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Hope Hicks takes the stand in the hush money trial against Former President Donald Trump. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas intensify as they try to reach a hostage deal. 54 years after the Kent State massacre, there’s an uprising on college campuses reminiscent of the protests at Kent State. Sudan faces devastating levels of hunger as conflict intensifies in the African country. And Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife are facing up to 20 years in prison after allegedly taking exorbitant bribes from foreign entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope Hicks has taken the stand in the criminal hush money trial against former president Donald Trump. We’ll bring you the latest on the Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. Texas is dealing with all kinds of severe weather today. A new study shows that a recent case of bird flu in a Texas farmworker appears to be the first known case of mammal-to-human transmission of the virus. Plus, some NCAA basketball stars make their professional debuts tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UN says destruction in Gaza has reached World War II levels, as pro-Palestinian protests spread across campuses globally. US job growth was lower than expected, as the Federal Reserve has been looking to rein in high inflation. Donald Trump's hush money trial continues as the build up to a key witness continues. Gaza has been listed as the deadliest region for journalists as today marks World Press Freedom Day. Plus, Wally the emotional support alligator is missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jobs report is out this morning, showing employment has slightly cooled in the US. Pro-Palestinian protests have been spreading around the world, as Israel waits for Hamas to response to a ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, Israel is a key factor in a landmark deal being finalized between the US and Saudi Arabia. We'll tell you about some of the 19 Americans being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today. Plus, China launches a key mission in it's race to be a dominant space power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than two thousand people have been arrested during campus protests across the country, as protests in the US and around the world continue. We'll tell you what happened in Donald Trump's hush money trial, yesterday. Flooding and storms continue to hit Texas. President Biden has announced a $3 billion investment to replace lead pipes across the US. Plus, American and Russian troops are operating out of the same military base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New audio recordings are presented during the Trump hush money trial, while a new witness takes the stand. Encampments are popping up in UK universities as students across the world stand with Palestine. A former boat captain could face up to 10 years in prison, we tell you why. The CEO of an American oil producer is under federal regulator’s microscope after he allegedly conspired to inflate prices. And tax the rich? The IRS is increasing audits for America’s wealthiest people.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden weighs in on Pro-Palestinian protests disrupting college and university campuses across the US. Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are grilling Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer. Most of Kenya has no power, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding has risen. Authorities have recovered the body of a fifth victim of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Plus, farmland in Maine has been contaminated with forever chemicals – and other farms nationwide could be at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police have arrested protesters and taken control of the encampment at UCLA. A gag order hearing was held this morning as Donald Trump's hush money trial continues. Critics say Georgia's new immigration enforcement law may lead to racial profiling. The world's biggest artists are returning to TikTok. And, House Democrats have reintroduced a bill banning discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police have begun detaining protesters and tearing down barricades of a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA this morning. Donald Trump’s hush money trial continues in New York today with a hearing on more alleged gag order violations. The death toll has risen after a highway collapse in China. At least 25-thousand people are starting Wegovy each week in the US. Plus, one man ate 700 cheeseballs in half an hour in front of a crowd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police have entered a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA after declaring it as an unlawful assembly. Meanwhile, deadly Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, as the wait continues for Hamas' response to a proposed ceasefire. Arizona’s senate has voted to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban. The US is accusing Russia of breaching an international ban on chemical weapons. Plus, one-third of Americans may have had their data stolen in a recent healthcare hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden continues to remain relatively quiet on the pro-Palestinian campus protests across the nation. The Arizona state senate has voted to repeal the state’s near total abortion ban from 1864. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on Hamas to accept a new ceasefire and hostage release deal. Prosecutors say they will retry the sex crimes case against Harvey Weinstein, after a New York appeals court overturned the conviction last week. And, the United Methodist Church lifts its ban on gay clergy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Universities across the country are cracking down on Pro-Palestinian protesters. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the sixth straight meeting. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force a vote on whether to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson next week, setting up a major House showdown. A sudden surge in suspected opioid overdoses in Austin, Texas has police on edge. And, Hawaii’s governor announced a temporary housing program for some of the Maui wildfire survivors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By CNN's count, more than one thousand people have been arrested on college campuses in the last two weeks. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing to get a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel and Hamas. A Florida lawmaker says it's a "devastating day" as the state's six week abortion ban comes into effect. Election officials are beefing up security after threats and harassment. Plus, we'll tell you how a beekeeper stole the show at a MLB game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LAPD was called to UCLA's campus this morning after clashes broke out between protest groups. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was met by protesters in Israel today. Abortions are now banned in Florida after six weeks of pregnancy, and it could have consequences for people across the South. After a deadly tornado yesterday, severe storms continue to batter the Central US. Plus, anger could be bad for your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Police officers in riot gear arrest dozens of protestors at Columbia University, while clashes have broken out at UCLA. Florida's six week abortion ban becomes law. We're waiting to hear what the Fed will do about interest rates. Republicans' House majority shrinks again. Plus, a man battling cancer wins the Powerball jackpot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the highlights from former president Donald Trump’s hush money trial today. The Biden administration will move to reclassify marijuana — we’ll explain what that means. Columbia University is threatening to expel pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupying a campus building, as New York’s governor weighs in on the situation. Multiple states are facing tornado watches. And, there’s new guidance on when to get a mammogram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration is expected to reclassify marijuana as a lower risk substance today. Prosecutors are questioning a key witness in former president Donald Trump’s hush money case in New York. The White House is condemning pro-Palestinian protesters who take over college buildings. US home prices rose in February at the fastest pace in more than a year. Dozens have died after heavy rains and flooding in Kenya. And, Americans over the age of 60 lost billions in fraud last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has been fined $9,000 and been found in contempt for violating a gag order. There have been even more arrests at colleges around the US. Democrats say they'll save the House Speaker from being ousted. 50,000 migrant children have gone missing in Europe over the last three years. Plus, Walmart says it's shutting all its health care centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Students at Columbia University have barricaded the entrance to one of the college's main buildings. Israel's Prime Minister says he'll enter Rafah, with or without a cease fire deal. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial resumes today. Gender-affirming care for young people will continue in Kansas, after the statehouse failed to override a veto. Plus, investigators are looking into fatal crashes involving Ford's hands-free driving system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University says it has started suspending student protestors, as dozens barricade themselves in a college building. A new cease fire deal is on the table and the White House says it could end the war in Gaza. Four officers have been killed in a shooting in North Carolina. Former President Donald Trump is expected back in court today for his hush money trial - we'll tell what's expected today. Plus, the new trailer for "Mufasa: The Lion King" has dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University has started suspending students who defied a deadline to vacate the encampment protest. The State Department determined that five Israeli security units violated human rights prior to October 7th. Three law enforcement officers have died following a shooting incident in North Carolina. The family of the black teenager who was shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell is taking legal action. And, Texas is suing the Biden administration over its new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia students defied the university’s deadline to evacuate the encampment or face suspension. Hamas is considering a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of more Israeli hostages. Ministers from the G7 nations have agreed to shut down all their coal plants by 2035. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a former truck driver who was fired after a CBD product caused him to fail a drug test. And, Britney Spears has settled her long-running legal dispute with her estranged father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colombia University has given Pro-Palestinian student protestors until 2pm eastern time today to clear the encampment on campus. A new deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages is on the table – we’ll give you the details. Florida’s six-week abortion ban goes into effect this week. Will House Speaker Mike Johnson get to keep his job after passing a foreign aid package? Plus, how US malls are trying to reinvent themselves with different restaurant concepts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests and arrests have continued on campuses across the US, as counter-protesters also showed up at UCLA this weekend. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says not enough has been done to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tens of millions of low income Americans could lose their internet access this week. More than a hundred people have died in Kenya as violent flash floods hit the country. And, the US is expecting a hot summer even as El Niño is getting weaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Universities across the US are facing mounting pressure after another weekend of student protests and arrests. The State Department is split on whether Israel is following international law while using American weapons. Support for former President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be wavering, and he's got a surprising, if reluctant, supporter. At least four people have died after a tornado hit Oklahoma. Plus, global measles cases nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 years ago, hundreds of Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted and held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The quest to rescue them captured the world’s attention, aided by pleas from high-profile figures and a viral hashtag online. But a decade later, those who escaped are still dealing with the fallout and others are left wondering if they will ever see their loved ones again. In this episode, we hear the story of one survivor and look at the state of girls’ education in the country.  Guest: Stephanie Busari, CNN Senior Editor - Africa  Read more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elementary school kids show us a few kind words can go a long way with their cheerful hotline. A chain of cafés that employs people with intellectual and development disabilities just opened a US location. Scientists had a conversation with a whale for the very first time. Some students cut loose at prom and supported a good cause, after a celebrity with a special tie to the school showed up. And, what if there was internet on the moon?  For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new witness takes the stand in Trump’s hush money trial. Pro-Palestinian student encampments spread across the world. The U.S announces the largest aid package for Ukraine yet. A new report reveals Burkina Faso’s military murdered over 200 villagers. And the menthol ban cigarette expected to happen soon, might take longer than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring you the latest in the hush money trial against former president Donald Trump unfolding in New York. Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza grow across university campuses around the country and the world. Unusual syphilis cases are on the rise, according to Chicago doctors. A court in Romania gives the green light for the criminal case against Andrew Tate and his brother to proceed to trial. And a watch worn by the richest man aboard the Titanic heads to auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FFormer President Donald Trump’s trial continues with the former publisher of the National Enquirer David Pecker back on the stand for cross examination. Negotiations to remove a Pro-Palestinian encampment are ongoing at Columbia University. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US has evidence of Chinese attempts to influence the 2024 election. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris hosts a White House roundtable with a celebrity – we'll tell you what they spoke about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a summary of the first witness' testimony in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this morning. ER wait times are leaving patients on gurneys in corridors for hours. The Central US is getting battered by a severe storm threat. Plus, Boeing's spacecraft is finally ready for passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been arrests, clashes and canceled events after a week of pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the US. The Supreme Court doesn't seem convinced by former President Donald Trump's immunity plea. TikTok's parent company says the app is not for sale. The US military has started building a pier in the sea to get aid into Gaza. Plus, Harvey Weinstein's accusers say his convictions being overturned in New York is a "betrayal". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep across America, with one school cancelling its main graduation ceremony. A federal judge upheld the verdict and award in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against former President Donald Trump. Flash flooding has killed dozens in two East African countries. A severe weather threat in the US kicks off today through the weekend. Finally, we’ll tell you how the federal government is cracking down on internet service providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a high-stakes hearing over former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims in his federal election subversion case. Meanwhile, a former tabloid executive is back on the stand in Trump’s criminal hush money trial. The latest GDP report is rattling Wall Street. Haiti’s prime minister has resigned, clearing the way for a new government amid gang violence. And, prepare to pay a fee to visit one historic Italian city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is in New York for his hush money trial, while the Supreme Court is hearing his immunity claim in Washington, DC. More pro-Palestinian protests start on campuses – we'll tell you where. A New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crime convictions. The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new US owner – we break down who could swoop in. Plus, a state wants to crack down on a certain airport line cutting service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are trying to convince the Supreme Court that he's immune from criminal prosecution. More students have been arrested over pro-Palestinian protests, this time in California and Texas. New rules are aiming to cut down power plant emissions. Senator Bernie Sanders is launching an investigation into the pricing of some popular weight loss drugs. Plus, Apple has been accused of using "blood minerals". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been more arrests at colleges around the US as tensions build over pro-Palestinian protests. The Supreme Court will hear arguements about whether former President Donald Trump has presidential immunity. Some of Trump's 2020 inner circle are facing indictments in Arizona over an alleged fake electors plot. Also in Arizona, lawmakers have taken steps towards repealing a 160 year old abortion ban. Plus, US birth rates have dropped to their lowest level in more than a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign during a tense visit. Arizona's House of Representatives has voted to overturn the state's Civil War-era abortion ban. The United Nations wants an independent investigation into mass graves found in Gaza. The FDA found traces of the avian bird flu viruses in grocery store milk. Plus, school lunches are going to get healthier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan are getting long-awaited funding after President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid bill into law. The US Supreme Court heard arguments on what could likely be a major abortion case since the court overturned Roe v. Wade. A large pro-Palestinian protest broke out in Texas. A new report has found more people across the US are living in places with unhealthy air pollution. And, former NFL star Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Trophy back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Competing protests on the steps of the Supreme Court underscored the importance of a ruling in the case over abortions in medical emergencies will be. We'll tell you about some new federal rules that could be good for your bank account. Columbia University says negotiations with pro-Palestine protestors are getting somewhere, but some students aren't budging. Hamas has released a video of an Israeli American hostage. Plus, surgeons have successfully performed the first ever combined pig-to-human organ transplant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether hospitals should have a federal obligation to provide emergency abortions to pregnant people in medical emergencies. President Joe Biden says he'll pass a foreign aid bill as soon it hits his desk, and it could lead to a TikTok ban. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China today. A new CNN investigation is casting some doubt on Pentagon probes surrounding a suicide attack in Afghanistan. Plus, millions of people on Medicare could be covered for Wegovy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says he'll sign a $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan into law today. Signing the bill will also start the clock on a possible nationwide TikTok ban. Protestors at Columbia University have been given a little longer to remove their encampment from campus. Tennessee lawmakers have signed a bill to let teachers and school staff carrying guns. Plus, Tesla's earnings have taken a dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University officials are warning students participating in an ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment. The Senate cleared the way for a final vote on a $95 billion foreign aid package. The Justice Department reached a settlement with more than a hundred victims of former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. President Joe Biden campaigned on reproductive freedoms in Florida today. Finally, scientists are raising questions about the government’s handling of key data on the bird flu virus outbreak in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Justice Department’s settlement over the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar investigation. Prosecutors are looking to establish how former President Donald Trump benefitted from his relationship with former tabloid executive David Pecker. The Senate is on track to vote on a foreign aid package this week after months of delay. We have new developments in the classified documents case involving Trump and his co-defendants. New home sales surged in the US despite elevated mortgage rates. And, the British royal family released a new photo after a photo-editing scandal last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Testimony from the first witness in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues today, after a potential gag order violation hearing took place. Mostly peaceful protests at Columbia University are being overshadowed by antisemitism. President Joe Biden is in Florida today, where he's hoping abortion rights will win him more votes. We'll tell you why Starbucks is at the Supreme Court today. Plus, the potential climate and weather impact from a volcano erupting in Indonesia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University is facing pressure over the arrests of student protestors as well threats against Jewish students. More bodies have been found in a mass grave in Gaza, taking the total to 310. Former President Donald Trump is facing a hearing over possible violations of a gag order. We'll tell you want to look out for in the Pennsylvania primaries. Plus, a space probe 12 billion miles away has started sending data back to Earth again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University is bracing for a seventh day of protests, as students around the US hold demonstrations in solidarity. A judge in New York will hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump has broken a gag order in his hush money trial. Soldiers in Ukraine are holding their breath as US lawmakers hold the next vote on an aid package. Baltimore is filing a legal claim against the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Plus, many Americans may have had their health data stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with unrest at two Ivy League universities over the Israel-Hamas war. It comes as the State Department released its annual human rights report – we have details. The US sends a message to China after deploying a powerful missile system to an Indo-Pacific ally. Former President Donald Trump and New York’s attorney general’s office have agreed to the terms of his bond in his civil fraud case. Lastly, President Joe Biden marked Earth Day with several new initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution called its first witness to testify in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial today. Heightened tensions around pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University are raising concerns about safety. The federal government announced a new rule to support reproductive healthcare privacy. The British parliament is expected to vote on a controversial bill that would allow the UK to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. And, clothing retailer Express Inc. becomes the latest store to file for bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution and defense gave their opening statements in the hush money trial in New York against former President Donald Trump. The US is reportedly planning to sanction a unit of the Israeli military over alleged abuses in the West Bank. A new study has looked at weight loss plateaus and how to avoid them. North Korean illustrators may have helped create popular US TV cartoons. Plus, TikTok says it's ready to fight a ban in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors and Donald Trump's lawyers will start making their case today in opening statements in the former President's hush money trial. Ukraine has thanked US lawmakers for approving an aid package. Tensions rise at Columbia University over campus protests. Israel's military intelligence chief has resigned over the October 7th attack. Plus, how President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening statements are expected today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The House has passed a $95 million foreign aid package, but now Speaker Mike Johnson is under threat. Columbia University is in a crisis over campus protests and antisemitism. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today over whether cities can punish people for being unhoused. Plus, we'll tell you what Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two top scientific bodies recently announced that coral reefs around the world are experiencing a mass bleaching event for just the fourth time. It comes amid surging ocean temperatures over the past year, which has been the warmest on record. In this episode, we examine how a number of extreme climate change-fueled events – including coral bleaching – are on display in Australia and whether they could provide lessons in climate resiliency for the rest of the world.  Guest: Ivan Watson, CNN Senior International Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three college recruits reflect on the WNBA draft and the moment the sport is having right now. A family in Oklahoma granted their son’s wish to get a pet octopus, but they had no idea she would end up giving birth! A college dorm surprises their hall’s security guard with the gift of a lifetime. Why a recent gift comes just in time for the iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC. Plus, would you ride to the edge of space in a helium balloon? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's the Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A full jury panel has been selected in former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal hush money trial. The Senate is trying to pass a key surveillance bill before tonight’s deadline while the House is expected to vote on a foreign aid package tomorrow. The FAA announced new scheduling changes to help air traffic controllers combat fatigue. A Maryland high school student accused of planning a school shooting is being held without bond. Finally, tonight, Volkswagen could be the newest automaker to join the UAW in nearly 50 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man apparently lit himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is underway. We have details on what the Israeli military appeared to have targeted in its strike on Iran. A foreign aid package clears a hurdle in Congress amid growing calls for the House speaker’s ouster. We’ll tell you about the man charged in connection with an alleged Russian plot to kill Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A top scientist raises concerns about the bird flu in the US. And, we’ll tell you why Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertrucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US had no involvement on Israel's attack on Iran. Former President Donald Trump has slammed the hush money trial and his gag order on day four of the trial. The Biden administration has finalized a ban on oil drilling in Alaska. A Maryland high school student has been arrested over an alleged school shooting plot. Plus, House Republicans are once again trying to push through a bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is denying any involvement on an apparently limited Israeli attack on Iran. We'll tell you what to expect in the coming days of Donald Trump hush money trial. The Biden administration is expected to announce changes to an important civil rights law today. Former Vice President Mike Pence has a bleak warning for what Russia’s leader could do if he wins the war in Ukraine. And, last year’s record heat led to record hospital visits in parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A US official says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, which could escalate tensions in the region. 12 Jurors have been chosen for former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. House Speaker Mike Johnson might need support from Democrats to pass a series of foreign aid bills and to keep his job. The largest election in history is underway in India. And, Swifties got a surprise when Taylor’s new album dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. More than 100 people have been arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University. Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since November. A new report breaks down the health risks linked to some imported strawberries. Lastly, we’ll tell you where volcanic eruptions are triggering a tsunami threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a deadly strike in southern Gaza that killed at least ten family members. President Joe Biden got endorsed from more than a dozen members of the extended Kennedy family. A man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho college students has a new alibi. We’re tracking a new severe storm threat in the central US. And, we’ll explain the actions that cost more than two dozen Google employees their jobs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you why a juror has already been excused from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the selection process continues. The US is slapping Iran with sanctions after its attack on Israel. Both a foreign aid package and House Speaker Mike Johnson face a big test today in Congress. Some lawmakers in Arizona are still fighting to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Plus, WNBA players want to be treated fairly, but it's not just about the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial say they’ll use his past legal run-ins to discredit him if he takes the stand. Tensions between Qatar and the US are putting a strain on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage return in Gaza. The FBI says it's on high alert for threats ahead of Passover. 911 communication services have been restored in some areas this morning after a brief outage hit four states last night. Plus, six people have been arrested for one of the largest gold heists in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing ahead with a foreign aid package, even though it could put his speakership at risk. UNICEF says nearly 14,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. It's day three of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Former Boeing employees have accused the company of taking shortcuts. Plus, the Supreme Court has made it easier to sue your company if they transfer you against your will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate killed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Arizona lawmakers failed to advance a bill that would repeal the state’s abortion ban. Hawaii's attorney general released the first report from a probe into the deadly Maui wildfires that wreaked havoc last year. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford SUVs and pickups. Finally, an NBA player has been banned from the league – we’ll explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a series of foreign aid bills despite pressure from conservative hardliners. The Homeland Security secretary’s impeachment trial has begun in the Senate. Boeing's reputation took another hit at hearings on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s president testified to a House committee about the school’s response to antisemitism. Plus, we’ll break down the impact record-setting rainfall is having in the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senators are expected to be sworn in as jurors later today in the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Israel's prime minister says the country alone will decide what to do in response to Iran's attack. Former President Donald Trump made a campaign trail stop after court yesterday. A new report shows a staggering amount of American borrowers are crippled by their student loan debt. Plus, some Team USA updates and reflections ahead of the Paris Olympics Games in 100 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is hitting Gaza with deadly airstrikes as it weighs its response to Iran’s weekend attack. A showdown is set in the Senate today over the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after mistakenly shooting a female Uber driver. President Joe Biden is expected to call for higher tariffs on Chinese steel imports. Plus, a year's worth of rain has flooded Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US says it'll impose new sanctions on Tehran, as an attack on Iran by Israel is now expected to be limited. The Senate is set to begin the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas today - we'll tell you why it's not expected to last long. Seven jurors have been selected so far in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. United Airlines says it lost $200 million because of Boeing's ongoing quality issues. And, USC has canceled its muslim valedictorian's speech... because of safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans have sent articles of impeachment to the Senate against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. We’ll tell you where the jury selection process stands in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial. President Joe Biden slams Trump during a campaign stop in his hometown. One America Network has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by voting tech company Smartmatic. And, protections for some employees now include time off for abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors and former president Donald Trump’s lawyers questioned potential jurors on whether they can be unbiased. We have the latest on a fifth Israeli meeting on Iran’s weekend attack. A second Republican threatens to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. The US Supreme Court heard arguments over an obstruction law used against January 6 rioters. Plus, a powerful storm system is packing a punch in parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jury selection in former President Donald Trump hush money criminal trial in New York is underway. We have new reporting on what the US expects Israel's response to Iran’s attacks could be. House Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan to pass foreign aid in the chamber, but might need Democrats to help him. The Justice Department is reportedly filing another antitrust lawsuit against a big company – we’ll tell you which one. Plus, a historic building in Denmark goes up in flames. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran's president is warning Israel against taking action against its attack on the weekend. Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's trial is set to begin today, as not a single juror has been picked so far. Aid agencies warn that Sudan is teetering on the edge of collapse, but it's largely being ignored by the world. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today on a case involving a former police officer who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. And, an investigation is underway after video shows what looks like 3 runners stepping aside for another to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions are still high in the Middle East as Israel weighs a potential response to Iran's weekend attacks. Not a single juror has been chosen so far, as the second day Donald Trump's criminal trial is set to begin. The House will take up separate bills this week for aid to Israel and Ukraine amid threats to the Speaker's job. Police in Australia say they will prosecute those rioted after a "terrorist act" at a church. Plus, we'll tell you which team picked Caitlin Clark as the number 1 WNBA draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with some of the takeaways from the first day of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. President Joe Biden addressed Iran’s attack on Israel publicly for the first time. The film armorer on the set of the movie “Rust” has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter. The Truth Social rollercoaster continues on Wall Street. Lastly, we’ll break down the top finishers in the Boston Marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The jury selection process has begun in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial – we’ll tell you one piece of evidence the judge is allowing in court. Israel is weighing its response to Iran’s attack over the weekend. Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event that experts say could be the worst on record. Researchers break down possible risks associated with pregnancy complications. And, excitement is building around tonight’s WNBA draft and where Caitlin Clark will start her career as a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump has arrived at a courthouse in New York as the first former US President in history to stand trial. Iran's attack is making Israeli officials change their military plans in Gaza. There have been two violent stabbing attacks in Sydney in just the space of a few days. Storms are threatening 40 million people in the Central and Eastern US. Plus, the Boston Marathon is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World leaders are urging Israel to show restraint as its government considers retaliation against Iran. Jury selection starts today for former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial. The crash that caused the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse is now under a federal criminal investigation. The woman in charge of the weapons on the "Rust" film set will be sentenced today over the death of the film's cinematographer. Plus, O.J. Simpson's lawyer has been speaking about his client's will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is still deciding how to respond to an unprecedented attack from Iran over the weekend, as world leaders urge restraint. Today Donald Trump will become the first US President in history to go on criminal trial. Police say a stabbing rampage in Australia appeared to target women. It's deadline day for filing your tax returns. Plus, we'll tell you who won this year's Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than a year after being charged, the hush money criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin this week in New York City. It comes amid numerous delays in his other criminal cases, with time ticking down until the presidential election in November. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. In this episode, we examine the challenges of seating a jury in an unprecedented case like this and look at both sides’ legal arguments. Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

94-year-old Joy Ryan and her grandson have a new travel goal, after she became the oldest person to visit all 63 US national parks. An Arkansas community teams up so a legally blind man never has to walk five miles to work. Flowers and futures are blooming on the southside of Chicago. The way we get tattoos today may resemble how humans got tatted up 5,000 years ago. Plus, what happens when a small island has more goats than people? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden warns Iran about a retaliatory strike on Israel. A man is facing charges after ramming a stolen 18-wheeler into a law enforcement building. Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson made an election integrity announcement. A judge is weighing whether to drop obstruction charges against one of Trump’s co-defendants. Lastly, we have new developments on the federal case against a former interpreter for a baseball superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is preparing for a potential attack by Iran or its proxies as soon as this week. The House passed a modified surveillance bill after it failed earlier this week. A former US diplomat accused of spying for Cuba is expected to be sentenced today. Drug shortages reached a record high in the US. And, the head of the largest US bank is painting a gloomy outlook on America’s economic future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you what House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump want to talk about later today at Mar-a-Lago. Vice President Kamala Harris will in in the battleground state of Arizona to talk about abortion rights. An aid convoy enters Northern Gaza through a new crossing as famine plagues the strip. People in the UK and EU aren’t happy with Meta's latest move on WhatsApp. And, why some US companies are considering a work shift change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden Administration says its cancelling $7.4 billion student loan debt using existing relief programs. Israel is preparing for a possible attack from Iran and the US is trying to prevent it. Severe storms have led to flood rescues in parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. House Speaker Mike Johnson is in Mar-a-Lago today to speak next to former President Donald Trump. And, there are plans to expand two monuments in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Israel are on high alert for a possible attack from Iran. There are questions over whether Arizona's abortion ban will actually be enforced. Jury selection starts for former President Donald Trump's hush money case on Monday. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has agreed to turn himself in to federal authorities. Plus, there are concerns California's new minimum wage for fast food workers will lead to them being replaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a look at the impact of O.J. Simpson’s blockbuster murder trial in the wake of his death. President Joe Biden hosted the first meeting between the leaders of the US, Japan and the Philippines. The Biden administration is getting closer to enacting a new rule related to gun sales. The CDC is warning about the rapid rise in US measles cases. Finally, the former interpreter for a baseball superstar has been federally charged.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O.J. Simpson’s family says the former NFL star died of cancer - we have details. Japan’s prime minister raised concerns about North Korea during his address to Congress today. Iowa took a page out of Texas's book with its new immigration law. We have details on a special grand jury’s report on an incident involving a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student last year. And, future homebuyers are feeling the pinch of inflation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76 - we'll look back on his life. Israel's prime minister says his country is preparing for challenges outside of Gaza. Republicans are filing lawsuits over mail-in ballots, while also encouraging voters to use them. Colombia's capital is now rationing water for nine million people. Plus, how a rescue mission from a remote island in the Pacific turned into a family reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've had another economy snapshot as inflation is coming in hotter than expected. Arizona Republicans have blocked an effort to overturn a Civil War-era abortion ban. The White House says it's concerned about China's actions in the South China Sea. 12 colleges have received failing grades from the Anti-Defamation league. Plus, a warrant is out for the arrest of a Kansas City Chiefs player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President has failed to delay his hush money trial again after three rejections in just three days. House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to appear closer to Trump as he suffers another blow. Storms are weakening but moving east and bringing flash flood warnings. Half a million people die each year from strokes linked to extreme temperatures. Plus, the Masters is being delayed as golfers wait to fight for the green jacket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police arrested five people in connection to a shooting near a gathering in Philadelphia today. Severe storms left a trail of damage and flooding across parts of the South. The House blocked a controversial surveillance law from advancing, as the speaker’s fate hangs in the balance. Investigators detail the focus of their probe into a Baltimore bridge collapse. Finally, the US is bracing for a cicadapocalypse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump gave his firmest response to date on a federal abortion ban. He’s also making another attempt at delaying the start of his hush money trial. President Joe Biden welcomed Japan’s prime minister for an official state visit. Ukraine is getting some much-needed support from the US and UK. And, we’ll tell you why you may want to stock up on stamps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six former officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men in Mississippi have been sentenced by a state court. Inflation is coming in much hotter than the Federal Reserve wants. Hamas has indicated that it’s unable to identify and track down 40 hostages needed for a deal with Israel. Former President Donald Trump weighs in on Arizona's near-total abortion ban. Plus, a classic board game is getting a less "intimidating" make over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest data on inflation is out, which will be central to the Fed's next decision on interest rates. Severe storms are ramping up in the South today, bringing threats of tornadoes and flash flooding. You're going to notice some changes when you're shopping for an internet plan. Missouri has executed an inmate after last minute attempts to save him failed. Plus, Japan's prime minister is at the White House today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona's Attorney General says she won't enforce a Civil War era law that bans almost all abortions in the state. President Joe Biden has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to the war a "mistake." The Biden Administration has introduced a national drinking water standard to limit forever chemicals. Bodycam footage shows how Chicago police officers in plain clothes fired as many as 96 gunshots at a Black man during a traffic stop. And, we'll tell you how this year's NCAA women's basketball final outperformed the men's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is expected to meet with Israeli officials next week to discuss a planned ground incursion in Rafah. Another round of severe weather is slamming parts of the US. A Boeing whistleblower’s claims are sparking a federal investigation. The Biden administration is preparing to take an unusual step to thwart Russian cyberattacks. Finally, we’ll tell you about the EPA’s new rules to protect neighborhoods near facilities that release airborne toxins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has sentenced the parents of a Michigan school shooter. Arizona’s top court ruled that the state must adhere to a century-old law banning nearly all abortions. An appeals court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his hush money trial. Video from a fatal shooting involving five Chicago police officers has been released. And, the US transferred Iranian weapons to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first parents to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by their child were both sentenced today. Gaza officials say hundreds of bodies have been recovered in the hospital complex Israeli forces withdrew from last week. . Former President Donald Trump is set to go on trial next week in the hush money case in New York. A settlement has been reached over last year’s toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Plus, we’ll tell you where and when you can see the next total solar eclipse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices