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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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6 PM ET: Cohen testimony wraps, US AG contempt proceedings, Putin-Xi summit & more

5/16/2024
Michel Cohen testified about the logistics of a hush money payment and a key call in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. A House committee has voted to advance contempt proceedings against the US attorney general over the president’s audio files in his classified documents case. The White House warns Israel that more humanitarian aid needs to get into Gaza. Slovakia’s prime minister remains hospitalized after an assassination attempt. Finally, Russia and China display a united front as Ukraine’s president warns of the Kremlin's advances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:09

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3 PM ET: Defense confronts Cohen, Biden asserts executive privilege, VP debate & more

5/16/2024
Former President Donald Trump’s defense team spent the morning trying to discredit Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over recordings from his classified documents case. Israel says it’s deploying more troops in its military operation in Rafah as critical aid runs out. Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to debate Trump’s future running mate. And, an iconic Las Vegas strip resort will soon close after decades in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:05:47

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12 PM ET: Cohen cross-examination, US debt warnings, Caitlin Clark's big debut & more

5/16/2024
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to get Michael Cohen to react as they cross-examine him. South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to stop Israel from attacking Rafah. Police have charged a man with shooting the Slovakian Prime Minister. Alarm bells over US government debt are getting louder. Plus, a lot of people tuned in to watch Caitlin Clark make her WNBA debut this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:15

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9 AM ET: Trump's trial nearly over, AG contempt of Congress, highest rainfall risk & more

5/16/2024
Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is reaching its final stages as Michael Cohen takes the stand again. House Republicans are taking a first step towards holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. There have been more college campus arrests after protests. Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with his Chinese couterpart Xi Jinping today. And, parts of the southern US are under the highest alert possible for rainfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:09

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6 AM ET: Gaza aid pier, FL deletes climate change, new Miss USA & more

5/16/2024
A US-built floating pier has been anchored in Gaza this morning to help get more aid into the area. Michael Cohen will be back on the stand in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Slovakia's prime minister's condition has been stabilized overnight after he was shot five times yesterday. Florida has removed many mentions of climate change from its state laws. Plus, after weeks of allegations and resignations, there's a new Miss USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:15

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6 PM ET: Mass displacement in Gaza, Slovakia PM’s condition, drug overdose deaths decline & more

5/15/2024
Israel’s ground operation has forced about a quarter of Gaza’s population to flee. We have new developments on the assassination attempt against Slovakia’s prime minister. Congress has passed a major federal aviation bill. The National Transportation Safety Board chief testified in a Capitol Hill hearing about the Baltimore bridge collapse that killed six construction workers. Lastly, US overdose deaths hit a positive milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:12

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3 PM ET: Presidential debates, Slovakia PM assassination attempt, child care costs & more

5/15/2024
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump plan to face off in two debates. Slovakia's prime minister is fighting for his life after an assassination attempt. The Gulf Coast is bracing for a “nightmare scenario” weather forecast this week. A pickup truck driver charged in a deadly Florida highway crash has been denied bond. And, a new report draws a stark contrast between child care costs and rent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:05:56

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12 PM ET: Biden-Trump debates set, inflation cools, small dog wins big & more

5/15/2024
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted a debate invitations from CNN and ABC. The latest inflation report shows slight improvement, offering hope to Americans grappling with soaring prices. Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Ukraine pledging full US support amid Russia’s latest advances. Wildfires ravage Canada, spreading smoke into the US. And, we’ll tell you who won best in show at the Westminster Dog Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:15

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9 AM ET: Russian advances, election deepfakes, Caitlin Clark's debut & more

5/15/2024
Israel has stepped up attacks in Rafah and northern Gaza, while people try to escape the fighting. Ukraine's president has postponed international events because of Russian advances in the north of the country. Newly released intelligence says China and Iran created AI-generated content to influence US voters in 2020. People in Mississippi will be forced to use public school facilities that match the gender they were assigned at birth. Plus, NCAA star Caitlin Clark has a mixed debut in the WBNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:12

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6 AM ET: Israel arms deal, bus crash charges, killer whales sink boat & more

5/15/2024
The Biden administration has started the lengthy process to approve a new $1 billion arms deal with Israel. We've got the results of primaries in two states that will be key to controlling the Senate. A driver has been charged with eight counts of DUI manslaughter after Florida's deadly bus crash. Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president is "coming to the end." And orcas have sunk a sailing yacht in the Gibraltar strait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:08

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6 PM ET: Trump attorneys grill Cohen, new China tariffs, Nobel prize winner dies & more

