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Authorities are investigating a fiery military helicopter crash in central Texas. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing amid dwindling oil stockpiles. We take a look at where plea talks stand between Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors. A prominent aide to President Donald Trump is leaving her role. There's new developments in the Justice Department's case against the Southern Poverty Law Center. Plus, one of the best-known teams in sports sold for big bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Crowley squeaks past democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary – will the party unite behind him? Inflation cooled a bit in July. ICE has plans to buy electric shock gloves, which the company that makes them says are intended to deescalate encounters. A new study finds that nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatment but aren't getting it. And parts of Europe and Iceland are lining up for glasses as they prepare for a total solar eclipse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has results in the Wisconsin and South Carolina primaries. Deadly storms slam the Midwest and Ohio Valley.  President Trump speaks about the secret airplane switch tied to an Iranian missile threat. A Marine vet is home after four years in Russian detention.  Plus, the Powerball jackpot hits $1B for tonight's drawing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hear from a man who survived the deadly earthquake in Colombia as desperate rescues are underway. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are without power as thunderstorms pack a punch. A psychiatric nurse practitioner took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial. A former US Marine detained in Russia is on his way home. Plus, a rare, double celestial treat lights up the sky this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN is on the ground in Pereira, Colombia as first responders search for survivors of yesterday's earthquake. Voters to go the polls in multiple states as progressive Democrats look to build momentum. Nvidia is making a major investment in AI infrastructure. Water rescues play out in Ohio as a flash flood threat spreads. And President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind embattled FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signed an order to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule. More than 130 people have been killed, with hundreds injured after a deadly earthquake in Colombia. According to the Washington Post, Trump took a secret flight home from Turkey in an elaborate ruse. A Chinese rocket carrying a satellite exploded seconds after launch.  Plus, a massive energy project has been rerouted to save a “Dobby” memorial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest on the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the last decade. President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule. The FDA announced a plan to close loopholes in food additives. Russia's calling today's drone strike by Ukraine the deadliest attack inside the country in more than two years. Plus, the long-awaited trial for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur kicks off with jury selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive earthquake rattles Colombia, killing dozens. Iran has laid out a series of demands for the US before it reopens the Strait of Hormuz – what can a recent CNN interview with a hardline regime figure tell us about what happens next? Taylor Farms, already under fire for being linked to tainted lettuce, pulls back peppers over salmonella concerns. An Alaska Airlines flight locks down its cockpit after reporting passenger threats. And, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opens up about why she is freezing her eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump hits a roadblock in both Iran and Gaza pace talks.  A boat captain charged after a mother and baby were killed in New York City. Jury selection begins for a man charged in Tupac's murder. There is a surge of flesh-eating bacterial infections on the Gulf Coast.  Plus, a raccoon is freed after getting its head stuck in a jar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, one male and one female teenage athlete from every state and US territory will take place in the first-ever ‘Patriot Games,' an athletic competition tied to America's 250th birthday celebrations. But the politics of the moment and comparisons to the dystopian ‘Hunger Games' stories are complicating the optics of the event. We hear from multiple participants about why they are trying to block out the noise and explore how Trump has worked to reshape sports – and America's 250th birthday – in his image. For more: Trump's Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They're also a test of patriotic branding ---  Guests: Isabelle Khurshudyan, CNN Senior Enterprise Reporter & Cari Champion, CNN Contributor  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum  Editorial Support: Piper Hudspeth Blackburn  Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As firefighters battle blazes around the world, one man is reviving a generations-old wildfire prevention strategy. At this summer camp, grieving kids find support, friendship and fun. We have updates on the internet's favorite bald eagle couple and the great lengths fans went to protect their nest. We revisit a 2018 CNN hero who turned a life-changing accident into a mission to help people with mobility challenges. Plus, we'll tell you how a new dating experiment is using a photo booth to play matchmaker for strangers in NYC.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Daniel Olivares Gallego, Christie O'Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with what US intelligence believes could be Russia's next move and how it could test NATO's unity. President Donald Trump is weighing in on the GOP's prospects in the November midterms. The Senate has passed a major bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Three men are expected to return to Mississippi's Horn Island, in an unofficial effort to investigate a Black teen's death. Plus, a federal appeals court has ruled on the legality of President Trump's new White House ballroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A key Republican senator says he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. The July jobs report is out, and it isn't pretty. A deadly school shooting rocks Thailand. A new defense pact involving Saudi Arabia is taking shape in the Middle East. And a major water source in the Southwest is in major trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington state arson suspect tells police he started two dozen more fires. Growing calls from GOP senators for Ohio Rep. Max Miller to resign. The DOJ is reviewing Senator Rand Paul's referral to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress. A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into a youth mental health fund.  Plus, a 97-year-old breaks her own wing walking world record.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest tensions ramping up in the Middle East as Iran finalizes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his recovery from a fall at his home in June. The weather may present some challenges for fire crews in Washington State this weekend. Threats have been made against people tied to a Black teen's death investigation. Plus, SpaceX faces another crucial test on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – we'll explain why. The FDA has approved the country's first mRNA flu vaccine. President Trump says the military has plenty of weapons at the ready, but reporting suggests otherwise. UK regulators rubber-stamp the mega merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN's parent company) - but hurdles remain stateside. And after abandoning a controversial plan to privatize the World Cup, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino appears safe in his job – for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump attacks Abdul El-Sayed after MI primary win.  Perez Hilton hospitalized after disturbing livestream.  North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards abandons re-election bid after ethics report. A company is selling private plane seats to escape hurricanes.  Plus, a Memphis TV anchor takes a viral sleeping moment in stride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with mixed messages on plans for the future of a critical waterway in the Middle East. A progressive nominee traded attacks with his GOP rival after a major Senate primary in Michigan. We have an update on a program that temporarily protected Haitians from deportation. The Senate has confirmed the CDC's first official leader in a year. Plus, why a livestream had police show up at a celebrity's home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to build momentum after Abdul Al-Sayed squeaks out a primary win in Michigan in a key race for Senate control. Another artificial intelligence agent went way off script during a cybersecurity test. The FAA is investigating an air safety incident involving President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter. A Republican congressman up for re-election throws in the towel after an ethics panel investigation. And Disney teams up with TikTok – we'll explain how it could impact what you see on your ‘For You' page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Michigan Senate primary is still too close to call. A man has been arrested outside the Trump golf course in California. Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations in a CNN interview.  Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some stores amid a salmonella outbreak probe.  Plus, a Florida steakhouse offers a nude dining night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a progress report on Qatar's latest efforts to broker an agreement between the US and Iran. The House Ethics Committee says it's investigating a series of allegations involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller. The White House is meeting with top AI companies to discuss a new framework for reviewing advanced AI models. Los Angeles County Fire officials released a report detailing the cause of the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire. Plus, we'll tell you why NASA isn't worried about a SpaceX rocket that's expected to crash into the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a back and forth over President Donald Trump's anti-weaponization fund, Todd Blanche moves one step closer to being confirmed as attorney general. Pressure is mounting on Ohio Rep. Max Miller to abandon his reelection campaign after accusations of abuse – but he's denying the allegations and staying in the race. A detainee dies at a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey. Migrants are rescued from a burning vessel in the English Channel. And Ariana Grande says she's taking a step back from public view – we'll tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP holdouts say they'll back Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Primaries happen in five states today. A suspect has been arrested on arson charges connected to the wildfires in Washington State. President Trump is furious at Jeanine Piro over the reflection pool case.  Plus,  Michael B. Jordan's "adopted" granny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest on raging wildfires devastating communities across Washington state. Two people have died from an infectious outbreak that can lead to severe diarrhea – we'll tell you where. Todd Blanche's confirmation for attorney general appears to be back on track. Millions in Cuba are without power as the island struggles to bounce back from crippling US sanctions. Plus, President Donald Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro over the DOJ's unraveled vandalism case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A series of devastating wildfires has displaced tens of thousands in Spokane, Washington. An email asking for “creative and unconventional ways” to punish Iran is raising eyebrows in the US military. Residents in Twin Falls, Idaho are coming to grips with a deadly mass shooting over the weekend. The first Republican woman from Texas elected to Congress has died at the age of 83. And, move over Christopher Nolan – there'sa new king at the box office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fast-moving wildfires destroy homes across Washington State. President Trump to resume Iran talks. Todd Blanche formally reminds Trump's ‘anti-weaponization' fund. A restaurant goldfish declared ‘sentient beings' in Argentina. Plus, a SpaceX rocket expected to slam into the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A debate over government regulation in the AI industry is intensifying after models built by OpenAI and Anthropic were able to access the open internet during testing and hack into various public organizations and accounts. There are growing calls to slow the pace of development so that safety and security measures can catch up. But how does the Trump administration feel about that? And are top AI executives even on the same page?  For more: Anthropic said its AI models hacked into other companies' systems during testing  ---  Guests: Jennifer Ji, Center for Security and Emerging Technology & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum  Photo: Nathan Howard/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the decades-old mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart. Women's professional baseball begins a historic new chapter in front of a sold-out crowd. Plus, we'll tell you why thousands gather in Tuscany for one of Italy's most charming races.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Laura Sharman, Kathleen Toner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough between Israel and Hamas, but there's major caveats. We'll tell you which parts of the US could see record temperatures this weekend. We have new developments in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case. A fiery military jet crash on a California Marine Corps base is under investigation. Plus, the fallout continues over FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to private investors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is defending the controversial Department of Justice "anti-weaponization fund" as his pick for permanent Attorney General hangs in the balance. An estimated 60,000 migrants rush the border between Morocco and Spain. New York becomes the latest state to take the prediction market Kalshi to court. Anthropic admits its AI models also went rogue and hacked outside systems. And certain peptides get one step closer to FDA approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announced a deal with Hamas as conflict in the Middle East escalates.  The president threatens to pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, amid GOP revolt.  The father of the Georgia school shooter is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Europe threatens a World Cup boycott over $20 billion FIFA plan.  Plus, a kitten gets DIY wheelchair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest country to be pulled into the widening US-Iran conflict. The first parent of a school shooter to be convicted of murder has been sentenced. FIFA's controversial plan to privatize the World Cup is hitting an abrupt roadblock. Another Republican senator is throwing Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation into further doubt. Plus, what you need to know before you upload your medical data into an AI program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general is in trouble. We have some new economic data to discuss. A new CNN poll shows that as of now, Democrats have an edge heading into the midterms. A missile apparently launched by Russia lands inside Poland. And the cyclosporiasis outbreak takes a bite out of Taco Bell sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US launches more strikes in Iran after President Trump's retaliation vow. Dr. Anthony Fauci declines to answer questions over 100 times.  The Fed holds interest rates steady, as three officials dissent. BTS pulls out of the Grammys after Asian pop category was added.  Plus, the Green Bay Packers continue bike-riding tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a divided Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and how Wall Street is reacting. Dr. Anthony Fauci could be in trouble after repeatedly pleading the Fifth. A key Republican holdout is threatening to tank Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general tomorrow. We'll hear another round of emotional testimony in a Massachusetts mom's triple-murder trial. Plus, the soccer world is furious about a controversial plan from FIFA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed to testify on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic — but he's keeping quiet. As President Donald Trump promises to retaliate against Iran, questions remain about US weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, a new CNN poll is full of warning signs for Trump and his priorities. Wildfires continue to scorch Western Europe, and more countries could be in the danger zone. And we'll explain why the US is banning certain foreign-made humanoid robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A “surprise” attack by Iran triggers rare US-Saudi strikes.  The Georgia school shooter gets life in prison without parole.  Todd Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP Senators raise doubts. An unusually strong storm threatens the northeast with flash floods. Plus,  the World's longest continuous river race is underway on the Missouri River.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key highlights of President Donald Trump's eulogy for longtime GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham. The fate of a teenage school shooter in Georgia has been sealed. Extreme weather conditions are fueling devastating wildfires in France and Spain. Florida is carrying out a rare double execution in a single day. Plus, an urgent warning to parents about toddler food in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sit down with President Donald Trump for separate high-stakes meetings. The US Geological Survey says southern Japan was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The northeastern US is on high alert for flooding today. Retailers are staying away from produce coming from part of Central Mexico – we'll tell you why. And President Trump wants the Supreme Court to consider his plan to reshape mail-in voting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump today and all will attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.  A tornado rips roofs off homes and flips cars in Wisconsin. Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband will be back on the stand today in her murder trial. According to the FAA, seats on hundreds of 737 Max jets must be reinstalled.  Plus, a 6-foot iguana gives FedEx workers a scare.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US strikes on Iran are on hold for now, but President Donald Trump has a warning for Tehran. We have new developments on a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival. The convicted killer in the University of Idaho student murders is seeking to make a legal move from prison. We'll tell you where storm threats are ramping up in parts of the US. Plus, a key witness takes the stand in a mother's triple-murder trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Massive fires are displacing thousands in Spain and France. One suspect is still on the loose after a mass shooting rocks Seattle. Thousands are fighting to retain Temporary Protected Status after a major Supreme Court ruling. The Trump administration is demanding hospitals share emergency room records. And a US-Russian space crew arrives back on Earth after an eight-month stint on board the International Space Station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices