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Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee want the FBI’s records from its investigation into Matt Gaetz. Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump say the New York hush money case against him should be thrown out. A judge handed down a sentence for the man convicted of killing a Georgia nursing student. We’ll catch you up on the developments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’s trial. Plus, we'll tell you the latest on a fatal explosion in an Ohio neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A court has convicted the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley while she was out jogging. The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet today to discuss a report on former representative Matt Gaetz. A US envoy is hoping to close in on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. Human-caused climate change made every single hurricane stronger this past season. Plus, we’ll tell you why Target is sounding the alarm on holiday shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re waiting to hear who President-elect Donald Trump will pick as Treasury secretary. The US has given Ukraine permission to use controversial anti-personnel mines. We’ll tell you why Texas is offering Trump 1,400 acres of land. The mother of the cinematographer who died on the “Rust” set says she’s boycotting the movie’s premier. Plus, family and friends are saying goodbye to Liam Payne today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his Education Secretary. The US is closing its embassy in Ukraine’s capital because of a “potential significant air strike." A deadly bomb cyclone is pounding Washington state and British Columbia. The FDA has found bacteria in water used to make toothpaste at the factory for a well-known brand. Plus, Rafael Nadal has played his last game of professional tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid. A once-in-a-decade “bomb cyclone” is taking shape in the western US. Russia is suspected of sabotaging undersea internet cables. A House Republican is pushing to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the US Capitol. Plus, Bitcoin is soaring to new heights, but is the investment right for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money case say the president-elect’s sentencing can be postponed. We have details on Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary. The US sanctioned an Israeli West Bank settlement organization. Congressional lawmakers grilled the head of FEMA over allegations of bias during recent disaster relief efforts. And, we’ll tell you about the suicide survivor who’s now one of 50 people globally to have successfully received a life-changing procedure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Howard Lutnick as his secretary of commerce. The US has confirmed that Ukraine launched American longer-range missiles into Russia. SpaceX is once again testing the most powerful rocket that’s ever existed, and a special guest will be watching. President Joe Biden is using his exit from the world stage to talk about climate change. Plus, fall is feeling less fall-like this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moscow says Ukraine has fired US missiles into Russia, just days after Kyiv was given permission to use longer range American weapons. The Democrats are holding leadership elections in Congress today. There’s hope a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could be getting closer. A man has been arrested in New York after three people were stabbed and killed. Plus, we’ll tell you why a former FEMA employee is defending herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two women say they testified to the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them for "sexual favors". Russia’s president has updated the country’s nuclear doctrine. We’re expecting a decision today on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction will be overturned. 45 of Hong Kong’s best known pro-democracy figures have been given prison sentences. Plus, we’ll tell you what sparked one of New Zealand’s largest protests in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission as he casts a wider net for Treasury secretary. Some British Airways customers experienced flight delays and disruptions. Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into Gaza genocide allegations. Air quality readings in India’s capital hit their worst point this year. Plus, Brazil’s first lady had some choice words for Elon Musk at a G20 event this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is taking a page from his first term to implement his deportation plan. We’ll tell you where the US’s push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah now stands. Russian forces carried out deadly strikes in parts of Ukraine. US health officials have identified the first case of a more severe strain of mpox. And, we’ll explain why Tropicana’s redesign is hitting a sour note with some customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee is deciding whether to release a report on Matt Gaetz – the man who could become the next Attorney General. President-elect Donald Trump’s next term is already causing drama at the G20. The man accused of murdering a 22-year-old nursing student continues. We’ll tell you how China could soon lead the charge on climate change. Plus, was the Netflix Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight a success? It depends on who you ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kremlin has responded after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to use US long range weapons to strike inside Russia. We’re still waiting on some key Trump administration picks. World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the G20 summit. A series of storms is set to move across the US this week. Plus, Beyoncé is heading back home for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a major change in policy, President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go ahead to use US long-range weapons to strike inside Russia. President-elect Donald Trump wants some of his administration choices to skip Senate scrutiny. Israeli strikes have killed people inside Lebanon’s capital. The CDC is warning about a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Plus, we’ll tell you which US airline has filed for bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda.  Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary freedom fighter is honored for her military service 160 years later. We tell you why a 19-month-old bloodhound is the ultimate hero. A library book is finally returned over five decades late. A tall, stinky flower draws a huge crowd in Australia. Plus, the official Moo Deng anthem just dropped, just as another baby pygmy hippo makes her debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s right-wing allies are pushing him to tap loyalists for key staff and Cabinet roles. People close to Trump are laying the groundwork to fulfill his mass deportation campaign promise. Ukraine’s president has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A new study suggests that hospitals haven’t made much progress on patient safety. Plus, we’ll tell you why authorities in Japan cut one American’s trip short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is making a push to block the ethics report on Matt Gaetz from being released. Meanwhile Trump’s pick for defense secretary has said women shouldn’t be in combat roles in the military. The trial of an undocumented migrant charged with the murder of a Georgia nursing student started today. Plus, a piece of ancient history was found in England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s official selection to be Donald Trump's HHS Secretary has some experts worried. We'll tell you which government agencies and spending Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have said they want to start cutting first. Talks about a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel intensify. A 401k alternative has helped hundreds of thousands of US workers save for retirement. Plus, the International Space Station is leaking – the US and Russia can’t agree on why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee has cancelled a meeting that was expected to discuss a report into Matt Gaetz, who’s been nominated for the role of Attorney General. Climate leaders say the UN’s climate conferences need a “fundamental overhaul”. We’ll bring you the latest on Hurricane Sara and a record-breaking typhoon in the Philippines. The murder trial starts today for a case that started a political firestorm. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened when lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand’s parliament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shares in some prominent vaccine makers dropped after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary. As leaders gather for the APEC summit, China has some concerns about changes in the US. We’ll tell you about a worrying new study predicting obesity levels in the US. The DOJ says "inhumane, violent and hazardous conditions” are threatening inmates’ safety at a prison in Atlanta. Plus, ‘Iron Mike’ is getting back in the ring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations earlier this week. Health groups are warning about a rise in measles cases worldwide. We’re tracking Tropical Storm Sara as it churns in the Caribbean. Plus, a car parts retailer has announced hundreds of store closures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Democrats are calling for the release of an ethics report on former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Warm weather and little rain are exacerbating severe drought conditions in parts of the US. We’ll tell you about one of the deadliest strikes in months to hit the Syrian capital. South Africa’s government is making a dramatic bid to force hundreds of illegal miners to come to the surface. And, Mike Tyson is making his comeback to the boxing ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump chose former GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General – will he have enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed? Last month’s wholesale inflation is higher than what economists expected. Infowars' IP no longer belongs to its conspiratorial founder Alex Jones. Tropical Storm Sara is set to hit the Caribbean today – we'll tell you where it's heading. Plus, some rare, positive climate news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with breaking economic news about a key inflation indicator. President-elect Donald Trump has made some eyebrow raising administration picks, but they could face some challenges in Congress. Israel says it’s expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon. We’ll tell you what to expect as President Joe Biden prepares to meet with China’s leader for the last time. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information about ballot box fires. Plus, we look at whether people are leaving X for a new social media site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of overseeing a mass displacement of Palestinians amounting to a war crime. President-elect Donald Trump is facing some heat for his Attorney General pick. Authorities say they’re investigating a suicide attack in Brazil. New York’s governor is expected to bring back controversial plans that would impact drivers. And, Grammy award winner Nelly won't face charges after being arrested back in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General reportedly elicited audible gasps from some House Republicans. Economists are worried about Trump’s potential changes to the Federal Reserve. The director of the CDC says the agency is more prepared to respond to major health crises since the Covid-19 pandemic. A source says Argentinian delegates at the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference have been ordered to return home. Plus, Amazon has announced a new, deeply discounted storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that Republicans will retain control of the House of Representatives. President Joe Biden’s administration has found that Israel is not blocking aid to Gaza, despite dire reports from aid groups. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises could drain critical tax revenue from Social Security’s trust funds. Planet-heating pollution from fossil fuels is expected to hit an all-time high this year. Plus, a South Korean feminist movement is gaining interest in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has thanked President Joe Biden for the smooth transition of power so far. After six straight months of coming down, inflation hit a bump in October. The DOJ has charged a man over the leaking of classified details of an Israeli attack plan on Iran. 'Wanted’ posters targeting Jewish faculty members have been put up at a New York university. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened in the US county that tested out a four-day work week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is making his triumphant return to Washington today. Senate Republicans are voting to elect their new leader, while Democrats take stock of their losses. Inflation data this morning shows consumer prices went up last month, after slowing for the previous six months. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels for a summit with some anxious NATO members. Plus, we’ll tell you why some school kids won’t be getting Lunchables anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican lawmakers are voting today to decide who will lead them in the Senate and the House. We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks are raising some eyebrows. A group of women in Idaho are suing over the state’s abortion law. The Air National Guard member who leaked highly classified material has been sentenced. Plus, People magazine has revealed its 2024 Sexiest Man Alive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spokesperson for the US State Department says the US hasn’t “made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law” on humanitarian aid. Could President-elect Donald Trump really abolish the Department of Education? A federal judge in Louisiana called a law requiring biblical content in public school classrooms unconstitutional. We’ll tell you why Trump’s presidency could be big for cryptocurrency. Plus, Kazakhstan hopes to see tigers make a comeback there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the deadline set by the US for Israel to increase aid to Gaza, as President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog meet at the White House. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Europe as leaders there brace for possible US policy changes on Ukraine and NATO. We’ll tell you why the Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned. We have tips for protecting yourself from deepfake AI porn. Plus, masked men demonstrated outside a community theater performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case should be dismissed has been pushed back. Congress is back today for the first time since the US election. The EPA has just finalized a Biden administration climate rule that could prove tricky for Trump to roll back. Firefighters are still working to contain huge wildfires on the east and west coasts. Plus, we'll tell you why people are stocking up on emergency contraceptives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Donald Trump’s administration starts to take shape, one key player has no formal role but appears to have a lot of influence. We’re expecting a judge to decide today whether Trump’s hush money convictions should be tossed out. 35 people have died in China after a car plowed into a crowd. The president of the country hosting the UN’s climate conference has described oil and gas as a “gift of the god”. Plus, a manhunt is underway after police found 80 firearms at a man’s house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked his Homeland Security Secretary and Secretary of State. Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill today - we’ll bring you the latest on Senate and House races. Aid agencies say the Israeli Government has missed an aid deadline set by the US. Haiti has suspended all international flights in and out of the capital after two US airlines were hit by gunfire. Plus, a world leader is taking unusual steps to prepare for a Trump presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior White House adviser says President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to accomplish its climate agenda before January 20th. Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a man accused of murdering two Indiana teens in 2017. In New York City, last week's election revealed some surprising results. We’ll tell you why some hopeful home-buyers are turning to Amazon and Facebook Marketplace. Plus, a Spirit airlines flight took on gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world’s biggest climate conference is now underway, and anxiety is high about a possible change in US policy. President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration promises could cost Americans more. Fire concerns continue amid historic drought conditions in the Northeast. We’ll tell you why your decongestant options at the drug store could be changing. Plus, look to the sky tonight for a great show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll bring you the latest on how President-elect Donald Trump is planning to shake things up for his second term. That includes electing a new Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, who is expected to play a big role in one of Trump’s key election promises. An Israeli official is pushes for West Bank settlement annexation. Ukraine's president says his forces are fighting off 50,000 troops in Russia. And, a cryptocurrency is seeing record highs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race is heating up for those hoping to lead the GOP in the Senate, now the party has taken control of the chamber. The Kremlin is denying reports that Russia’s president spoke to President-elect Donald Trump last week about Ukraine. Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. We'll tell you what "doom spending" is and why anxious Americans are indulging in it. Plus, we’ll tell you about the Dallas Cowboys’ curtain call.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you about President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks. The UN’s climate summit starts today in Azerbaijan, as leaders worry what Trump’s second term will mean for the environment. A volunteer forest ranger has died while responding to a wildfire on the border between New York and New Jersey. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she’s not going anywhere. Plus, there’s been an X-rated mix up with packaging for dolls from the movie “Wicked”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode, we hear from a formerly reliable Democratic voter about why he voted for Trump this time around.  Guest: Nevin Skalko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kids in South Carolina got an important civics lesson at their local library. Against all odds, an athlete with a terminal cancer diagnosis completed one of the most grueling races in the world. Classic music lovers are inspired by newly-discovered music an iconic composer left behind. A nonprofit is training giant rats in uniform to sniff out illegal wildlife contraband. Plus, an beloved character just turned 50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Justice Department has announced federal charges against one person in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before the election. President Joe Biden’s administration has given US military contractors a green light to go to Ukraine. A new study finds that climate change is contributing to migration between Mexico and the US. Beyoncé added 11 Grammy nominations to her all-time record of 99. Plus, a humanoid robot’s painting sold big.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s language around the media mirrors that of authoritarian leaders. Even after yesterday’s interest rate cut, credit card debt will likely continue to be the most expensive debt for Americans. We’ll talk about the abortion access landscape post-Election Day. Australia is considering a broad social media ban for teens. Plus, an iconic cathedral signals its rise from the ashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects President-elect Donald Trump has flipped Nevada red – we examine places nationwide where he saw surprising gains and victories. How will the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling apply now that Trump’s coming back to office? A major city is halting a program next year that gave migrants financial support. Authorities are investigating racist texts sent to people in multiple states after the election. Plus, new evidence contradicts long-held assumptions about the victims buried in ash in Pompeii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that President elect Donald Trump has flipped Nevada, after the state voted Democrat in the past two elections. Blue states are coming up with game plans to protect liberal laws. We’ll hear from a resident who barely escaped a wildfire in California. Rudy Giuliani has a week to hand over his valuable and sentimental possessions. Plus, Ukraine says there have been deadly clashes with North Korean soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff pick will make history. The Federal Reserve chair says he won’t resign, even if Trump asks him to. A judge has struck down a key Biden administration immigration policy. Hundreds of Israeli soccer fans have been attacked after a game in Amsterdam. And, three people are facing preliminary charges over the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve has made its second cut to interest rates since September. The presidents of Russia and Ukraine congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, while issuing words of caution. Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll hold a vote of confidence in January that could trigger a snap election. DePaul University is investigating an attack by masked assailants on two Jewish students. Plus, Grammy nominations will be announced tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s administration is getting mixed reactions on efforts to limit oil drilling in Alaska. We’ll tell you how Trump’s second presidency could impact Israel’s war in Gaza. Billionaire Elon Musk bet big – and won big -- on President-elect Donald Trump. New research finds signs of cognitive decline in older adults may have been present in their childhoods. Plus, two very rare jars smashed estimates at an auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden offers unity in wake of the 2024 election. President-elect Donald Trump’s allies have been quietly preparing for large scale deportations of certain migrants in the US. We’ll explain how Trump’s planned tariffs will affect you. Russia is trying to overwhelm Ukraine’s defenses by stepping up its drone attacks. And, the latest on the wildfires in southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation after he invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. Another interest rate cut is expected today, but some future cuts are in doubt. The world will smash through a worrying record this year. Plea deals for alleged 9/11 conspirators are back on the table, despite concern from victims’ families. Plus, we’ll tell you why an election has thrown the Menendez brothers’ case back up in the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation today, as President-elect Donald Trump is making decisions about who will be part of his administration. Republicans are confident they’ll win the House, but Democrats say it’s not over yet. 27 million people are under a “life-threatening” fire warning in California. Hurricane Rafael has crashed the power grid in Cuba. And, we’ll tell you which Olympic icon has announced their retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris’s concession speech called for the country to accept the election results. Dozens of key House races have yet to be called and it could be days or weeks before the results are official. Rafael is the strongest hurricane in the Atlantic Basin this late in the year since 2020. Two poll workers were killed yesterday in Missouri when their vehicle was slept away by floodwaters. Plus, a postcard from someone who died on the Titanic is for sale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aides and allies of Vice President Kamala Harris say they’re in a state of shock and disbelief after she conceded defeat in the presidential election. We’ll tell you why some Democrats are pinning blame for Harris’s loss on President Joe Biden. Experts worry some of President-elect Donald Trump’s economic campaign promises could raise global inflation. The CEO of the company that makes Ozempic has issued a warning about compounded versions of its main ingredient. Plus, we’ll tell you what surprising animal turned up on Australian shores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to call President-elect Donald Trump to concede today. Trump’s allies say his second term will look very different to his first. We’ll take a look at what the results mean for Trump’s legal worries. Two leaders with a lot of skin in the game have congratulated Trump on his win. Plus, the stock market has reacted quickly to the election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Projections show Donald Trump will be the 47th US President, as we wait to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris. Control of the Senate has gone to the GOP, but the House is still to be decided. We’ll tell you why protestors have taken to the streets in Israel. Hurricane Rafael has strengthened as it makes its way towards Cuba. Plus, the mastermind of one of the US Navy’s biggest scandals has been sentenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election. Republicans are projected to flip the Senate – we'll tell you what that could mean for a Trump presidency. There were mixed results for abortion rights on ballots across the US. World leaders are congratulating Trump as China seizes on political division. And, there appear to be some historic wins for LGBTQ candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As voters make their final decision about who should be the next US president, early exit poll data suggests how some may feel. We’re also hearing how some lifelong Republicans in Texas voted. We’ll tell you what’s at stake in the House this election. Two election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation say he’s hiding his assets. Plus, there's a little piece of American history that's expected to be auctioned for up to a million dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voting nationwide has been orderly so far, with scattered issues reported in a small number of polling locations. We’ll also hear from voters on both sides of the political aisle in two battleground states. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares some tips on how to manage political differences. Israel’s prime minister has fired his defense minister after months of clashes over war and politics. And, we’ll tell you which item is flying off store shelves this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls today, as the 2024 candidates lay out their closing arguments. We talk to voters in the suburbs of Philadelphia. A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to blow up an energy facility in Nashville. Tropical Storm Raphael is strengthening towards a hurricane – we'll tell you where its heading. Plus, are we getting a ninth planet in our solar system back?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election day is finally here, and voting is underway in dozens of states. Plus, we’ll give you the Election Day forecast. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to Israel’s defense minister, as the deadline to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza looms. There are reports that an American-Iranian journalist has been detained by Tehran. And, we’ll tell you why Japanese researchers have launched a wooden satellite into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voting has kicked off today, after Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made their final pitches to voters last night. Meanwhile, some election officials are dealing with last minute challenges to certain ballots. Striking Boeing workers have voted in favor of the company’s latest offer. We'll tell you the details of a reportedly covert Russian operation to start fires aboard flights heading to the US and Canada. Plus, Jason Kelce has apologized after spiking a heckler’s phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Local, state and federal authorities nationwide are beefing up security measures before Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris is spending her campaign's final hours in Pennsylvania and former President Donald Trump in Michigan. A White former police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2020 shooting of a Black man. We’ll tell you why it’s crucial to limit young kids’ sugar intake. Plus, IKEA is contributing to a new German fund for prison laborers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation is almost back to normal, but it may not be enough to buoy Democrats on Election Day. We'll break down the impact of Elon Musk's misleading and false election claims on X. Six Idaho counties are banned from giving out Covid-19 vaccines. New Haven, Connecticut officials are considering apologizing for a 200-year-old decision. Plus, you can now bring home the essence of Lake Como.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polls in the final hours before Election Day show it’s going to be one of the closest in decades, as both presidential candidates cram their schedules to persuade undecided voters. Meanwhile, the race for the Senate is heating up, as Republican hopefuls campaign to be Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s successor. Texas prosecutors say they’ve uncovered a scheme that’s led to hundreds of uncertified teachers in the state. A province in Pakistan wants to work with India to tackle air pollution. Plus, we’ll tell you the word of the summer, that’s now Collins Dictionary’s word of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the polls show a tight race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are blitzing through battleground states in the hours before election day. RFK jr. says a new Trump administration would advise that fluoride be removed from American water supplies. Israeli police have arrested a top aide to the prime minister over allegedly leaking classified information. Indonesian officials say at least six people are dead after a series of volcanic eruptions. Plus, we'll tell you why angry crowds booed and threw eggs at Spain's king and queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two top candidates for president are sprinting to the finish line with contrasting final pitches to voters in key battleground states. More storms are expected today as people in Oklahoma survey the damage caused by tornado-spawning storms over the weekend. Humanitarian groups are warning of catastrophe as Israel formally notified the UN it’s cutting ties with UNRWA. Music titan Quincy Jones has died. Plus, we'll have the results of the NYC marathon as a new city joins an elite race circuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As polls remain tight heading into Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been blitzing the battlegrounds trying to turn out every vote. A group of CNN reporters tell us what it’s been like tagging along for the ride since the beginning.  Guests: Ebony Davis, Katherine Sullivan, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish – CNN Embeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An 18-year-old mountain climber became the youngest ever to summit the world's highest peaks. The slime in your home could be the key to helping fight climate change – send these scientists a picture. Food insecurity is a problem for some Los Angeles residents, so this nonprofit is crop swapping. A cello-playing robot made musical history. Plus, an 81-year-old makes finishing the New York City Marathon look easy – he shares some tips ahead of Sunday's race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with a plan for both US presidential campaigns if the race is too close to call. We’ll tell you which companies are offering promotions and discounts on Election Day. A soldier has been charged for the death of a sergeant who disappeared on a US military base. UN leaders are calling the humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza “apocalyptic.” Plus, Dodgers fans are celebrating their team's World Series championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump’s violent rhetoric against one of his political foes is sparking outrage. Police chiefs in battleground states are making new plans to secure elections. Rescue workers are searching for victims following a tragic roof collapse at a train station. A White Marine veteran accused of killing a homeless Black man on a subway last year is on trial. And, we’ll tell you about a new a medical device that could help relieve symptoms of depression at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the election looming, the US economy added far fewer jobs in October. Police in Orlando say a 17-year-old shooter opened fire at two Halloween gatherings. A crucial manufacturer of IV fluids has resumed operations, but supply shortages across the country could last a few more weeks. Crew and passengers on a United Airlines flight had to stop what documents describe as an unprovoked attack on a sleeping passenger. Plus, Wendy’s is closing stores in underperforming areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the latest numbers from the last Jobs report before the election. The Biden administration is trying to ‘Trump proof’ its achievements in case former President Donald Trump wins the election. Meanwhile, Trump is suing CBS over its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Satellite images are showing the scale of devastation from deadly flooding in Spain, as the death toll continues to rise. Plus, we’ll explain how “raccoon balls” could help Germany protect its biodiversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The two top presidential candidates continued their attacks on each other during events in battleground states last night. Meanwhile, Georgia’s Secretary of State says an investigation is looking at an “obviously fake” viral video of alleged voting fraud. Israel is reported to have attacked Beirut's southern suburbs, as it waits for retaliation from Iran. Striking Boeing workers have a new deal on the table. Plus, rapper Young Thug has entered a guilty plea, ending his criminal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One GOP leader says he’s confident the party will hold onto its House majority next week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech identifying his country’s “supreme objective.” There's good news on the way for states suffering from drought. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to make your life a little easier. Plus, the CDC says giving birth to triplets – or more – is becoming less common in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll talk about when we might have an official winner of this year’s presidential election. This billionaire is a one-man misinformation machine. Tomorrow’s jobs report could counter right-wing conspiracy theories. A new report finds that race and ethnicity data can do more harm than good. Plus, we’ll tell you why Starbucks’ new strategy involves hundreds of thousands of Sharpies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll give you the latest on a handful of investigations and lawsuits into voter registration and mail-in ballot deliveries in the key state of Pennsylvania. Inflation in the US is getting closer to the Fed’s target. California could soon have the nation’s highest minimum wage. Russia fines Google an astronomical amount.. Plus, a witch seems to have placed a curse on a property hundreds of years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to women voters in key swing states. Plus, we break down the two candidates' immigration policies. Philadelphia will be holding an emergency hearing over Elon Musk’s million-dollar giveaways. North Korea has tested intercontinental ballistic missiles, amid warnings from South Korea about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia. Plus, we’ll let you know the forecast before heading out for trick-or-treating tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are dealing with messes caused by “garbage” comments. Investigators say the ballot drop box fire suspect could strike again. Lebanon’s prime minister says a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel could soon be within reach. LA’s district attorney has written to California’s governor in support of the Menendez brothers. Plus, we’ll tell which fans went home happy after game five of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both candidates are holding dueling events in key states in the final campaign sprint. UN data shows the amount of aid entering Gaza hit the lowest level since the start of Israel’s war. We’ll tell you where a new bird flu case has been identified in the US. Subscribers have been expressing their displeasure with the Washington Post. Plus, the New York Yankees are fighting to keep their season alive against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but two fans won’t be at tonight's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Joe Biden’s comment that has Democrats on edge. Israel has begun strikes in an historic Lebanese city after warning residents to flee. A Florida mom is blaming an AI company for her son’s suicide. Europe’s biggest economy has narrowly avoided a recession. And, we’ll tell you what to do with your Covid-19 home tests nearing their expiration date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest GDP figures have some economists saying the US economy pulled off the rare so-called “soft landing." The Supreme Court has weighed in on who can be removed from voter rolls in Virginia. A search is underway for the person authorities believe is behind recent ballot box fires. Top US officials are heading to the Middle East, and they’ve got a lot of high-tension issues on their agenda. Plus, we’ll tell you about some inspiring heroes and how you can help them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters, as former President Donald Trump is seizing on President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comments. We compare Harris and Trump’s economic policies. Flash flooding has killed dozens of people in parts of Spain. Minneapolis police face backlash over the alleged shooting of a man by his neighbour. Plus, rats are helping tackle the illegal wildlife trade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters. President Joe Biden could have handed former President Donald Trump an assist as he tries to clean up "garbage" comments. The US says an Israeli strike that killed dozens of people was "horrifying". A man has been arrested for a shooting near a synagogue in Chicago. Plus, we’ll bring you all the latest excitement from game four of the World series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll shows how close the presidential race is in two critical, Southwest battleground states. We'll tell you about another loss Republicans took in court. Americans appear to have a more positive outlook on the US economy. Western intelligence officials say a small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine. Plus, an iconic mountain is breaking a record for all the wrong reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a deadly airstrike that the Ministry of Health in Gaza says killed dozens of people, including children. Emergency personnel are working to reach people buried under the rubble of a 10-story hotel in Argentina. Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene. It can be hard to tell which social media influencers are getting paid for their political endorsements. And, Teri Garr, the star of “Young Frankenstein,” “Tootsie,” and “Mr. Mom,” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris previewed what she'll cover at her speech tonight that's in the same place former President Donald Trump gave a rally ahead of the January 6th attack in 2021. We’ll tell you how the candidates are getting ready for what could be the most litigated presidential election in history. The Vatican issued its first annual report about how clerical sexual abuse is reported. Fewer people were “lovin’ it” at McDonald’s last week. And, chemicals found in your home could be affecting your hormones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll take a look at how both 2024 campaigns are shaping up in the final week until election day. Former President Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving 120 days behind bars. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has written an op-ed defending a recent decision. North Korean soldiers are reportedly being taught Russian commands. And, airline refund rules have changed in the US.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While one candidate prepares to make their final case to voters before next week’s election, the other is dealing with backlash from their closing arguments. Authorities are investigating fires at ballot drop boxes. Israel’s decision to ban a UN aid agency has been widely condemned. New lawsuits allege Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted two men when they were 10 and 17 years old. Plus, a record was tied at the World Series last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you where Republicans are outspending Democrats on advertising. Trump Media stock signals confidence in owner’s presidential campaign. Do short-term rentals like Airbnb help or hurt the national economy? A Louisiana state trooper is the first to be convicted in a prolonged police brutality case that once prompted national outrage. Plus, the driver who hit a beloved grizzly last week will not be cited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you why a new CNN poll indicates a bumpy road after Election Day. Israel’s parliament has approved two bills that will impact 2.5 million Palestinian refugees. Volkswagen is planning a historic overhaul that labor unions aren’t happy about. A recent Supreme Court decision could impact when federal agencies may delegate powers to private entities. Plus, will the Los Angeles Dodgers have their star player for tonight's World Series game?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are cramming their schedules, as a Trump event is grabbing headlines for speakers' controversial language. We'll tell you why Philadelphia is suing Elon Musk. New stroke guidelines have been released for the first time in decades. Thick smog is dimming the festival of lights. Plus, a huge cheddar heist has caught the attention of a celebrity chef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is digging in on immigration, while Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on abortion rights, as they make their final pitches. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are back on, but don't expect a breakthrough any time soon. Many American households with six-figure incomes are still living paycheck to paycheck. There's been some big political upheaval in Japan. Plus, we’ll tell you which store has entered the Thanksgiving dinner price war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As both campaigns make their final pitch to voters, offensive comments about Puerto Rico have pushed a superstar to publicly support a candidate. Iran says it will respond to Israeli strikes, but it doesn’t want a wider war. McDonald’s says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu soon. The Washington Post is in turmoil after it announced it would no longer endorse presidential candidates. Plus, we’ll tell you why the US Navy has apologized to an Alaskan village.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward.  Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An off duty lifeguard rescued a 17-year-old lost at sea. Some people experiencing homelessness in California now have a place they can call their own. How a crossword editor is using his love for puzzles to aid his stroke recovery. Dog Tag Bakery helps veterans rediscover their identity with a fellowship program. Plus, the good work a street veterinarian has been able to do since being named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with two of the latest candidates to be targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign. The Washington Post won’t endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades. We’ll tell you what parents need to know about an uptick in the number of small children with walking pneumonia. Russian soldiers have been heard complaining about recruits from North Korea in intercepted audio. Plus, we have new developments on the Menendez brothers’ murder case in a move that could put them on a path to their potential release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the latest on Israel’s military campaign in the Middle East – including an attack that killed at least three journalists. We’ll tell you where the presidential candidates stand in CNN’s final nationwide poll before Election Day. Illnesses from an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are up. President Joe Biden has formally apologized to Native Americans for a 150-year-old boarding school policy. And, we’ll take a look at how a reduced work week is faring in one country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices