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Israel says Hamas is now holding up to 240 people hostage in Gaza. The House and Senate are heading for a clash over aid spending for Israel and Ukraine. A family on nine have been shot dead in a Russian-occupied region of Ukraine. There could be some progress in talks between Hollywood actors and studios. Plus, this Halloween could send a shiver up your spine in more ways than one. Learn more abo...

Israel's prime minister says his military won't agree to a ceasefire, even as calls to help with aid grow louder. The conflict in the Middle East has led to a rise in hate crimes in the US. We're learning more about the warning signs surrounding the Maine mass shootings. Staff at some of the country's largest drugstore chains are walking out. And, the stars of 'Friends' say they're "utterly devast...

Israel’s military said a female Israeli soldier who was kidnapped by Hamas was rescued during ground operations in Gaza. We’re learning more details about the man accused of killing 18 people in a shooting rampage in Maine. We’ll explain the highlights from the first day of former President Donald Trump’s trial in Colorado. The FDA says 26 over-the-counter eye drops could lead to serious infection...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a ceasefire today, saying “this is a time for war.” As the conflict in the Middle East continues, we’re seeing reports of hate crimes targeting Muslim and Jewish people across the US. Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand again today in his criminal fraud trial. The legal saga between the Biden administration and Texas over border security co...

Save the Children says more children have been killed in Gaza than in any armed conflict in the world in each of the past four years. The United Auto Workers Union says it's reached a tentative deal with General Motors. A trial has started to decide if former President Donald Trump should be blocked from Colorado's presidential ballot in 2024. Soccer's governing body has banned a former Spanish ex...

It was a deadly halloween weekend in the US with multiple mass shootings. A CNN source says 54 aid trucks are waiting to deliver help to Gaza as there's growing fear the conflict could spread. A judge has put former President Donald Trump back under a gag order. 45 people have been killed in a fire at a mine in Kazakstan. Plus, an American ice hockey player has died after a "freak accident" during...

The UN says people in Gaza are so desperate for aid they've started looting supplies. Former President Donald Trump has another dramatic legal week ahead of him. Police were reportedly warned about the gunman who killed 18 people in Maine weeks before he carried out the attack. The UAW has reached a deal with one car maker, but escalated strikes against another. And, we'll hear the late Matthew Pe...

Four former allies of former President Donald Trump have pleaded guilty in the Georgia election subversion case in recent days, with all agreeing to testify on behalf of the prosecution at future trials. Meanwhile, a New York judge overseeing Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former president $10,000 on Wednesday for violating a gag order. In today’s episode, we look at how the growing legal pre...

Israel’s prime minister says the second stage of the war against Hamas has begun. We have new details about the deceased gunman accused of killing 18 people in Lewiston, Maine. Former Vice President Mike Pence suspends his 2024 presidential campaign – we’ll tell you the driving force behind his decision. The UAW’s union negotiators have reached a tentative deal with Stellantis in the strike agains...

Authorities have found the body of the gunman suspected in a Maine shooting rampage, but we’ll tell you why the investigation continues. Israel has been hitting Gaza with more airstrikes after announcing that it’s expanding its ground operation following Hamas’ terror attacks. An Iranian teen has died after being allegedly assaulted by the country’s morality police. The FDA issued a new warning ab...

Officials say the man accused of killing 18 people in a shooting rampage in Maine has been found dead. Israel’s military said its expanding ground operations in the Gaza Strip — we’ll explain what we know. We have new developments on the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Mexico. Today Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand in his own criminal fraud trial — we’ll explain the highlights. And, it’...

The Israeli military says it’s expanding its ground operations in Gaza tonight in the war with Hamas fighters. We’ll tell you where the search for a man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting rampage in Maine now stands. A judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial has ordered his daughter, Ivanka Trump, to testify. Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty...

We're learning more about some of the 18 people killed in mass shootings in Maine, as the father of one of the victims speaks to CNN. Sources say some progress has been made in negotiations to free the hostages being held by Hamas. The Fed's favourite inflation indicator cooled down last month. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is finally testifying in front of a jury. Plus, another Democrat...

Police are still desperately searching for the suspect accused of killing 18 people in mass shootings in Maine. The attack once again has people calling for tighter gun controls in the US. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza is defending its death toll numbers. A Chinese fighter jet has reportedly flown within ten feet of a US Air Force plane. And, a judge is deciding whether Ivanka Trump...

A community in Maine is mourning the 18 people killed in mass shootings at a restaurant and bowling alley, while the suspect is still on the run. The EU has fallen short of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US has carried out airstrikes on facilities run by Iran-backed militias. Congressman George Santos is due in court today. And, Bloomberg says Taylor Swift is now a billionaire. To learn more...

Law enforcement have zeroed in on the home of a suspect accused of killing at least 18 people in a Maine shooting rampage. Israel’s military says it’ll continue ground raids into Gaza in the coming days to prepare for the next stages of war with Hamas militants. A former Chinese premier has died from a heart attack, according to state media. A federal judge has ordered Georgia lawmakers to redraw...

We start with new details in the search for a suspect accused of killing at least 18 people in a Maine shooting rampage. The war between Israel and Hamas is sparking concerns about potential threats from violent extremists and lone offenders in the US. A man accused of fatally shooting a Maryland judge has been found dead. Hurricane Otis has killed at least 27 people in Mexico. And, we’ll tell you...

At least 18 people have been killed in two mass shootings in Maine last night, as police continue to look for the suspected gunman. Israel’s military gears up for a ground offensive in Gaza – CNN’s Sam Kiley explains the risks of such an invasion. The US economy grew faster than expected last quarter. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to take the stand in his own defense. And, a...

People in parts of Maine have been told to shelter in place and schools have been shut as police search for a person of interest in mass shootings at two locations. Israel's military says it has carried out a targeted raid in Gaza using tanks. We'll tell you a bit more about the new House Speaker Mike Johnson. Mexican officials are still trying to figure out the extent of the damage caused by Hurr...

Multiple casualties are being reported in Maine and a manhunt is underway after two mass shootings in Lewiston. Israel's prime minister says a ground invasion in Gaza is coming, but hasn't said when. The House is finally back in business and it's got a lot of work to do. Former President Donald Trump has once again been accused of targeting potential witnesses. Plus, we'll tell you more about the...

Law enforcement sources say at least 16 people are dead in connection to shooting incidents in Maine. Then, we have the latest on the Israeli military’s next stage of the war with Hamas militants. Plus, the US and Russia failed to pass resolutions addressing the fighting and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, the House passed a measure supporting Israel. Lastly, the UAW and Ford have reached...

The House has elected GOP Congressman Mike Johnson as the new speaker three weeks after ousting former leader Kevin McCarthy. We’re hearing from a spokesperson for the largest UN agency in Gaza that’s in desperate need of fuel. A judge has reinstated all charges, including murder, against a former Philadelphia officer who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop. We have new developments on the fo...

The House is voting today on whether it wants Mike Johnson as the next speaker. We're learning more about how Hamas planned the October 7 attack. Former President Donald Trump responds to reporting that his former chief of staff is cooperating with federal prosecutors in the 2020 election subversion case. Florida's crackdown on drag shows could end up in the hands of the Supreme Court. And, the pi...

House Republicans could finally be ready to get behind a speaker nominee. There are hopes of a breakthrough in hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Several people seem to be turning against former President Donald Trump. The CDC has a warning about healthcare workers' mental health. Plus, the match is set for the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

It was another deadly night in Gaza, as an important voice in the Middle East says Western leaders have double standards when it comes to civilian deaths. House Republicans have now chosen a fourth nominee for speaker. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has reportedly made a deal with prosecutors. Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico as a category 5 storm, but has started to weaken...