
CNN Breaking News Alerts
Hear about news as it breaks—right in your podcast app. From the team behind CNN 5 Things.
Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2025 • 40sec
2:20 PM ET: Bryan Kohberger admits to Idaho student murders
Bryan Kohberger entered a plea deal in the 2022 Idaho college student killings that removes the possibility of the death penalty. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2025 • 33sec
10:35 AM ET: Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty on prostitution charges, acquitted on others
It's a mixed verdict for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2025 • 33sec
12:15 PM ET: Senate Passes Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
The Senate passes Trump's mega domestic policy bill, but there's still one hurdle left. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2025 • 41sec
7:35 PM ET: Bryan Kohberger agrees to plea deal
The man facing the death penalty in the 2022 Idaho student killings has reportedly agreed to plead guilty. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2025 • 26sec
3:30 PM ET: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil
A pro-Palestinian activist at the center of a long-running deportation fight will be granted release today. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2025 • 28sec
2:50 PM ET: Trump sets timeline for decision on Iran strike
The White House has announced when President Donald Trump plans to decide on a possible US strike on Iran. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2025 • 30sec
9:00 AM ET: Rep. Gerry Connolly dies
Representative Gerry Connolly has died at the age of 75. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2025 • 28sec
3:45 AM ET: Tariff rollback agreed
The US and China have agreed to drastically roll back tariffs. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 25sec
1:30 PM ET: First American pope elected
The new pope has been revealed and he's made history. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 34sec
12.45 PM ET: A new pope has been elected
After nearly two days, the conclave has elected a new pope. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices