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Police are investigating what motivated two teenage suspects to open fire at San Diego’s largest mosque. As voters head to the polls in several states today, we’ll break down which race is being watched most heavily. The WHO is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa. Federal safety investigators are examining why a UPS cargo plane crashed and killed 15 people last year....

Three people have been killed in a shooting at San Diego’s largest Mosque. President Trumps’s Justice Department creates a $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies. Over 33,000 people evacuate from a fast moving California wildfire. Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI. Plus, John Travolta sports a beret at the Cannes Film Festival.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

President Donald Trump called off a plan to attack Iran – we have details. Police are investigating a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. We’ll tell you what health officials are saying about an American who tested positive for Ebola. An ICE agent has been charged in connection to a shooting during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown. Plus, what a jury decided in a landmark AI trial b...

In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department announced it has created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration. The back and forth between the US and Iran to try to reach a ceasefire continues. Luigi Mangione is back in court today; we tell you why. A trial is underway for a school shooting case in...

We start with a Tornado threat looming across the central U.S. on Monday.   The CDC is deploying to Uganda, to help contain an Ebola outbreak. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to campaign for a Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Massie of Kentucky. Then, pilots safely eject as fighter jets crash at an air show.  Plus, the Washington Nationals gets a future service dog named “Natty” as their new...

After a gunman killed two children and injured 27 others at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis at the start of the school year, parents, teachers, and students have been left to pick up the pieces. It is a process that might feel familiar to countless other communities who have encountered school shootings, but what does it look like for these families? How do you live the rest of your li...

Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane. Sign up for the CNN 5 Go...

We start with an update on a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel as President Donald Trump heads home from China. A former Hollywood movie mogul’s retrial led to a mistrial in a closely watched #MeToo-era case. A man is in custody in connection to thwarted terrorist attacks over the Iran war. We have details on where the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading. Plus, we’ll explain the major recove...

We’re learning more about what President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jingping discussed this week in Beijing. On his return to the US, Trump also explained why he rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. A US delegation traveled to Havana to meet with Cuban officials for the first time since 2016. A livestreamer known for posting racist content is facing attempted murder after a shooting. Plu...

President Trump is wrapping his China trip. The Supreme Court allows Telehealth access to abortion pill, for now. A former death row inmate is out on bond after 30 years. Trump Mobile to start shipping phone after months of delays. Plus, a man goes viral for accidentally crashing a fashion show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting in China today. We’ll tell you where access to an abortion pill stands. High-profile turnover in the Trump administration continues. A new measure is set to take effect after the midterms that affects senators’ pay. Plus, a warning from forecasters could impact your summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised their first meeting as tensions over trade and Iran loom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign. A former Kansas mayor has been detained by ICE. Plus, FIFA unveils a star-studded line up for its first-ever World Cup halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Presidents Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing.  A judge orders new trial for Alex Murdaugh. The US military rescues 11 people stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a plane crash. Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for her husband’s murder. Plus, the NHL rookie of the year celebrates his win with cancer patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the latest stunning development in Alex Murdaugh’s legal saga. The verdict’s in for a Utah mom convicted of killing her husband. We’ll explain the outbreak affecting passengers on another cruise ship. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Plus, a fourth person has been sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose. Lea...

China is giving President Donald Trump a red-carpet welcome, ahead of a high stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks between the US and Iran remain stagnant. After testing faintly positive for hantavirus, CNN speaks to an American is quarantining in the University of Nebraska’s biocontainment center. David Venturella is expected to take a quieter approach to leadin...

Exclusive: The CIA escalates secret war on cartels inside Mexico. FBI Director Patel pushes back against reports of excessive drinking. According to reports, the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility is set to shut down.  The Democrat who won a Nebraska Senate primary vows to dropout. A cosmetics co-founder gives up fortune to become a priest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

The Iran war looms over crucial talks between the US and China. Another Trump administration official is stepping down from a top job. Britain’s prime minister is fighting to save his premiership amid growing calls to quit. Federal prosecutors announced new charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse. Plus, the president’s name change idea that’s getting pushback. Learn more about your ad ch...

A new CNN poll reveals the majority of Americans say cost of living is the county’s biggest economic issue. Peace talks between the US and Iran are at a standstill. More Andes hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have been confirmed. A former high-ranking FBI official is speaking out about the agency's culture exclusively to C-N-N. Plus, we explain why eBay rejected a takeover bid...

President Trump is set to depart for China. The Supreme Court rules on Alabama congressional maps. The MV Hondius is headed to The Netherlands for a deep cleaning and sanitization. The Lincoln Memorial project projected to cost $13 million.  Plus, late-night hosts join Stephen Colbert for “Strike Force 5” reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The accused gunman at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner has his first court appearance; we tell you how it went. We give you the latest updates on the Hantavirus plagued cruise ship and its passengers. No end in sight for the Iran war, according to President Trump. Meanwhile, Americans struggle to cope with spiking gas prices. Finally, actor Martin Short opens up about losing a child. Learn m...

American passengers aboard the MV Hondius have arrived at the Nebraska’s biocontainment center. We’re learning more about why President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. Chinese President Xi Jingping has invited President Trump to visit Beijing this week. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated for a second time. Plus, Denver International...

18 cruise ship passengers land in Nebraska as Americans test positive for Hantavirus.  President Trump on Iran’s latest response: "Totally unacceptable”. Parents released by DHS in time to see their sun for one last day. According to AAA, 45 million Americans are planning Memorial Day travel. Plus, the “Brady Bunch” house opens for tours.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

At the urging of President Donald Trump, multiple Republican-led states in the South have move quickly to redraw congressional maps in the wake of the Supreme Court decision last month that critics say will significantly weaken the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In Louisiana, the Black congressman who represents the district at the heart of that Supreme Court case says Democrats can't stand by and nee...

Hear why thousands of moms across the country are lining up for a night out. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week: meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. A two-year-old boy who was born profoundly deaf can now hear, thanks to a new FDA-approved gene therapy. An iconic TV personality just turned 100. And, how a community in Idaho celebrated a young leukemia survivor's birthday.  Sign up for the CNN...

The US and Iran continue to exchange fire, as the Washington awaits Tehran’s response to the latest proposal to end the war. We’ll break down the plan to help passengers disembark from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. A Virginia Supreme Court dealt a major setback to Democratic redistricting efforts. ABC has accused the FCC of threatening free speech. Plus, a major developme...