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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

10 PM ET: Debt deal advances, Elizabeth Holmes in prison, Sackler immunity deal & more

5/30/2023
The House Rules Committee voted narrowly to advance the debt ceiling bill to the floor. An 11-year-old in Mississippi spoke to CNN after being shot by police. A New York court granted immunity to members of the Sackler family as they face lawsuits over their role in the opioid epidemic. Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison. Lastly, tennis star Sloane Stephens speaks out on racist abuse online. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:29

5 PM ET: Debt bill stress test, children’s weight loss surgeries, Kosovo violence & more

5/30/2023
The debt limit deal between the White House and House Republicans faces its first stress test today, while some GOP critics threaten the Speaker’s hold on power. Authorities in Iowa say two people could still be inside an apartment building that partially collapsed over the weekend. New research shows weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among kids and teens in the US. Both the European Union’s foreign policy chief and tennis star Novak Djokovic call for peace in Kosovo. And, chipmaker Nvidia reaches the exclusive $1 trillion market cap club. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:31

12 PM ET: Debt deal hurdle, home prices, apartment collapse rescue & more

5/30/2023
The deal to raise the debt ceiling faces a key test today as time is running out to pay the nation’s bills on time. Home prices rose for the second month in a row. A ninth person was reportedly saved from a partially collapsed apartment building in Iowa, leaving some locals hopeful. Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence today. Plus, we’ll tell you how busy the airports were this holiday weekend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:30

9 AM ET: Kyiv denies attacking Moscow, TX AG impeachment, 'spy whale' moves & more

5/30/2023
Ukraine says it was not directly involved in a drone strike on Moscow this morning. Texas' Attorney General will be impeached no later than August 28th. Muslims in China have clashed with police. An investigation is underway after 12 horses died in the space of two months at the track that hosts the Kentucky Derby. And, the famous "spy whale" has moved to Sweden. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:20

6 AM ET: Strikes on Moscow, Hollywood beach shooting, synagogue massacre trial & more

5/30/2023
Russia says Moscow has been hit by a drone strike, as Kyiv was once again bombarded. The debt ceiling deal will face its first test today as GOP voices speak out against it. Nine people have been shot near the beach in Hollywood, Florida, including a one year old child. A death penalty trial is set to start today for the man accused of killing 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Plus, we'll tell you which team will be facing the Denver Nuggets in the NBA finals. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:03:48

5 PM ET: Arizona shootings, Graham wanted by Russia, bill against book bans & more

5/29/2023
There’s a deal on the debt ceiling, but now President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy need to get it through Congress. A man admitted to five separate shootings in Arizona that killed four people. US Senator Lindsey Graham has been put on a ‘wanted list’ in Russia. The CDC says an unknown virus spiked this spring and put many people in the ICU. And, New Jersey state lawmakers are introducing legislation to fight book bans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:04:26

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. Read more here. 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

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

One Thing: Your Trump Indictment Questions, Answered

4/2/2023
Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned in New York City this week after a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict the former president, the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. We break down what we know about the investigation, what the arraignment could look like and why this case could be the least of Trump’s legal concerns as the 2024 presidential election draws closer. Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:14:22

One Thing: Mexico, Beyond the Border with Eva Longoria

3/26/2023
In her new CNN series “Searching for Mexico,” actress and activist Eva Longoria goes on a journey across the country to trace her Mexican roots and explore the nation’s identity through its food. In today’s episode, we look back on her favorite moments and examine how the influence of colonization has shaped Mexican cuisine over time. Guest: Eva Longoria To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:13:29

One Thing: Breakdown of a Bank Collapse (and What It Means for You)

3/19/2023
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet this week for the first time since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The key question: will the largest failure of a US bank since 2008 change its approach to fighting inflation? In today’s episode we look at how we got here, the emergency response, and if the average customer can have faith in their money going forward. Guest: Christine Romans, CNN Chief Business Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:15:02