5/14/2024
Things got heated when Donald Trump’s defense team cross-examined his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen in the former president’s hush money trial today. China is reacting to President Joe Biden announcing a tariff hike on some Chinese imports. The Secretary of State visited Kyiv at a crucial point in the Russia-Ukraine war. The UN is investigating an attack that killed a staff member in southern Gaza. Finally, author Alice Munro, who was hailed for her mastery of short stories and literature, has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:05:57

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3 PM ET: Florida bus collision, Cohen’s testimony continues, deadly storm threats & more

5/14/2024
We start with details on a bus crash that killed at least eight people on a Florida highway. Michael Cohen testified about a plan to reimburse him for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in central Gaza overnight. Georgia passes a controversial “foreign agents” bill despite widespread opposition. And, more strong storms are expected in parts of the South, hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:02

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12 PM ET: Deadly bus crash, Trump ally’s court visit, wholesale inflation & more

5/14/2024
At least 8 people are dead and dozens injured after a severe crash in Florida this morning. Michael Cohen continues to testify in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, who had some friends visit today. Talks between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal are almost at a stalemate. The latest inflation report isn’t welcome news for the Fed. A new report finds telehealth abortions now account for nearly 1 in 5 of abortions in the US. Plus, we’ll tell you which primary races to watch tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:26

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9 AM ET: Ukraine support, Wegovy trial results, whale talk & more

5/14/2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reaffirming US support for Ukraine on a visit to the country. Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are likely to cross examine Michael Cohen today. There's hope the ship that's trapped by the Baltimore bridge wreckage could be refloated this week. A four year clinical trial looking at the effects of a popular weight loss drug has had some interesting results. Plus, scientists are a step closer to figuring out how whales talks to each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:14

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6 AM ET: Michael Cohen back, wildfires air quality, Red Lobster closures & more

5/14/2024
Michael Cohen is back on the stand today testifying against his old boss, former President Donald Trump. US officials say Israel has gathered enough troops for a full scale ground operation in Rafah. Authorities in Canada are scrambling to respond to wildfires raging across the country that are threatening whole communities. Arizona's 1864 abortion ban has been delayed. Plus, Red Lobster is shutting dozens of restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:13

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6 PM ET: Trump trial adjourns, Melinda French Gates resigns, OpenAI’s new model & more

5/13/2024
We start with key points from Michael Cohen’s testimony about former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in a hush money scheme. A group of American medical workers are reportedly trapped at a hospital in southern Gaza. Bill Gates’ ex-wife says she’s resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Protesters and police clash over Georgia’s controversial “foreign agents” bill. Lastly, ChatGPT is getting an upgrade that it’ll make it smarter and easier to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:20

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3 PM ET: Cohen’s testimony, UN aid worker killed, Indonesia deaths & more

5/13/2024
Michael Cohen testified about the Stormy Daniels hush money payment at the center of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. We’ll tell you about the first death of a UN aid worker in Gaza since the October 7th attacks. Heavy rain and a cold lava flow from an active volcano in Indonesia has killed dozens. US officials warn mortgage companies could intensify the next recession. And, we’ll tell you about a college admissions error that impacted hundreds of prospective students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:11

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12 PM ET: Michael Cohen takes the stand, US keeps warning Israel, gunman confronted in church & more

5/13/2024
Michael Cohen is on the stand testifying in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. Israel has ramped up attacks on a refugee camp in northern Gaza, as US officials warn against a full-scale invasion of Rafah. Police in Louisiana say parishioners confronted a teen who entered church with a gun during children’s Mass. A new set of surveys shows Trump has the advantage over President Joe Biden in a handful of key battleground states. Plus, how a pilot was able to safely pull off an emergency landing in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:09

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9 AM ET: Michael Cohen to testify, Bob Menendez trial, Hollywood actor punched & more

5/13/2024
Former President Donald Trump's one time lawyer and fixer is expected to take the stand in New York today. Russia is making a new push to capture villages in northern Ukraine. Wildfires are causing air problems in the US and severe storm threats continue. The federal trial of Senator Bob Menendez starts today over accusations of bribery. Plus, actor Steve Buscemi has been punched in the face in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:15

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6 AM ET: Michael Cohen on the stand, devastating floods, pig transplant death & more

5/13/2024
Donald Trump's former fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to testify today at the former President's hush money trial today. Secretary of state Antony Blinken wants to know what Israel is planning for Gaza after the war. At least 300 people have been killed in flash floods in Afghanistan. Deputies are searching for suspects after a deadly shooting at an event in Alabama. Plus, the first person to get a pig kidney transplant has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:13