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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.
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- Today15 min
When Life Got Hard, They Tried a New Morning Routine
At Rikers Island in New York, a book club co-founded by Nora Fried and Julia Fox gives incarcerated women a chance to read, write and feel seen. A robot built from recycled plastic is giving deaf students a new way to learn STEM. Why more people are choosing to start their day with coffee and a rave. A high school science teacher found something paleontologists had never seen before. Plus, meet the youngest player ever to claim the highest women's title in chess. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Paola Ortiz, Steve Tuemmler, Sophia Anderson, Natalie Haytayan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday8 min
Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation
Voters get their last economic report card ahead of the midterms. The alleged Cornell University gang rape case has turned into an active criminal investigation. Europe is releasing a large amount of its diesel reserves to cool surging fuel prices. The annual Kennedy Center Honors is moving off-site for the first time. And, an update on Christa Pike after surviving lethal injection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday11 min
Could Maine Still Turn Blue?
Democrats still have high hopes of flipping a Senate seat in Maine, even after a scandal brought down their original nominee over the summer. But has that grassroots energy been sapped? And what impact will a ProPublica investigation into Republican Sen. Susan Collins have on her campaign? We dig into one of the key races of this cycle. --- Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday9 min
Hero FlyDubai Pilot Speaks From Hospital
NY AG Letitia James assigned to Cornell case. Hero FlyDubai pilot speaks out from his hospital bed. New polls show tight Senate races as Trump hits campaign trail. Kennedy Center losing pledges after Trump's name added. And, adopted man learns his biological dad is a 5-time Grammy winner and rock legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago7 min
Apparent Attempted Plane Hijacking Investigation
New details emerge about how Flydubai passengers and crew stopped a mid-flight attack. The Supreme Court is reviewing a key part of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. The latest arrest in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting a UK airbase. The family of a woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis is suing the Trump administration. Plus, the latest on Rick Ross’ arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago13 min
What CNN’s Fact-Checker Learned from a Decade of Trump’s Lies
As President Donald Trump hits the midterm campaign trail, history suggests he will exaggerate facts and figures or flat-out lie as he speaks to Republican voters. Can we learn anything from those lies? Our fact-checker weighs in after a decade of covering Trump. --- Guest: Daniel Dale, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Molly English Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days ago9 min
Failed Tennessee Execution Attempt
Hero plane passengers thwart attacker. Failed Tennessee Execution attempt. Becerra and Hilton spar at California governor's debate, Hegseth launches new autonomous warfare command. Pain-free tattoos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days ago6 min
Passengers Thwart Mid-flight Stabbing
Chaos erupted aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight. The US military has officially completed its long-awaited exit from Iraq. The UK’s prime minister believes Iran played a part in an alleged terror plot targeting an airbase. A federal appeals court paused what would’ve been Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years. Plus, a Republican effort to curb soaring costs from data centers failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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