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June 30, 2024 14 mins
The Supreme Court wraps up its current term on Monday. Justices are finally expected to issue a major decision on presidential immunity as it relates to special counsel Jack Smith's election subversion charges against former President Donald Trump. Another decision limiting obstruction charges for January 6th rioters could also have ramifications in that case. In this episode, we break down what it said and why a separate ruling is...
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A dad’s offer to be a stand-in parent for LGBTQ couples has grown into a global network of allies. A family of Taekwondo athletes sprang into action to save a woman from being assaulted. In Missouri, a small-town fire department’s bank account was running out, until a 91-year-old man gave them a game-changing donation. Visitors with disabilities can explore the Great Smoky Mountains in new ways. Plus, what are the best US towns to ...
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail today after last night's CNN’s debate showdown. We have key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision on January 6th charges and what it means for Trump. The FDA sampled raw milk for the bird flu virus – we break down new findings from its test results. A woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend is waiting to learn her fate – we’ll tell you ...
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US prices didn’t rise last month for the first time since November. The US Supreme Court ruled homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside. We have two state supreme court rulings related to abortion and gender-affirming care for minors. The US is dismantling the humanitarian pier to Gaza for a third time. And, Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts are getting greater pay and benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
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President Joe Biden is brushing off concerns about what many Democrats are calling a disappointing debate performance. The Supreme Court ruled the Justice Department overstepped in charging hundreds of January 6 rioters. The high court also passed down a decision that will significantly weaken the power of federal agencies. A summer bump in Covid-19 cases has arrived in the U.S. Plus, we're poised to see the first father-son duo pl...
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Some Democrats are concerned after President Joe Biden’s performance at last night’s CNN debate. The Supreme Court is expected to announce more opinions later this morning, but some will spill into next week. A wildfire has forced an evacuation order for parts of Arizona’s most populated county. Iran is voting in a presidential election today. Plus, the TSA is expecting this to be the busiest day ever for the agency. Learn more abo...
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We begin with highlights from last night's CNN debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We'll then hear reaction to the debate, including how some Democrats are worried about Biden's performance. Two Uvalde school police officers have been indicted for their response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Tens of millions will be feeling the heat while millions of others are under storm al...
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In the first debate matchup between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden turned in a lackluster performance that has some Democrats wondering if concerns about his age might be valid. In this special episode of One Thing, we break down the moments that mattered from the CNN presidential debate and look at where both campaigns go from here. Guest: Kristen Holmes, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices...
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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hours away from are making their pitch to voters in the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle. A massive roaming outage is leaving some customers traveling internationally in the dark. Hundreds of Palestinians evacuated a neighborhood in an eastern Gaza city amid overnight Israeli strikes. This week, the Justice Department announced charges against nearly 200 people ac...
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The stage is set for a historic showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump at CNN's primetime debate. We break down some of the Supreme Court’s rulings in cases related to the opioid epidemic and the power of federal regulatory agencies. Severe weather could bring hail and tornadoes to parts of the US. A Bolivian general has been arrested for leading a failed coup says the country’s president directed hi...
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The Supreme Court rejects Purdue Pharma's controversial settlement with victims of the opioid epidemic and allows emergency room abortions to take place in Idaho for now. Tonight, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debate in Atlanta on CNN. Walgreens says its closing many of its stores. Protests in Kenya continue – we'll tell you why. And, a big bank has a prediction on when the housing market could become unstuc...
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We start with what viewers should look out for in tonight's presidential election debate hosted by CNN. Boeing says paperwork could be to blame for the door plug blowing out of a 737 Max 9 plane. Even wealthy Americans appear to be struggling financially. A cyberattack has caused a huge software outage for car dealerships. Plus, French players are becoming a hot commodity in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
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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 pan...
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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 candidate...
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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 Co...
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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 en...
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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 Massachuse...
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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 ...
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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 expec...
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 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 ...
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