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Tonight in Atlanta President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head to head as CNN hosts the first debate of the election. We're waiting on huge rulings from the Supreme Court, but we may already know the decision for one of them. Bolivian officials say they've successfully fought off a coup attempt. A Texas inmate has been executed after appealing whether he was eligible for the death penalty. Plus, two giant pandas are on their way to California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate each other live on CNN, the earliest general election debate in US history. The debate is being held at a CNN studio in the key swing state of Georgia, which helped deliver the presidency to Biden in 2020. In this episode, we go inside the debate studio to preview the event and hear from Atlanta-area voters about what they want to hear from the candidates (if they'll even be watching). Guest: David Chalian, CNN Political Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ministry of Health in Gaza says nearly 38,000 people have been killed in the last 264 days of conflict with Israel. The Federal Reserve’s annual stress test finds that America’s biggest banks are well positioned to survive a severe recession. In the two years since Roe v Wade was overturned, women in states with restrictive abortion bans have become less likely to access prescription birth control. The International Criminal Court has convicted an al Qaeda-linked leader of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Mali. Plus, Denmark is set to enact the world’s first carbon tax on agriculture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An erroneously posted document reveals that the Supreme Court appears poised to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho. After a break, heat and thunderstorms return to the northeast this afternoon. Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists warn that former President Donald Trump’s policies will be bad for inflation. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is free and has landed in Australia. Plus, we’ll tell you why the future of energy wars is likely underwater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has delivered an election year win to the Biden administration with its latest ruling. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are getting ready for a historic face off on CNN tomorrow night. The number of people apprehended at the US-Mexico border has dropped 40% in recent weeks. Kenya's president won’t sign a controversial finance bill after deadly protests in the country. And, a jury in Massachusetts is deciding whether a woman is a cop-killer or a scapegoat for a police cover-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start by looking at the topics President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely want to focus on in tomorrow's debate. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back home in Australia. The flood risk is still high around rivers in the Upper Midwest. NATO has announced who will take over as chief this year. Plus. Michael Phelps did not hold back in his testimony over the World Anti-Doping Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's just one day until the first presidential election debate on CNN, as One Thing host David Rind speaks to voters in Georgia. We've got projected primary results from New York and Colorado. The trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich started in Russia today. The Supreme Court is gearing up to release some very high profile rulings on everything from presidential powers to abortion access. Plus, President Joe Biden is expected to pardon US veterans convicted under a military law that banned gay sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge has rolled back parts of former President Donald Trump’s gag order in his hush money trial. Four states are holding primaries today – we’ll break down some key races. Two federal judges paused parts of the Biden administration’s student loan repayment plan – we’ll tell you what it could mean for borrowers. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is testifying about anti-doping measures today. Plus, a CNN health expert suggests the best drink to beat the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sweltering heat is sending temperatures soaring for much of the US amid deadly Midwest flooding. We have details on President Joe Biden and former President Trump’s debate prep strategies. Protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament during a nationwide strike against a controversial finance bill. A federal judge rejected a $30 billion swipe-fees settlement between Mastercard, Visa and retailers. And, two US track stars had their Olympic dreams slip away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hearings continue in Florida for former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case, as prosecutors reveal new images to push back on his attempts to dismiss it. Trump and President Joe Biden have a similar goal for Thursday's debate, but are going about prepping for it differently. Anti-government protests in Nairobi turn deadly as demonstrators break into parliament. Israel’s Supreme Court orders the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. And, prosecutors urge the DOJ to charge Boeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll hear from a nurse teaching kids in kindergarten how to treat gunshot wounds, as the US Surgeon General says gun violence is an urgent public health emergency. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is on his way home to Australia after striking a plea deal. Almost the whole population of Gaza is at serious risk of famine. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two top Russian military officials. Plus, Snapchat announces new features to protect teens from sextortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has struck a plea deal that will mean he can return to his home country, Australia. The US Surgeon General says gun violence is an urgent public health emergency. Authorities are warning that a dam in Minnesota could collapse because of flooding. We'll bring you the results of last night's Stanley Cup final. Plus, China has brought samples from the far side of the moon back down to Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s defense minister discussed a transition into a new phase of the war in Gaza during his visit to the US today. Plus, dueling protests outside a synagogue in LA turned chaotic over the weekend. President Joe Biden’s campaign blasts former President Donald Trump in a new ad over abortion rights. We’ll tell you about a deadly Ukrainian strike in Russia-occupied Crimea. Lastly, some major record labels are suing AI companies for copyright infringement – we have details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s prime minister walks back from comments that seemingly dismissed Israel’s latest US-backed ceasefire proposal. Both sides in former President Donald Trump’s federal classified documents case are making arguments in two Florida hearings today. A dangerous heat waves moves to the southern US. Some crew members on the cargo ship that struck the Baltimore bridge have returned home. And, we’ll tell you about some of the athletes who qualified to compete in the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are preparing in different ways ahead of this week's first 2024 presidential debate on CNN. The Supreme Court will decide whether states can restrict gender affirming care for minors. A severe heatwave is moving south after breaking records in the Northeast and Midwest. The Tohono O’odham Nation says migrant crossings are impacting its ancestral lands. And, a new ketamine pill for depression shows promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been two years since the Supreme Court ruling that changed abortion rights across the country. Israel's prime minister says the war is entering a new phase, and some are worried it will expand into Lebanon. Parts of the Midwest are dealing with deadly flooding. Two astronauts are still stranded on the International Space Station after NASA and Boeing delayed their return again. And, after 10 days lost in the mountains, a California hiker has been rescued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in the Upper Midwest are dealing with catastrophic flooding, while the record breaking heat moves West. More than 1,300 people were killed at this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, mostly because of extreme heat. Israel's prime minister has signaled the war against Hamas is going to get less intense and move towards the border with Lebanon. At least 19 people have been killed in two attacks on a church and a synagogue in Russia. Plus, today marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and changed abortion rights in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As extreme heat blankets large parts of the US, a war is looming between the US and Mexico over water. Under an 80-year-old treaty, both sides are expected to share resources from key rivers. However, extreme drought conditions have put Mexico well behind in delivering its share. In this episode, we examine how the shortfall is impacting American farmers and look at what can be done to factor climate change into future agreements. Guest: Laura Paddison, CNN Senior Climate Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 5-year-old superhero fan born without a left hand now has a bionic arm that looks like Iron Man’s. “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee moved into her new house on the lot of her childhood home she had to flee over 80 years ago. A wildlife photographer snapped the first photo of a newborn white bison calf that fulfills a hopeful Lakota prophecy. A potentially habitable planet the size of Earth has been discovered. Plus, the world’s largest 3D printer is building homes made from wood fiber in Maine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has upheld a law barring domestic abusers from owning guns—an abuse survivor shares her reaction. The UN Secretary General describes a chaotic situation in Gaza that’s preventing them from distributing aid. Heatwaves are slowing down small businesses. One of the Americans charged with having ammunition in Turks and Caicos is expected to go home. Plus, two beluga whales were rescued from Ukraine—we'll tell you how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a win for gun-control groups, the Supreme Court has upheld a federal law that bars guns for domestic abusers. Extreme heat can have extreme consequences for the human body – we'll explain. A New York judge has dismissed trespassing cases against some of those arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. US home prices have hit an all-time high. Plus, soccer’s Copa America is underway, and could be one key player’s last major international tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Authorities in New Mexico say they're preparing for more fatalities after at least two people were killed by a pair of wildfires. It's feared that more than 1,000 people could have died from the heat while making the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court has upheld a federal law banning domestic abusers from owning guns. Israel's prime minister says US military aid for his country is "barely a trickle." Plus, an American swimmer got engaged just minutes after qualifying for the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI has joined an investigation into what started deadly wildfires near a village in New Mexico, as the area also deals with flash flooding. Heat is scorching the US and has killed hundreds of people during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Ukraine has launched a "mass drone strike" inside Russia and Crimea. A new study found links between genetic codes and obesity. Plus, a WBNA rookie made league history last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The long lasting heatwave is still scorching parts of the Midwest and Northeast, as New York could see seven days above 90 degrees. Former President Donald Trump raised more campaign money than President Joe Biden last month. There appears to be some cracks between the Israeli military and the Israeli government. New York is clamping down on social media algorithms aimed at kids. Plus, the FAA is investigating why a flight dropped to just 525 feet over a town in Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On top of record-setting temperatures, the Midwest and Northeast face unsafe air quality. US officials have serious concerns that Iran-backed Hezbollah could overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system. Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Vietnam and had more to say about Moscow’s strategic partnership with North Korea. Toyota recalls some of its SUVs over an airbag issue. And, veteran actor Donald Sutherland has died at 88. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season’s first named tropical storm is fizzling out, but heat waves and fires continue nationwide. The Supreme Court has begun issuing rulings today as its term comes to a close. The head of the Rafah municipality in Gaza says the city is now “disaster-struck.” Two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists at The Washington Post are calling for a leadership change at the newspaper. And, it’s the longest day of the year – happy solstice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tropical Storm Alberto has made landfall in Mexico and it's already had a deadly impact. Despite climate change fueling extreme weather, 2023 was a record year for fossil fuel emissions. Travis Scott has been arrested in Miami. Ukraine has moved to the top of the list to get critical air defense systems from the US. Plus, one of the greatest baseball players of all time is being honored tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll hear from reporters following President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as they prepare for next week's debate. Extreme weather continues to plague the US. Boeing is having another bad week as news of another safety alert surfaces. Some crew from the Dali cargo ship could start to return home, 12 weeks after it crashed into a bridge in Baltimore. Plus, the trial has started for a US-Russian citizen accused of treason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tropical Storm Alberto is set to make landfall in Mexico today, while deadly wildfires and extreme heat impact parts of the US. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to make history in next week's CNN debate. Every state funded school in Louisiana will now have to display the 10 commandments in classrooms. Two astronauts are waiting to come home from the International Space Station because of problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Plus, protestors have spray painted an ancient site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Storm surge from Tropical Storm Alberto is hammering parts of the Gulf Coast. A US Army soldier has been sentenced to a Russian penal colony. Louisiana public schools are now required to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. We now know the cause of a 911 outage in Massachusetts on Tuesday. Plus, we’ll tell you where the latest monolith has been spotted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dangerous heat wave is scorching parts of the Midwest and Northeast, breaking dozens of records this week. The Biden administration is pushing back against the Israeli prime minister’s comments about the US withholding weapons to the country. Families that lost loved ones in two Boeing crashes are calling for a steep fine and criminal charges. The US approved a new arms sale to Taiwan – we’ll tell you what’s included. And, the MLB will pay tribute to baseball legend Willie Mays in a special game – we have details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first tropical storm of the hurricane season has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. Taxpayer money is being sent to private schools in Arizona, causing some public schools to shut down. Israel is warning about an "all out" war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. We're now getting a steady stream of data from the farthest spacecraft from Earth. Plus, the 97-year-old "Grandmother of Juneteenth" has walked 2.5 miles for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deadly wildfires in New Mexico and California are destroying homes, as firefighters struggle to get control of the flames. The record breaking heat in the US and across the world could be a sign of things to come. Russia and North Korea have signed a new treaty. Tensions are rising between the US and Israel's prime minister over weapons shipments. Plus, gamers are finally getting a chance to play Zelda herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans are dealing with extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm threat. The US is facing criticism over Ukraine's NATO hopes, as Russia's president continues his trip to North Korea. CNN is marking Juneteenth with a special event tonight. The nation’s second-largest school district is banning students from using cell phones during the school day. And, the San Francisco Giants say baseball legend Willie Mays has died at the age of 93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden announced new actions to protect certain undocumented immigrants from being deported. Boeing’s CEO apologized for the company’s recent safety failures as he came under fire at a Senate hearing today. Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea for a rare visit. Massachusetts has resolved a statewide 911 outage. Plus, a chipmaking company edged past two tech giants for a coveted top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A record-breaking heat wave will send temperatures soaring for days as wildfires spread across parts of the West. Two top Democrats signed off on a major military package for Israel. A gunman who killed five people at a Colorado LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022 will be sentenced today. New York’s highest court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s gag order challenge in the hush money case. And, we’ll tell you why a key pet insurance provider says it’s dropping thousands of policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is unveiling a new program that will protect some undocumented migrants from being deported. Wildfires are growing in California and New Mexico. A whistleblower claims Boeing hid questionable parts from regulators. LA's school board is voting on whether to ban phones. Plus, we'll tell you why Justin Timberlake has been arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration is introducing a sweeping program to protect some undocumented migrants from deportation. Extreme heat, wildfires and a tropical storm are all forecast for the US this week. A new whistleblower claims Boeing used broken parts in its planes and tried to hide it from regulators. Thailand will soon become the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage. Plus, country music star George Strait has beaten a record set by the Grateful Dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Half of the US population is dealing with stifling extreme heat this week. Meanwhile, wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in California and New Mexico. The Biden Administration is expected to announce its biggest ever immigration relief program. Russia's president is traveling to North Korea today for a rare visit - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Boston Celtics win a record 18th NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with two potential tropical threats of the hurricane season this week. NATO’s chief says a number of allies are hitting their defense spending targets. We have details on a meeting between House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump today. A man allegedly involved in the prison death of a notorious gangster has pleaded guilty to falsifying statements. And, the Biden administration’s new protections for LGBTQ+ students have been blocked in six more states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A UN agency says 1.3 million Palestinians in Rafah have been displaced to other parts of Gaza within six weeks. A missing American tourist has been found dead in Greece amid hot temperatures. There’s fallout from a controversial law in Florida that bars Chinese citizens from buying property. A deadly bacterial infection in Japan has reached record levels. And, scientists appear to be closer to finding an answer to the mystery of dark matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's military says it has introduced a daily tactical pause in military activity in southern Gaza. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been taking shots at each other ahead of next week's debate. The IRS has a new plan to crack down on wealthy tax cheats. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for the first time in more than two decades. Plus, we'll tell you which state is pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Midwest and Northeast are expecting record high temperatures, as a wildfire burns through Los Angeles County. Israel's prime minister has disbanded the country's cross party war cabinet after a key resignation and pressure from the far-right. Tensions are rising over water at the US-Mexico border. The trial for Evan Gershkovich, the American journalist detained in Russia, will be held behind closed doors. Plus, the Surgeon General is calling for warning labels on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Midwest and Northeast are bracing for some record breaking heat this week. There were at least 14 mass shootings in the US over the weekend, including one at a busy splash pad. Israel's prime minister has disbanded the country's war cabinet. There was mixed success at a peace summit for Ukraine this weekend. Plus, the big winners of last night's Tony awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five years after the fall of the self-declared caliphate, tens of thousands of ISIS followers and their families are being held in dozens of detention facilities in Syria that human rights groups describe as a ‘legal black hole.’ In this episode, CNN gets unprecedented access to some of these facilities and hears from mothers and children facing dire conditions and uncertain futures. Guest: Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creative kids in Ireland are celebrating a holiday by performing their viral rap song. A World War II veteran marries his bride in a special place. A Tiktoker surprises immigrant workers with free trips to Disneyland. In Oregon, a man was stranded in a ravine after his truck crashed, until his dog saved the day. Plus, a campus legend with whiskers has a doctorate degree. 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

Princess Kate is expected to make her first public appearance in months this weekend amid her recovery from cancer. After heavy rain and flooding in South Florida, the heat is on across much of the US. The site of a 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida is coming down. The US is expected to temporarily dismantle the humanitarian pier it built to distribute aid off the Gaza coast. Plus, the Justice Department declined to pursue contempt charges against US Attorney General Merrick Garland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden is meeting with Pope Francis at the G7 summit in Italy. The Biden administration sanctioned an Israeli activist group over Gaza aid. A judge has allowed Alex Jones’ assets to be liquidated to pay the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. The FAA is investigating counterfeit titanium found in some commercial planes. And, we have good news for drivers at the pump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court rejects a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, which can attach to a rifle and fire hundreds of rounds a minute. Pope Francis made history by addressing the G7 summit – we'll tell you what he's concerned about. A Hamas official claims the group has no idea how many Israeli hostages in Gaza are still alive. The recent arrest of eight people with suspected ties to ISIS has US national security officials concerned. Plus, a new report ranks 'impossibly unaffordable' cities around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the G7 wraps up, Russia's markets have responded to new US sanctions targeting its finances. A Hamas official says no one knows how many hostages are still alive. The site of the Parkland high school massacre will start being demolished today. The Justice Department says Phoenix police have violated the rights of people experiencing homelessness and discriminated against minority communities. And, the CDC is warning about a possible disruption to ADHD medications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices