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Students at Columbia University have barricaded the entrance to one of the college's main buildings. Israel's Prime Minister says he'll enter Rafah, with or without a cease fire deal. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial resumes today. Gender-affirming care for young people will continue in Kansas, after the statehouse failed to override a veto. Plus, investigators are looking into fatal crashes involving Ford's hands-free driving system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University says it has started suspending student protestors, as dozens barricade themselves in a college building. A new cease fire deal is on the table and the White House says it could end the war in Gaza. Four officers have been killed in a shooting in North Carolina. Former President Donald Trump is expected back in court today for his hush money trial - we'll tell what's expected today. Plus, the new trailer for "Mufasa: The Lion King" has dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University has started suspending students who defied a deadline to vacate the encampment protest. The State Department determined that five Israeli security units violated human rights prior to October 7th. Three law enforcement officers have died following a shooting incident in North Carolina. The family of the black teenager who was shot in the head after ringing the wrong doorbell is taking legal action. And, Texas is suing the Biden administration over its new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia students defied the university’s deadline to evacuate the encampment or face suspension. Hamas is considering a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of more Israeli hostages. Ministers from the G7 nations have agreed to shut down all their coal plants by 2035. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a former truck driver who was fired after a CBD product caused him to fail a drug test. And, Britney Spears has settled her long-running legal dispute with her estranged father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University has given Pro-Palestinian student protestors until 2pm eastern time today to clear the encampment on campus. A new deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages is on the table – we’ll give you the details. Florida’s six-week abortion ban goes into effect this week. Will House Speaker Mike Johnson get to keep his job after passing a foreign aid package? Plus, how US malls are trying to reinvent themselves with different restaurant concepts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests and arrests have continued on campuses across the US, as counter-protesters also showed up at UCLA this weekend. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says not enough has been done to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tens of millions of low income Americans could lose their internet access this week. More than a hundred people have died in Kenya as violent flash floods hit the country. And, the US is expecting a hot summer even as El Niño is getting weaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Universities across the US are facing mounting pressure after another weekend of student protests and arrests. The State Department is split on whether Israel is following international law while using American weapons. Support for former President Donald Trump doesn't appear to be wavering, and he's got a surprising, if reluctant, supporter. At least four people have died after a tornado hit Oklahoma. Plus, global measles cases nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 years ago, hundreds of Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted and held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The quest to rescue them captured the world’s attention, aided by pleas from high-profile figures and a viral hashtag online. But a decade later, those who escaped are still dealing with the fallout and others are left wondering if they will ever see their loved ones again. In this episode, we hear the story of one survivor and look at the state of girls’ education in the country. Guest: Stephanie Busari, CNN Senior Editor - Africa Read more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elementary school kids show us a few kind words can go a long way with their cheerful hotline. A chain of cafés that employs people with intellectual and development disabilities just opened a US location. Scientists had a conversation with a whale for the very first time. Some students cut loose at prom and supported a good cause, after a celebrity with a special tie to the school showed up. And, what if there was internet on the moon? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new witness takes the stand in Trump’s hush money trial. Pro-Palestinian student encampments spread across the world. The U.S announces the largest aid package for Ukraine yet. A new report reveals Burkina Faso’s military murdered over 200 villagers. And the menthol ban cigarette expected to happen soon, might take longer than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring you the latest in the hush money trial against former president Donald Trump unfolding in New York. Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza grow across university campuses around the country and the world. Unusual syphilis cases are on the rise, according to Chicago doctors. A court in Romania gives the green light for the criminal case against Andrew Tate and his brother to proceed to trial. And a watch worn by the richest man aboard the Titanic heads to auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FFormer President Donald Trump’s trial continues with the former publisher of the National Enquirer David Pecker back on the stand for cross examination. Negotiations to remove a Pro-Palestinian encampment are ongoing at Columbia University. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US has evidence of Chinese attempts to influence the 2024 election. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris hosts a White House roundtable with a celebrity – we'll tell you what they spoke about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a summary of the first witness' testimony in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this morning. ER wait times are leaving patients on gurneys in corridors for hours. The Central US is getting battered by a severe storm threat. Plus, Boeing's spacecraft is finally ready for passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been arrests, clashes and canceled events after a week of pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the US. The Supreme Court doesn't seem convinced by former President Donald Trump's immunity plea. TikTok's parent company says the app is not for sale. The US military has started building a pier in the sea to get aid into Gaza. Plus, Harvey Weinstein's accusers say his convictions being overturned in New York is a "betrayal". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep across America, with one school cancelling its main graduation ceremony. A federal judge upheld the verdict and award in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against former President Donald Trump. Flash flooding has killed dozens in two East African countries. A severe weather threat in the US kicks off today through the weekend. Finally, we’ll tell you how the federal government is cracking down on internet service providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a high-stakes hearing over former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims in his federal election subversion case. Meanwhile, a former tabloid executive is back on the stand in Trump’s criminal hush money trial. The latest GDP report is rattling Wall Street. Haiti’s prime minister has resigned, clearing the way for a new government amid gang violence. And, prepare to pay a fee to visit one historic Italian city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is in New York for his hush money trial, while the Supreme Court is hearing his immunity claim in Washington, DC. More pro-Palestinian protests start on campuses – we'll tell you where. A New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crime convictions. The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new US owner – we break down who could swoop in. Plus, a state wants to crack down on a certain airport line cutting service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are trying to convince the Supreme Court that he's immune from criminal prosecution. More students have been arrested over pro-Palestinian protests, this time in California and Texas. New rules are aiming to cut down power plant emissions. Senator Bernie Sanders is launching an investigation into the pricing of some popular weight loss drugs. Plus, Apple has been accused of using "blood minerals". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been more arrests at colleges around the US as tensions build over pro-Palestinian protests. The Supreme Court will hear arguements about whether former President Donald Trump has presidential immunity. Some of Trump's 2020 inner circle are facing indictments in Arizona over an alleged fake electors plot. Also in Arizona, lawmakers have taken steps towards repealing a 160 year old abortion ban. Plus, US birth rates have dropped to their lowest level in more than a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson called on Columbia University’s president to resign during a tense visit. Arizona's House of Representatives has voted to overturn the state's Civil War-era abortion ban. The United Nations wants an independent investigation into mass graves found in Gaza. The FDA found traces of the avian bird flu viruses in grocery store milk. Plus, school lunches are going to get healthier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan are getting long-awaited funding after President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid bill into law. The US Supreme Court heard arguments on what could likely be a major abortion case since the court overturned Roe v. Wade. A large pro-Palestinian protest broke out in Texas. A new report has found more people across the US are living in places with unhealthy air pollution. And, former NFL star Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Trophy back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Competing protests on the steps of the Supreme Court underscored the importance of a ruling in the case over abortions in medical emergencies will be. We'll tell you about some new federal rules that could be good for your bank account. Columbia University says negotiations with pro-Palestine protestors are getting somewhere, but some students aren't budging. Hamas has released a video of an Israeli American hostage. Plus, surgeons have successfully performed the first ever combined pig-to-human organ transplant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today the Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether hospitals should have a federal obligation to provide emergency abortions to pregnant people in medical emergencies. President Joe Biden says he'll pass a foreign aid bill as soon it hits his desk, and it could lead to a TikTok ban. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China today. A new CNN investigation is casting some doubt on Pentagon probes surrounding a suicide attack in Afghanistan. Plus, millions of people on Medicare could be covered for Wegovy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says he'll sign a $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan into law today. Signing the bill will also start the clock on a possible nationwide TikTok ban. Protestors at Columbia University have been given a little longer to remove their encampment from campus. Tennessee lawmakers have signed a bill to let teachers and school staff carrying guns. Plus, Tesla's earnings have taken a dive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University officials are warning students participating in an ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment. The Senate cleared the way for a final vote on a $95 billion foreign aid package. The Justice Department reached a settlement with more than a hundred victims of former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. President Joe Biden campaigned on reproductive freedoms in Florida today. Finally, scientists are raising questions about the government’s handling of key data on the bird flu virus outbreak in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the Justice Department’s settlement over the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar investigation. Prosecutors are looking to establish how former President Donald Trump benefitted from his relationship with former tabloid executive David Pecker. The Senate is on track to vote on a foreign aid package this week after months of delay. We have new developments in the classified documents case involving Trump and his co-defendants. New home sales surged in the US despite elevated mortgage rates. And, the British royal family released a new photo after a photo-editing scandal last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Testimony from the first witness in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues today, after a potential gag order violation hearing took place. Mostly peaceful protests at Columbia University are being overshadowed by antisemitism. President Joe Biden is in Florida today, where he's hoping abortion rights will win him more votes. We'll tell you why Starbucks is at the Supreme Court today. Plus, the potential climate and weather impact from a volcano erupting in Indonesia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University is facing pressure over the arrests of student protestors as well threats against Jewish students. More bodies have been found in a mass grave in Gaza, taking the total to 310. Former President Donald Trump is facing a hearing over possible violations of a gag order. We'll tell you want to look out for in the Pennsylvania primaries. Plus, a space probe 12 billion miles away has started sending data back to Earth again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University is bracing for a seventh day of protests, as students around the US hold demonstrations in solidarity. A judge in New York will hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump has broken a gag order in his hush money trial. Soldiers in Ukraine are holding their breath as US lawmakers hold the next vote on an aid package. Baltimore is filing a legal claim against the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Plus, many Americans may have had their health data stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with unrest at two Ivy League universities over the Israel-Hamas war. It comes as the State Department released its annual human rights report – we have details. The US sends a message to China after deploying a powerful missile system to an Indo-Pacific ally. Former President Donald Trump and New York’s attorney general’s office have agreed to the terms of his bond in his civil fraud case. Lastly, President Joe Biden marked Earth Day with several new initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution called its first witness to testify in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial today. Heightened tensions around pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University are raising concerns about safety. The federal government announced a new rule to support reproductive healthcare privacy. The British parliament is expected to vote on a controversial bill that would allow the UK to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. And, clothing retailer Express Inc. becomes the latest store to file for bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution and defense gave their opening statements in the hush money trial in New York against former President Donald Trump. The US is reportedly planning to sanction a unit of the Israeli military over alleged abuses in the West Bank. A new study has looked at weight loss plateaus and how to avoid them. North Korean illustrators may have helped create popular US TV cartoons. Plus, TikTok says it's ready to fight a ban in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors and Donald Trump's lawyers will start making their case today in opening statements in the former President's hush money trial. Ukraine has thanked US lawmakers for approving an aid package. Tensions rise at Columbia University over campus protests. Israel's military intelligence chief has resigned over the October 7th attack. Plus, how President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening statements are expected today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The House has passed a $95 million foreign aid package, but now Speaker Mike Johnson is under threat. Columbia University is in a crisis over campus protests and antisemitism. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today over whether cities can punish people for being unhoused. Plus, we'll tell you what Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two top scientific bodies recently announced that coral reefs around the world are experiencing a mass bleaching event for just the fourth time. It comes amid surging ocean temperatures over the past year, which has been the warmest on record. In this episode, we examine how a number of extreme climate change-fueled events – including coral bleaching – are on display in Australia and whether they could provide lessons in climate resiliency for the rest of the world. Guest: Ivan Watson, CNN Senior International Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three college recruits reflect on the WNBA draft and the moment the sport is having right now. A family in Oklahoma granted their son’s wish to get a pet octopus, but they had no idea she would end up giving birth! A college dorm surprises their hall’s security guard with the gift of a lifetime. Why a recent gift comes just in time for the iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, DC. Plus, would you ride to the edge of space in a helium balloon? For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's the Good Stuff newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A full jury panel has been selected in former President Donald Trump’s historic criminal hush money trial. The Senate is trying to pass a key surveillance bill before tonight’s deadline while the House is expected to vote on a foreign aid package tomorrow. The FAA announced new scheduling changes to help air traffic controllers combat fatigue. A Maryland high school student accused of planning a school shooting is being held without bond. Finally, tonight, Volkswagen could be the newest automaker to join the UAW in nearly 50 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man apparently lit himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is underway. We have details on what the Israeli military appeared to have targeted in its strike on Iran. A foreign aid package clears a hurdle in Congress amid growing calls for the House speaker’s ouster. We’ll tell you about the man charged in connection with an alleged Russian plot to kill Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A top scientist raises concerns about the bird flu in the US. And, we’ll tell you why Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertrucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US had no involvement on Israel's attack on Iran. Former President Donald Trump has slammed the hush money trial and his gag order on day four of the trial. The Biden administration has finalized a ban on oil drilling in Alaska. A Maryland high school student has been arrested over an alleged school shooting plot. Plus, House Republicans are once again trying to push through a bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is denying any involvement on an apparently limited Israeli attack on Iran. We'll tell you what to expect in the coming days of Donald Trump hush money trial. The Biden administration is expected to announce changes to an important civil rights law today. Former Vice President Mike Pence has a bleak warning for what Russia’s leader could do if he wins the war in Ukraine. And, last year’s record heat led to record hospital visits in parts of the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A US official says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran, which could escalate tensions in the region. 12 Jurors have been chosen for former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. House Speaker Mike Johnson might need support from Democrats to pass a series of foreign aid bills and to keep his job. The largest election in history is underway in India. And, Swifties got a surprise when Taylor’s new album dropped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twelve jurors have been selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. More than 100 people have been arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University. Mortgage rates have reached their highest level since November. A new report breaks down the health risks linked to some imported strawberries. Lastly, we’ll tell you where volcanic eruptions are triggering a tsunami threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with a deadly strike in southern Gaza that killed at least ten family members. President Joe Biden got endorsed from more than a dozen members of the extended Kennedy family. A man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho college students has a new alibi. We’re tracking a new severe storm threat in the central US. And, we’ll explain the actions that cost more than two dozen Google employees their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you why a juror has already been excused from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the selection process continues. The US is slapping Iran with sanctions after its attack on Israel. Both a foreign aid package and House Speaker Mike Johnson face a big test today in Congress. Some lawmakers in Arizona are still fighting to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Plus, WNBA players want to be treated fairly, but it's not just about the money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial say they’ll use his past legal run-ins to discredit him if he takes the stand. Tensions between Qatar and the US are putting a strain on negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage return in Gaza. The FBI says it's on high alert for threats ahead of Passover. 911 communication services have been restored in some areas this morning after a brief outage hit four states last night. Plus, six people have been arrested for one of the largest gold heists in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing ahead with a foreign aid package, even though it could put his speakership at risk. UNICEF says nearly 14,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. It's day three of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Former Boeing employees have accused the company of taking shortcuts. Plus, the Supreme Court has made it easier to sue your company if they transfer you against your will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate killed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Arizona lawmakers failed to advance a bill that would repeal the state’s abortion ban. Hawaii's attorney general released the first report from a probe into the deadly Maui wildfires that wreaked havoc last year. We’ll tell you about a recall impacting some Ford SUVs and pickups. Finally, an NBA player has been banned from the league – we’ll explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a series of foreign aid bills despite pressure from conservative hardliners. The Homeland Security secretary’s impeachment trial has begun in the Senate. Boeing's reputation took another hit at hearings on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s president testified to a House committee about the school’s response to antisemitism. Plus, we’ll break down the impact record-setting rainfall is having in the United Arab Emirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senators are expected to be sworn in as jurors later today in the impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Israel's prime minister says the country alone will decide what to do in response to Iran's attack. Former President Donald Trump made a campaign trail stop after court yesterday. A new report shows a staggering amount of American borrowers are crippled by their student loan debt. Plus, some Team USA updates and reflections ahead of the Paris Olympics Games in 100 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is hitting Gaza with deadly airstrikes as it weighs its response to Iran’s weekend attack. A showdown is set in the Senate today over the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after mistakenly shooting a female Uber driver. President Joe Biden is expected to call for higher tariffs on Chinese steel imports. Plus, a year's worth of rain has flooded Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices