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July 26, 2026 29 mins
This midterm season, one issue has become something of a litmus test for Democratic candidates: support for Israel. However, some Jewish progressives fear the fine line between policy disagreements and antisemitism is starting to fray, leaving some to ask: should Jewish candidates should even try to run for president?  For more: As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn a...
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This commercial airline pilot has a second career leaves passengers smiling after they land. Happy hour at one assisted living facility was on the rocks until this octogenarian stepped in. As CNN Heroes celebrates 20 years, we revisit a 2012 Hero who turned sports into a path to recovery. The winners of the “world coolest marathon” share what it takes to run at the top of the globe. Plus, one psychologist...
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Measles is making a historic comeback in the US. Israel is preparing for a large-scale military operation in the West Bank. We’ll tell you which state secured the coveted first-in-the-nation spot for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. A rescheduled press dinner takes place tonight months after a shooting. Plus, an NBA superstar reveals his next landing spot. Learn more ...
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The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners. Families of victims in a Georgia school shooting address the suspect in court. Cases linked to the massive cyclospora outbreak expand to more states - we'll tell you where. CNN is on board a Philippine vessel as Chinese ships blast it with water cannon near a disputed shoal...
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President Trump says that Iran is “not ready” for a deal after 13 nights of strikes. The gunman who killed a Minnesota lawmaker gets two life terms, plus 40 years.  The Department of Justice withdraws subpoenas against New York Times reporters. A new study shows a growing number of gig workers rely on public assistance.  Plus, two Beluga whales get new homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
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President Trump weighs in on the chances of renewed peace talks with Iran amid escalating strikes. The Justice Department is dropping subpoenas against three New York Times reporters – we have details. The FDA is reviewing certain rules around controversial peptides – we'll break down today’s vote. The man who shot and killed a Minnesota lawmaker has been sentenced. Plus, how the affordability crisis is affecting ...
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The Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim to have struck two oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially opening a new front in the US-Iran war. President Donald Trump adds a new condition to an already controversial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. Outraged protesters take to the streets in Madison, Wisconsin after a deadly police shooting. The EU has hit Google with a billion-dollar fin...
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The war with Iran widens as Houthis target ships in the Red Sea.  Tropical storm Bertha fuels a serious threat to the East Coast. The Secret Service is investigating one of their own for a suspected leak surrounding Vice President Vance’s travel plans. A Florida teen drops their addiction case against Meta.  Plus, the New Bedford Whaling Museum turns a bad review into merch.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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We start with exclusive CNN reporting about warnings from a DHS official that could have avoided the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s trial date has been defined. We have more details on how an AI model broke into a company’s system – we tell you what it did. Tropical storm Bertha has made landfall, we give you the forecast. Plus, Elon Musk is challenging Christoph...
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Two US officials and a source familiar with the matter tell CNN that President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – how will it impact the Middle East? A French model recruiter who arranged for the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to meet multiple models was found dead in his home near Paris. Ben Crump announced independent autopsy findings in the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells. Ukrainian Presi...
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Tense hearings on Capitol Hill as the Pentagon asks for billions more in war spending. Storms bring historic flooding and tornadoes across multiple states.  The wreckage of a Pan Am airplane has been found 74 years after a deadly crash. House Speaker Johnson is on board with banning lawmakers from dating staffers.  Plus, an Australian lawmaker loses it on his dog during a live interview. Learn more about your ad choi...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is making his case for more funding for the Iran war to Congress. An advisor to President Donald Trump has faced a legal setback in connection to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. France has become the first country in the EU to ban social media for children. The preliminary hearing for a popular singer accused of killing a teenage girl is underway. Plus, what parents should know about teens expo...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prepares to testify in front of Congress as US servicemember deaths and injuries mount in the Middle East. Has President Donald Trump reignited another trade war with Canada? Arizonans go to the polls in a key test for the MAGA movement. The new Maine Democratic Senate frontrunner is facing questions about his temperament. And 74 years after it crashed, the wreckage of a Pan Am flight is discovered of...
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President Trump vows revenge for US troop deaths.  A US Army veteran has been arrested for an attack at a Federal Building in New York City.  A Tropical Storm warning has been issued as Bertha threatens the Gulf Coast. Senator Darlene Graham says she will be running for a full Senate term in South Carolina.  Plus, the truth behind Matt Damon's blockbuster biceps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
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We start with a controversial campaign strategy by Israel’s right-wing candidates to resettle in the Gaza strip. A judge’s ruling has put this media mega-merger on hold for two weeks – we tell you all about it. Sudan’s citizens fear what comes from the sky as war intensifies on the ground. We’ll tell you why the response to the cyclospora...
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The Defense Department has identified two of the three US service members killed in the Middle East this weekend. Andy Burnham officially takes over as UK Prime Minister. A CNN investigation has found the government’s reaction to the cyclospora outbreak has been undermined by massive budget and staffing cuts under President Donald Trump. Russia launches a barrage of missiles against Ukraine. And,...
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Another US service member has been killed, during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. Spain wins the World Cup for the second time in ever. Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a new baby. Social media influencers, Andrew Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami.  Plus, an odd-looking raccoon becomes a viral celebrity in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech on Thursday revealing what he said was new information related to foreign efforts to influence US elections. However, experts say the documents he declassified did not back up his claims and that his continued focus on the 2020 election could sow mistrust in the upcoming midterms. We hear from a federal election official&...
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This 12-year-old bull rider from Australia is bucking expectations as she chases a world title. Rapper Pitbull and thousands of his fans came together to party and set a world record. A dinosaur fossil left in a drawer for decades turned out to be the first one discovered on this continent. New opportunities for at-risk youth are blooming after two CNN Heroes team up to do even more good. Plu...
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We start with the Homeland Security secretary’s threat to state election officials before the midterm elections. The CDC says don’t eat the lettuce at Taco Bells in five states after being linked to the cyclospora parasite outbreak. We’ll break down the latest in the legal saga over Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Brothers Discovery. A federal agency ordered Kalshi to defy a court order. Plus, we set the stage...
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