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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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September 1 · 8 min
US Military Strikes, Tropical Storm Edouard, Clancy Jury Deadlocked and more
The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial went home early today after hours of deliberating. The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting is back in court for a key hearing. Plus, we’ll tell you when ICE agents will be equipped with body cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 1 · 8 min
Mail Ballot Whistleblower, Bond Market Jitters, Kalshi Insider Trading and More
As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is sparking financial fears. A Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts is highlighting a generational divide. A report finds nearly 1 in 3 women aged 21 to 29 have never received a cervical cancer screening. And a former Congressman gets a lifetime ban from a major prediction market, while an aspiring lawmaker admits she bet on her own campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 1 · 8 min
Conviction in Tupac's Murder, Army Secretary Resigns and more
Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal as crews dig for flooding survivors. The Supreme Court clears way for President Trump’s ballroom construction. Plus, Dolly Parton fans continue her legacy of kindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 8 min
SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Ballroom, Kalshi Bans Santos, Lionel Messi’s Retirement Announcement and more
President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park after deadly flash flooding. We’ll tell you about the first person to get a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Trump is targeting a news host over a TV segment he didn’t like. It’s the end of an era for an Argentine soccer superstar. Plus, a massive update to next year’s Met Gala amid intense public backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 8 min
5-Year-Old Rescued from Rubble, AI Financial Warning, Djokovic Out at US Open and More
CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI poses to the global financial network. A tropical storm or depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico today. A US Army veteran is pardoned for crimes that led him to self-deport to South Korea. And one of the greatest tennis players of all time can’t escape the first round at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 7 min
Grand Canyon Flood, New Iran Strikes and more
One person is dead and the search for at least 15 missing people continues after a flood in the Grand Canyon. The US and Iran trade new strikes. More than 900 people have been killed as crews search for survivors in Nepal. President Trump calls for an NBC journalist to face “rebuke or “punishment.” Plus, “Fat Marmot” week crowns a winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 30 · 24 min
One Thing: She Fled Iran for the US. Why Was She Deported to Africa?
As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only to be deported to one of the poorest and most volatile nations on the planet. For more: Trump’s secret deportation deals --- Guest: Isobel Yeung, CNN International Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Mick Krever Photo By: Mick Krever/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 29 · 17 min
5 Good Things: The World Says Goodbye to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you’re never too old for band camp. A new, personalized vaccine against melanoma has doctors saying it’s a new era of cancer care. A sunset toast at a California bar has become a legendary local tradition. Plus, a younger sister secretly spent months training at “Dance Dance Revolution” for her brother’s 40th birthday, challenging him to a showdown. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin, Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 8 min
The Latest in Trump’s Hush Money Case, Water Crisis in Puerto Rico, March on Washington 2026 and More
A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump’s latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the Fed’s annual economic symposium. A water crisis is roiling Puerto Rico. We explain how a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania’s Amish country got out of hand. And crowds at the 2026 March on Washington rallied for voting rights ahead of the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 8 min
Americans Among Nepal Flood Survivors, Kalshi $$$, Norway’s King Dies and More
CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration’s new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amounts of money into prediction markets this year. Norway’s oldest monarch has died. And an up-and-coming golf brand is losing partnerships after a controversial advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 9 min
Clancy Verdict Watch, ‘Lake America’ and more
Rescue efforts in Nepal are stalled amid fears of a pending second disaster. Verdict watch in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder case. According to a source, two air traffic controllers left early before the LaGuardia airport collision, last March. President Trump orders Lake Ontario to be called "Lake America.” Plus, a crowd gathers to watch a woman roller skate for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 7 min
1300 Missing in Nepal, CIA Chief’s Secret Visit, Clancy Trial Jury Deliberates and More
President Donald Trump has offered aid to Nepal, where at least 90 Americans are among those missing after catastrophic flooding. Storms are triggering flash flood warnings in part of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic again. A new report sheds light on what we’ve learned about last year’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic Church and school. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unpublicized trip to Russia earlier this week – we’ll tell you why. And jurors will now decide whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 7 min
CNN at Nepal Disaster, Clancy Closing Arguments, Yayoi Kusama Dead at 97 and More
CNN has arrived at the site of deadly flooding in Nepal – we'll tell you what our crew is seeing. An ICE officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and covering it up is released from a Texas jail. Lawyers give their closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Another US aircraft carrier is preparing for a long deployment in the Middle East. And the art world is remembering renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 27 · 8 min
Nepal Disaster, Meta's Landmark Deal and more
65 Americans are among those missing in the Nepal floods. Meta settles the child harm case for $18 billion and promises to make changes. A Kentucky police officer has been charged with misuse of Flock cameras. President Trump pauses tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to lower prices. Plus, Boston’s iconic Citgo sign looks suspiciously like “the bird.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 7 min
Nepal-China Flash Floods, Tim Curry Dies, Prince Harry & Meghan in the UK and more
Hundreds are missing and many are feared dead after catastrophic flooding hits the Nepal-China border. The star in “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue” has died. The US exposed an alleged Chinese cyber spying campaign on federal agencies and more. We have sad details on one of Pakistan’s deadliest hospital fires in recent decades. Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK draws mixed reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 7 min
Wall of Water Hits Nepal, Meta Settles Social Media Trial, Gates’ AI Warning and More
An earthquake sets off a massive wall of water along the Nepal-China border. Meta has agreed to settle a landmark case over claims of social media harms to children. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence in an interview with CNN. Consumers were a little more selective with their spending in July – we'll explain why. And a new study suggests BMI readings can be misleading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 8 min
Remembering Dolly Parton, Graham Wins SC GOP Runoff and more
The world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton. Sen. Darline Graham wins the South Carolina GOP primary runoff. Two people have died from the measles in Pennsylvania. SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion launch site in Louisiana. Plus, according to sources, a sequel to “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is in the works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 25 · 8 min
Dolly Parton Dies, Mass Visa Revocation, Measles Deaths and more
Tributes are pouring in for country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away today at age 80. Iran and Oman propose a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration is making a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of foreigners in the US seeking asylum. We have the first US deaths from measles this year. Plus, a psychologist for the prosecution is casting doubt on Lindsay Clancy’s mental health claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 25 · 7 min
Canada’s Tariff Retaliation, Pretti’s Parents Speak Out, NFL CTE Study and More
The war of words between Canada and the US is ramping up as Ottawa unveils countermeasures in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The family of Alex Pretti is speaking out months after their son was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. A new study is painting an alarming picture of the dangers of hard hits on the football field. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is distancing himself from a controversial streamer – we'll explain. And Target is apologizing after selling an offensive Halloween costume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 25 · 7 min
Trump's Mail-in Ballot Win, New Alzheimer’s Test and more
The Supreme Court hands President Trump a win on mail-in ballots. The US threatens sanctions on countries with economic ties to Iran. Today is expected to be the final day of testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial. The FDA clears a new blood test help detect Alzheimer's disease. Plus, a Japanese company makes wearable air-conditioning vests for pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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