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October 17, 2026 • 16 mins
Two cancer care professionals became patients themselves – and discovered just how powerful their friendship could be. Why a church parking lot could be your next home. A 2026 CNN Hero who once relied on food pantries is reimagining how Chicago families get the food they need. A 2024 study estimated that 52 million Americans struggle with loneliness – find out what CNN learned from experts about how to combat that....
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October 16, 2026 • 8 mins
President Donald Trump’s new press secretary is out of a job after less than a week. A father of two is hailed a hero for stopping a deadly school shooting in Oregon. Six Flags over Georgia is scheduled to reopen days after a man’s roller coaster death. Ukraine’s president takes a covert swipe at Trump amid tensions. And, Pope Leo makes a bedside plea for peace.
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October 16, 2026 • 13 mins
In recent years, Republican-led legislatures have pushed through strict voting restrictions in a number of states that could determine the balance of the Senate this fall. We look at what voters are dealing with and how it could impact turnout on Election Day.
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Guest: Bob Ortega, CNN Investigates Senior Writer
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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October 16, 2026 • 8 mins
Oregon community mourns after deadly elementary school shooting. Michigan Senate race gets nasty as Vance and El-Sayed trade words. Ukraine runs out of Patriot defense missiles. A super El Niño looms large over U.S. winter outlook. Bird gets a new 3D-printed beak.
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October 15, 2026 • 7 mins
Ukraine runs out of Patriot missiles as tensions flare with President Donald Trump. Winter is expected to be warmer than usual. A firing squad execution won’t be livestreamed as planned. A deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan is under investigation. Plus, Harry and Meghan make their first public appearance together since their return to Britain.
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October 15, 2026 • 11 mins
When it comes to campaign spending, one person has spent more than anyone else: the trillionaire Elon Musk. However, some election officials believe his efforts to boost Republicans could be misleading voters. We look at what voters are seeing and how it could muddy the waters come Election Day.
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Guest: Fredreka Schouten, CNN National Political Writer
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
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October 15, 2026 • 8 mins
Democrat James Talarico makes his case to Texas voters in a CNN town hall. Trump's approval rating hits a record low in a new poll. Cornell president faces backlash over handling of reported 2024 gang rape. Pope Leo thanks Catholics for their prayers as he recovers from surgery. California hospital welcomes 4 sets of twins in 1 month.
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October 14, 2026 • 6 mins
Voters are getting a final check on consumer prices ahead of the midterms. A judge says the president’s press ban likely violates the First Amendment. Pope Leo shares his first message after a lung cancer diagnosis. Starlink restrictions catch Ukrainian authorities off guard. Plus, Joni Mitchell is officially a US citizen six decades later.
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October 14, 2026 • 14 mins
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico will hear from Democratic, Republican, and independent voters tonight at a CNN & Jubilee Town Hall (streaming live at 8pm ET). But is he doing enough to get the word out in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat in over 30 years? Our team heads to Fort Worth to find out.
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Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent
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October 14, 2026 • 9 mins
Senate candidates spar in Maine, Iowa, Georgia. White House ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Katie Zacharia's "brutal" first press briefing. Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover sets off-world driving record.
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October 13, 2026 • 7 mins
A former gang leader learns his fate for the death of Tupac Shakur. Police identify the man who fell to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia. The White House ousts the US ambassador to Greece. Cornell University bans fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year. Plus, Pope Leo is recovering from an unexpected surgery.
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October 13, 2026 • 13 mins
After helping power President Donald Trump’s two presidential wins, some GOP analysts are concerned the party is not doing enough to turn out White evangelical voters. We look what might keep them home and examine how some Democrats are leaning on their own faith journeys to try and win some of them back.
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Guest: Lauren Fox, CNN Congressional Correspondent
Host: David Rind
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October 13, 2026 • 8 mins
Rep. Ilhan Omar responds after federal officers search her home. Six Flags temporarily closes some roller coasters nationwide after a death in Georgia. Elon Musk emerges as top Republican booster with $276 million in donations. Actress Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged midair incident. Cyberattack hits hundreds of French supermarkets.
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October 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is condemning a search of her home by federal officers today. President Donald Trump is considering whether to fire the US Ambassador to Greece after reports of misconduct. Pope Leo XIV announced he’ll undergo a procedure to remove a nodule from his lung. An explosion during an Israeli school trip has left one teenager and others injured. Plus, the FBI is investigat...
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October 12, 2026 • 13 mins
GOP operatives in South Carolina say the campaign of Sen. Darline Graham has been lackluster, fueling Democratic excitement in a Republican stronghold. Is it because she is a political newcomer thrust into the spotlight following the death of her brother, Sen. Linsday Graham, or something else? We sift through Sunday’s debate and look at why talk of a political dynasty is rubbing some Republican voters the wrong way.
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October 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism. South Carolina Senate debate turns heated as the race tightens. Iran-backed Houthis launch strikes on Saudi airport. Dual Pacific storms bring flash flooding and destructive winds. Thai queen becomes the first female monarch to fly a fighter jet.
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October 11, 2026 • 18 mins
From polling to local Facebook groups, you can clearly see how concerned many Americans are about artificial intelligence data centers in both. But lately, law enforcement has been forced to investigate perceived calls for violence against local officials related to these projects. We examine the fine line between free speech and calls for violence.
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October 10, 2026 • 14 mins
A surprise on California's beaches has scientists racing to give roughly 200 sea turtle eggs a fighting chance. An expedition is heading to a remote Pacific island to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. A group of skydivers became heroes after spotting an emergency during a routine jump. What a day-in-the-life was like of a newly-minted Nobel Prize winner. Plus, Singapore is trying a new approach to get more people off...
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October 9, 2026 • 5 mins
Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall near Pensacola, Florida. New developments are emerging about the motives behind last week’s attempted Flydubai hijacking. New York City's mayor condemns an ICE shooting that wounded a man in front of his 5-year-old child. The Pentagon announced plans to livestream the military’s first firing squad execution since 1945. Plus, ...
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October 9, 2026 • 15 mins
Democrats believe a Senate seat in Texas in reach this year, thanks to a combination of enthusiasm for their candidate James Talarico and the scandal-ridden past of his opponent, state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Now, CNN has exclusive new reporting about what Paxton allegedly said about his primary opponent behind closed doors.
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Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter
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