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President-elect Donald Trump has nearly finished naming his list of Cabinet picks, while some controversial ones prepare for confirmation complications. Women in the US are being diagnosed with lung cancer at higher rates than men. UAE authorities have arrested three people in connection with the death of an Israeli rabbi. One former Macy’s employee was responsible for billions of dollars' worth of fraud. Plus, President Joe Biden uses his pardon power to participate in a White House holiday tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved a Lebanon ceasefire deal “in principle.” President-elect Donald Trump is facing a test to get his most controversial cabinet picks approved. Meanwhile, two of his choices are expected to force federal employees to return to the office. The Menendez brothers will appear in court today for the first time in 28 years. Plus, we’ll tell you why eggs are getting even more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has named all his key cabinet choices, so now they’re preparing for Senate scrutiny. A ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel is reportedly “very close.” We’ll tell you why the deal reached at the UN’s climate summit is raising eyebrows. A DHL cargo plane has crashed in Lithuania. Plus, “Glicked” had a successful weekend at the box office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration is taking new steps to aid Ukraine well before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But Russia has new weapons of its own. Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 17-year-old girl won a prestigious award this week advocating for the rights of girls in Afghanistan. Scientists have discovered the world's largest stretch of coral. A TV legend is getting her own stamp next year. A society of magicians wants to welcome back a member who tricked them. Plus, this 31-year-old woman smashed the record for hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump is expected to choose for the role of secretary of Agriculture. A new Pew Research Center poll finds that the vibe among Democrats is measurably bad. Scientists have had a breakthrough on a drinking-water mystery. A new McValue menu is coming next year. Plus, a 17-year-old Afghan girl won the International Children’s Peace Prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you what former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has revealed about his plans for the future. A source tells CNN more North Koreans have arrived in Ukraine. Economists and recent forecasts predict mortgage rates for the next few years won’t be favorable to aspiring home owners. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are once again trying to get the disgraced music mogul released on bail. Plus, the beleaguered Northwest is in for more rain and storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case has postponed his sentencing indefinitely. Trump’s new attorney general pick is expected to have less trouble than his previous one could have faced. We'll tell you how Iran is making movements in its nuclear program. Las Vegas police shot and killed a man after he called 911 saying he feared for his life. Plus, there’s good news and bad news about Thanksgiving prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia’s conflict with Ukraine has escalated this week, we’ll tell you how the world is reacting. CNN’s Alayna Treene takes a closer look at the new pick for Attorney General. Republicans have flipped a Senate seat in Pennsylvania. DirecTV has cancelled its deal to merge with its rival, Dish. And, six tourists have died in a suspected mass poisoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump has picked to replace Matt Gaetz as his choice for Attorney General. Russia’s President has a stark warning for countries that let Ukraine use their longer-range weapons. Staff shortages at air traffic control could slow down holiday travel next week. Texas officials are voting on a controversial new school curriculum. Plus, the NFL is warning players that thieves appear to be targeting professional athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brazil’s federal police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro – and 36 others – for an attempted coup in 2022. We’ll tell you how the father of an accused school shooter in Georgia has pleaded. Scientists say one teenager’s bird flu mutation raises concerns about what the virus is capable of. Some people CNN spoke to in Arizona are looking forward to a potential border crackdown by President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general shortly before new CNN reporting on him was due to be published. We’ll tell you how some Palestinian leaders are reacting to news of the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu. President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new sanctions against Russia’s third largest bank, among others. The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned an actor’s controversial conviction on five counts of disorderly conduct. Plus, a volcano in Iceland has erupted... again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and Israel are rejecting an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After this week’s deadly bomb-cyclone, another system could be on the way. Less-potent fentanyl could be contributing to a drop in overdose deaths in the US. We’ll tell you why a packaging company is recalling more than 167,000 lbs of ground beef. Plus, Indian students now outnumber Chinese students in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister, as well as a senior Hamas official. A lawsuit alleges President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children. Russia is threatening another escalation following accusations of firing an ICBM. Three House races will decide the strength of the GOP’s majority. Plus, the Biden administration is rushing to save the Colorado River before leaving office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re learning more about sexual assault allegations made against President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Peter Hegseth. Ukraine is accusing Russia of firing an intercontinental ballistic missile. The US government wants to break up Google. We’ll tell you why an Indian billionaire has been indicted in New York. Plus, a man’s been found with hundreds of spiders strapped to his body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted to block the release of a highly anticipated report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. A woman, who’s serving a life sentence for drowning her two young children 30 years ago, will remain in prison. A former Virginia college student has entered a plea in the killing of three football players. Plus, Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year is one that’s been popularized by celebrities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee want the FBI’s records from its investigation into Matt Gaetz. Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump say the New York hush money case against him should be thrown out. A judge handed down a sentence for the man convicted of killing a Georgia nursing student. We’ll catch you up on the developments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’s trial. Plus, we'll tell you the latest on a fatal explosion in an Ohio neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A court has convicted the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley while she was out jogging. The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet today to discuss a report on former representative Matt Gaetz. A US envoy is hoping to close in on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. Human-caused climate change made every single hurricane stronger this past season. Plus, we’ll tell you why Target is sounding the alarm on holiday shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re waiting to hear who President-elect Donald Trump will pick as Treasury secretary. The US has given Ukraine permission to use controversial anti-personnel mines. We’ll tell you why Texas is offering Trump 1,400 acres of land. The mother of the cinematographer who died on the “Rust” set says she’s boycotting the movie’s premier. Plus, family and friends are saying goodbye to Liam Payne today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his Education Secretary. The US is closing its embassy in Ukraine’s capital because of a “potential significant air strike." A deadly bomb cyclone is pounding Washington state and British Columbia. The FDA has found bacteria in water used to make toothpaste at the factory for a well-known brand. Plus, Rafael Nadal has played his last game of professional tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid. A once-in-a-decade “bomb cyclone” is taking shape in the western US. Russia is suspected of sabotaging undersea internet cables. A House Republican is pushing to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the US Capitol. Plus, Bitcoin is soaring to new heights, but is the investment right for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money case say the president-elect’s sentencing can be postponed. We have details on Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary. The US sanctioned an Israeli West Bank settlement organization. Congressional lawmakers grilled the head of FEMA over allegations of bias during recent disaster relief efforts. And, we’ll tell you about the suicide survivor who’s now one of 50 people globally to have successfully received a life-changing procedure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Howard Lutnick as his secretary of commerce. The US has confirmed that Ukraine launched American longer-range missiles into Russia. SpaceX is once again testing the most powerful rocket that’s ever existed, and a special guest will be watching. President Joe Biden is using his exit from the world stage to talk about climate change. Plus, fall is feeling less fall-like this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moscow says Ukraine has fired US missiles into Russia, just days after Kyiv was given permission to use longer range American weapons. The Democrats are holding leadership elections in Congress today. There’s hope a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could be getting closer. A man has been arrested in New York after three people were stabbed and killed. Plus, we’ll tell you why a former FEMA employee is defending herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two women say they testified to the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them for "sexual favors". Russia’s president has updated the country’s nuclear doctrine. We’re expecting a decision today on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction will be overturned. 45 of Hong Kong’s best known pro-democracy figures have been given prison sentences. Plus, we’ll tell you what sparked one of New Zealand’s largest protests in decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission as he casts a wider net for Treasury secretary. Some British Airways customers experienced flight delays and disruptions. Pope Francis is calling for an investigation into Gaza genocide allegations. Air quality readings in India’s capital hit their worst point this year. Plus, Brazil’s first lady had some choice words for Elon Musk at a G20 event this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is taking a page from his first term to implement his deportation plan. We’ll tell you where the US’s push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah now stands. Russian forces carried out deadly strikes in parts of Ukraine. US health officials have identified the first case of a more severe strain of mpox. And, we’ll explain why Tropicana’s redesign is hitting a sour note with some customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee is deciding whether to release a report on Matt Gaetz – the man who could become the next Attorney General. President-elect Donald Trump’s next term is already causing drama at the G20. The man accused of murdering a 22-year-old nursing student continues. We’ll tell you how China could soon lead the charge on climate change. Plus, was the Netflix Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight a success? It depends on who you ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kremlin has responded after President Joe Biden gave Ukraine permission to use US long range weapons to strike inside Russia. We’re still waiting on some key Trump administration picks. World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the G20 summit. A series of storms is set to move across the US this week. Plus, Beyoncé is heading back home for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a major change in policy, President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go ahead to use US long-range weapons to strike inside Russia. President-elect Donald Trump wants some of his administration choices to skip Senate scrutiny. Israeli strikes have killed people inside Lebanon’s capital. The CDC is warning about a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Plus, we’ll tell you which US airline has filed for bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda. Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary freedom fighter is honored for her military service 160 years later. We tell you why a 19-month-old bloodhound is the ultimate hero. A library book is finally returned over five decades late. A tall, stinky flower draws a huge crowd in Australia. Plus, the official Moo Deng anthem just dropped, just as another baby pygmy hippo makes her debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump’s right-wing allies are pushing him to tap loyalists for key staff and Cabinet roles. People close to Trump are laying the groundwork to fulfill his mass deportation campaign promise. Ukraine’s president has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin. A new study suggests that hospitals haven’t made much progress on patient safety. Plus, we’ll tell you why authorities in Japan cut one American’s trip short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is making a push to block the ethics report on Matt Gaetz from being released. Meanwhile Trump’s pick for defense secretary has said women shouldn’t be in combat roles in the military. The trial of an undocumented migrant charged with the murder of a Georgia nursing student started today. Plus, a piece of ancient history was found in England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s official selection to be Donald Trump's HHS Secretary has some experts worried. We'll tell you which government agencies and spending Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have said they want to start cutting first. Talks about a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel intensify. A 401k alternative has helped hundreds of thousands of US workers save for retirement. Plus, the International Space Station is leaking – the US and Russia can’t agree on why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee has cancelled a meeting that was expected to discuss a report into Matt Gaetz, who’s been nominated for the role of Attorney General. Climate leaders say the UN’s climate conferences need a “fundamental overhaul”. We’ll bring you the latest on Hurricane Sara and a record-breaking typhoon in the Philippines. The murder trial starts today for a case that started a political firestorm. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened when lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand’s parliament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shares in some prominent vaccine makers dropped after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary. As leaders gather for the APEC summit, China has some concerns about changes in the US. We’ll tell you about a worrying new study predicting obesity levels in the US. The DOJ says "inhumane, violent and hazardous conditions” are threatening inmates’ safety at a prison in Atlanta. Plus, ‘Iron Mike’ is getting back in the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations earlier this week. Health groups are warning about a rise in measles cases worldwide. We’re tracking Tropical Storm Sara as it churns in the Caribbean. Plus, a car parts retailer has announced hundreds of store closures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Democrats are calling for the release of an ethics report on former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Warm weather and little rain are exacerbating severe drought conditions in parts of the US. We’ll tell you about one of the deadliest strikes in months to hit the Syrian capital. South Africa’s government is making a dramatic bid to force hundreds of illegal miners to come to the surface. And, Mike Tyson is making his comeback to the boxing ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump chose former GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General – will he have enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed? Last month’s wholesale inflation is higher than what economists expected. Infowars' IP no longer belongs to its conspiratorial founder Alex Jones. Tropical Storm Sara is set to hit the Caribbean today – we'll tell you where it's heading. Plus, some rare, positive climate news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with breaking economic news about a key inflation indicator. President-elect Donald Trump has made some eyebrow raising administration picks, but they could face some challenges in Congress. Israel says it’s expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon. We’ll tell you what to expect as President Joe Biden prepares to meet with China’s leader for the last time. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information about ballot box fires. Plus, we look at whether people are leaving X for a new social media site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of overseeing a mass displacement of Palestinians amounting to a war crime. President-elect Donald Trump is facing some heat for his Attorney General pick. Authorities say they’re investigating a suicide attack in Brazil. New York’s governor is expected to bring back controversial plans that would impact drivers. And, Grammy award winner Nelly won't face charges after being arrested back in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General reportedly elicited audible gasps from some House Republicans. Economists are worried about Trump’s potential changes to the Federal Reserve. The director of the CDC says the agency is more prepared to respond to major health crises since the Covid-19 pandemic. A source says Argentinian delegates at the United Nations’ COP29 climate conference have been ordered to return home. Plus, Amazon has announced a new, deeply discounted storefront. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that Republicans will retain control of the House of Representatives. President Joe Biden’s administration has found that Israel is not blocking aid to Gaza, despite dire reports from aid groups. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises could drain critical tax revenue from Social Security’s trust funds. Planet-heating pollution from fossil fuels is expected to hit an all-time high this year. Plus, a South Korean feminist movement is gaining interest in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has thanked President Joe Biden for the smooth transition of power so far. After six straight months of coming down, inflation hit a bump in October. The DOJ has charged a man over the leaking of classified details of an Israeli attack plan on Iran. 'Wanted’ posters targeting Jewish faculty members have been put up at a New York university. Plus, we’ll tell you what happened in the US county that tested out a four-day work week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is making his triumphant return to Washington today. Senate Republicans are voting to elect their new leader, while Democrats take stock of their losses. Inflation data this morning shows consumer prices went up last month, after slowing for the previous six months. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels for a summit with some anxious NATO members. Plus, we’ll tell you why some school kids won’t be getting Lunchables anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican lawmakers are voting today to decide who will lead them in the Senate and the House. We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks are raising some eyebrows. A group of women in Idaho are suing over the state’s abortion law. The Air National Guard member who leaked highly classified material has been sentenced. Plus, People magazine has revealed its 2024 Sexiest Man Alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spokesperson for the US State Department says the US hasn’t “made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law” on humanitarian aid. Could President-elect Donald Trump really abolish the Department of Education? A federal judge in Louisiana called a law requiring biblical content in public school classrooms unconstitutional. We’ll tell you why Trump’s presidency could be big for cryptocurrency. Plus, Kazakhstan hopes to see tigers make a comeback there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the deadline set by the US for Israel to increase aid to Gaza, as President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog meet at the White House. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Europe as leaders there brace for possible US policy changes on Ukraine and NATO. We’ll tell you why the Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned. We have tips for protecting yourself from deepfake AI porn. Plus, masked men demonstrated outside a community theater performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision on whether President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money case should be dismissed has been pushed back. Congress is back today for the first time since the US election. The EPA has just finalized a Biden administration climate rule that could prove tricky for Trump to roll back. Firefighters are still working to contain huge wildfires on the east and west coasts. Plus, we'll tell you why people are stocking up on emergency contraceptives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices