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More, miraculous rescues in Nepal. The judge to question a juror in the Clancy trial. New DC renovation plans. Plus, awards for strange science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance talked gas prices, the US-Iran conflict, and AI data centers during the first White House briefing in more than 40 days. The Justice Department made its first on-duty charge against an ICE officer during the nationwide immigration crackdown. The White House slammed a federal judge's ruling against President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship policy. Bonds are giving the housing market a jump scare. Plus, a tech giant places a massive bet on an AI startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back on the life and legacy of trailblazing feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As the war with Iran continues, the crew of a US aircraft carrier gets some much-needed rest and relaxation. Parts of eastern Texas continue to be drenched with rain from Tropical Storm Edouard. Police say a deadly shooting outside a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona targeted the LGBTQ community. And an NBA team gets a huge punishment for skirting league financial rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least two people are dead after a Minneapolis mass shooting. The judge orders the deadlocked Clancy jury to continue deliberating. NYC schools ban AI. Plus, it's still state fair season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US inked new energy deals with Venezuela, but critics are sounding the alarm. Search and rescue crews are racing to find missing workers in Nepal's mud-filled tunnels. The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial wraps up another day of deliberations without a verdict. The Kennedy Center is losing another notable piece of its identity. Plus, Ariana Grande closes out her tour with an emotional farewell to fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American sailors on a historic deployment at sea in the Middle East made their first port visit today. Parts of Texas are reeling from a tropical storm system's torrential downpour. We have details on Tiger Woods' plea deal in his DUI case. It was a big primary night for Democratic incumbents in Massachusetts. Plus, why a navigation app from the 90s is having a massive moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election officials raise alarm bells about mail-in ballot changes.  The US military launches a new series of attacks as Iran retaliates. A judge rules that the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer can go to trial.  Plus, Miley drops her last name and announces a new album and concerts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial went home early today after hours of deliberating. The suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting is back in court for a key hearing. Plus, we'll tell you when ICE agents will be equipped with body cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is sparking financial fears. A Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts is highlighting a generational divide. A report finds nearly 1 in 3 women aged 21 to 29 have never received a cervical cancer screening. And a former Congressman gets a lifetime ban from a major prediction market, while an aspiring lawmaker admits she bet on her own campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur's murder.  Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal as crews dig for flooding survivors.  The Supreme Court clears way for President Trump's ballroom construction.  Plus, Dolly Parton fans continue her legacy of kindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park after deadly flash flooding. We'll tell you about the first person to get a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Trump is targeting a news host over a TV segment he didn't like. It's the end of an era for an Argentine soccer superstar. Plus, a massive update to next year's Met Gala amid intense public backlash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI poses to the global financial network. A tropical storm or depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico today. A US Army veteran is pardoned for crimes that led him to self-deport to South Korea. And one of the greatest tennis players of all time can't escape the first round at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One person is dead and the search for at least 15 missing people continues after a flood in the Grand Canyon. The US and Iran trade new strikes.  More than 900 people have been killed as crews search for survivors in Nepal. President Trump calls for an NBC journalist to face “rebuke or “punishment.” Plus, “Fat Marmot” week crowns a winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they've never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only to be deported to one of the poorest and most volatile nations on the planet.  For more: Trump's secret deportation deals  ---  Guest: Isobel Yeung, CNN International Correspondent   Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Mick Krever Photo By: Mick Krever/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you're never too old for band camp. A new, personalized vaccine against melanoma has doctors saying it's a new era of cancer care. A sunset toast at a California bar has become a legendary local tradition. Plus, a younger sister secretly spent months training at “Dance Dance Revolution” for her brother's 40th birthday, challenging him to a showdown.