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12 PM ET: DNC Day 2 speakers, tech tycoon missing, when dramatic aging starts & more 20.08.2024

It’s Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention – we'll tell you who's slated to speak and where Vice President Kamala Harris will be instead. Former President Donald Trump will be in Michigan today, where the plan is to focus on policy. Details about the lives lost in a tragedy at sea after a tornado hit a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. The European Space Agency’s Juice mission makes hist...

9 AM ET: Trump's battleground blitz, drug cuts diabetes risk 94%, gold bar record & more 20.08.2024

As Day 2 of the DNC gets underway, the Trump campaign is blitzing key battleground states. The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza, as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal continue. Drugmaker Eli Lilly says a popular weight loss drug cuts the risk of diabetes by 94% in certain cases. Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio want more time before a settlement...

6 AM ET: Biden's DNC send-off, hostages bodies recovered, Disney's lawsuit U-turn & more 20.08.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance onstage at the Democratic National Convention, as the first night was a send-off for President Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Harris' campaign announced a corporate tax rate increase, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania. The bodies of six hostages have been recovered as Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushes Hamas to ac...

6 PM ET: Biden’s DNC speech, ceasefire proposal latest, actress’ breast cancer diagnosis & more 19.08.2024

As President Joe Biden gears up for his speech on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, protests outside the venue are causing a stir. Meanwhile, Israel has agreed to a US-backed proposal to bridge the remaining gaps on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Donald Trump's former White House chief of staff John Kelly pushed back against the former president's comme...

3 PM ET: DNC protests, luxury yacht sinks, Phil Donahue dies & more 19.08.2024

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is drawing protests outside the venue where it's taking place over the war in Gaza. Three Republican committees leading the inquiry into President Joe Biden have released their report. Heavy rain brought dangerous flooding to parts of the northeastern US. One person is dead and six people are missing after a tornado sank a luxury yacht off the coast of...

12 PM ET: Biden's DNC night, George Santos to plead guilty, private spacewalk & more 19.08.2024

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with President Joe Biden giving a prime-time speech. Economists weigh in on the 2024 candidates' economic proposals. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Israel, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges today. Plus, a billionaire a...

9 AM ET: Violence amid deal push, Baltimore mass shooting, Clark and Reese's record breaking & more 19.08.2024

A ceasefire and hostage release deal is being pushed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken as violence continues in Gaza and Israel. President Joe Biden is set to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, today. Police are investigating after a deadly mass shooting in Baltimore. Another round of rain is expected today in parts of the northeast after a downpour in some areas of C...

6 AM ET: Blinken pushing deal, DNC kicks off, NE rain + flooding & more 19.08.2024

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Protests over the war in Gaza is are expected in Chicago, as the Democratic National Convention kicks off there, today. Hurricane Ernesto is slowing moving away from the Eastern seaboard as parts of the region are on flood alert after heavy rainfall. Ukraine is aiming to create a buffer zone inside Ru...

One Thing: Why Ukraine’s Cross-Border Gamble is Paying Off 18.08.2024

For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region.  Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Good Things: The ‘Dream Orchestra’ Gives Refugees a Chance to Build a New Life 17.08.2024

Our latest CNN Hero is an orchestra conductor, who’s helping more than 300 refugees and immigrants find purpose and hope through music. Dogs are spreading seeds at an urban nature reserve in the UK. Scientists are floating a new theory about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built. A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts got his ice cream stand shut down, so the community stepped up to help him...

6 PM ET: Harris’ economic policies, tracking Hurricane Ernesto, Florida woman convicted & more 16.08.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic vision that’s focused on building up the middle-class. Israel and Hamas appear to be at odds over the conditions of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it ramps up danger for the eastern part of the US this weekend. A Florida jury convicted a White woman of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor. Plus, Presiden...

3 PM ET: Harris’ economic message, Gaza ceasefire talks, rent perks & more 16.08.2024

We start with Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan in her first major policy speech. Mediators in Gaza ceasefire talks are making a last-ditch effort to iron out key sticking points between Israel and Hamas. A Romanian gymnast has received the bronze medal originally awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the Paris Olympics. Parts of Japan have been advised to evacuate as Typhoon Ampi...

12 PM ET: Competing tax policies, schools facing face budget cuts, breakdancer backlash & more 16.08.2024

We'll cover some of the economic policy plans Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to roll out today and how they compare to former President Donald Trump's. Russia appears to be moving troops from key battlegrounds to deal with Ukraine's surprise incursion. The US is experiencing a summer Covid-19 wave. Schools are having to make budget cuts as some pandemic funding runs out. Plus, we'll hear...

9 AM ET: Price promises, West Bank attack, Ernesto threatening US beaches & more 16.08.2024

We now know about some of the economic policies Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release today, as she and former President Donald Trump have each promised to lower prices. Israeli officials are condemning their own settlers for attacking a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. While Hurricane Ernesto won't hit the US mainland, beachgoers on the eastern seaboard are being told to st...

6 AM ET: Harris' economy plan, NYC mayor subpoenaed, mortgage refinancing rush & more 16.08.2024

We'll get a better idea on what Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree and disagree on about the economy, as Harris is expected to unveil her economic plan today. It's day two of ceasefire and hostage release negotiations between Israel and Hamas. We’ll tell you more about the five people charged over actor Matthew Perry's death, including the so-called “Ketamine Quee...

6 PM ET: Biden, Harris speech highlights, Matthew Perry’s death investigation, Jordan Chiles speaks out & more 15.08.2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted what they’ve done to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors during their first joint appearance at an event in Maryland. Investigators say an underground drug network distributed the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry. Gaza ceasefire talks to pause the Israel-Hamas war and free hostages resume tomorrow. We’ll tell you where...

3 PM ET: Biden & Harris’ joint event, Matthew Perry’s death charges, Taylor Swift returns & more 15.08.2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris touted Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices during their first joint event in Maryland while looking to November. Five people have been charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death last year. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks are underway in Qatar. Former President Donald Trump wants to push his hush money sentencing back u...

12 PM ET: Harris’ balancing act, Americans spending big, Matthew Perry arrests & more 15.08.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is navigating how to campaign on President Joe Biden’s unpopular economic record, as the two hold a rally today. Retail sales are up, as people spend more than economists predicted. High stake talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal come as Gaza's death toll hits a grim milestone. Ukrainian military leaders are celebrating wins in Russian territory, but people l...

9 AM ET: 40,000 deaths in Gaza, Medicare price savings, Ernesto's Eastern seaboard warning & more 15.08.2024

More than 40,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since Israel began its bombing campaign against Hamas. The presidential race is focusing on the economy this week, we'll tell you what the candidates are proposing. The Biden Administration has announced billions of dollars in Medicare savings. Hurricane Ernesto is heading toward Bermuda and is expected to bring dangerous beach conditions to the...

6 AM ET: Trump's economic agenda, Gaza ceasefire talks, Columbia University resignation & more 15.08.2024

Former President Donald Trump laid out his plans for the economy, while Vice President Kamala Harris could preview some of hers when she appears on stage with President Joe Biden today. There are several stumbling blocks as talks for a ceasefire and hostage release talks are set to get underway today. The family of Sonya Massey are calling for mandatory background checks for people applying to law...

6 PM ET: Trump touts economic plan, mpox health emergency, Hurricane Ernesto forecast & more 14.08.2024

Former President Donald Trump claimed Americans would be better off financially if he’s elected to another term. A Ukrainian security source claims troops carried out their “biggest attack” on Russian airfields since the war began. The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it knocks out power to hal...

3 PM ET: Trump’s economic speech, Ukraine advances inside Russia, Thailand’s PM removed & more 14.08.2024

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is slamming former President Donald Trump’s economic agenda ahead of his speech this afternoon. A Ukrainian commander says Russia is sending in reinforcements as its forces expand into the southern part of the country. A former politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas journalist is on trial. Thailand’s prime minister has been removed from office in...

12 PM ET: Inflation milestone, Ukraine claims control in Russia, Hurricane Ernesto & more 14.08.2024

The US hit an inflation milestone today, but don't worry, it's a good one. That news comes ahead of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris telling voters what they've got planned for the economy. High stakes talks could be make or break for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Ukraine says it's now in control of 70 settlements and hundreds of square miles inside Russi...

9 AM ET: Inflation numbers, abortion danger concerns, Olympic medal controversy & more 14.08.2024

Inflation data out this morning show prices TKTK, as polls show the economy is still a top concern for voters. Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this morning as it edges around Puerto Rico, but FEMA's disaster relief fund is out of money. A new survey shows most women in the US worry abortion bans could put them or their loved ones in danger. A prominent member of "...

6 AM ET: Competing economy plans, Hunter Biden's business deal, meth-filled candy & more 14.08.2024

Former President Donald Trump is expected to unveil his economic policies today, while Vice President Kamala Harris is set to lay out some of her plans later this week. Tropical Storm Ernesto is getting closer to Puerto Rico as tens of thousands have already lost power. The New York Times is reporting that Hunter Biden asked the State Department for help with a business deal while his father was v...

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