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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Donald Trump for focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris’ crowd sizes at her rallies. A Hamas military wing claims its soldiers shot and killed an Israeli hostage and injured two others in separate incidents. Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to “kick the enemy out” of his country as Ukraine’s cross-border incursion expands. Trump filed a $100 million claim with the Justice Department for the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search two years ago. Plus, we’ll tell you what researchers are projecting about cancer cases and deaths among men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is backing a policy that was first suggested by former President Donald Trump. Israel and the US are preparing for a potential Iranian attack on Israel, which could threaten Gaza ceasefire talks this week. Puerto Rico is under tropical storm warnings as a hyperactive hurricane season ramps up. People near Athens have been ordered to evacuate because of a fast-spreading wildfire. And, Chuck E. Cheese is launching a subscription program for families on a budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you about the one economic policy Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump seem to agree on. Big changes are coming this week for realtor commission fees. More evacuations in Russia as Ukraine's surprise incursion enters its seventh day. It could be too hot for some countries to host the Summer Olympics in the future. Plus, Disney has announced new rides, lands and parades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democrat and Republican presidential campaigns appear to be focusing on different policies, as the Trump team says it was hacked. Obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza are popping up, as Israel remains on high alert for potential retaliation from Iran. An officer is reportedly fighting for his life after being assaulted during protests marking the 10-year anniversary of the police shooting of Michael Brown. The investigation is continuing into a deadly plane crash in Brazil. Plus, warnings of rising temperatures putting workers at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to lay out her economic polices this week, while former President Donald Trump’s campaign is talking about mass deportations. The US is sending more forces to the Middle East ahead of an anticipated Iranian attack against Israel. A single point in women's basketball allowed the US to tie with China for most gold medals at the end of the Paris Olympics. Ukrainian forces continue to fight inside Russia, days into a surprise cross-border attack. Plus, two people are dead after an apparent house explosion in Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA insists they aren’t stranded. But eight weeks after their original return date, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still on board the International Space Station. In this episode, we explain why Boeing’s Starliner – and private space travel writ large - is under the microscope as officials work towards a solution. Guest: Kristin Fisher, CNN Space & Defense Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A community in South Carolina rallied together to make sure every single animal at a local shelter had a foster home as Tropical Storm Debby approached. You could see new wild fruits in the grocery store soon since researchers cracked an ancient mystery about thorny plants like roses. A family in Massachusetts going through a tough time was surprised by an act of kindness and a heartfelt note. As the Paris Olympics comes to a close, some exceptional athletes share what it feels like to live out their dreams. Plus, a giant statue of a New York City critter will tower over a park on the west side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are rallying voters in the western US today. We’re following new developments on a deadly plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil. A state of emergency has been declared in a Russian territory amid ongoing attacks by Ukrainian forces. Boeing’s Starliner astronauts may not return to Earth until next year. Plus, it was a huge night for track and field at the Paris Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a plane crash that Brazil’s president says killed 61 people on board. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have campaign events in different parts of the country today – we have details. The RNC is trying to revive parts of an Arizona voter law that Democrats say is unnecessary. Four Milwaukee hotel workers charged for the murder of a Black man are in custody. A new CDC report analyzes the benefits that routine shots have had in US children. And, Elon Musk’s social media site, X, put a nonprofit ad group out of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump head out west for campaign stops, while one of the cases against Trump remains in limbo. Cross border attacks by Russia and Ukraine intensify. Debby may have lost its tropical status, but the storm is still a threat to the northeast. California Governor Gavin Newsom wants local officials to do more to clear homeless encampments. Plus, the Olympic events to watch out for today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail today, after agreeing to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. Another teenager has been arrested by Austrian authorities in the alleged terror plot to strike a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. Kyiv has launched a drone strike on Russia today, days after a Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory. Delta airlines says CrowdStrike's apology for last month’s IT outage isn't enough. Plus, Travis Scott has been arrested in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have agreed to a debate next month, but there may be more than one. CNN has obtained new footage showing the moment police saw a gunman just before he shot at Trump at a rally last month. Egypt, Qatar and the US are pushing for Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks. Sexual assault and harassment survivors are calling for major changes in the Coast Guard following a Senate report. Plus, a world record, a mighty come back and a Covid diagnosis at the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump says he’s agreed to three debates with Vice President Kamala Harris during a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. All three major US indexes made gains after the latest unemployment data from the Labor Department. We’ll tell you what contributed to a decline in the overall death rate in the US. Ukrainian forces are pushing further into Russian territory in a cross-border incursion. Plus, Boeing’s new CEO is already getting praise just one day into the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The threat of war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah has residents of a frontline Israeli city on edge. The death toll from Tropical Storm Debby is rising after its second landfall today. Anti-government protests continued in Kenya its president swears in a new cabinet. US mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in more than a year. And, we’ll tell you why Samsung is recalling about a million of its electric stoves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in the 2024 race. Three teenagers in Austria are in custody after an alleged terror plot led to Taylor Swift's concerts getting canceled. A $50 million lawsuit claims the Titan submersible crew knew they were going to die before the vessel imploded. A law was passed in 2022 to help veterans affected by toxic chemicals, but many contamination claims are unresolved. And, we’ll tell you who will be Team USA’s flag bearers for the Olympic closing ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three Taylor Swift concerts have been cancelled because of an alleged terror plot in Austria. Former President Donald Trump has been staying home this week while his running mate is on the campaign trail. The Uvalde school police chief has finally spoken to CNN about the shooting that killed 19 kids and two teachers. Anti-racism demonstrators are hitting back at far-right riots in the UK. Plus, two giant pandas will be revealed to the public today at the San Diego Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hezbollah is looks like it's ready to strike Israel on its own, while Iran considers its next steps. Three Taylor Swift concerts have been cancelled over an alleged terror threat. Tropical Storm Debby has made landfall in the US for the second time. US stocks closed lower yesterday as Wall Street struggles to recover from the major losses at the start of the week. And, the athletics is heating up at the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Kamala Harris and running mate Gov. Tim Walz held a rally in Wisconsin today, and Republican VP candidate JD Vance was also campaigning in the battleground state. Russia says Ukraine crossed the border and launched an attack on Russian territory yesterday. A glacier unleashed a rush of water and flooded Juneau, Alaska. Four Milwaukee hotel workers have been charged with murder in connection with the June death of D’Vontaye Mitchell. Plus, the two astronauts on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft are still in space—we'll tell to why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ll tell you what leaders from Islamic countries are hoping to achieve at an emergency meeting in Saudi Arabia. Former President Donald Trump’s campaign didn’t hesitate to take on Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate. Tropical Storm Debby is on the move, dumping rain in its wake. Monthly abortion rates are continuing to rise. Plus, the impact of the slowing economy has reached the “place where dreams come true.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump says he's happy that Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Tropical Storm Debby has moved off land, but it's not done yet. US stocks are bouncing back after a troubling start to the week. Russia claims Ukraine launched a "massive attack" in its territory. And, Olympic legend Katie Ledecky reflects on her success and shares what's in store for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is trying to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as Israel braces for a retaliation from Iran. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has officially joined Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail as her running mate. Another member of the House "squad" of progressives has lost her seat. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is still stuck in space, seven weeks after it was meant to return home. And, a Nobel Peace Prize winner is taking control of the Bangladeshi government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has made his first appearance alongside Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate. The US is working with allies to try to avoid more conflict in the Middle East. Tropical Storm Debby has moved off the coast, but it will be back. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit parts of California overnight. Plus, the EPA has issued the emergency suspension of a common weedkiller because it could put unborn children at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is making her first public appearance with Gov. Tim Walz after announcing him as her running mate this morning. Hamas named a replacement for Ismail Haniyeh—the political leader who was assassinated last week in Tehran. Tropical Storm Debby continues to drench parts of Georgia and South Carolina. A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran has been charged in connection to a foiled assassination plot potentially targeting former President Donald Trump. Boeing is facing questions this week about its 737 Max which lost a door plug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris hopes her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, can help win over independents and even some Republicans. New analyses find that Hamas has rebuilt some of its fighting capabilities even after nine months of war. The mayor of Charleston, South Carolina has extended a curfew as Tropical Storm Debby drops major rain on the area. A new study finds teens’ mental health is still low after the pandemic. Plus, Bloomberg Philanthropies is gifting over half a billion to four historically Black medical schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate – we'll tell you what she told him and why she chose the Midwestern Democrat. Stocks rally this morning after a sharp drop in global markets yesterday. Tropical Storm Debby is causing severe flooding in southeastern cities like Savannah and Charleston. 100 people have been charged in the UK as the government tackles anti-immigration riots. And, we’ll tell you what's to come at the Paris Olympics today and who broke their own world record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Tropical Storm Debby has crossed into Georgia bringing potentially catastrophic rainfall, which has one mayor "terrified" for his community. Several US personnel have been injured after a suspected rocket attack at an airbase in Iraq. We're going to learn more details today about the blowout onboard a Boeing Alaska Airlines plane back in January. Plus, the Chicago White Sox have made history, but they're not happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tropical Storm Debby has killed at least five people in Florida and Georgia. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate today. We'll bring you the latest on the global economy concerns, and some context that might be reassuring. The US is bracing for Iran to attack Israel this week. And, we'll bring you the latest from the Paris Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple sources say Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the final hours of her VP search. US officials expect Iran to retaliate against Israel in the coming days. Stocks tumbled today on fears the US economy is slowing down—we'll tell you what to look out for next. Georgia and South Carolina are preparing for potentially catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Plus, a staggering court defeat for tech giant Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fears of a US economic slowdown could impact Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Tropical Storm Debby has weakened, but could still bring historic rainfall and flooding to the Southeast. Tensions in the Middle East could impact the course of Israel’s war in Gaza. UK far-right rioters bring worst social unrest in years. Plus, a new study suggests that bird flu cases in humans are higher than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dow plunged more than a thousand points this morning as fears about the US economy grow. Debby has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in Florida this morning. We're waiting to hear who Vice President Kamala Harris will name as her 2024 running mate, while former President Donald Trump proposed a new debate date. We'll tell you how US gymnastics star Simone Biles did in her last appearances of the Paris Olympics. And, after a controversial year for the pageant, a new Miss USA has been crowned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida, knocking out power for thousands of homes and businesses. We'll tell you about the three men in the running to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. The Park Fire in California is now burning more than 400,000 acres, making it the state's fourth largest wildfire in history. Bangladesh's prime minister has stepped down after widespread anti-government protests. And, two competitors had to drop out of today's triathlon, apparently falling sick after swimming in the River Seine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is in the final hours of her search for a running mate. The global fallout continues from the US jobs report. Hurricane Debby has gotten stronger as it makes its way towards Florida. Anti-immigration and anti-Muslim riots have broken out in the UK. Plus, an American is once again the world’s fastest man, as the triathlon continues to cause controversy at the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As election officials around the country prepare for November’s election, a CNN investigation has found they are already being inundated with dubious complaints about inaccurate voter rolls. The group behind many of the challenges, True the Vote, has long pushed debunked voter-fraud theories. In this episode, we hear how a mobile app has empowered citizens to bring these challenges against their neighbors and look at the impact on regular voters and election administrators. Guest: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok thinks these two employees at a New York car dealership deserve Emmys for their viral parodies of the sitcom “The Office.” Recent studies highlight how dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented, diagnosed and treated. New York City wants to form a new ‘rat pack.’ A history buff took a chance and bought a piece of tent that supposedly belonged to George Washington—and he was shocked it was the real deal. Plus, two US women’s sports teams have a rapper and a former NFL player as some of their biggest fans at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris has earned enough delegates’ votes to win the Democratic nomination—and she faces a critical weekend as she plans to meet with potential running mates. The Pentagon says it will direct "multiple force posture moves" in the Middle East ahead of a possible attack by Iran on Israel. Today’s underwhelming jobs report is prompting calls for the Federal Reserve to respond. The US is suing TikTok for allegedly violating children’s privacy law. Plus, how wildfires take can take a toll on people's mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jerusalem municipality has issued instructions on what to do in the event of the city coming under attack, as tensions grow in the Middle East. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign raised more than double former President Donald Trump’s campaign last month. The Dow is unsteady after a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for parts of southwest Florida as extreme weather is expected. Plus, online retail giant Temu is facing complaints from its merchants about fines and customer service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weaker-than-expected US jobs report is underscoring fears the economy is slowing too quickly and could trigger a recession. The US says it’s willing to move resources to the Middle East as tensions in the region rise after the killings of Iran-backed leaders. Former President Donald Trump claims yesterday’s prisoner swap with Russia was a “win for Putin.” Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet with potential running mates this weekend. Plus, we’ll tell you which countries have won the most medals at the Paris Games so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a huge prisoner swap with Russia, three Americans are back in the US and have been speaking to reporters. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says they raised $310 million in July alone. Florida is preparing as a tropical storm is expected to develop in the Atlantic this weekend. There's outrage after two Al Jazeera journalists were killed in Gaza this week. Plus, we'll tell you how your medication could be making you feel the heat more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The three Americans released in a massive prisoner swap with Russia are now back on US soil. President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as tensions rise. The US says it's clear Venezuela's president lost the election and the opposition won. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate in the coming days. Plus, swimming star Katie Ledecky has made history again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Americans released in a historic prisoner swap today between the US and Russia are on their way home. The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh continues to ratchet up tensions in the Middle East as his body arrives in Doha for burial on Friday. A New York appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to lift the gag order in his hush money case. Simone Biles won another gold medal—we have the details from Paris. Plus, climate change is making coffee more costly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden celebrated the historic prisoner exchange with Russia in a speech at the White House. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is in Arizona amid a packed campaign schedule. Over 100 million people in the US are under heat alerts. Plus, Italy is enacting new rules to curb overtourism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia and the US are carrying out a massive prisoner swap and the US says three Americans are on their way home. We're learning new details about the killing of Hamas' political leader. Simone Biles is back in action, going for another gold today at the Paris Games. Audio has been released from the 911 call Sonya Massey's mother made the day before her daughter was shot by police. Plus, the National Guard has been called in as deadly wildfires grow in Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American journalist Evan Gershkovich and US Marine veteran Paul Whelan are expected to be released as part of prisoner swap between Russia and the US. Israel says it killed Hamas' military commander last month, but is staying quiet about the death of a political leader. The US has reached plea deals with three men suspected of plotting the 9/11 terror attacks, but some of the victims' families are concerned. Law enforcement officials have accused the acting director of the Secret Service of "misleading the American people". Plus, the Biden Administration wants to stop airlines charging parents to sit next to their kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel says it killed Hamas’ military chief in Gaza, but still hasn't confirmed or denied its involvement in the assassination of the militant group's political leader in Iran. Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to former President Donald Trump's comments about her racial heritage. The US has reached a plea deal with one of the alleged masterminds behind the 9/11 terror attacks. An alleged drug cartel boss and founder will appear in a US court today. Plus, we'll bring you all the latest from the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The deaths of two leaders from Iran-backed groups are raising concerns about a wider war in the Middle East. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell said cuts are on the table for September. Former President Donald Trump made comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity during the National Association of Black Journalists conference. Wildfires in Colorado have forced evacuations from hundreds of homes near Denver. Plus, US swimming star Katie Ledecky broke her own record today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as hiring slows to a trickle. Oil prices are on the rise as fear spreads of war in the Middle East. Ukraine says there are no casualties after a major Russian drone strike. A South Florida school has suspended an employee accused of letting her transgender daughter play on the girls’ volleyball team. Plus, Maya Rudolph is returning to SNL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is watching the Middle East, as the region plunges into a dangerous phase following the assassinations of two leaders from Iran-backed militant groups. The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady today, but we could learn more about when they're planning to drop them. Things are heating up at the Paris Olympics, and we don't just mean the sports. Boeing has named a new CEO amid major losses the company reported from last quarter. Plus, we'll tell you what legislation passed in the Senate with a 91 to 3 vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Middle East is bracing for the possible fallout after a Hamas leader was assassinated overnight. Vice President Kamala Harris is going on the offensive over immigration. Kari Lake has won the GOP Senate primary in Arizona. The protests in Venezuela have turned deadly. Plus, we’ll tell you about a surprising selfie on the medals podium at the Paris Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas says its political leader has been killed by an Israeli strike, raising fears of escalation in the region. The Federal reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. Wildfires have burned more than 750,000 acres in California this year. The triathlon events have gone ahead at the Paris Olympic Games, after concerns about the safety of the River Seine. Plus. R. Kelly wants the Supreme Court to overturn some of his sex crimes convictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel says it launched a strike in southern Beirut today, targeting a high-level Hezbollah commander. Lawmakers praised acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe for his performance in a Senate hearing today, but some are calling for more firings after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Simone Biles led Team USA’s women's gymnastics team to Olympic gold. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit battleground states with her VP pick next week. And, repeated gunfire rang out while CNN interviewed Haiti’s prime minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices