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May 20, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Hamas and Israeli arrest warrants, Baltimore ship moved, Scottie Scheffler arraignment & more
ICC seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli officials for war crimes. Trump's hush money trial moving to closing arguments. Cargo ship finally back in Baltimore port. Iran mourns after helicopter crash kills President. Scottie Scheffler's arraignment delayed.
May 20, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: War crimes arrest warrants, Iranian President's death, Red Lobster bankruptcy & more
The podcast covers war crimes arrest warrants for Hamas' leader and Israel's prime minister. Investigations into Iranian President's death. Severe weather in the Central Plains. Julian Assange's extradition appeal. Red Lobster bankruptcy news
May 20, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Iran's president killed, Diddy's apology video, bridge crash boat refloated & more
Iran's president and foreign minister killed in helicopter crash. Diddy's apology video released. Trump's hush money trial ongoing. Ship crash boat refloated. Weight loss drugs tied to stomach paralysis risk.
May 19, 2024 • 18min
One Thing: Will Michael Cohen’s Credibility Swing the Trump Trial?
CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell discusses Michael Cohen's credibility in the Trump trial, focusing on key moments, witnesses, and the prosecution's strategy. They delve into Stormy Daniels' testimony and motives, along with the challenges and risks of Cohen's credibility as a key witness.
May 18, 2024 • 11min
5 Good Things: Can Bacteria be the Future of Fashion?
A heartwarming family adoption, a historic dog at Westminster Dog Show, a creative street librarian in Baltimore, a rare fossil discovery post-dinosaurs, and innovative bacteria fabric for sustainable fashion are discussed in this entertaining podcast.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Diddy caught on camera, Scottie Scheffler speaks, Dow crosses key threshold & more
World's top golfer Scottie Scheffler speaks after his arrest. Dow crosses 40,000 mark. New footage shows Diddy assaulting girlfriend. Israeli military recovers hostages in Gaza. Intruder sentenced for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Diddy assault video, top golfer charged, hostage bodies identified & more
Sean “Diddy” Combs involved in assault incident with ex-girlfriend in 2016. Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler also in spotlight. Israeli military recovers bodies of hostages in Gaza tunnel. Ukraine army chief issues warning on Russia's military operation. Houston faces weeks of power restorations after severe storm.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, bodies of hostages recovered, new fluffy planet & more
Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler's arrest, recovery of hostages' bodies in Gaza, corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez, 70th anniversary of a significant Supreme Court decision, and the discovery of a new fluffy planet by scientists.
May 17, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Houston storm deaths, Harrison Butker backlash, Michelin star taco stand & more
Deadly storms in Houston, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Israel responds to genocide accusations, NFL controversy involving Harrison Butker, and a Michelin star for a tiny taco stand in Mexico.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Deadly storms batter South, Alito flag reporting, protest shooter pardoned & more
Deadly storms hit Texas and Louisiana, protests cause tension on campuses, Trump supporters fly flag at Justice's home, protest shooter pardoned by Texas governor, public comment on marijuana classification