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin, Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump's latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the Fed's annual economic symposium. A water crisis is roiling Puerto Rico. We explain how a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania's Amish country got out of hand. And crowds at the 2026 March on Washington rallied for voting rights ahead of the midterms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration's new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amounts of money into prediction markets this year. Norway's oldest monarch has died. And an up-and-coming golf brand is losing partnerships after a controversial advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rescue efforts in Nepal are stalled amid fears of a pending second disaster. Verdict watch in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder case. According to a source, two air traffic controllers left early before the LaGuardia airport collision, last March. President Trump orders Lake Ontario to be called "Lake America.” Plus, a crowd gathers to watch a woman roller skate for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has offered aid to Nepal, where at least 90 Americans are among those missing after catastrophic flooding. Storms are triggering flash flood warnings in part of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic again. A new report sheds light on what we've learned about last year's shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic Church and school. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unpublicized Russia to earlier this week – we'll tell you why. And jurors will now decide whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has arrived at the site of deadly flooding in Nepal – we'll tell you what our crew is seeing. An ICE officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and covering it up is released from a Texas jail. Lawyers give their closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Another US aircraft carrier is preparing for a long deployment in the Middle East. And the art world is remembering renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

65 Americans are among those missing in the Nepal floods. Meta settles the child harm case for $18 billion and promises to make changes. A Kentucky police officer has been charged with misuse of Flock cameras. President Trump pauses tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to lower prices.  Plus, Boston's iconic Citgo sign looks suspiciously like “the bird.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds are missing and many are feared dead after catastrophic flooding hits the Nepal-China border. The star in “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue” has died. The US exposed an alleged Chinese cyber spying campaign on federal agencies and more. We have sad details on one of Pakistan's deadliest hospital fires in recent decades. Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan's return to the UK draws mixed reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An earthquake sets off a massive wall of water along the Nepal-China border. Meta has agreed to settle a landmark case over claims of social media harms to children. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence in an interview with CNN. Consumers were a little more selective with their spending in July – we'll explain why. And a new study suggests BMI readings can be misleading.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton. Sen. Darline Graham wins the South Carolina GOP primary runoff. Two people have died from the measles in Pennsylvania. SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion launch site in Louisiana.  Plus, according to sources, a sequel to “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is in the works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tributes are pouring in for country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away today at age 80. Iran and Oman propose a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration is making a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of foreigners in the US seeking asylum. We have the first US deaths from measles this year. Plus, a psychologist for the prosecution is casting doubt on Lindsay Clancy's mental health claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war of words between Canada and the US is ramping up as Ottawa unveils countermeasures in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs. The family of Alex Pretti is speaking out months after their son was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. A new study is painting an alarming picture of the dangers of hard hits on the football field. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is distancing himself from a controversial streamer – we'll explain. And Target is apologizing after selling an offensive Halloween costume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court hands President Trump a win on mail-in ballots. The US threatens sanctions on countries with economic ties to Iran. Today is expected to be the final day of testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial. The FDA clears a new blood test help detect Alzheimer's disease. Plus, a Japanese company makes wearable air-conditioning vests for pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US government is warning countries who do business to with Iran. Trade tensions are escalating between the US and Canada. We have an update on a raging wildfire in Nevada that's forced tens of thousands to evacuate. The US military carried out its latest deadly strike against an alleged drug boat. And, an NFL team owner's run-in with the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promising punishing new sanctions against Iran – but will they have an impact? 90,000 residents are being urged to evacuate as a wildfire rages outside of Reno, Nevada. A former NBA player is kicked out of a WNBA game amid a heated debate over transgender athletes. Authorities keep finding human remains in the area around where Nancy Guthrie disappeared. And an 8-year-old girl has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate amid a raging wildfire in Nevada. Canada vows tariff retaliation. A MA police officer's wife is considered armed and dangerous after he was found dead. Deleted tweets reveal Natalie Harp's unwavering loyalty on January 6. Plus, wins and wipeouts at the World Humanoid Robot games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recent reports of unsanitary conditions, lack of food, and crew members attempting to jump overboard have only increased concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's nearly nine-month deployment to the Middle East. But what is life actually like on board the aircraft carrier? And how are Trump's comments downplaying the deployment landing with servicemembers? We talk with the wife of a sailor on board who believes this experience could discourage servicemembers from reenlisting.  For more: Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters  ---  Guests: Pamela Brown, CNN Chief Investigative Correspondent & Ashley Rogers  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Shoshana Dubnow, Haley Britzky Photo: US Navy/Handout/Reuters/File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magnus Carlsen just defended his Esports World Cup title, playing a centuries-old game that's winning over a new generation of players. When funding for a decades-long marmot study dried up, researchers turned to OnlyFans – and the internet took it from there. Hundreds of “Harry Potter” fans help cast a real-life protection spell over Dobby's final resting place. A 2026 CNN Hero is helping people with disabilities navigate life along the US-Mexico border. Plus, the only person to ever break the sound barrier in a car just set a new record showcasing a cleaner kind of engine.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Jasmine Amjad, Allie Torgan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Canada are racing to finalize a trade deal ahead of a midnight deadline. Hawaii faces another tropical threat one week after deadly Hurricane Lala. The Supreme Court greenlit Trump's White House ballroom construction project for now. We'll tell you why Prince Harry, Elton John, and other high-profile figures have to pay a multimillion-dollar legal bill. Plus, the nation's capital is gearing up for its first-ever IndyCar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're getting a look at letters that White House aide Natalie Harp allegedly wrote to President Donald Trump . Eight people were killed after a charter plane crashed in Western Alaska. President Trump heads to South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darlene Graham after an embarrassing debate stumble. North Korea is sending more reinforcements to fight for Russia, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. And Netflix is sued over “KPop Demon Hunters” - but the group who brought the suit might surprise you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Navy may rename a carrier set to honor a Black war hero. Michael Cohen says his relationship with President Trump is “being resuscitated.” The FBI seizes devices and raids the home of former CA Rep. Eric Swalwell.  A NY woman is accused of an ISIS-inspired plot to attack NY state capitol.  Plus,  a runaway pig finds a home with a famous songwriter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The feds charged a woman in an ISIS-inspired plot to attack the New York State Capitol. The FBI is involved in a probe tied to sexual assault allegations against a former Democratic congressman. We'll break down President Donald Trump's latest threat against Iran as a peace deal stalls. A severe storm system is developing on the East Coast. Plus, an investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death is rapidly intensifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East to take the place of the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln. An emotional and politicized dispute over surrogacy is playing out across multiple states. Wal-Mart says it's getting billions in tariff refunds – will you see any of it? ICE has detained the captain of a boat the capsized in New York City, killing a mother and infant. And First Lady Melania Trump returns to the public spotlight – we'll tell you about her new initiative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are new allegations of sexual assault against CA Rep. Jimmy Gomez. President Trump showcases renovations amid war and record debt.  Five Americans have been killed in Kenya helicopter crash. Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK.  Plus, state fair shenanigans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump weighs in on the potential for US-Iran peace talks as regional tensions widen. We have the latest congressional lawmaker facing an ethics investigation. We'll tell you about a big change in the Texas track meet stabbing case ahead of the defendant's hearing for a new trial. A win for cancer research is being felt on Wall Street. Plus, the president shows off his latest White House makeover projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is pausing huge tariffs on Canadian goods. Meanwhile, Trump is expected to nominate a new FDA Commissioner – we'll tell you who. Border security construction is on hold at Big Bend National Park after bipartisan pushback. Israel admits firing on a car in Gaza in an incident that made worldwide headlines. And a potential 2028 presidential hopeful is staking out middle ground in the heated AI data center debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. Senator Darlene Graham admits in a debate: “national security is not my thing.” New details are coming out about Hayden Panettiere's death. President Trump halts Iran talks, as the US gains ground in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a Florida student wins 40 college scholarships to attend Princeton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump is threatening a US ally over a key waterway in the Middle East. We have the latest ruling that's undoing deportation protections for immigrants in the US. New details are emerging about a Hollywood actress' final days. OpenAI has a new rollout for teens using its AI chatbot. And, the Trump administration's deportation policy is once again clashing with the MLB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices