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It’s a make-or-break week for some of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Drone sightings closed airspace above a US Air Force base over the weekend. The US is urging American citizens to leave Syria. The destruction from a deadly cyclone has been compared to an atomic bomb. