CNN 5 Things
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President Donald Trump weighs in on the potential for US-Iran peace talks as regional tensions widen. We have the latest congressional lawmaker facing an ethics investigation. We’ll tell you about a big change in the Texas track meet stabbing case ahead of the defendant’s hearing for a new trial. A win for cancer research is being felt on Wall Street. Plus, the president shows off his latest White House makeover project...
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President Donald Trump is pausing huge tariffs on Canadian goods. Meanwhile, Trump is expected to nominate a new FDA Commissioner – we'll tell you who. Border security construction is on hold at Big Bend National Park after bipartisan pushback. Israel admits firing on a car in Gaza in an incident that made worldwide headlines. And a potential 2028 presidential hopeful is staking out middle ground in the heated AI data center ...
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August 19, 2026 • 8 mins
Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries. Senator Darlene Graham admits in a debate: “national security is not my thing.” New details are coming out about Hayden Panettiere's death. President Trump halts Iran talks, as the US gains ground in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a Florida student wins 40 college scholarships to attend Princeton University.
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August 18, 2026 • 8 mins
President Donald Trump is threatening a US ally over a key waterway in the Middle East. We have the latest ruling that’s undoing deportation protections for immigrants in the US. New details are emerging about a Hollywood actress’ final days. OpenAI has a new rollout for teens using its AI chatbot. And, the Trump administration’s deportation policy is once again clashing with the MLB.
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August 18, 2026 • 8 mins
Meta is defending itself in a major social media addiction trial that could reshape how the social media platform operates. Disney is suing Trump’s FCC over what it calls a ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC. Two Dan Sullivans are on the Senate primary ballot in Alaksa – President Donald Trump wants to make sure voters pick the right one. A Democratic congressman is under investigation by the House Ethics Co...
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August 18, 2026 • 8 mins
Voters head to the polls in Alaska, Wyoming and Florida today. New details emerge about Tupac’s murder as Duane Davis trial gets underway. The Feds pause Big Bend border construction. Vaccine exemptions hit a record high for kindergarten. Plus, a couple in Philadelphia offer pigeon tours.
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A judge made changes in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case. Israel’s prime minister once again doubled down against President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Witnesses to Tupac Shakur’s killing have taken the stand in his murder trial. Trump took another loss in his legal fight against E. Jean Carroll. We have an update on the sudden death of an actress known for roles in “Heroes” and &...
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August 17, 2026 • 7 mins
President Trump is threatening to bomb a US ally if it gets in the way of US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t promise to always act independently of the White House. The UK’s new prime minister thought he was messaging with the White House – we'll tell you what actually happened. Almost 30 years after his murder, the only person ever charged in Tupac Shakur’s death goes on...
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August 17, 2026 • 7 mins
Tropical storm Lala devastates Hawaii. Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. President Trump is scaling back participation in South Korea military drills. Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to sign a pledge to remain independent from the White House. Plus, a 61-year-old mailman is ready to hit the wrestling ring again.
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August 16, 2026 • 26 mins
This summer, a massive cyclospora outbreak and multiple major salmonella-related recalls have some Americans worried about getting sick and reconsidering whether to buy certain foods. Is there something wrong with our food safety apparatus? And did Trump administration cuts to the CDC and FDA have anything to do with it?
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August 15, 2026 • 12 mins
This toddler’s barely walking yet, but she’s already crossing finish lines at record-breaking speed. Their love story started with a skydive, so they had to take their love to new heights on their wedding day. This senior living community in New Jersey takes residents on trips around the world without booking a flight. A CNN Hero alum has spent almost three decades helping women rebuild their lives after prison. Plus, n...
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President Donald Trump dismissed and downplayed concerns raised by sailors’ families regarding conditions on a US aircraft carrier. Alex Murdaugh’s defense team secured a win today ahead of his double-murder retrial. Record heat in Europe will barely loosen its grip this weekend. Federal authorities are pursuing another alleged vandalism case in Washington, DC. Plus, an American missionary held captive for nine months i...
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Storms are drenching parts of the Midwest for the sixth straight day, forcing evacuations. President Trump asks the Supreme Court to intervene in his effort to build the White House ballroom. A federal judge has tossed out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard University that alleged the school failed ...
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August 14, 2026 • 6 mins
There are growing mental health concerns aboard the USS Lincoln. Luigi Mangione is slated to appear in Federal court today. The Interior Department is investigating vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Selena Gomez is being sued by investors of her mental health startup. Plus, the Ocean Photographer of the year finalists are announced.
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August 13, 2026 • 5 mins
Sailors' families flag poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the Iran war. We have details on a massive oil spill off the coast of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump-aligned board is doubling down on plans to renovate the Kennedy Center. Hawaii is bracing for a tropical storm threat this weekend. Plus, someone’s net worth changed overnight after hitting the Powe...
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August 13, 2026 • 8 mins
A US official tells CNN that a sailor went overboard last month off the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of worsening crew member mental health during a record deployment at sea. A week of severe storms has brought dangerous flooding to parts of Indiana. Flock is rolling out new safety features in an effort to quell concerns about surveillance. Rep. Max Miller is sued by his ex-wife over the accidental release of a nude photo of th...
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August 13, 2026 • 7 mins
Two people have been killed in an Army helicopter crash. Video shows an ICE agent pulling a gun on woman in a parking lot. Ukrainian President Zelensky pleads for US missiles, to stop Russian attacks. Europe wowed by yesterday’s total eclipse. Plus, old people parkour.
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August 12, 2026 • 7 mins
Authorities are investigating a fiery military helicopter crash in central Texas. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing amid dwindling oil stockpiles. We take a look at where plea talks stand between Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors. A prominent aide to President Donald Trump is leaving her role. There’s new developments in the Justice Department’s case against the Southern Poverty Law Center. P...
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August 12, 2026 • 8 mins
David Crowley squeaks past democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary – will the party unite behind him? Inflation cooled a bit in July. ICE has plans to buy electric shock gloves, which the company that makes them says are intended to deescalate encounters. A new study finds that nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatmen...
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August 12, 2026 • 8 mins
CNN has results in the Wisconsin and South Carolina primaries. Deadly storms slam the Midwest and Ohio Valley. President Trump speaks about the secret airplane switch tied to an Iranian missile threat. A Marine vet is home after four years in Russian detention. Plus, the Powerball jackpot hits $1B for tonight’s drawing.
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