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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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Dick Cheney Dies, Polls Open, Sudan Crisis and more

11/4/2025
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died aged 84. Americans are heading out to voting booths in the first major elections of President Trump’s second term. Another state could join the congressional re-districting battle. The head of the UN has issued a dire warning about Sudan. Plus, there are big changes on the menu for two major restaurant chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:39

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Election Day, Longest Shutdown, Israeli Military Scandal and more

11/4/2025
Millions of Americans are heading to the voting booths for elections in New York, New Jersey and Virginia. This government shutdown is set to become the longest in history. We explain why Israel’s former top military lawyer has been arrested. A key political figure in North Korea has died. Plus, a multi-billion-dollar Starbucks deal in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:39

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SNAP Half Covered, Alleged Terror Plot Charges, Trump’s Pardon Comments and more

11/3/2025
We start with the Trump administration’s response to federal rulings ordering coverage for food stamp benefits. We have new developments on the suspects accused of planning a Halloween terror attack. We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump is contemplating sending US troops and why. A Fed governor Trump said he had fired spoke publicly for the first time. Plus, Trump draws scrutiny over one of his most controversial, recent pardons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:47

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Key Elections, Portland Troops Order, FDA Resignation and more

11/3/2025
We’ll break down the two elections tomorrow Democrats are watching very closely. Israel has received the bodies of three more deceased hostages. A judge has ruled on the legality of President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Portland. A key FDA figure has resigned for improper conduct. Plus, Tylenol is set to have a new parent company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:23

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Negative Trump Polls, UK Train Stabbing, NYC Marathon and more

11/3/2025
The government shutdown’s effects on food benefits and air travel are really starting to bite. New polling may be a concern for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of several major elections tomorrow. A mass stabbing on a train in England has left nine people needing treatment for life-threatening injuries. A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan has killed more than a dozen people and damaged a famous monument. Plus, there was a new record at the New York City marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:07

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One Thing: Latinos Shifted Right in 2024. Has Trump 2.0 Scrambled Things?

11/2/2025
President Donald Trump made big gains with Latino voters across the country last fall. But two key governors' races on Tuesday could tell us whether that rightward shift will actually stick. We hear from voices across New Jersey about whether major issues like immigration enforcement are impacting their vote. Guests: Kennith Gonzalez, New Jersey Republican State Committee & Hector Lora, Passaic Mayor --- Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Arlette Saenz, Jeff Simon, Liz Turrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:22:24

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5 Good Things: This Grandma Went From Beginner Swimmer to Record Breaker

11/1/2025
Meet the blind athletes calling balls and strikes — and pushing to make baseball a Paralympic sport. In Texas, one man’s costume giveaway is helping families in need dress up for Halloween. A US Air Force sergeant reunites with her beloved K-9 partner. In Minnesota, a young girl makes a miraculous recovery just in time for her 13th birthday. Plus, an 80-year-old triathlete made history. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Nicole Bozorgmir, Deborah Brunswick, Madeline Stix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:14:43

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SNAP Benefits Rulings, Disney Drops Channels, Gold Toilet Auction and more

10/31/2025
We start with rulings on coverage for food stamp benefits amid the government shutdown. We’ll tell you about President Donald Trump’s noteworthy absence from a major Asian summit. Conditions at an ICE facility in the Chicago-area are at the center of a new lawsuit. Bad news for YouTube TV subscribers. Plus, how much would you pay for a gold toilet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:47

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‘Nuclear’ Shutdown Option, ISIS-inspired Plot Foiled, Covid-19 Autism Link and more

10/31/2025
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to take an unprecedented step to end the government shutdown. The FBI says it’s stopped a potential terrorist attack in Michigan. There’s been deadly torrential rainfall in NYC. Virginia Guiffre’s family have responded to the now-former Prince Andrew losing his royal titles. Plus, a study finds a link between Covid-19 in pregnancy and autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:40

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Trump Targets Filibuster, Hostage Remains Returned, Flight’s Emergency Landing and more

10/31/2025
President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster as a way to end the shutdown. Israel has received the remains of two more hostages from Hamas. Hurricane Melissa is now hitting Bermuda. More than a dozen people have been taken to hospital after a JetBlue flight dropped in altitude. Plus, a deadly outbreak linked to grocery store pasta salads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:14

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Fight over SNAP Benefits, Shot Teacher Testifies, Royal Titles Revoked and more

10/30/2025
A federal judge is weighing in on a high-stakes fight over food stamp benefits. We have key takeaways on a new US-China trade deal. A Virginia teacher testified about being shot by a 6-year-old student in a trial against a former assistant principal. Hurricane Melissa is moving away from the Caribbean after leaving a trail of destruction behind. Plus, we’ll tell you why King Charles is stripping his brother of his royal titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:48

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Shutdown Day 30, Three-Star General Pushed Out, Louvre Arrests and more

10/30/2025
A group of senators believe there may be a path to end the government shutdown, as food banks warn of a “perfect storm” ahead. We breakdown all the deals of President Donald Trump's Asia tour. Tensions at the Pentagon have led to the ousting of a senior military figure. Tech giant Nvidia has reached another unprecedented milestone. Plus, more people have been arrested in connection with the Louvre jewels heist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:31

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China Trade Deal, US Nuclear Tests, Melissa Aftermath and more

10/30/2025
We start with the results of President Donald Trump’s top-level talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. Trump has threatened to begin nuclear weapons testing for the first time in three decades. The death toll is rising after Hurricane Melissa caused destruction across the Caribbean. The US has conducted another lethal strike on an alleged drug boat. Plus, it was a record-breaking night in the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:41

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Fed Cuts Rates, Bahamas on Alert, Louvre Heist Suspects and more

10/29/2025
We start with the Federal Reserve’s lowest interest rates in three years. The Bahamas braces for Hurricane Melissa amid its destructive aftermath in parts of the Caribbean. The clock is ticking to cover food stamp benefits for millions of Americans. We have an update on the Louvre jewelry heist investigation. Plus, a trial is underway in the case of a Virginia teacher shot by a 6-year-old student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:46

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Trump-Xi Meeting, Melissa Hits Cuba, Interest Rates Cut and more

10/29/2025
Here’s what we’re expecting from President Donald Trump’s much anticipated meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping. After causing devastation in Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa is now lashing Cuba. Israel has given an update on the ceasefire in Gaza. The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates today – and we’ll explain why it may be the last time for a while. Plus, the drama from last night’s World Series match between the Toronto Blue Jays and the LA Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:43

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Israel Strikes Gaza, Melissa Devastation, Trump’s South Korea trip and more

10/29/2025
Dozens of people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, threatening the ceasefire. Jamaica has been declared a “disaster area” after Hurricane Melissa tore through the country. We have the key takeaways of Trump’s visit to South Korea. Obamacare enrollees are getting their first look at next year’s prices, with premiums soaring. Plus, is Trump walking back on talks of a third term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:42

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Monster Melissa, ICE Shake-Up, Biden Autopen Report and more

10/28/2025
The Category 5 storm Melissa hitting Jamaican shores is now the second-strongest hurricane in Atlantic history. ICE may be getting another shake-up from the Trump administration. We tell you why the Israeli Prime Minister’s office is accusing Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement. A new UN report accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Plus, former President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen is under fresh scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:53

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Melissa Hits Jamaica, US-Japan Deal, Amazon Layoffs and more

10/28/2025
Jamaica is bracing for the strongest storm on the planet this year. A key mineral framework deal has been agreed between the US and Japan. There may be hope for some federal workers who have missed their pay checks. Amazon is set to make massive job cuts today. Plus, the prison release date for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:39

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Hurricane Melissa, Third-Term Talk, Houston Serial Killer Speculations and more

10/27/2025
Mandatory evacuation orders are in place as the strongest storm on the planet this year closes in on Jamaica. Millions are at risk of losing food stamps amid the government shutdown. Trump isn’t ruling out running for a third term as president. Hamas has released another body of a deceased hostage. Plus, Houston officials address the anxiety surrounding bayou deaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:41

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Worst Flight Delays, Trump MRI Scan, Halloween Candy Prices and more

10/27/2025
The second leg of President Donald Trump's diplomacy tour in Asia has begun in Japan. Yesterday saw the worst flight delays since the government shutdown began. Trump’s admission he had an MRI scan has raised fresh concerns about his health. We explain why Canada and the US could be losing their measles elimination status. Plus, why Halloween Candy may taste differently this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:43