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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 8, 2023 • 5min
12 PM ET: People skirted GA charges, autoworkers strike looms, NYC rental shakeup & more
The report from the special grand jury that investigated the Georgia election subversion case has been made public – and showed that about half the people the jury recommended charges for got off the hook. The search continues for the convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison – we'll bring you the latest. President Joe Biden has landed in New Delhi where he’s attending the G20 summit. The biggest US labor strike in a quarter century could be right around the corner. And, New York City's cracking down on short term rentals. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
9 AM ET: September heat, Hong Kong flooding, NFL upset & more
50 million people in the US are under heat alerts - while the East Coast tries to anticipate the impact of Hurricane Lee. President Joe Biden may be have just left for an international summit - but tensions at home run high as fears of a government shutdown loom. As Ukraine’s counteroffensive progresses - some women are now being called to join in with the effort. Torrential rain in Hong Kong has left the city paralysed. And, the NFL regular season kicked off in Kansas City last night with an upset.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
6 AM ET: G20 kicks off, fundraiser for Giuliani, Hurricane Lee & more
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies are meeting in India today - but China’s president won’t be attending. Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani owes millions of dollars in legal fees, but a fundraiser could make a dent to that debt. Hurricane Lee is now a major Category 5 storm and may start affecting the US at the end of the week. A new climate report shows that planet-warming pollution made summer heat twice as likely for nearly all of humanity. And, a federal grand jury in Indiana has indicted 21 people in connection to dog fighting and drug trafficking - but one of the main suspects is still at large.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2023 • 5min
10 PM ET: Peter Navarro convicted, North Korea sub, Hurricane Lee & more
An ex-aide to former President Donald Trump has been convicted of contempt of Congress. North Korea claims to have launched a new “tactical nuclear” submarine, according to its state media. Hurricane Lee has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm and could become a Category 5 as soon as tomorrow. Microsoft says suspected Chinese operatives may be using artificial intelligence to influence US voters. Lastly, China’s ban on iPhones for government officials may be costing Apple big time.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 4min
5 PM ET: Trump’s Georgia case, Danny Masterson sentenced, abortions increase & more
Former President Donald Trump says he “may” try to move his election interference case in Georgia to federal court. Some Democratic senators are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings. A judge has sentenced actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for rape. Hurricane Lee continues to strengthen as meteorologists track whether its projected path will impact the US. And, researchers say abortions are up in states near those with bans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 5min
12 PM ET: Gov’t shutdown fears, migrants in NYC schools, NFL season kicking off & more
House and Senate Republicans have to navigate spending and policy differences to avoid a government shutdown before the end of the month. Pennsylvania officials expanded the search area for the inmate on the loose. New York City is welcoming children of migrants seeking asylum in classrooms with open arms, despite challenges for city schools. We’ll break down a win for climate groups in Alaska, and another move by other environmental groups in Utah. Plus, a new NFL season starts today.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Biden's rough polling, Hurricane Lee's path, Turkey cave rescue & more
A new CNN poll shows the public isn't too impressed with President Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania manhunt is now in its eighth day but some schools are reopening. Hurricane Lee is expected to rapidly intensify and could reach near category 5 strength in the coming days. Abortion is now legal in Mexico. Plus, the race to save an American man stuck in one of Turkey's deepest caves.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 5min
6 AM ET: Trump's bad day, CA 'outing' policy, Rolling Stones album & more
There have been some significant updates in some of Donald Trump's legal battles - and it's bad news for the former President. President Joe Biden will travel to India today for the G20 summit. Texas has been told to remove a controversial floating barrier from the Rio Grande. A California school district rule described as an "outing policy" has been blocked by a judge. Plus, the Rolling Stones are releasing their first album in 18 years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 5min
10 PM ET: Hunter Biden case, Pennsylvania inmate’s escape, Texas floating barriers & more
The Justice Department says Special counsel David Weiss intends to indict Hunter Biden in a gun case this month. A Mar-a-Lago IT worker flipped against former President Donald Trump in his classified documents case. Authorities have details about the moment a convicted killer broke out of a Pennsylvania prison last week. GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell vows to finish his term amid concerns over his health. Lastly, a federal judge has ordered Texas to remove floating border barriers in the Rio Grande.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 5min
5 PM ET: Co-defendants tried together, Tropical Storm Lee intensifies, airbag recall push & more
We begin with a judge’s ruling in the first televised hearing on an alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. A federal judge has found former President Donald Trump liable in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him. Tropical Storm Lee could strengthen into a hurricane today. Spanish soccer star Jennifer Hermoso has filed an official complaint against the soccer chief she says kissed her without her consent. And, federal regulators are pushing for a massive airbag recall – we have details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


