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The news to know for Friday, January 20, 2023! We'll tell you what charges actor Alec Baldwin is facing for that deadly shooting on a movie set. Also, why thousands, possibly millions, of people protested in France: it has to do with retirement. Plus, an update on a snowstorm heading for New England, what new regulations are coming for organic food, and which new sports league just got its first m...

The news to know for Thursday, January 19, 2023! We'll tell you about a snowstorm that slammed the Midwest and where it's headed next. Also, a new refugee policy requires more everyday Americans to get involved.  And there was a surprise announcement from a history-making leader. New Zealand's prime minister says she's stepping down. Plus, a new plan from Southwest Airlines, how colleges are chang...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 18, 2023! We'll tell you about a looming deadline on Capitol Hill and what it could mean for the country if Congress can't make a deal.  Also, China's shrinking population could change the global economy. And the world's billionaires are getting a lot richer. Plus, Greta Thunberg was taken into police custody, Elon Musk is on trial, and we'll list the best p...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 17, 2023! We're talking about how and where Americans are training Ukrainian troops and what new action Russia is taking that signals a long, drawn-out war. Also, a traffic stop in Memphis is inspiring calls for justice. And we'll tell you how extreme storms in California have impacted a historic drought. Plus, a new push against electric cars, advice from sec...

The news to know for Monday, January 16, 2023! We're talking about the significance of today's federal holiday, why a day off is meant to be a day on, and how the president is celebrating in a historic way. Also, more classified documents were found in President Biden's home. We'll tell you what the White House is saying about them. Plus, inflation is impacting dating, a leopard escaped a popular...

The latest data shows job growth in the U.S. is still pretty strong – with more jobs available than there are people to fill them. But there are signs changes could be on the way, like more hiring freezes, layoffs, and possibly a long-anticipated recession. In some industries, layoffs have already begun.  How can both employees and employers prepare? Our guest today is Lauren McGoodwin. She's the...

The news to know for Friday, January 13, 2023! What to know about a severe storm impacting the deep south and why California is bracing again.  Also, we'll tell you about the new special counsel leading an investigation involving President Biden and classified documents.  And the U.S. government released new numbers about UFO sightings.  Plus, fewer Americans are dying from cancer, a big tech CEO...

The news to know for Thursday, January 12, 2023! We're talking about an issue that grounded all flights across all airlines and all airports in the country, and more classified documents were found where they shouldn't be. Also, we'll tell you why the first lady needed surgery and what Damar Hamlin's doctors say as he heads home from the hospital. Plus, a solar investment makes U.S. history, chang...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 11, 2023! We're talking about the ongoing winter weather hitting California: what people are dealing with now and when even more storms are coming.  Also, we'll tell you what new investigations the U.S. House is now launching with plans to look Into federal law enforcement, the White House, and more. Plus, what a new report found about traffic in some cities...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 10, 2023! We'll tell you about relentless downpours hitting the west coast, putting most of California on alert for potential flooding. Also, more classified government documents were found where they shouldn't be. This time, President Biden could be involved.  Plus, new guidelines for doctors handling obesity in children, some of the biggest revelations in Pr...

The news to know for Monday, January 9, 2023! We'll tell you how the U.S. House finally elected a new speaker: how many votes it took and what kind of deals had to happen behind the scenes. Also, President Biden met with the Texas governor about immigration, and another big storm is heading for California.  Plus, the Buffalo Bills player who collapsed on the field may have given his team a boost,...

New year, new financial goals? A recent survey found more than half of Americans who set New Year's resolutions are focused on money. Inflation and the risk of a recession are said to be some of the top motivators.  So what does it really take to make a significant shift in your spending, saving, and earning… and ultimately, your net worth? Our guest expert started her money journey with about $15...

The news to know for Friday, January 6, 2023! We're talking about President Biden's new plan to crack down on illegal immigration and why some lawmakers and advocates are upset about it. Also, the House GOP leader is trying to convince members to elect him speaker after 11 failed votes. And we'll tell you what the NFL player who collapsed during a game asked his doctors when he woke up in the ICU....

The news to know for Thursday, January 5, 2023! What to know about the battle for the gavel: how a crucial political contest is playing out while the U.S. House is at a standstill. Also, the good and bad news about the latest Covid-19 variant sweeping the country. Plus, big American companies are announcing thousands of layoffs, why there's new interest in women's sports, and what up-and-coming te...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 4, 2023! Lawmakers haven't been able to agree on a House speaker. We'll tell you what happens now. Also, the FDA may have just made abortion more accessible in parts of the U.S.  And football fans are supporting the NFL player who collapsed during a game. Plus, where people are bracing for what could be a "brutal" storm today, Southwest's latest attempt to w...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 3, 2023! We're talking about another winter storm that could bring heavy snow or tornadoes to millions of Americans this week. Also, we'll tell you what happened seconds before an NFL player collapsed and what athletic trainers did immediately after, right on the field. And the newly-elected Congress meets for the first time on Capitol Hill. Plus, what new law...

With just hours left in 2022, we're reflecting on the year that was with a roundup of some of the topics we covered in our Special Edition Saturday episodes. And we covered a lot – including some of the major headlines of the year like Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the midterm election. There was also everything from record-breaking inflation to the debate over...

The news to know for Friday, December 30, 2022! We'll tell you what made it into the new government funding package President Biden just signed and how Southwest Airlines is promising to make things right with the thousands of customers who had their travel plans upended this week. Plus, why the FDA is under fire for approving a controversial Alzheimer's drug last year, who's paying tribute to the...

The news to know for Thursday, December 29, 2022! What to know about the ongoing frustration for Southwest Airlines passengers and how the company's rivals are stepping in to help. Also, there's a new rule for travelers coming from China that's meant to keep another wave of Covid-19 from coming to the U.S. Plus, predictions for gas prices in 2023, a possible Bill Cosby comeback tour, and the big b...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 28, 2022! We'll update you about travel issues that could take days to fix and what stranded passengers are now owed. Also, a new decision from the Supreme Court about immigration and what it means for the surge at the border. Plus, why the FDA is now looking into CBD products, why LinkedIn says the U.S. is now seeing two different labor markets, and the fi...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 27, 2022! What to know about the massive winter storm that's been impacting most of the U.S. with thousands of power outages, busted pipes, and flight cancelations. Also, we'll tell you what one soon-to-be congressman has to say about lying on his resume. And the latest clash between the White House and the Texas governor landed on the vice president's doorst...

On this Christmas Eve, we're taking a break from the serious headlines and focusing only on positive news stories that resonated with audiences this year. The founder of "Good Good Good" and creator of the Goodnewspaper Branden Harvey joins us again for what's become an annual year-in-review here. If you're not familiar, "Good Good Good" is an independent media company focused on the good in the w...

The news to know for Friday, December 23, 2022! We're talking about the dramatic winter storms impacting most Americans today and the chaos they're causing for holiday travel and gift deliveries. Also, from healthcare to disaster assistance: what's in the major government spending bill that passed the Senate this week. Plus, what TikTok says about its own employees misusing their power to get thei...

The news to know for Thursday, December 22, 2022! We'll tell you what Ukraine's president said to U.S. lawmakers during his historic visit to the Capitol and what a new report from Republicans says about who is to blame for the January 6th Capitol riot. Also, we're keeping an eye on the massive winter storm that's sure to impact holiday travel. Plus, remembering an iconic NFL moment as fans say go...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 21, 2022! We're talking about what could be a historic visit: what's expected when Ukraine's president comes to Washington, D.C. Also, did Twitter help the Pentagon run a secret propaganda campaign? We're sharing details from the latest installment of the so-called Twitter Files and some news about a big leadership shakeup at the social network. Plus, the t...