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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, 5pm and 10pm Eastern, every weekday.

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Episodes

12 PM ET: GOP deal push, LGBTQ death penalty laws, 'leg day' heart health & more

5/29/2023
Some GOP hardliners are threatening to vote against a deal on raising the debt ceiling. New York City is planning to house some asylum seekers in an old correctional facility. Uganda now has some of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. We'll tell you why you shouldn't skip 'leg day'. Plus, an airline takes drastic action after a passenger opens the emergency exit. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:04

9 AM ET: Building collapse, biker gang shooting, Belarus' nukes offer & more

5/29/2023
Work has started to convince lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to vote through the debt ceiling deal. Rescue workers are searching for people in the rubble of a building collapse in Iowa. Three people have been killed at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico. Belarus' president is offering nuclear weapons to countries that join his country and Russia. Plus, an official in India gets in trouble for draining a reservoir to get his cell phone back. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:07

6 AM ET: Debt deal reached, Turkey's elections, US lifeguard shortage & more

5/29/2023
The White House and House Republicans have finally reached an agreement in principle on raising the debt ceiling and cutting spending. There were huge air attacks on Ukraine's capital overnight. Turkey's President wins another term, extending his rule into a third decade. Experts say the US is facing a lifeguard shortage. Plus, Queen's music catalogue is being sold for an eye watering sum. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:18

One Thing: A Maritime “Me Too” Moment

5/28/2023
In 2021, a blog post forced the US Coast Guard to confront a problem that had gone unchecked for years. A 19-year-old woman said she was raped while training to work on commercial ships. Then more sexual assault survivors in the industry came forward. In today’s episode, we hear why these women went public and what’s being done about it. Guest: Blake Ellis & Melanie Hicken, CNN Investigates Senior Writers To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:16:29

3 PM ET: Ukraine “war crimes”, Tucker Carlson criminal probe, UK airport chaos & more

5/27/2023
As the war in Ukraine continues, France calls Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian health system “war crimes.” A criminal hacking probe has been launched by the DOJ into Tucker Carlson’s leaked behind the scenes footage. The murder case featured on ‘Serial’ podcast is in the spotlight again; we tell you why. UK airports experience chaos after a nationwide 'e-gate' system failure. And UMass Boston graduates get a hefty treat along with their commencement speech. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:53

10 AM ET: Debt ceiling talks continue, Iowa loosens child labor laws, Turkey’s runoff election & more

5/27/2023
Debt ceiling talks continue, while Treasury secretary Janet Yellen says an agreement needs to be reached by June 5th. Iowa bill extends hours and expands the type of jobs teens can work. Turkey’s presidential runoff election is tomorrow, will current President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hold on to his seat? Singer Celine Dion cancels world tour because of debilitating pain. Pink Floyd Co-founder under investigation for performing in Nazi costume. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:50

10 PM ET: Debt ceiling demands, wrong driveway charge, NCAA champions’ White House visit & more

5/26/2023
The White House and GOP lawmakers remain at odds over a key sticking point in their discussions on the nation’s debt ceiling. A deal between Russia and Belarus has the European Union raising an alarm. A man accused of fatally shooting a woman who accidentally turned into his driveway has been indicted on a murder charge. The Taliban’s brutal crackdown on the rights of Afghan women has two leading human rights organizations calling for an investigation. Lastly, college basketball national champions make their celebratory trips to the White House. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:03:48

5 PM ET: New debt ceiling deadline, abortion ban blocked, gun control poll & more

5/26/2023
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced a new deadline to raise the nation's borrowing limit. A South Carolina law that would restrict most abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy is on hold for now. Plus, deadly Russian missile strikes on a hospital in Ukraine are being called war crimes. We’ll also share the results of a new CNN poll on gun control in the US. And, we’ll tell you what you can expect at the pump heading into Memorial Day weekend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:03:49

12 PM ET: DeSantis v Trump, gas prices down, long Covid symptoms & more

5/26/2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has wasted no time in taking shots at his 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump. Inflation's bumpy ride continues, but there's some good news about gas prices. The world's largest stock market investor is backing calls for US oil companies to tackle climate change. Researches say they know the 12 symptoms of Long Covid. Plus, another fight over religion in Texas schools. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:28

9 AM ET: Widespread abortion confusion, medical facility attack, Americans getting older & more

5/26/2023
A new survey found people across the US are confused about abortion access in their state. Democrats say they might not back a debt limit deal if it includes too many spending cuts. A medical facility has been attacked in Ukraine. A boat carrying about 500 migrants is missing in the Mediterranean. Plus, there are now more ageing adults and less children in the US. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:21

6 AM ET: No rest for negotiators, US warns Ukraine, MDW travel gets busy & more

5/26/2023
It'll be a busy weekend for anyone working on debt ceiling negotiations, but there appears to have been some breakthroughs. The US has told Ukraine it won't support attacks on Russian soil. The protection of US wetlands has taken a big hit. The number of people traveling this weekend could be higher than pre-pandemic levels. Plus, a passenger opens a plane door at 700 feet. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:18

10 PM ET: Biden’s veto, Japan attack latest, tourist shark attack & more

5/25/2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to send lawmakers home for the holiday weekend with no apparent deal on raising the nation’s debt ceiling. President Joe Biden vetoed a bill that would overturn police reforms in Washington, DC. The White House is taking steps to fight gender-based violence like domestic abuse and antisemitism. We have an update on a deadly shooting and stabbing attack in Japan. Lastly, we’ll tell you about a rare shark attack that sent a tourist to the hospital. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:03:23

5 PM ET: Oath Keepers leader sentenced, GOP debt ceiling demands, Petito family lawsuit & more

5/25/2023
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes has been sentenced in a Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case. Plus, we’ll tell you what some Republicans are saying they want in exchange for raising the nation's debt ceiling. A bill banning most abortions as early as six weeks in South Carolina is now law. Fighters in the Russian mercenary group Wagner claim to be leaving a key Ukrainian city as the war continues. And, in a civil lawsuit brought by the parents of Gabby Petito, we’ll tell you about a letter Brian Laundrie’s mom wrote to her son marked “burn after reading." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:29

One Thing: Uvalde Families Get a Glimpse of the Truth

5/21/2023
This week marks one year since 19 students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In that time, victims’ families say they have not received sufficient answers from authorities as to why they waited 77 minutes before breaching the classroom. In today’s episode, we hear why CNN agreed to show some parents unreleased body camera footage and examine how surviving students are coping. Guest: Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Senior Crime & Justice Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:16:29

One Thing: Does Clearing Homeless Camps Just Extend the Crisis?

5/14/2023
Many Western cities are grappling with large encampments on the streets as homeless populations grow. In Phoenix, a judge recently ordered one such encampment to be cleared after local residents sued the city for violating public nuisance laws. In today’s episode, we hear from people living in that camp about what comes next and why advocates fear similar legal strategies could soon be used in other cities. Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:16:04

One Thing: Inside the Beginning of a Border Surge

5/7/2023
The Biden administration is preparing for an influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border when the Covid-era border restriction known as Title 42 expires later this week. Officials in El Paso, Texas say they are already running out of space to house asylum seekers. In today’s episode, we hear from migrants on both sides of the border and look at how the policy shift could be felt in other cities across the country. Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:56

One Thing: Voters Don’t Want a Trump-Biden Rematch. They May Get One Anyway.

4/30/2023
Last week, President Joe Biden made it official and announced his 2024 re-election bid. Meanwhile, more Republicans are jumping in the race to challenge apparent frontrunner former President Donald Trump. In today’s episode, we examine how Biden is framing his campaign and hear from voters on how they feel about a possible rematch between Trump and Biden. Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:15:04

One Thing: Shot Over a Simple Mistake

4/23/2023
On April 13, 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot when he went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings. Days later, 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis was shot and killed in upstate New York after her and a group of friends turned into the wrong driveway. We explore what these types of incidents say about gun culture in America, and how police across the country are preparing for the worst as gun reform remains stalled in Washington. Guest: Josh Campbell, CNN Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:15:20

One Thing: 66 Miles Through the Darién Gap

4/16/2023
The Biden administration is expecting an influx of asylum-seekers to arrive at the US-Mexico border next month once Title 42 is lifted. But even before they arrive in Mexico, some migrants must journey through the Darién Gap, a perilous stretch of jungle connecting Central and South America. In today’s episode, we hear from a CNN reporter who made that trek alongside a group of everyday people who were willing to risk treacherous terrain, extortion and violence to get one step closer to America. Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:16:49

One Thing: A Former Prosecutor on the Novel Case Against Donald Trump

4/9/2023
Last week, we got our first look at the case Manhattan prosecutors have brought against Donald Trump. However, some legal experts say the novel way Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg laid out the allegations is largely untested – and could be risky. In today’s episode, a former federal and state prosecutor breaks down the legal strategy on both sides and explains what happens next. Guest: Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:14:54