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We start with breaking news that the US Supreme Court has decide it will review the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. New York City is suing more than a dozen bus companies for more than $700 million. The FDA cleared Florida to become the first state to buy cheaper bulk medications from outside the US. A new study says hundreds of thousands of American lives could be saved with stricter gun control laws. And, abortion rights could be on the ballot in Florida this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli officials disagree over what they think should happen in Gaza after the war. The 2020 presidential candidates are on the 2024 campaign trail today, while Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley attack Donald Trump in Iowa. We’re learning more details about the Iowa school shooter. A winter storm is on its way this weekend – we’ll tell you where. Plus, Gypsy Rose Blancard shares what life is like now after serving 8 and a half years in prison for helping kill her abusive mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both hit the campaign trail today as they set sights on this year’s general election. The Supreme Court justices are meeting today with a critical case before that’ll have significant impact on the 2024 race. The last jobs reports of 2023 is out. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for the first leg of a trip to avoid the Israel-Hamas war from widening. Plus, Lululemon is distancing itself from comments made by its founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley criticized former President Donald Trump at their respective CNN town halls last night. Former olympian Oscar Pistorius has been freed on parole this morning, more than a decade after killing his girlfriend. Israel's defense minister has outlined his country's vision for Gaza's future. A second set of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein has been released. Plus, SpaceX is responding to a labor board complaint by suing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley appeared at back-to-back CNN town halls tonight. A second round of documents connected to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been released. The White House said today that North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia, and Iran may follow suit. Two New York City subway trains collided at low speed, injuring two dozen people. Lastly, today’s shooting at an Iowa high school set an upsetting record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State officials say at least one student was killed and five other people were wounded at a shooting an Iowa high school. ISIS has claimed responsibility for yesterday’s deadly explosions in Iran. Sources say Senate leaders are getting closer to a deal on a key step to funding the federal government, but that might not be enough to stop a shutdown later this month. House Democrats say China spent more than $5.5 million at former President Donald Trump’s properties while he was in office. And, thefts of two major car brands have soared more than 1000% in the last few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with police in Iowa saying multiple people were wounded after a shooting at a high school. CNN exclusively spoke to an Israeli hostage released by Hamas about what she and her young daughters went through in Gaza. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are in Iowa for back-to-back CNN town halls, and some voters have some feedback for them. More documents tied to Jefferey Epstein are set to be released today, as Aaron Rodgers is catching flak for baselessly suggesting a late night host was tied to Epstein. Some US cities saw drops in homicides in 2023. Plus, Harriet Tubman is being honored in a new way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's up to the Supreme Court to decide whether to take up Donald Trump's appeal to Colorado's ruling that kicks him off the state's ballot. Fears of a wider regional Middle East conflict are heightened after several deadly incidents in Iraq, Iran and Lebanon. A son and father have been arrested in connection with the killings of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend in Texas. A former Kentucky clerk that made national news for refusing marriage licenses for same-sex couples has to pay up even more now. Plus, a new study highlights another reason to get a good night's sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that bars him from running for president in Colorado. The initial batch of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates has been released – with more coming. Senate negotiations are continuing even as House Republicans rail against any compromises with the Biden Administration. The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake has gone up. And, the FDA is looking at possible side effects from popular weight loss drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of pages of unsealed documents from a lawsuit connected to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein have been publicly released. House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed President Joe Biden today during a visit to the US-Mexico border. The economy is slowing across the board, but that might not be enough for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to get involved in his fight to stay on the Colorado GOP primary ballot. Lastly, 2023 saw a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 100 people were killed and almost 200 people injured in twin explosions that rocked Iran today. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there’s been some progress in negotiations over US border policy, but sources say major hurdles remain. Multiple state capitol buildings were evacuated today after officials across the country received a mass email threat. A source tells CNN an imam has died after being shot outside of a New Jersey mosque early this morning. And, parts of the East Coast could see their first substantial snowfall in almost two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we get closer to the Iowa caucuses, we'll tell you how some GOP presidential candidates are spending their time. Fear of a wider Middle East conflict are growing after reports more than 100 people have been killed while visiting the grave of an Iranian military commander.. US debt has hit a new record as Congress approaches another federal funding deadline. The identities of dozens of people linked to Jefferey Epstein are expected to be revealed any day now. Plus, Starbucks is expanding its bring-your-own-cup policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campaigning for the 2024 presidential race is picking up steam on both sides of the aisle. A House committee is starting impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The rift between the US and the Israeli government over the future of the Gaza Strip continues to show. Harvard students are reacting to the resignation of their university's president. Plus, "Mickey Mouse" is staring in a surprising new role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans are taking a trip to the US-Mexico border today, putting political divisions over immigration on full display. A US official says Israel carried out a hit in Lebanon that killed a Hamas leader. Senator Bob Menendez is facing new allegations. 70 people have been rescued from the rubble in Japan after Monday's earthquake. Plus, several US cities had a record breaking 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing guidance meant to protect abortion access in Texas. New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has once again been accused of accepting bribes from a foreign country. Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes continue, days before the GOP presidential primary race officially kicks off in Iowa. Ukraine’s president says Russia has launched at least 500 missiles and drones at his country over the past five days. And last year, movies saw their best US box office since before the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas says one of its senior leaders was killed in an attack today in southern Beirut. Maersk has suspended its shipping through one of the world’s most important sea trade routes after Houthi attacks. Embattled Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned. Japan’s death toll from yesterday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake has risen, as the country’s prime minister says scores of people are still stuck underneath their homes. And, an investment giant says its shares of X have lost most of their value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deadly plane crash and a devastating earthquake have rocked Japan. Authorities are looking for a possible motive after a suspect drove a car loaded with gas canisters into a crowd in New York. Congress is starting 2024 in crisis. Israel says it's pulling thousands of soldiers out of Gaza. And, police say an exchange student was found out in the cold after a "cyber kidnapping." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A plane crash in Japan has killed rescue workers on their way to help with the earthquake devastation. We'll take a look ahead to the Iowa caucuses which are less than two weeks away. Migrants are being dropped off in New Jersey to get around new restrictions in New York City. A prominent politician in South Korea has been stabbed during a live press conference. Plus, California has a new law for toy stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is having a busy start to 2024 as the countdown to the Iowa caucus begins. Rescuers in Japan are racing against time to save people trapped in the rubble after an earthquake. A controversial law has been struck down in Israel and it could have an impact on the war in Gaza. The FBI is investigating a fiery crash in New York. Plus, respiratory viruses are up and rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full extent of the damage caused by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan is slowly coming to light. The US is ringing in the new year with a wave of new laws - we'll tell you more. 2024 began with a deadly start in Ukraine and a day of mourning. More Americans with diabetes will get a break on the cost of insulin starting today. And, Disney no longer owns the copyright for one of the earliest versions of Micky Mouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has hit Japan with aftershocks and tsunami warnings along the country's west coast. The US sinks three Houthi boats after an attack , but says it doesn't want a wider conflict in the Middle East. Hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived near Chicago on a flight from Texas. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has given a warning about AI in the judicial system. Plus, some thing to look forward to in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we enter 2024, all eyes will be on the Iowa caucuses later this month to see if Republican voters have any appetite for moving on from former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the Republican frontrunner continues to make statements on the campaign trail that experts say sound increasingly authoritarian. What should we make of the stark rhetoric? In this episode, we hear a conversation between CNN’s Audie Cornish and Kristen Holmes about what exactly Trump has planned for a possible second term. Listen to “The Assignment with Audie Cornish” here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report published by the Israeli military details failures in the mission to rescue three hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. New York City prepares for the Times Square ball drop as it and other live, televised events remain an “attractive target” for extremists. Eurostar train services have been canceled after flooding in tunnels, leaving many passengers stranded. Mushroom foraging has become popular in 2023 and experts say there’s an uptick in related poisonings. And NASA sends a message in a bottle to Jupiter, you too can sign your name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Africa has filed a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice for its role in the war in Gaza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges the world to step in after Ukraine was hit by the largest air attack from Russia since the start of the war last year. Ohio’s Republican governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for trans youth. Twenty-foot waves hit the West coast, forcing beach closures. And couples rush to tie the knot in Vegas on the last day of the year to get a "magical" wedding date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has launched its biggest air assault on Ukraine since the start of its invasion. Maine Republicans say they'll fight a decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot. The UN says more than 150,000 people in Gaza have nowhere to go. Authorities in New York City are monitoring threats ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. Plus, the woman at the center of a murder case that inspired a miniseries and a documentary has been released on parole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maine's top election official has moved to strike former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot. Russia has launched a huge wave of air attacks across Ukraine. Dangerous waves have caused injuries and flooding in California. Today is expected to be one of the busiest days for flying in the US. Plus, the Detroit Pistons lose again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll break down the drama around whether former President Donald Trump will be removed from any 2024 primary ballots. Israel has acknowledged that its airstrikes killed civilians at a refugee camp on Christmas Eve. Nikki Haley is facing heat for her comments on the Civil War. Gas prices could drop again in 2024. Plus, the surprising reason a Chinese chess player has been forced to forfeit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest US aid package for Ukraine will exhaust all available funding. US officials say they had a "very productive" meeting with Mexico's President about the border. We'll bring you the latest on attempts to remove former President Donald Trump from 2024 primary ballots. The newest Apple Watches can be sold in the US again. Plus, the comedy world says goodbye to Tom Smothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are talks today between top US officials and Mexico's president to try to find a solution to the ongoing migrant crisis at the border. Michigan's Supreme Court has made a decision on whether former President Donald Trump can be included on the state's 2024 primary ballot. Israel says aid organizations need to come up with more methods to help people in Gaza. We'll tell you why the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft. Plus a "miracle" rescue in Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior US officials are meeting with Mexico's president to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border. There are concerns that Israel's war with Hamas could widen into a regional conflict. Blizzard conditions have cause travel problems in parts of the US. South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Parasite, has died at the age of 48. Plus, why the Detroit Pistons probably aren't happy after breaking an NBA record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iraq has condemned US airstrikes in the country. The US-Mexico border crisis is also having an impact thousands of miles away in Chicago. Ukrainian forces say they've destroyed a Russian Navy ship. Some top faculty members at Harvard are asking its governing body to tackle several problems. Plus, Ye, also known as Kanye West, has apologized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US has carried out targeted airstrikes in Iraq overnight in retaliation for an attack that injured some American troops. Israel's Prime Minster says the war in Gaza is far from ending. A major winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest leading to blizzard warnings and concerns about people traveling. Pressure at the US-Mexico border continues. Plus, the sale of several newer Apple Watch models has been banned in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas celebrations have taken a somber mood at the Vatican, as the Pope decries the fighting in Middle East and Bethlehem has canceled its celebrations for today. A major shipping company is resuming operations in the Red Sea following a series of attacks. One person has been killed after a Christmas Eve shooting at a Colorado mall. A migrant caravan is traveling from southern Mexico to the US. And, a 6-year-old traveling to visit their grandma, was put on the wrong flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We do our best on this show to stay on top of the news – but even we couldn’t cover everything in 2023. In this episode, we hear from a group of CNN correspondents and reporters about what we missed - and what we should be looking out for in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with disturbing new details about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Czech Republic is observing a national day of mourning after a deadly shooting at a university this week. A Seattle hospital is refusing to provide Texas with information about children seeking gender-affirming care — we’ll explain why. Tesla has recalled more of its vehicles. And, if you’re about to fly for the holidays, here’s one unexpected issue you might encounter at the airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is encouraging people in central Gaza to evacuate as it expands its military operations, but the UNRWA says there is nowhere safe to go. A federal judge has ruled that Massachusetts’ ban on certain assault weapons is constitutional. Authorities are encountering a record number of migrants at the US-Mexico border — we’ll explain the latest. Pornhub’s parent company admits that it profited from sex trafficking. And, a homeless shelter found a pair of extremely rare sneakers in its donation bin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is pushing back against claims of a deepening hunger crisis in Gaza. US intelligence suggests that Iran has been “deeply involved” in planning attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea. The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected the state’s legislative maps that favor Republicans. A jury has convicted two paramedics in Elijah McClain’s wrongful death case. Lastly, President Joe Biden has signed a national defense policy bill that gives service members a raise, among other provisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re hearing from a US diplomat in the wake of a UN vote that passed a measure calling for pauses in fighting in the Israel-Hamas war. The US Supreme Court dealt the special counsel a major blow in former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. An Omicron subvariant is now the leading cause of infections in the US. Another Harvard donor is closing his checkbook to the university, for now. And, the US is making military moves to counter China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UN Security Council passed a resolution on Gaza, while CNN analysis sheds light on the destructive bombs Israel used in the first month of its war on Hamas. For the first time since April 2020, prices fell month on month in November. The FDA is warning patients about fake Ozempic. President Joe Biden is commuting 11 drug sentences. Plus, a look at air travel and a newer problem some frequent flyers are faced with ahead of the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Detroit News says it’s reviewed audio of former President Donald Trump reportedly pressuring two Michigan county officials not to certify the 2020 election. A 73 year old Israeli American hostage has died while being held captive in Gaza. More rain is set to lash Southern California today. Two car manufacturers have recalled millions of vehicles in the US. Plus, the LA Dodgers have reportedly made a historic deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has a new proposal for a pause in fighting in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay another trial. The Texas National Guard is denying it ignored a woman calling for help while carrying a baby across the Rio Grande. A survivor of yesterday's shooting in Prague says he never thought it would happen in Europe. Plus, a former assistant has made accusations against actor Vin Diesel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel says it plans to slightly lower the intensity of its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza. We have details on President Joe Biden’s call with his Mexican counterpart on the surge of migrants at the US southern border. A jury has found three Tacoma, Washington police officers not guilty on all charges in the death of a Black man who died in police custody in 2020. Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay his January trial in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against him. Lastly, actor Vin Diesel is being sued for sexual battery in a lawsuit brought by his former assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s vote for a UN proposal to pause hostilities in Gaza hangs in the balance. We have the latest on a deadly mass shooting at a university in Prague in the Czech Republic. Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy after being ordered to pay two former Georgia election workers millions for defamation. Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since June. And, Mother Nature and climate change may be dashing hopes for a white Christmas this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with breaking news of a deadly shooting at a university in the Czech Republic. The Supreme Court is at the center of two of former President Donald Trump's legal troubles that could have significant impacts on the 2024 election. Texas' new immigration law is sowing confusion and uncertainty at the US southern border. Hamas made its position clear on what it'll take to strike another deal between Israel and Hamas. Scientists are one step closer to mastering a process that could be key to addressing the climate crisis. And, the FDA approved a new test that helps screen for risk of opioid use disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court not to get involved in one of his legal cases for now. Millions of people in California are under a flood threat. US intelligence is warning that Hamas’ influence has grown dramatically. The House is expanding an investigation after Harvard’s President was accused of plagiarism. NASA is sending an international astronaut to the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says the US is still deciding whether to support calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Six wrongfully detained Americans are back in the US after the country agreed to a prisoner swap with Venezuela. Today is expected to be the busiest travel day before the holidays. A judge has blocked a California gun law. And, Texas has flown migrants to Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden says the US is still deciding whether to support a UN Security Council resolution calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza. A judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay two Georgia election workers immediately for making defamatory statements about them after the 2020 election. We’ll tell you about CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount’s possible plans to merge. A federal judge approved the removal of a Confederate statue in Virginia. Lastly, SiriusXM is getting sued for allegedly trapping customers in unwanted subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with the latest on negotiations to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Meanwhile, Venezuela has agreed to release ten Americans in a deal with the US. We have new insight on what’s fueling the migrant surge at the US-Mexico border. Former President Donald Trump wants the US Supreme Court to reject the special counsel’s immunity dispute in his federal election subversion case. And, a strong storm system could impact holiday travel for parts of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump says he'll fight his disqualification from the Colorado primary ballot. The UN Security Council is trying to vote to call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Officials warn that the US/Mexico border is at "breaking point" as the White House blasts a new Texas law. Two people have died after a TV news helicopter crashed in New Jersey. Plus, why Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has been disqualified from the Colorado ballot for 2024, but his rivals are coming to his defense. The UN says people in Gaza are starving. Senator Tommy Tuberville has finally fully backed down after months of battle with the Senate. Minnesota has a new flag following decades of criticism. Plus, a passenger gets arrested after a bold theft on a plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices