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The man arrested in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week had a gun that's hard to tie to past crimes. We have the latest on the transfer of power underway in Syria. We’ll tell you what jobs could be at risk in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Google is suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Plus, can you cut down on microplastics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and is a “strong person of interest” in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York City last week. Two countries have paused asylum applications for Syrians in the wake of upheaval. We’ll tell you the latest development in China’s tit-for-tat chip war with the US. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving diversity efforts by three elite Boston public schools. Plus, Merriam-Webster's word of the year is kind of a bummer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House has told CNN it’s unsure who is leading Syria right now. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director has a challenging week ahead of him. Daniel Penny has been acquitted over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York subway. We’ll tell you about the real estate scam costing Americans billions of dollars. And, there were a few surprising Golden Globe nominations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syria is facing new uncertainty now that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Police are gathering clues in the manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, but they’re still missing some key evidence. President-elect Donald Trump's more controversial cabinet picks are gearing up for another big week. Southern California is preparing for more potentially dangerous winds. Plus, Taylor Swift's record-braking and earth-shaking world tour comes to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syrians have been celebrating in the streets, following the fall of the Assad regime. President Joe Biden has welcomed the news in Syria, as he lays out the US’ plans to support the region. President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his agenda for his first days in office, including his plans for deporting migrants. Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Plus, we'll tell you who's set to become the highest paid sports star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time. Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO is going beyond New York City limits. President-elect Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance are defending their pick for Secretary of Defense. We’ll bring you the latest in the trial against Daniel Perry in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The government is going to be testing more raw milk—we'll tell you why. Plus, the end of an Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has brought out Americans’ pent-up anger against the health insurance industry. Syrian rebels are advancing toward another major city. The new jobs report showed a healthy labor market—so why is it so difficult to get a job right now? TikTok is one step closer to facing a US ban. Plus, how a man in Ontario saved his wife from a polar bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the latest on the search for the gunman who killed the CEO of United Healthcare. Vice President Kamala Harris has a fraction of money left from the record amount she raised for her presidential bid. Romania’s top court annulled the country’s presidential election result. Scientists find a trove of rare metals needed for clean energy. Plus, construction work has one of the lowest gender pay gaps in the US – hear how groups are trying to get more women to join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you how many jobs were added last month and how it compared to October. President-elect Donald Trump is digging in over Pete Hegseth’s nomination. New filings show exactly how much Elon Musk spent on getting Trump elected. US intelligence is shedding new light on how quickly Iran could create nuclear weapons. Plus, two Americans and one Canadian are thought to have died climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more about the movements of the gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York. A militant leader from a Syrian rebel group has told CNN about want he wants for the country. The Biden Administration is considering preemptive pardons for people that could be targeted by the next White House. US life expectancy isn’t expected to improve much in the coming decades. Plus, as the world heats up, a surprising culprit is partly to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Northern California’s tsunami warning is canceled after magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits the Pacific Northwest. Customer outrage prompts one insurer to walk back a plan to limit anesthesia coverage. We'll tell you the latest details about the investigation into who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. A congressional hearing on assassination attempts against President-elect Trump gets heated. And Boeing’s plea deal gets rejected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Northern California. Pete Hegseth insists he still has President-elect Donald Trump’s support – but what about key senators? A change in how one insurance company will cover anesthesia during surgery has some outraged. OnlyFans comes to China. And we’ll share what’s topping a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO left some clues behind when he fled. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are making their case to lawmakers for huge government cuts. Rebels in Syria have taken control of a second key city. We’ll tell you why DC is suing Amazon over some of its deliveries. Plus, dangerous snow squall warnings are in effect today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more details about the police hunt for a gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Two California kindergarten students are in critical condition after a man opened fire at their school. South Korean police are investigating whether the country’s president committed treason. We’ll tell you the latest on the Delta Air Lines stowaway. Plus, apparently a lot of people had a “pink, pilates, princess” phase this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Amnesty International has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which the Israeli government denies. Bitcoin reached a record high after an announcement from President-elect Donald Trump. Pete Hegseth is busy trying to convince senators he should lead the Pentagon. Plus, the number of 401(k) millionaires just jumped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michel Barnier is now France's shortest-serving prime minister on record. The Supreme Court will likely side with Tennessee on a challenge to its gender-affirming care ban. Police say the man who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare this morning fled on an electric Citi Bike. We’ll tell you how leaded gasoline may have affected your mental health. Plus, two US golf organizations have announced new gender-related competition policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s defense minister is optimistic about a hostage deal with Hamas, but didn’t say why. We’ll tell you why lawmakers blasted US airline executives today on Capitol Hill. Iranian authorities have temporarily released a Nobel laureate from prison after a surgery. Coca-Cola says it remains committed to environmental efforts, but activists aren’t convinced. Plus, we’ll tell you who Billboard says is the greatest pop star of the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over a state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The CEO of United Healthcare has been shot and killed in New York City. Pete Hegseth is standing his ground as Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, even as sources say replacements are being considered. We’ll tell you how the balance of power stands in Congress after the last House seat was called. Plus, NASA has made contact with the farthest spacecraft from Earth again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea’s defense minister has submitted his resignation, as calls grow for the President to be impeached following his short-lived martial law declaration. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on gender-affirming care that could impact transgender rights nationwide. Elon Musk’s bid to cut government spending has found some unlikely allies, and the final House seat of the 2024 election has been called. Russia's deputy foreign minister has issued a warning to the US and its allies. And, there are fears that a missing Pennsylvania grandmother may have fallen into a sink hole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is going to the Supreme Court today. South Korea’s president is facing growing calls to resign, following his chaotic attempt to enact martial law in the country. Another one of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks is at risk of being replaced. A teacher has died from rabies in California. Plus, authorities in Paris are attempting once again to send a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an update on the status of Hunter Biden’s outstanding legal cases after he was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden. A “woke-free” company’s stock surged today after the news that Donald Trump Jr. would join the board. Former German chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to CNN about her time as the first woman to lead Europe’s largest economy. We’ll tell you about new insight from the Department of Labor into US job openings. Plus, Thai scientists think silk can be used to deliver medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea’s president says he will comply with parliament’s vote to block his declaration of martial law. Israel’s defense minister is threatening to directly target the Lebanese state as the ceasefire with Hezbollah grows shaky. We have the latest update on the woman who stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris last week. We’ll tell you what NFL linebacker Azeez Al Shaair’s suspension could cost him. Plus, Wikipedia has announced its top searches of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korea’s president has thrown the country into chaos by declaring martial law. President-elect Donald Trump is making his return to the global stage since winning the election. Wall Street isn't buying some of Trump and Elon Musk’s ambitious claims. China is going tit-for-tat with the US over semiconductors exports. Plus, there’s been a huge pie robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Democrats are not happy about President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, while others aren’t surprised. President-elect Donald Trump is making his first overseas trip since the election. America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers. Ukrainian soldiers are facing “unlimited" enemy troops and a lack of sleep. Plus, Paris is having problems sending a stowaway back to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a deadly day in Lebanon, there are concerns about the future of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. More than 70 per cent of the US will see temperatures below freezing this week. We’ll tell you why a judge has rejected a $101 billion pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. A GOP-led House committee has released a critical report on the Covid-19 response. Plus, the case of a missing Hawaii woman has taken an unexpected turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging missiles just days after a ceasefire agreement went in effect. We’ll tell you what it could mean if President-elect Donald Trump privatizes two mortgage giants. The Supreme Court is wrestling with the Food and Drug Administration's attempt to curb access to flavored vapes. California’s Department of Food and Agriculture says the bird flu virus was found in certain raw milk products. Plus, sex workers in Belgium have achieved landmark protections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Gelsinger has resigned as CEO of Intel after a rocky tenure. Syrian rebels have taken control of the country’s second largest city in a major challenge to President Bashar al-Assad. US Border Patrol says migrant crossings at the southwest border are trending downward. The latest on major food recalls involving organic eggs and cucumbers. Plus, we’ll tell you how much holiday shoppers spent on Thanksgiving this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There could be big political consequences after President Joe Biden pardoned his son. Hear what plans president-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director has for the agency. California lawmakers are trying to protect progressive policies ahead of Trump’s second term. Respiratory illness season is ramping up. Plus, an NFL hall of famer says he’s battling a health issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite previously saying he wouldn’t, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter. The Supreme Court will hear a landmark transgender rights case this week. Closing arguments are expected today in Daniel Penny’s trial over the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. We’ll tell you why the country of Georgia has been dealing with days of violent unrest. Plus, Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year is pretty relatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has signed a full pardon for his son, Hunter. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick a self-described enemy of the so-called deep state as FBI director. Russia and Syria have hit northern Syria with deadly airstrikes. The icy conditions are set to continue in some areas as people make their way home from Thanksgiving weekend. Plus, two colleges have been fined over a postgame brawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones stay safe from this dangerous technology? Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in digital harassment and sex crimes, has some answers. Listen to ‘Terms of Service’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A choir helps people with Alzheimer's and dementia find joy and purpose. A formerly unhoused New Yorker helps feed people on the city’s streets. People from all over North Carolina came together to feed Hurricane Helene survivors on Thanksgiving. A coffee shop in Massachusetts went viral for giving away free coffee on one groovy condition. Plus, there’s still time to vote for the CNN Hero of the Year – we highlight the honorees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syrian Rebels have entered the city of Aleppo, in an attack linked to Hezbollah's fight with Israel. The world is getting its first glimpses of Notre Dame Cathedral after it caught fire more than five years ago. A town in Texas is mourning the first police officer to die in the line of duty in more than 100 years. British lawmakers have voted in support of assisted dying. Plus, we’ll tell you what scientists are saying about the dangers of disturbed sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah are being accused of violating the ceasefire deal they just agreed on. At least four Democratic lawmakers say they got bomb threats while celebrating Thanksgiving with their families. President Joe Biden says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump reconsiders putting tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Deals may be harder to come by this Black Friday. Plus, Walmart is rolling back more than just prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many Americans are wondering what to stock up on during Black Friday in case tariffs take effect next year. Vladimir Putin says a widespread overnight attack on Ukraine was in response to strikes on Russian territory using US-made missiles. Israel says it attacked an area of southern Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was reached. A major Western country has banned social media for those under the age of 16. And, a massive drug bust in so-called “narco-subs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump-Vance transition team says several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and appointees are facing threats. Trump had a conversation with Mexico's president, but each had a different take on it. A nationwide air raid alert went off in Ukraine this morning. A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from taking down razor wire put up by Texas officials on the US-Mexico border. Plus, some Thanksgiving parades may get a lot soggier than others today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a fairly smooth travel day so far, but bad weather is expected to spread throughout the country starting tomorrow. Israeli officials say they facilitated the medical evacuation of 34 patients from Gaza today. We’ll tell you what some of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign leaders are blaming for her loss. A judge has ruled that the White man charged with shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly rang his doorbell can be prosecuted. Plus, a Connecticut couple is accused of operating an elaborate shoplifting plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attention is turning to the ongoing violence in Gaza after a ceasefire took effect between Israel and Hezbollah. A Missouri judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The Supreme Court will also soon hear arguments in the most important transgender rights case it’s ever tackled. We’ll tell you which company is the latest to speak out against President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs. Plus, a new combat ship honors a history-making service member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Displaced civilians are starting to return to their homes in Israel and Lebanon hours into a 60-day ceasefire. Elon Musk has publicized the names of some government employees he wants to cut, which is terrifying some federal workers. The US and China conducted a prisoner swap. A space satellite is searching for methane leaks. Plus, we'll tell you how an AI granny is combatting phone scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding steady in Lebanon. President-elect Donald Trump has raced through more administration picks. A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump. A new study has some worrying insights about social media influencers. Plus, we’ll tell you what to expect from retailers this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun in Lebanon, and now the US is looking to Gaza. We’ll tell you why it could be a good day for last-minute Thanksgiving travelers. Americans could feel the strain on their wallets if tariffs lead to trade wars. Several hostel workers have been arrested in Laos after the deaths of 6 tourists. Plus, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives has been caught in the UK after more than 20 years on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden made remarks about what’s to come for Israel and Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement. Experts say the challenge for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top public health roles will be keeping politics out of science. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled on whether a transgender volleyball player can compete in a tournament. Airfares aren't the only way US airlines are raking in the cash. Plus, we’ll take a look at a prominent billionaire’s will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks after the country’s security cabinet voted to end fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum had strong words for President-elect Donald Trump in response to his threat of tariffs. We'll tell you why the Russian government ejected a British diplomat. Hear what scientists are hoping to learn about ultraproccessed foods for the first time. Plus, the world has lost another supercentenarian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s military says it launched several strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut ahead of a ceasefire vote today. Donald Trump’s lawyers investigated allegations that one of the president-elect's top aides was asking for money from administration candidates in exchange for influence. Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit. Police say the father of a missing woman from Hawaii died by suicide after he tried to find her. Plus, the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a record number of people are set to make journeys for Thanksgiving, a pair of storms could impact travel. There are concerns that plans to introduce tariffs on goods imported from Canada, Mexico and China could impact US supply chains. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Italy for his last G7 meeting. Authorities in Pakistan have locked down the capital. Plus, we’ll tell you how millions of Americans could get access to anti-obesity drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is promising a 25% tax on imports from Mexico and Canada as soon as he takes office. Lebanese officials say a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is expected to be announced today. Two storms could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk. Plus, we’ll tell you which US company is rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several major federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump have been dropped or dismissed. The US attorney overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs and Eric Adams cases plans to step down. National abortion policy may not be as simple as the incoming Trump administration hopes. We’ll tell you how vaping affects vascular health. Plus, where is America’s nuclear waste? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special counsel Jack Smith has announced he’s ending his prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump over two controversial charges. The Israeli cabinet is set to vote on a 60-day ceasefire deal with Hezbollah tomorrow. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies over required graphic health warnings. We’ll tell you what new research shows about alcohol consumption in the US since the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we have a look ahead at how weather could impact Thanksgiving travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices