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May 10, 2025 • 17 mins
The world met the first American pope this week, but a second-grade conclave in Georgia stole hearts first. Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – CNN National Correspondent Erica Hill shares how engineers plan to keep it that way. An abandoned Shih Tzu became the star of a senior center in Texas. Meet the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Plus, in honor of Mother’s Day, we collected some of your favorite “mom ...
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May 9, 2025 • 18 mins
Interest in the 2024 Oscar-winning film “Conclave” skyrocketed as Cardinals gathered in Rome this week and elected Pope Leo XIV. We talk with the author of the book that inspired the movie, who shares why he thinks the story has resonated with Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Guest: “Conclave” author Robert Harris
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US and Chinese officials are meeting in person for the first time since their tit-for-tat trade war began. Blackouts have been reported in several cities in India amid escalating clashes with Pakistan. We have new developments on the high-profile arrest of a Tufts University student from Turkey. President Donald Trump made a notable change for one position after pushback from Republicans. Plus, the first cervical screening device t...
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May 9, 2025 • 6 mins
We start with the latest troubling technical problem that impacted Newark airport today. A Russian politician is pouring cold water on President Donald Trump’s ceasefire demand. Some Trump administration officials have privately turned to a familiar face for the President’s upcoming Middle East trip. Milwaukee is taking steps to address a lead crisis. And, the prosecution’s star witness could take the stand soon in Sean “Diddy” Com...
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President Donald Trump says he wants tariffs on Chinese goods to drop to 80%. Pope Leo XIV warns about “practical atheism.” Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter has died. US troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria have just months to resign. Plus, we’ll tell you how a man who was killed in a shooting has given a statement in court.
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May 9, 2025 • 6 mins
First, we breakdown who the new pope is and what he could bring to the role. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are about to impact how Americans shop. An FAA report downplayed the risks of a data outage affecting Newark air traffic controllers. We’ll tell you what faster rising global sea levels means for coastal towns and cities. And, the founder of a cryptocurrency lending platform has received a lengthy jail sentence.
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May 9, 2025 • 6 mins
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has taken part in his first mass as the head of the Catholic Church. US Vice President JD Vance says the India-Pakistan conflict is “none of our business.” Chinese exports to the US have dropped dramatically, but they’re up overall. Russia’s Victory Day celebrations are bigger this year. Plus, Blake Lively’s lawyers say she intends to take the stand in her civil case with co-star Justin Baldoni.
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May 8, 2025 • 6 mins
There’s an outpouring of support over the historic election of the first pontiff from the US. The Federal Aviation Administration has unveiled plans to modernize its aging air traffic control systems. Another shakeup is taking place within the Trump administration. The measles outbreak has reached a worrying milestone. Plus, billionaire Bill Gates has a new plan for his assets.
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May 8, 2025 • 17 mins
We have a pope – and he’s an American! Cardinal Robert Prevost has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. We break down the significance of this unprecedented moment and what challenges the Catholic Church's new leader will face as he takes over.
Guest: Christopher Lamb, CNN Vatican Correspondent
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May 8, 2025 • 6 mins
The first pope from the United States is making history. More details have emerged on the trade deal between the US and United Kingdom. Tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan. A bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico cleared a hurdle in Congress. Plus, an underwater volcano is on the brink of eruption.
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May 8, 2025 • 6 mins
The conclave has selected a new pope. President Donald Trump has finally inked a new deal with the UK. The Israeli military extends the detention of a prominent Palestinian journalist without evidence. China and Russia announce a closer policy partnership. Plus, we give a sneak peak of the FAA’s plans to remodel the outdated air traffic control system.
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May 8, 2025 • 6 mins
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump say they’ll make a trade announcement today. Tensions are continuing to spiral between Pakistan and India. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is dividing House Republicans. The HHS’ plan for a database on autism is sparking privacy concerns. Plus, Trump is looking at renaming another gulf.
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May 8, 2025 • 6 mins
President Donald Trump says there will a “major trade deal” announcement today. It's been a tense night of shelling and evacuations in Indian administered Kashmir. Ukraine is accusing Russia of breaking its self-declared three-day ceasefire. Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been taken into custody after a demonstration at Columbia University. Plus, we have the latest from the second day of the conclave.
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May 7, 2025 • 17 mins
Spoiler alert: we don't have a new pope – yet. While we wait, we get an update from St. Peter’s Square as the conclave begins and dig into the political ramifications of the job.
Guests: Christopher Lamb, CNN Vatican Correspondent & Massimo Faggioli, Villanova University theology professor
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May 7, 2025 • 6 mins
The uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is clouding the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook. We have details on the first round of voting for the next pope. A verdict is in on three former officers on state trial in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Federal investigators released a preliminary report on the deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River last month. Plus, former President Joe Biden weighed in...
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May 7, 2025 • 6 mins
Investors are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. Pakistan’s defense minister has threatened a response to India’s deadly assault. The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to address the chaos at Newark airport. A Palestinian woman’s arrest is at the center of an NYPD investigation. Plus, Netflix users can look forward to these changes in the coming weeks.
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May 7, 2025 • 6 mins
Leaders around the world are urging India and Pakistan to show restraint as fighting in the long-disputed region of Kashmir escalates. The cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel to start the process to elect a new pope. A state's ban on fluoride in public water starts today. Sen. John Fetterman breaks his silence on a damning report questioning his fitness to serve. Plus, we’ll tell you where Disney is building a new theme park....
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May 7, 2025 • 6 mins
Pakistan’s prime minister has given his military the green light to respond to Indian airstrikes. The Federal Reserve has a tough decision to make when it comes to interest rates. Trump officials are set to meet with Chinese representatives to talk trade. Five people have been charged in California over an alleged human smuggling operation. Plus, Smokey Robinson has been accused of sexual assault.
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May 7, 2025 • 6 mins
There are concerns that two nuclear armed rivals are on the brink of an all-out war. The conclave to select the next pope has started in the Vatican. Passengers flying domestically in the US will now need REAL-ID compliant identification. An air traffic controller has been describing the system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport. Plus, the US Navy has lost another $60 million fighter jet.
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May 6, 2025 • 6 mins
We have key takeaways on a meeting with the US and its second-biggest trading partner. The Supreme Court greenlit the Trump administration’s ban on trans service members. India says it has launched a military operation against Pakistan in the wake of a tourist massacre. We have the latest on the fight between the US and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Plus, another federal judge is adding to a trail of decisions against Trump’s...
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