in tech kicked off a series of meetings about regulating artificial intelligence. And, Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury is highlighting a debate over artificial turf and natural grass.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: How PA inmate was captured, inflation up, talk show backlash & more
People in Pennsylvania will be able to sleep a little easier tonight because a manhunt for an escaped killer is finally over – we'll tell you how police captured him. Consumer prices ticked up last month – what does this mean for the Federal Reserve? Some of the biggest names in tech are meeting with lawmakers to talk all things AI. President Joe Biden is taking a business-as-usual response to the impeachment inquiry. Plus, why some talk shows are in production during the ongoing writers' strike.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 5min
9 AM ET: PA killer captured, Kim and Putin's busy day, NFL reporter's lawsuit & more
After two weeks on the run, an escaped killer is finally in custody in Pennsylvania. Senate Republicans are pushing back over the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. North Korea's President Kim Jong Un has had a busy day with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin. 30,000 people have been displaced in Libya because of the floods. Plus, why an NFL reporter has filed a lawsuit against the league.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 5min
6 AM ET: Impeachment inquiry backlash, Kim meets Putin, Taylor Swift wins big & more
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is getting some pushback from within his own party after he launched an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. North Korea's President Kim Jong Un has met with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin. Five former Memphis police officers are facing federal charges over the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Experts are urging lawmakers to do something about the cancer drug shortage. Plus, Taylor Swift wins big at the VMAs.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023 • 5min
10 PM ET: Tyre Nichols case, InfoWars host sentenced, McDonald’s soda machines & more
Five former Memphis police officers involved in the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols are now facing federal criminal charges. InfoWars host Owen Shroyer has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. FDA advisers say a key ingredient in popular over-the-counter medicines is ineffective in tablet form. New Census Bureau data shows how the end of enhanced child tax credit drove more children into poverty last year. Lastly, McDonald’s is getting rid of one of its biggest perks.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 5min
5 PM ET: Libya’s flooding deaths, Aaron Rodgers out, iPhone 15 unveiled & more
At least 5,300 people are now presumed dead and 10,000 people are believed to be missing in Libya’s catastrophic flooding disaster. The White House has responded to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s call for a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. An independent advisory panel to the CDC has recommended updated Covid-19 vaccines. New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is out for the rest of the NFL season. And, Apple debuts its iPhone 15 – we’ll break down its newest features.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: House moves on impeachment, Gov't v. Google, PA inmate's weapon & more
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he supports launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The federal government is facing off with Google in court today over its search engine dominance in a major antitrust case. Police believe the escaped murderer on the run in Pennsylvania has a rifle. We'll tell you about the deal Biden is making to get five Americans released from prison in Iran. Plus, another lawsuit is trying to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 5min
9 AM ET: Rescue efforts struggling, McCarthy's big test, Biden's false claim & more
Rescue workers are racing to get to people impacted by natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The House is back today and speaker Kevin McCarthy has a lot on his plate. A potential arms deal between Russia and North Korea is being closely watched. The United Auto Workers union could go on strike Friday if automakers don't agree to increase salaries. Plus, President Joe Biden makes a false claim during an address to mark 9/11.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Libya flooding devastation, PA escaped inmate armed, Houston Rockets arrest & more
Officials in Libya say at least 2,000 people are dead after catastrophic flooding. North Korea's President Kim Jong Un has crossed over into Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Israel's Supreme Court has started debating a controversial law that curbs its powers. Police tell people to stay inside as they report that the escaped murderer in Pennsylvania is armed. Plus, a Houston Rockets player is arrested on suspicion of assault.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


