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March 5, 2026 7 mins
CNN is the first US network to cross into Iran since the war began – we'll take you there. Meanwhile, Americans are being evacuated from the region as the conflict continues to spread. And, gas prices and home energy bills are heading in the wrong direction – but the White House says they have plans for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Republicans rejected a resolution that could have forced President Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran. The Pentagon identifies all six troops killed in Kuwait. A Texas Congressman in heated runoff admits to an affair. New data suggests weight loss drugs could fight addiction. Plus, two toddlers get stuck in the same claw machine within weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
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We start with President Donald Trump’s assessment of the US-Israeli war with Iran, as casualties rise. The Senate voted on another bill aimed at checking Trump’s war powers. We’ll tell you the new actions House lawmakers are taking as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe and allegations against a Texas Republican. The President has officially nominated the Federal Reserve chair’s replacement. Plus, the alarming threat that could spell...
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The Pentagon says Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal is shrinking, as US strikes push further into the country. Iran and Hezbollah launched coordinated attacks on Israel, and NATO’s air defense systems were deployed. Four of six US service members killed in the war with Iran have been identified, as tributes pour in to honor them. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces tough question on Capitol Hill about his state’s welfare fraud scandal...
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Israel launches a tenth wave of strikes on Tehran.   U.S. citizens stranded by the war, express frustration. CNN projects James Talarico will win the Texas Democrat primary for Senate, while the GOP primary will head to a runoff. The father of a Georgia school shooter is found guilty of murder and manslaughter. Plus, the last Glamour Shots studio is shutting down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
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We start with escalating tensions in the US-Israeli war against Iran. We’ll tell you how markets are reacting to the widening conflict in the Middle East. A jury has decided the fate of a father whose son is accused of carrying out a Georgia school shooting. We zero in on a high-profile Senate race in Texas. Plus, how Target plans to win shoppers back after a brutal few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
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President Donald Trump warned more strikes on Iran were imminent, as US embassies across the Middle East shut down. Israel’s strikes in Tehran and Beirut are expanding the war into Lebanon. US oil prices are on track for their biggest one-day jump in years – a surge that could push gas prices even higher. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the Senate Judiciary committee. Plus, a environmental health advoca...
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Israel strikes Iran as President Trump warns of a 'big wave' to come.  Israel bombs Hezbollah in Lebanon as the war expands. A third person dies after Austin mass shooting. Polls open today in first primaries in TX, NC and AR. Plus, ‘Staples Baddie’ makes office supplies hot again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Donald Trump laid out his objectives for military strikes against Iran. We’ll tell you how Europe, the Middle East, and the US are reacting to the widening conflict. Investors are scooping up safe haven assets as the war in Iran unfolds. We have new details on the shooting rampage in Austin that killed two people. Plus, two major streaming services are joining forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
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The Pentagon is laying out how and why it launched a joint attack with Israel on Iran.  The war is now expanding beyond Iran’s borders – we’ll tell you where. Americans are already feeling the war's impact at the pump and on Wall Street. A new survey reveals a stark economic reality for American teachers. Plus, two “Spiderman” stars reportedly quietly tied the knot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
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War spirals in the Middle East, as U.S. forces are attacked. Top lawmakers to be briefed on war with Iran, today. A suspect has been identified in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas.  A trial begins today over Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter. Plus, and eight-year-old is collecting 300 boxes of cereal for kids in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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After months of planning, the US and Israel struck Iran as part of a massive operation aimed at unseating the hardline Iranian regime. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes, according to Israeli sources. Iran has retaliated, hitting US military bases and major population centers across the region. So how long will this conflict last? And is regime change even feasible? We break down what we know as of Satu...
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A goldendoodle left at an airport gets lifted up by local heroes. A Texas swim team makes major waves for a beloved custodian. Giant tortoises return to the Galápagos after nearly 200 years. Parents are dialing back screen time with retro tech. Plus, Team USA’s women’s hockey Olympic champs are hearing from their biggest fans – thanks to a hotline.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Pola...
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We start with details on former President Bill Clinton’s testimony to lawmakers in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The US ambassador to Israel gave an urgent warning over a potential US military strike on Iran. President Donald Trump made a major move against an American AI company. The father of a teenage Georgia school shooter took the stand in his own defense. Plus, why NASA’s plans to put man back on the moon will look dif...
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It’s former President Bill Clinton’s turn to testify before the House Oversight committee in its Jefferey Epstein probe. AI company Anthropic faces a key deadline from the Pentagon today. New federal data on US measles cases has public health officials bracing for the worst. Today's fresh strikes are escalating the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Plus, the company that’s cut almost half of its workforce because of AI. Le...
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Lawmakers spent hours questioning Hillary Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein.  Paramount wins out over Netflix in WBD bidding war. Jurors watch Colt Grey’s movements before school shooting. Columbia University accuses DHS of using false pretenses to arrest one of their students. Plus, NY Governor saves an “instructional” vanity license  plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We'll give you the latest from Hillary Clinton's closed-door interview with lawmakers as part of their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. We’ll tell you how a third round of US talks went with Iran and Ukraine. Two neighboring countries exchanged cross-border strikes. We have details on the mayor of New York City’s unannounced visit to the White House. Plus, mortgage rates cracked a key threshold for the first time in more than three y...
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The former first lady turned presidential candidate faces tough questions over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. High-stakes nuclear talks between the US and Iran continue in Switzerland. The US and Cuba are investigating a deadly shooting involving Cuban forces and passengers on a Florida-registered speedboat. The FBI Director is ousting employees who investigated President Donald Trump’s mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago. Pl...
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The Clintons to give depositions on Epstein to the House Oversight Committee. The FBI raided the home of LA’s School Superintendent.  Lawmakers grill Surgeon General nominee, Dr. Casey Means.  Mom and daughter team finds the world’s largest coral colony.  Plus, US Women’s hockey team calls Trump joke, “distasteful.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We start with the Trump administration’s latest sanctions on Iran ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks tomorrow. Travelers may soon experience delays getting through airport security as the partial government shutdown continues. A prominent economist is leaving his post amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The FBI made notable searches today in connection to a federal investigation. Plus, the astronaut whose medical issue prompted NASA’...
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