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Feb 18, 2025 • 7min
Peace talk principles, Hamas to release remains, CIA cartel spying & more
Talks between the US and Russia have reportedly ended with the two countries agreeing on principles aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Hamas says it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages, including two children. New York’s governor is weighing whether to remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office. We’ll tell you how the CIA has been spying on cartels in Mexico. Plus, scientists now believe they know one reason why bird flu has spread on farms so quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 7min
Ukraine peace talks, winter storm latest, Southwest layoffs & more
Russian and US officials have met for initial peace talks on the war in Ukraine. The UN is accusing Isreal of violating a Security Council resolution, because it still has troops in Lebanon. The deadly winter storm impacting large parts of the US is now bringing snow and freezing temperatures to flood hit areas. Southwest Airlines has announced its first mass layoff in its history. Plus, an NFL star is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 7min
Russia-US talks, plane crash survivors, Mexico threatens Google & more
American and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia today for initial talks to end the war in Ukraine. We’ll hear from a survivor of a Delta plane that crashed and flipped upside. Sources say the head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down because of a DOGE request. 75% of Americans are expected to be in temperatures below freezing this week. Plus, we’ll tell you why Google might be sued by Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 7min
Delta crash landing, handover of hostages' remains, monitoring Mount Spurr & more
Several people are injured after a Delta plane flipped upside down while landing at a Toronto airport. We'll tell you what a particular group of voters think about President Donald Trump's first few weeks in office. Israel is preparing to receive the first handover of deceased hostages since its ceasefire deal with Hamas began. Four top deputies to Mayor Eric Adams have resigned in the latest fallout over ending his corruption case. Plus, a volcano in Alaska could be on the brink of eruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 7min
European summit on Ukraine, federal workers’ paranoia, crypto crash backlash & more
European leaders are concerned for their continent's security amid high-level talks between the US and Russia to end the war in Ukraine. We'll tell you about the latest agency to be targeted by Elon Musk's DOGE. Federal workers are paranoid about getting fired and being watched. Rescue efforts are underway in Kentucky following severe storms. Plus, a crypto endorsement has one country's president facing impeachment calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 7min
Peace talks without Ukraine, real estate stalemate, Pope’s health & more
US and Russian officials are meeting tomorrow to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine, leaving Kyiv and Europe in the dark for now. SpaceX engineers are visiting an FAA command center, as DOGE eyes an air traffic control overhaul. Six months later, how have new real estate rules impacted buying and selling a home in the US? We'll tell you why Pope Francis needs a change in medical treatment. Plus, a college student beat an NBA player in a three-point contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 7min
Russia’s US goals, FAA workers fired, Tupac killing suspect wants delay & more
We’ll look at what Russia and the US are hoping to get out of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump is taking an appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. Hundreds of FAA workers have been fired. A deadly winter storm is lingering in parts of the US. Plus, the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur wants to delay his trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 7min
Europe’s emergency meeting, deadly winter storm, bird flu vaccine & more
European leaders are holding an emergency summit ahead of the US and Russia meeting for peace talks on Ukraine. A deadly and powerful winter storm has hit several eastern states. Israel’s prime minister says his country will “finish the job” against Iran. A company has been given conditional approval to develop a new bird flu vaccine. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the NBA All-Star mini-tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2025 • 25min
One Thing: Bird Flu Isn’t Trump’s Fault. But It’s His Problem.
If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian flu outbreak is frustrating farmers and hindering President Donald Trump’s plans to lower prices.Guests: Doug Corwin, President of Crescent Farms & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics CorrespondentHave a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2025 • 14min
5 Good Things: 50 Years of Love (And the Research to Prove It)
In this special edition of CNN 5 Good Things all about love for Valentine’s Day, volunteers in every state are delivering roses and heartfelt cards to senior citizens. An animal shelter is playing matchmaker across the country. The psychologists behind the famous "36 Questions That Lead to Love" are celebrating 50 years of marriage – they share their secrets. A couple bonded over their love of this romantic comedy, so the proposal had to be perfect. Plus, at this Chicago flower shop, every purchase helps people flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


