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Americans are dealing with extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm threat. The US is facing criticism over Ukraine's NATO hopes, as Russia's president continues his trip to North Korea. CNN is marking Juneteenth with a special event tonight. The nation’s second-largest school district is banning students from using cell phones during the school day. And, the San Francisco Giants say baseball...

President Joe Biden announced new actions to protect certain undocumented immigrants from being deported. Boeing’s CEO apologized for the company’s recent safety failures as he came under fire at a Senate hearing today. Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit. Massachusetts has resolved a statewide 911 outage. Plus, a chipmaking company edged past two tech giant...

A record-breaking heat wave will send temperatures soaring for days as wildfires spread across parts of the West. Two top Democrats signed off on a major military package for Israel. A gunman who killed five people at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022 will be sentenced today. New York’s highest court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s gag order challenge in the hush money case. And...

President Joe Biden is unveiling a new program that will protect some undocumented migrants from being deported. Wildfires are growing in California and New Mexico. A whistleblower claims Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators. LA's school board is voting on whether to ban phones. Plus, we'll tell you why Justin Timberlake has been arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

The Biden administration is introducing a sweeping program to protect some undocumented migrants from deportation. Extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm are all forecast for the US this week. A new whistleblower claims Boeing used broken parts in its planes and tried to hide it from regulators. Thailand will soon become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. Plus, c...

Half of the US population is dealing with stifling extreme heat this week. Meanwhile, wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in California and New Mexico. The Biden Administration is expected to announce its biggest ever immigration relief program. Russia's president is traveling to North Korea today for a rare visit - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Boston Celtics win a recor...

We start with two potential tropical threats of the hurricane season this week. NATO’s chief says a number of allies are hitting their defense spending targets. We have details on a meeting between House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump today. A man allegedly involved in the prison death of a notorious gangster has pleaded guilty to falsifying statements. And, the Biden admin...

A UN agency says 1.3 million Palestinians in Rafah have been displaced to other parts of Gaza within six weeks. A missing American tourist has been found dead in Greece amid hot temperatures. There’s fallout from a controversial law in Florida that bars Chinese citizens from buying property. A deadly bacterial infection in Japan has reached record levels. And, scientists appear to be closer to fin...

Israel's military says it has introduced a daily tactical pause in military activity in southern Gaza. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been taking shots at each other ahead of next week's debate. The IRS has a new plan to crack down on wealthy tax cheats. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in more than two decades. Plus, we'll tell...

The Midwest and Northeast are expecting record high temperatures, as a wildfire burns through Los Angeles County. Israel's prime minister has disbanded the country's cross party war cabinet after a key resignation and pressure from the far-right. Tensions are rising over water at the US-Mexico border. The trial for Evan Gershkovich, the American journalist detained in Russia, will be held behind c...

The Midwest and Northeast are bracing for some record breaking heat this week. There were at least 14 mass shootings in the US over the weekend, including one at a busy splash pad. Israel's prime minister has disbanded the country's war cabinet. There was mixed success at a peace summit for Ukraine this weekend. Plus, the big winners of last night's Tony awards. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Five years after the fall of the self-declared caliphate, tens of thousands of ISIS followers and their families are being held in dozens of detention facilities in Syria that human rights groups describe as a ‘legal black hole.’ In this episode, CNN gets unprecedented access to some of these facilities and hears from mothers and children facing dire conditions and uncertain futures.  Guest: Clari...

Creative kids in Ireland are celebrating a holiday by performing their viral rap song. A World War II veteran marries his bride in a special place. A Tiktoker surprises immigrant workers with free trips to Disneyland. In Oregon, a man was stranded in a ravine after his truck crashed, until his dog saved the day. Plus, a campus legend with whiskers has a doctorate degree. For some more goodness on...

Princess Kate is expected to make her first public appearance in months this weekend amid her recovery from cancer. After heavy rain and flooding in South Florida, the heat is on across much of the US. The site of a 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida is coming down. The US is expected to temporarily dismantle the humanitarian pier it built to distribute aid off the Gaza coast. Plus, th...

President Joe Biden is meeting with Pope Francis at the G7 summit in Italy. The Biden administration sanctioned an Israeli activist group over Gaza aid. A judge has allowed Alex Jones’ assets to be liquidated to pay the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. The FAA is investigating counterfeit titanium found in some commercial planes. And, we have good news for drivers at the pump. Learn more a...

The Supreme Court rejects a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, which can attach to a rifle and fire hundreds of rounds a minute. Pope Francis made history by addressing the G7 summit – we'll tell you what he's concerned about. A Hamas official claims the group has no idea how many Israeli hostages in Gaza are still alive. The recent arrest of eight people with suspected ties to ISIS has US national sec...

As the G7 wraps up, Russia's markets have responded to new US sanctions targeting its finances. A Hamas official says no one knows how many hostages are still alive. The site of the Parkland high school massacre will start being demolished today. The Justice Department says Phoenix police have violated the rights of people experiencing homelessness and discriminated against minority communities. A...

The G7 summit is wrapping up today, after President Joe Biden signed a new security deal with Ukraine. Florida is expecting a fourth day of flooding. A federal judge has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing new rules to protect LGBTQ+ students in four states. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing heat again for trips on a GOP megadonor's plane. Plus, a Native American tribe ha...

The US and Ukraine signed a long-term security pact at the G7 summit in Italy - we have details. Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would guarantee access to in vitro fertilization nationwide. Former President Donald Trump met with Republican congressional allies in Washington, DC today. President Joe Biden says he’s not confident a ceasefire deal will be reached soon in Gaza. Lastly, fans wel...

We start with Supreme Court’s rulings on some key cases today. A Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia will stand trial. There’s another positive sign that inflation is easing in the US, but housing is depicting a gloomy contrast. El Niño has officially come to an end – we’ll tell you what it means for summer. And, we have some key takeaways from CNN’s exclusive interview with former special...

A commonly-used abortion drug can stay on the market nationwide after the Supreme Court rejected an attempt to restrict access to it. Former President Donald Trump is back on Capitol Hill, but a lot has changed since his last visit. The war in Ukraine is top of the agenda for the G7 summit in Italy. South Florida is facing even more destructive flooding. Plus, we'll tell you about Dyson spheres, a...

President Joe Biden is meeting G7 leaders in Italy today and the war in Ukraine is likely to dominate discussions. South Florida is being hit with intense flooding. Pro-Palestinian protestors at Cal State Los Angeles have reportedly barricaded a building with staff still inside. More than 117 people were forced to flee their homes around the world last year. And, a transgender swimming has been to...

President Joe Biden is in Italy for the G7 summit, where political uncertainty looms. Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency over intense flooding. The family of a recently rescued Israeli hostage has spoken to CNN about the abuse he faced. New York's governor has condemned recent vandalism and protests. Plus, the State Department is testing online passport renewals. Learn more about...

The House has rejected a resolution to hold US Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. A US-backed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas appears to be in limbo. Southern Baptists voted against an amendment to oust churches with female pastors. The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by the remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Plus, the European Un...

The Federal Reserve has held rates steady for a seventh straight time. Tensions are ramping up on Israel’s border with Lebanon. A group of Russian navy ships made a high-profile visit to Cuba. New York officials are condemning antisemitic vandalism in NYC. And, the eastern half of the US is getting its first big taste of summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices