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Leaders around the world are urging India and Pakistan to show restraint as fighting in the long-disputed region of Kashmir escalates. The cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel to start the process to elect a new pope. A state's ban on fluoride in public water starts today. Sen. John Fetterman breaks his silence on a damning report questioning his fitness to serve. Plus, we’ll tell you where D...

Pakistan’s prime minister has given his military the green light to respond to Indian airstrikes. The Federal Reserve has a tough decision to make when it comes to interest rates. Trump officials are set to meet with Chinese representatives to talk trade. Five people have been charged in California over an alleged human smuggling operation. Plus, Smokey Robinson has been accused of sexual assault....

There are concerns that two nuclear armed rivals are on the brink of an all-out war. The conclave to select the next pope has started in the Vatican. Passengers flying domestically in the US will now need REAL-ID compliant identification. An air traffic controller has been describing the system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport. Plus, the US Navy has lost another $60 million fighter...

We have key takeaways on a meeting with the US and its second-biggest trading partner. The Supreme Court greenlit the Trump administration’s ban on trans service members. India says it has launched a military operation against Pakistan in the wake of a tourist massacre. We have the latest on the fight between the US and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Plus, another federal judge is adding to a...

Tariffs are top of the agenda during a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Canada’s PM. Americans are on the cusp of tough choices because of Trump’s trade war. The US defense secretary made significant cuts across the military. The German chancellor’s tenure is starting on an unstable footing. And, the controversial auction that’s sparked criticism among several historians. Lea...

We’ll set the scene for President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting at the White House today. Aviation experts warn to avoid flying out of Newark airport. Some judges are pumping the brakes on the Trump administration's deportations using wartime authority. Israel has started attacking Yemen’s capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how the MLB fan that fell onto the field is do...

Hamas says Israel’s plans to displace Gaza’s population to the south will “sacrifice” hostages. The FAA has imposed a new ground delay for Newark Liberty International Airport. The Trump administration says it’s canceling future funding for Harvard University. Phone signals will be blocked in the Vatican when the conclave starts tomorrow. Plus, we’ll tell you which bank has admitted helping wealth...

Israel’s Prime Minister has laid out a controversial plan to displace all of Gaza’s population to the south. President Donald Trump will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney today, but they have mixed expectations. There’s been a shock in Germany after parliament voted on the next chancellor. The Trump administration wants a lawsuit over abortion pills to be thrown out. Plus, there’s been...

Hollywood is shaken by President Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Israel struck targets in Yemen for the first time in months. An investigation is underway after a small boat capsized near San Diego. We have new information on widespread delays at Newark airport. Plus, we’ll tell you which city is a future host for the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump weighed in on talks with US trade partners. Europe unveiled a push to attract researchers amid America’s changes to science policy. The Department of Homeland Security is offering undocumented migrants an incentive to self-deport. Researchers found a treatment that allows certain cancer patients to avoid surgery. And, what you can expect at fashion’s biggest night out! Learn...

President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know if he needs to uphold the Constitution when it comes to due process for deportations. A new survey says a significant number of Americans with federal student loan debt are seriously behind on their payments. We’ll tell you which airline is facing major issues at Newark airport. Berkshire Hathaway will have a new CEO next year. Plus, one of Pope Francis’...

The Rwandan government says it’s in early talks with Washington to take on immigrants deported from the US. Jury selection starts today for the Sean "Diddy" Comb’s trial in Manhattan. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat of using military force to annex Greenland. Former Vice President Mike Pence has described the failure of the January 6th attack on the Capitol as a “triumph of f...

We’ll tell you what today’s restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers. President Donald Trump takes his trade war to the movies. Meanwhile, the president says he’s ordering the reopening of Alcatraz. Israel's Security Cabinet is expanding military operations in Gaza and a new framework to deliver aid. Plus, Brazilian authorities say they’ve made arrests over an alleged bomb...

Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit hole? CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has been covering the world of misinformation for more than a decade, but now he's less interested in what people believe than why they believe it. So, he’s trying to find...

When disaster struck in California, these young robotics engineers refused to quit, and their hard work paid off. A primatologist weighs in on the viral 100 men vs. silverback gorilla debate. After losing a loved one to drunk driving, the Montana Bar Fairies helped pass a new state law. An Australian miniature dachshund survived over a year in the wild. Plus, could we grow food in space? Learn mor...

We start with an outline of President Donald Trump’s vision for the next fiscal year. Police released footage of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal. We have an update on an outage affecting some bank customers. Russia’s president may have shifted his immediate goal in the Ukraine war. Plus, we’ll tell you where the first self-driving semis are ridin...

We start with the US labor secretary’s reaction to new economic data on jobs and unemployment. We’ll break down some of the witnesses expected to testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial that starts next week. The nation’s weather forecasting agency is limping toward hurricane season. An Illinois landlord convicted of a vicious hate crime has been sentenced today. And, Prince Harry gets candi...

President Donald Trump is calling for the Fed to lower interest rates after a positive jobs report. Vice President JD Vance says the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon.” Trump says he’s going to strip Harvard of its tax exemption. The definition of enemy combatant may extend to include cartel and gang members in the US. And, we’ll talk through the theme for next week's Met Gala.  Le...

We’ll bring you the latest economy snapshot as April’s jobs report is released. House Republicans have started drafting President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” A ship carrying aid for Gaza says it’s been hit by a drone strike in international waters. Russell Brand appeared in court today over sexual assault and rape charges. Plus, DEI is winning with some shareholders. Learn more about you...

We’ll tell you why most Americans could start feeling the impact from tariffs starting today. President Donald Trump is stopping funding for PBS and NPR. The Health Secretary wants the CDC to look at new treatments for measles. Homeless people in Oregon are being evicted from a forest where they’ve camped for years. And, a singer of iconic 90s anthems has died in a house fire. Learn more about you...

We start with the first major staff shakeup since President Donald Trump took office. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing new backlash from hostage families. We’ll tell you why a struggling retailer fired its brand new CEO. Two major toothpaste companies are being pulled into the fluoride wars. Plus, Elon Musk drew an interesting comparison in a rare interview with news outlets. Le...

A judge in Texas delivered a significant blow to the Trump Administration’s deportation plans. President Donald Trump announced national security adviser Mike Waltz’s new role. A new survey underscores the impact President Donald Trump’s tariffs are having on US manufacturing. A proposed law could change how users engage with app stores. Plus, the incident that temporarily stopped an MLB game. Lea...

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is expected to leave his post in the coming days. The Department of Health and Human Services released a review on gender dysphoria treatment in children. Experts warn that President Donald Trump’s migrant policy could chip away at Social Security’s finances. A group of high school athletes have turned themselves in over an extreme hazing incident. Plus, we’ll...

The last cargo ships to avoid tariffs are arriving in the US from China. The Trump administration is talking to Libya and Rwanda about sending them US migrants who’ve committed crimes. Anti-Trump protests are planned across the country. We’re learning more details about the minerals deal between the US and Ukraine. Plus, some new rules for vaccine approvals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Possible trade deals, Gaza desperation, extra Harvard funding cuts & morePresident Donald Trump says potential trade deals are in the works with three Asian nations. We’ll tell you the result of a bipartisan attempt in the Senate to block Trump’s tariffs. People in Gaza have stormed UN facilities hoping to find food and supplies. The White House says more funding cuts could be coming for Harvard U...