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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, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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October 27, 2024 • 28 mins
A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward.
Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Producer
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October 26, 2024 • 14 mins
An off duty lifeguard rescued a 17-year-old lost at sea. Some people experiencing homelessness in California now have a place they can call their own. How a crossword editor is using his love for puzzles to aid his stroke recovery. Dog Tag Bakery helps veterans rediscover their identity with a fellowship program. Plus, the good work a street veterinarian has been able to do since being named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year.
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October 25, 2024 • 6 mins
We start with two of the latest candidates to be targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign. The Washington Post won’t endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades. We’ll tell you what parents need to know about an uptick in the number of small children with walking pneumonia. Russian soldiers have been heard complaining about recruits from North Korea in intercepted audio. Plus, we have new developments on the Menend...
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October 25, 2024 • 6 mins
We begin with the latest on Israel’s military campaign in the Middle East – including an attack that killed at least three journalists. We’ll tell you where the presidential candidates stand in CNN’s final nationwide poll before Election Day. Illnesses from an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are up. President Joe Biden has formally apologized to Native Americans for a 150-year-old boarding school policy. And,...
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October 25, 2024 • 6 mins
Election offices are ramping up security, amid concerns of potential misinformation and disruption on Election Day. A superstar is set to join Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Texas today. NASA sent its SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to hospital after this morning’s splashdown. New data suggests US retailers are closing stores at a worrying pace. Plus, the MLB World Series kicks off with two archrivals and sky-high ticket price...
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October 25, 2024 • 6 mins
Elon Musk is still spending big bucks on Former President Donald Trump’s campaign. There are fears that ties between anti-West countries are posing an urgent threat. Flood emergencies could be the new normal in the US. President Joe Biden wants national security agencies to use AI for good. Plus, a Denver Broncos player is recovering after a shooting.
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October 25, 2024 • 6 mins
We’ll hear from the woman accusing former President Donald Trump of groping her in front of Jeffrey Epstein in the 90s. Polls show it’s too close to call between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, but she's hoping some star-studded events could change that. Ceasefire and hostage release talks are set to resume in the Middle East - we’ll tell you what’s expected to happen. North Korean soldiers have reportedly been spotted near...
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Former President Donald Trump said in a radio interview today that, if reelected, he would fire special counsel Jack Smith. Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that his country is “not interested” in escalating conflict in the Middle East. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended resentencing for two brothers at the center of a high-profile case. We’ll tell you why President Joe Biden is planning t...
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the US is working closely with Israel on its response to an Iranian missile attack earlier this month. We’ll tell you what celebrities are joining Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. Business owners are worried the election could hurt their bottom lines and the US economy as a whole. Top UK leaders are preparing to address a controversial topic at the upcoming Commonwealth ...
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October 24, 2024 • 6 mins
We break down Vice President Kamala Harris’ town hall performance in Pennsylvania. More details emerge about the man arrested over a trio of shootings at a Democrat National Committee office in Arizona. McDonald’s faces legal action over its deadly E.coli outbreak. The US secretary of state says negotiations for a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal could resume in the coming days. Plus, AI is hitting the airwaves and ...
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October 24, 2024 • 6 mins
Some undecided voters have spoken to CNN about whether last night’s town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris has made up their minds. The Justice Department has warned Elon Musk over his million-dollar giveaways. An Israeli soldier has made some damning allegations about his county’s military. New rules have been finalized about lead paint dust. And, we’ll tell you how one country is trying to stop “lonely deaths”.
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October 24, 2024 • 6 mins
We'll start with the highlights from CNN’s town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell says former President Ronald Reagan “wouldn’t recognize” the Republican party today. Union members will stay on strike after they rejected a deal with Boeing. Turkey has retaliated after a deadly attack in its capital. Plus, it’s going to get more expensive to be a regular visitor at Walt Disney World.
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Vice President Kamala Harris responded to comments from Donald Trump’s onetime chief of staff John Kelly, who said his former boss fit the “general definition of a fascist.” Both the US and Israel issued security alerts for certain coastal areas of Sri Lanka. The CDC is investigating an E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders—we'll tell you the latest. Elon Musk’s America PAC has gotten a warning from the Justice Dep...
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October 23, 2024 • 6 mins
Election officials in battleground states weigh in on how fast they think results will be ready this year compared to 2020. A new United Nations report predicts how many decades of progress in Gaza could be reversed by the war. Turkish authorities are working to identify the assailants behind what they’re calling a terrorist attack. Apple and Goldman Sachs have been ordered to pay out a large sum—we'll tell you why. Plus, Dodgers f...
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October 23, 2024 • 6 mins
As the 2024 candidates hit battleground states today, CNN’s Harry Enten digs into polling data to see who independents support today versus 2020. Turkish officials say armed assailants launched a deadly terror attack on an aerospace facility. A multi-state E. Coli outbreak has McDonald’s in damage control. Russia’s President says a “multipolar world order” is being formed. Plus, scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unl...
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October 23, 2024 • 6 mins
Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for a town hall hosted by CNN, while former President Donald Trump is having issues with the UK’s government. More than 20 million people have already voted in the election. We’ll tell you why the federal government has fined American Airlines $50 million. The Defense Secretary says North Korean troops are in Russia, but there are still some big questions. Plus, Diwali is becoming an of...
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October 23, 2024 • 6 mins
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is denying that he praised Adolf Hitler’s Nazi generals. Israel’s military says it killed a possible successor to the late Hezbollah chief. We’ll tell you about a deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders. Millions of Americans haven’t seen a single drop of rain this month. Plus, LeBron and Bronny James help the LA Lakers make history.
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A federal judge has decided what former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has to hand over to the Georgia election workers who he defamed. The director of the last fully operational hospital in northern Gaza describes a “catastrophic” situation there. The 14-year-old accused of killing two students and two teachers at Appalachee High School has entered a plea. A diner restaurant chain is closing 150 locations—and reconsidering an...
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Dueling campaigning efforts put Latino voters in the spotlight today. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a high-stakes trip to Israel—we'll tell you the latest. A civil rights attorney says a deadly dock collapse in Georgia was a preventable tragedy. Polio is spreading again in Pakistan. Plus, a beloved fictional bear is issued a real British passport.
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October 22, 2024 • 6 mins
A CNN investigation finds some elderly Americans have been misled into donating millions of dollars to 2024 election campaigns. The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on charges related sex trafficking. A new report finds abortions in the US are on the rise. India and China have reached an agreement on a long-disputed issue. Plus, we’ll tell you which items are part of Target’s huge pre-holiday price slash.
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