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One GOP leader says he’s confident the party will hold onto its House majority next week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech identifying his country’s “supreme objective.” There's good news on the way for states suffering from drought. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to make your life a little easier. Plus, the CDC says giving birth to triplets – or more – is be...

We’ll talk about when we might have an official winner of this year’s presidential election. This billionaire is a one-man misinformation machine. Tomorrow’s jobs report could counter right-wing conspiracy theories. A new report finds that race and ethnicity data can do more harm than good. Plus, we’ll tell you why Starbucks’ new strategy involves hundreds of thousands of Sharpies. Learn more abou...

We’ll give you the latest on a handful of investigations and lawsuits into voter registration and mail-in ballot deliveries in the key state of Pennsylvania. Inflation in the US is getting closer to the Fed’s target. California could soon have the nation’s highest minimum wage. Russia fines Google an astronomical amount.. Plus, a witch seems to have placed a curse on a property hundreds of years a...

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to women voters in key swing states. Plus, we break down the two candidates' immigration policies. Philadelphia will be holding an emergency hearing over Elon Musk’s million-dollar giveaways. North Korea has tested intercontinental ballistic missiles, amid warnings from South Korea about the deployment of...

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns are dealing with messes caused by “garbage” comments. Investigators say the ballot drop box fire suspect could strike again. Lebanon’s prime minister says a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel could soon be within reach. LA’s district attorney has written to California’s governor in support of the Menendez brothers. Plus, we’ll tell which fans went home...

Both candidates are holding dueling events in key states in the final campaign sprint. UN data shows the amount of aid entering Gaza hit the lowest level since the start of Israel’s war. We’ll tell you where a new bird flu case has been identified in the US. Subscribers have been expressing their displeasure with the Washington Post. Plus, the New York Yankees are fighting to keep their season ali...

Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Joe Biden’s comment that has Democrats on edge. Israel has begun strikes in an historic Lebanese city after warning residents to flee. A Florida mom is blaming an AI company for her son’s suicide. Europe’s biggest economy has narrowly avoided a recession. And, we’ll tell you what to do with your Covid-19 home tests nearing their exp...

The latest GDP figures have some economists saying the US economy pulled off the rare so-called “soft landing." The Supreme Court has weighed in on who can be removed from voter rolls in Virginia. A search is underway for the person authorities believe is behind recent ballot box fires. Top US officials are heading to the Middle East, and they’ve got a lot of high-tension issues on their agenda. P...

Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters, as former President Donald Trump is seizing on President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comments. We compare Harris and Trump’s economic policies. Flash flooding has killed dozens of people in parts of Spain. Minneapolis police face backlash over the alleged shooting of a man by his neighbour. Plus, rats are helping tackle the illegal w...

Vice President Kamala Harris has made her closing arguments to voters. President Joe Biden could have handed former President Donald Trump an assist as he tries to clean up "garbage" comments. The US says an Israeli strike that killed dozens of people was "horrifying". A man has been arrested for a shooting near a synagogue in Chicago. Plus, we’ll bring you all the latest excitement from game four...

A new CNN poll shows how close the presidential race is in two critical, Southwest battleground states. We'll tell you about another loss Republicans took in court. Americans appear to have a more positive outlook on the US economy. Western intelligence officials say a small number of North Korean troops are already inside Ukraine. Plus, an iconic mountain is breaking a record for all the wrong re...

We start with a deadly airstrike that the Ministry of Health in Gaza says killed dozens of people, including children. Emergency personnel are working to reach people buried under the rubble of a 10-story hotel in Argentina. Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene. It can be hard to tell which social media influencers are getting paid for th...

Vice President Kamala Harris previewed what she'll cover at her speech tonight that's in the same place former President Donald Trump gave a rally ahead of the January 6th attack in 2021. We’ll tell you how the candidates are getting ready for what could be the most litigated presidential election in history. The Vatican issued its first annual report about how clerical sexual abuse is reported. F...

We’ll take a look at how both 2024 campaigns are shaping up in the final week until election day. Former President Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon has been released from prison after serving 120 days behind bars. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has written an op-ed defending a recent decision. North Korean soldiers are reportedly being taught Russian commands. And, airline refund rules have change...

While one candidate prepares to make their final case to voters before next week’s election, the other is dealing with backlash from their closing arguments. Authorities are investigating fires at ballot drop boxes. Israel’s decision to ban a UN aid agency has been widely condemned. New lawsuits allege Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted two men when they were 10 and 17 years old. Plus, a record...

We’ll tell you where Republicans are outspending Democrats on advertising. Trump Media stock signals confidence in owner’s presidential campaign. Do short-term rentals like Airbnb help or hurt the national economy? A Louisiana state trooper is the first to be convicted in a prolonged police brutality case that once prompted national outrage. Plus, the driver who hit a beloved grizzly last week wil...

We’ll tell you why a new CNN poll indicates a bumpy road after Election Day. Israel’s parliament has approved two bills that will impact 2.5 million Palestinian refugees. Volkswagen is planning a historic overhaul that labor unions aren’t happy about. A recent Supreme Court decision could impact when federal agencies may delegate powers to private entities. Plus, will the Los Angeles Dodgers have...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are cramming their schedules, as a Trump event is grabbing headlines for speakers' controversial language. We'll tell you why Philadelphia is suing Elon Musk. New stroke guidelines have been released for the first time in decades. Thick smog is dimming the festival of lights. Plus, a huge cheddar heist has caught the attention of a cel...

Former President Donald Trump is digging in on immigration, while Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on abortion rights, as they make their final pitches. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are back on, but don't expect a breakthrough any time soon. Many American households with six-figure incomes are still living paycheck to paycheck. There's been some big political upheaval in Jap...

As both campaigns make their final pitch to voters, offensive comments about Puerto Rico have pushed a superstar to publicly support a candidate. Iran says it will respond to Israeli strikes, but it doesn’t want a wider war. McDonald’s says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu soon. The Washington Post is in turmoil after it announced it would no longer endorse presidential candidates. Plus,...

A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward.  Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Produce...

An off duty lifeguard rescued a 17-year-old lost at sea. Some people experiencing homelessness in California now have a place they can call their own. How a crossword editor is using his love for puzzles to aid his stroke recovery. Dog Tag Bakery helps veterans rediscover their identity with a fellowship program. Plus, the good work a street veterinarian has been able to do since being named the 2...

We start with two of the latest candidates to be targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign. The Washington Post won’t endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades. We’ll tell you what parents need to know about an uptick in the number of small children with walking pneumonia. Russian soldiers have been heard complaining about recruits from North Korea in intercepted audio. Plus, we...

We begin with the latest on Israel’s military campaign in the Middle East – including an attack that killed at least three journalists. We’ll tell you where the presidential candidates stand in CNN’s final nationwide poll before Election Day. Illnesses from an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are up. President Joe Biden has formally apologized to Native Americans for a 150-ye...

Election offices are ramping up security, amid concerns of potential misinformation and disruption on Election Day. A superstar is set to join Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Texas today. NASA sent its SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to hospital after this morning’s splashdown. New data suggests US retailers are closing stores at a worrying pace. Plus, the MLB World Series kicks off with two a...