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Dozens of people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, threatening the ceasefire. Jamaica has been declared a “disaster area” after Hurricane Melissa tore through the country. We have the key takeaways of Trump’s visit to South Korea. Obamacare enrollees are getting their first look at next year’s prices, with premiums soaring. Plus, is Trump walking back on talks of a third term?   Learn m...

The Category 5 storm Melissa hitting Jamaican shores is now the second-strongest hurricane in Atlantic history. ICE may be getting another shake-up from the Trump administration. We tell you why the Israeli Prime Minister’s office is accusing Hamas of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement. A new UN report accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity in Ukraine. Plus, former President Joe...

Jamaica is bracing for the strongest storm on the planet this year. A key mineral framework deal has been agreed between the US and Japan. There may be hope for some federal workers who have missed their pay checks. Amazon is set to make massive job cuts today. Plus, the prison release date for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been announced.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Mandatory evacuation orders are in place as the strongest storm on the planet this year closes in on Jamaica. Millions are at risk of losing food stamps amid the government shutdown. Trump isn’t ruling out running for a third term as president. Hamas has released another body of a deceased hostage. Plus, Houston officials address the anxiety surrounding bayou deaths. Learn more about your ad choic...

The second leg of President Donald Trump's diplomacy tour in Asia has begun in Japan. Yesterday saw the worst flight delays since the government shutdown began. Trump’s admission he had an MRI scan has raised fresh concerns about his health. We explain why Canada and the US could be losing their measles elimination status. Plus, why Halloween Candy may taste differently this year.  Learn more abou...

The US and China have agreed the outline for a trade agreement after weeks of tensions. A British commentator has been detained by ICE during his speaking tour of the US. Jamaica is preparing for what could be a devastating Category 5 hurricane. Two US navy planes crashed in the South China Sea yesterday. Plus, we have an update on the Louvre museum theft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Since the pandemic, the US economy has been resilient – but a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation have some experts concerned. We hear from two job seekers about their struggles and look at whether certain ‘recession indicators’ are actually worth worrying about.  Guests: Elie Bryan, Amy Suman, & Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist  ---  Host/Producer: David Rind  Showrunner: Felicia Patin...

 A wildlife expert performed a tiny transplant surgery. A Texas volleyball team serves an epic surprise for their school’s beloved custodian. New research brings good news to parents hoping to prevent peanut allergies. A retired computer technician in Florida is paying it forward to people in need. And in Chicago, second chances are in full bloom for at-risk youth, thanks to this CNN Hero.  Sign u...

Venezuela’s president is pleading for peace, as President Donald Trump announced possible targets in Venezuela. An anonymous friend of President Trump has made an unusual donation. Zohran Mamdani has secured the support of a top House Democrat. We have an update on the legal dispute over National Guard deployment in Portland, Oregon. Plus, we’ll tell you who is paying for Trump’s new ballroom. Lea...

New York Attorney General Leticia James appeared in federal court in Virginia today in the mortgage fraud case against her. Hear how the government shutdown is financially impacting more than a million federal workers. We'll break down the latest inflation figures. President Donald Trump is heading to Asia today, ahead of a crucial meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Plus, why the Louvre heist...

President Donald Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over a TV ad. Virginia's Democrat lawmakers are looking to redraw the state’s US House districts. Passengers around the country were left stranded after Alaska Airlines' flights were temporarily grounded by an IT outage. The Trump administration is turning to the Navy to ramp up construction of migrant detention centers. Plus, tropica...

The head coach of the Portland Trailblazer’s has been placed on leave, as the FBI’s probe into the league continues. We tell you why President Donald Trump called off his plan to send federal agents to this city. A federal food assistance program is the latest casualty of the government shutdown. Some welcome news for American homebuyers. Plus, Trump opens a door for the world’s largest crypto exc...

World leaders and markets have responded to the US’ fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies. Senate Republicans are trying a new tactic to pressure Democrats into ending the government funding stalemate. Vice President JD Vance has weighed in on the rebuilding of Rafah in Gaza. Pregnant women have reported mistreatment in ICE detention. Plus, an NBA player and a coach have been arrested. Learn mo...

The Trump administration is hitting Russia’s two largest oil companies with sanctions. San Francisco’s leaders are getting ready to respond to a federal crackdown. The last debate in the race to be New York City’s mayor got heated last night. We tell you why more than 2,500 Starlink devices have been disabled. Plus, the list of donors is out for President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom. Learn...

We begin with the winner of the battle to redraw North Carolina’s congressional map. Federal judges are ruling on National troop deployment, but the Supreme Court may intervene. The US military has expanded its alleged drug-trafficking combat to the Pacific. We’ll tell you how the government shutdown impacts flu season. Plus, a controversial tattoo on the chest of a senate candidate. Learn more ab...

House Minority leader Chuck Schumer wants a meeting with President Donald Trump before he heads overseas. Some Americans are falling behind on this particular payment, and it’s a bad sign for the economy. The Pentagon has barred nearly all defense personnel from talking to lawmakers. The UN’s top court has criticized Israel’s aid restrictions into Gaza. Plus, cases of this type of cancer are rapid...

A planned meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin looks to have stalled out. Trump says he could be looking to get $230 million from his own Justice Department. A new poll suggests the message of the “No Kings” protest is resonating with a large swath of Americans. The body of the oldest hostage taken by Hamas has been returned to Israel. Plus, two people have been shot during a...

We begin with President Donald Trump and why won't be meeting with his Russian counterpart anytime soon. Vice President JD Vance is in Israel today and says he’s optimistic about the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Two people were injured during an ICE operation in Los Angeles. A pardoned capitol rioter has been arrested and charged with threatening a Democratic leader. Plus, new details from Virg...

The government shutdown has just hit the three-week point and both sides are continuing to dig in their heels. North Carolina’s Republican senators have just approved a new congressional map. A former French president is starting his prison sentence today. Florida’s attorney general has issued subpoenas to Roblox. Plus, why excavators are tearing down part of the White House. Learn more about your...

An appeals court has decided whether to allow the Trump Administration to deploy the National Guard in Portland. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be put on ice. We tell you why the nomination of a controversial Trump pick is dead on arrival. Japan has just made political history. Plus, a former NFL player has died after a reported struggle with police. Lear...

We begin with Amazon Web Services, which says it’s narrowing down the cause of today's massive outage. The government shutdown hits day 20 as Australia inks a lucrative deal with the White House. President Donald Trump has threatened to eradicate Hamas if certain conditions aren't met. The masterminds behind the Louvre heist remain at large, while the museum stays closed. Plus, scientists say one...

Millions of people around the world were impacted by a major internet outage today, but an expert says it could have been much worse. Senators are returning to Capitol Hill today, with no compromise in sight to end the shutdown. President Donald Trump says tariffs are coming for Colombia. The FBI is investigating a “suspicious” hunting stand near Florida’s Air Force One landing zone. Plus, some go...

A huge global outage is impacting online services such as Amazon, Fortnite and Snapchat. The US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza seems to be holding, after a major test over the weekend. President Donald Trump has responded to the latest wave of “No Kings” protests with an AI meme. The ongoing government shutdown means the federal agency overseeing the US’ nuclear stockpile will furlough the vast majori...

President Donald Trump publicly admitted he has authorized he authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to crack down on flows of illegal drugs and migrants to the US. It comes as Trump continues to authorize deadly strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. But is this really about drugs – or regime change?  Guests: Natasha Bertrand, CNN Correspondent & Steven Dudley, co-d...

What started as ⁠a dad’s epic Halloween display⁠ turned into ⁠a nationwide movement⁠ that raised spirits – and nearly $1 million – for ⁠kids with cancer.⁠ Meet the fish with mysterious markings that have anglers and scientists hooked. This cheese expert from Philadelphia made history at the Cheese Olympics. High school students in New York City got to ⁠play chef ⁠for the country’s largest school d...