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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Protests over the war in Gaza is are expected in Chicago, as the Democratic National Convention kicks off there, today. Hurricane Ernesto is slowing moving away from the Eastern seaboard as parts of the region are on flood alert after heavy rainfall. Ukraine is aiming to create a buffer zone inside Russia. Plus, Hurricane Debby left some surprises for drug officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region. Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest CNN Hero is an orchestra conductor, who’s helping more than 300 refugees and immigrants find purpose and hope through music. Dogs are spreading seeds at an urban nature reserve in the UK. Scientists are floating a new theory about how Egypt’s oldest pyramid may have been built. A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts got his ice cream stand shut down, so the community stepped up to help him raise money for his brother’s special needs hockey team. And, a new village in Tanzania for vulnerable young people will be built using a 3D printer and soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic vision that’s focused on building up the middle-class. Israel and Hamas appear to be at odds over the conditions of a Gaza ceasefire deal. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it ramps up danger for the eastern part of the US this weekend. A Florida jury convicted a White woman of manslaughter for fatally shooting her Black neighbor. Plus, President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan in her first major policy speech. Mediators in Gaza ceasefire talks are making a last-ditch effort to iron out key sticking points between Israel and Hamas. A Romanian gymnast has received the bronze medal originally awarded to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the Paris Olympics. Parts of Japan have been advised to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo. And, landlords are offering more incentives to attract renters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll cover some of the economic policy plans Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to roll out today and how they compare to former President Donald Trump's. Russia appears to be moving troops from key battlegrounds to deal with Ukraine's surprise incursion. The US is experiencing a summer Covid-19 wave. Schools are having to make budget cuts as some pandemic funding runs out. Plus, we'll hear from the Olympic breakdancer who went viral for all the wrong reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now know about some of the economic policies Vice President Kamala Harris is set to release today, as she and former President Donald Trump have each promised to lower prices. Israeli officials are condemning their own settlers for attacking a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. While Hurricane Ernesto won't hit the US mainland, beachgoers on the eastern seaboard are being told to stay away this weekend. A Romanian gymnast is set to officially get the Olympic bronze medal originally given to an American. And, a giant panda has given birth to twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll get a better idea on what Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree and disagree on about the economy, as Harris is expected to unveil her economic plan today. It's day two of ceasefire and hostage release negotiations between Israel and Hamas. We’ll tell you more about the five people charged over actor Matthew Perry's death, including the so-called “Ketamine Queen”. Federal grand jury subpoenas have been issued for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Hall and Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign committee. Plus, people are rushing to refinance after mortgage rates dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted what they’ve done to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors during their first joint appearance at an event in Maryland. Investigators say an underground drug network distributed the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry. Gaza ceasefire talks to pause the Israel-Hamas war and free hostages resume tomorrow. We’ll tell you where mortgage rates stand this week that may be enough to entice homeowners to refinance. Plus, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles talks about having her bronze medal stripped away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris touted Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices during their first joint event in Maryland while looking to November. Five people have been charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death last year. Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks are underway in Qatar. Former President Donald Trump wants to push his hush money sentencing back until after the election. And, Taylor Swift hits the stage in London tonight for the first time since organizers cancelled her concerts in Austria over an alleged terror plot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is navigating how to campaign on President Joe Biden’s unpopular economic record, as the two hold a rally today. Retail sales are up, as people spend more than economists predicted. High stake talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal come as Gaza's death toll hits a grim milestone. Ukrainian military leaders are celebrating wins in Russian territory, but people living near the border have mixed feelings. And, authorities have arrested multiple people in connection with the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 40,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since Israel began its bombing campaign against Hamas. The presidential race is focusing on the economy this week, we'll tell you what the candidates are proposing. The Biden Administration has announced billions of dollars in Medicare savings. Hurricane Ernesto is heading toward Bermuda and is expected to bring dangerous beach conditions to the entire US Eastern seaboard. Plus, Hollywood says goodbye to Gena Rowlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump laid out his plans for the economy, while Vice President Kamala Harris could preview some of hers when she appears on stage with President Joe Biden today. There are several stumbling blocks as talks for a ceasefire and hostage release talks are set to get underway today. The family of Sonya Massey are calling for mandatory background checks for people applying to law enforcement, after the woman's deadly police encounter. Plus, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made baseball history, again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump claimed Americans would be better off financially if he’s elected to another term. A Ukrainian security source claims troops carried out their “biggest attack” on Russian airfields since the war began. The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. We’re tracking Hurricane Ernesto as it knocks out power to half of Puerto Rico. Plus, a man suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for the wrongful death of his wife is facing a new legal hurdle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is slamming former President Donald Trump’s economic agenda ahead of his speech this afternoon. A Ukrainian commander says Russia is sending in reinforcements as its forces expand into the southern part of the country. A former politician accused of fatally stabbing a Las Vegas journalist is on trial. Thailand’s prime minister has been removed from office in a major court ruling. And, a new poll finds that Americans are less convinced than ever that moderate drinking is healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US hit an inflation milestone today, but don't worry, it's a good one. That news comes ahead of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris telling voters what they've got planned for the economy. High stakes talks could be make or break for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Ukraine says it's now in control of 70 settlements and hundreds of square miles inside Russia. And, Ernesto has now strengthened into a hurricane north of Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation data out this morning show prices TKTK, as polls show the economy is still a top concern for voters. Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this morning as it edges around Puerto Rico, but FEMA's disaster relief fund is out of money. A new survey shows most women in the US worry abortion bans could put them or their loved ones in danger. A prominent member of "The Squad" appears to have won their congressional primary. Plus, a judge that decided to strip American Jordan Chiles of her Olympic medal may have a conflict on interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is expected to unveil his economic policies today, while Vice President Kamala Harris is set to lay out some of her plans later this week. Tropical Storm Ernesto is getting closer to Puerto Rico as tens of thousands have already lost power. The New York Times is reporting that Hunter Biden asked the State Department for help with a business deal while his father was vice president. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region of Russia following new attacks by Ukrainian forces. Plus, a charity in New Zealand says it unknowingly handed out candy filled with meth to hundreds of families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden announced new funding for cancer research as part of his initiative that aims to cut cancer deaths in half in the coming decades. The Israeli prime minister’s office denied it added new conditions in ceasefire talks. Tens of thousands of Russians have been forced to flee as Ukrainian troops cross into its territory. Tropical Storm Ernesto is strengthening as it plows through Caribbean islands. Plus, new research reveals evidence of an underground reservoir on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United Auto Workers union filed labor charges against former President Donald and Elon Musk – we’ll explain why. An Israeli leader’s controversial visit to a holy site in Jerusalem is sparking outrage. An Ohio officer accused of fatally shooting a pregnant Black woman outside a grocery store last year has been indicted on murder charges. Thousands of doctors across India are on strike to demand better protection for health workers. And, the path to getting psychedelics approved for medical use may be long, but experts are optimistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to keep up the momentum with her 2024 campaign – we'll look at the latest polls and see if it's working. Home Depot has a warning about the economy. Diplomats are scrambling to prevent an attack by Iran on Israel, which is dealing with infighting over the war in Gaza. Tropical Storm Ernesto is slamming into the Caribbean. And, the CEO of Starbucks is stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are trying to get the attention of voters by focusing on their policies. Russia’s president is promising to kick Ukrainian troops out of his country, more than a week after their surprise incursion. American summers are getting hotter and longer thanks to human caused climate change. Reports of a deadly drone attack in Myanmar is stoking fears of ethnic cleansing. Plus, we'll tell you why a WNBA star is suing the league and her former team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent an Iranian retaliation against Israel that could also derail Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Former President Donald Trump sat down with Elon Musk to talk about his plans if he wins the 2024 presidential election. Arizona voters will get to decide if the right to an abortion should be added to their state’s constitution. Firefighters from half a dozen countries are battling wildfires outside Athens, Greece. Plus, the Boston Red Sox have suspended a star player for using a slur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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