CNN Breaking News Alerts

CNN Breaking News Alerts

Hear about news as it breaks—right in your podcast app. From the team behind CNN 5 Things.

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7:10 AM ET: Former VP Dick Cheney dies

November 4, 2025 • 38 secs
Former Vice-President Dick Cheney has died age 84. Listen for Details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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12:45 PM ET: FBI releases photos in Charlie Kirk’s death investigation

September 11, 2025 • 31 secs
The FBI is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5:22 PM ET: Charlie Kirk killed in Utah

September 10, 2025 • 36 secs
Law enforcement officials says conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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11:10 AM ET: Trump puts DC police under federal control

August 11, 2025 • 32 secs
President Donald Trump has announced he's placing the Washington, DC, police department “under direct federal control” while also deploying the National Guard. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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12:50 PM ET: Hulk Hogan dies

July 24, 2025 • 30 secs
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2:15 PM ET: Bryan Kohberger sentenced

July 23, 2025 • 36 secs
A judge has sentenced the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3:05 PM ET: Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76

July 22, 2025 • 30 secs
The Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal has passed away this morning. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2:20 PM ET: Bryan Kohberger admits to Idaho student murders

July 2, 2025 • 40 secs
Bryan Kohberger entered a plea deal in the 2022 Idaho college student killings that removes the possibility of the death penalty. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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10:35 AM ET: Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty on prostitution charges, acquitted on others

July 2, 2025 • 33 secs
It's a mixed verdict for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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12:15 PM ET: Senate Passes Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

July 1, 2025 • 33 secs
The Senate passes Trump's mega domestic policy bill, but there's still one hurdle left. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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7:35 PM ET: Bryan Kohberger agrees to plea deal

June 30, 2025 • 41 secs
The man facing the death penalty in the 2022 Idaho student killings has reportedly agreed to plead guilty. Listen for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3:30 PM ET: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil

June 20, 2025 • 26 secs
A pro-Palestinian activist at the center of a long-running deportation fight will be granted release today. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2:50 PM ET: Trump sets timeline for decision on Iran strike

June 19, 2025 • 28 secs
The White House has announced when President Donald Trump plans to decide on a possible US strike on Iran. Listen for details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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9:00 AM ET: Rep. Gerry Connolly dies

May 21, 2025 • 30 secs
Representative Gerry Connolly has died at the age of 75. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3:45 AM ET: Tariff rollback agreed

May 12, 2025 • 28 secs
The US and China have agreed to drastically roll back tariffs. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1:30 PM ET: First American pope elected

May 8, 2025 • 25 secs
The new pope has been revealed and he's made history. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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12.45 PM ET: A new pope has been elected

May 8, 2025 • 34 secs
After nearly two days, the conclave has elected a new pope. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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4:15 AM ET: Pope Francis has died

April 21, 2025 • 32 secs
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2:20 PM ET: Trump orders 90-day tariff pause

April 10, 2025 • 32 secs
President Donald Trump authorized a 90-day pause on new tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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7:30 PM ET: SCOTUS approves Trump’s use of rare wartime power

April 7, 2025 • 44 secs
The Supreme Court handed the White House a significant victory for rapid deportations. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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