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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...

Today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to tell soldiers a ground offensive "is coming.” This comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with people in dire need of fuel. House Republicans continue to try to find a speaker. ABC News reports that Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to a special counsel in the federal election subversion probe. And, we...

We start with the latest on Israel’s war on Hamas and where the humanitarian situation in Gaza stands. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer dropped out of the House speaker race, making the path forward unclear. Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen made accusation against him in a New York civil fraud trial. Georgia's Supreme Court has upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban. And, dozens of states a...

As aid is starting to slowly be allowed into Gaza, talks are ongoing to release a larger group of hostages. House Republicans have chosen a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York courtroom, while another co-defendant in Georgia struck a plea deal with prosecutors. The UAW has announced a surprise strike against General Motors hours after the company reported its earni...

An 85 year old woman who was held hostage by Hamas has described what it was like. House Republicans are once again voting for a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump will come face to face with his former lawyer Michael Cohen in court today. An early winter storm is causing trouble in the Northwest. Plus, women in Iceland are striking today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Israel's defense minister says troops are preparing to attack Hamas by "air, ground and sea". Meanwhile, aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. House Republicans will vote in a secret ballot to select their next candidate for speaker. The CDC says there may not be enough supplies of some RSV vaccines. Plus, a Washington state senator has been arrested and released on bail in Hong Kong....

President Joe Biden called on Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza before any discussion of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. As the war continues, the US has intelligence that Iran-backed militias are ready to ramp up their attacks against US forces in the Middle East. Eight House republicans are trying to convince their colleagues to vote for them for Speaker. New Jersey Senator Bob M...

Hamas has released two Israeli hostages following Qatari and Egyptian mediation — we have the latest. As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the fear of a wider regional conflict looms. Nine Republicans are in the running to be the next House Speaker, but do any of them have the votes? Thousands of union auto workers went to the picket line today in a surprise, targeted strike against Stellantis. And,...

Israeli forces have ramped up raids and airstrikes in Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. Humanitarian supplies is now being sent into the area, but aid agencies say much more is needed. As House Republicans start again in their search for a speaker, state lawmakers look to next year's elections. Flu, RSV and Covid are predicted to fill up hospital beds again. Plus, why the housing market is...

More aid has crossed into Gaza, but aid groups say it's nowhere near enough. The conflict in the Middle East is leading to rising tensions around the world. A Russian attack on a mail depot has killed six people in Ukraine. A teenage girl in Iran is brain dead after reports of an altercation with police. Plus, some college admissions programs may be skewed against people from low income families....

There are growing concerns that Israel's war with Hamas is going to escalate, as the US tries to delay troops from entering Gaza. It's back to the beginning in the race for House Speaker. There are reports Donald Trump spoke to an Australian billionaire about his private calls with foreign leaders back when he was President. Argentina's presidential elections are heading to a run off. Plus, author...

A new state law in Florida is making it easier for conservative groups to get certain books removed from school libraries. It has turned school board meetings into spectacles, with parents and outside voices reading out explicit passages from books without context to argue that they should not be available to minors. In today’s episode, we explore the tactics and hear from students about how they...

Two hostages are released by Hamas, as the Israel Defense Forces says it believes more than 200 people are being held hostage in Gaza. Meanwhile the possibility of an Israeli ground incursion into Gaza looms. Gaza’s children are bearing the brunt of the conflict as the war intensifies and calls for a ceasefire continue. Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia chugs along after a secret weapons d...

Aid makes its way into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis intensifies, but more help is needed. Protests erupt around the world in support of the Palestinian people, as bombing from Israel continues in Gaza. House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as a candidate for the House speakership. Alex Jones can’t use bankruptcy as an excuse to get out of paying the families of Sandy Hook victims. And a meteor show...

Conditions on the ground in Gaza continue to deteriorate as Israel repeatedly bombards the strip with airstrikes in retaliation for the brutal Hamas terror attack. As the situation worsens, aid agencies are warning that hospitals are almost out of fuel. In this episode, we hear from four people on the ground who are fighting to survive the war: an aid worker running low on food and water, a 13-yea...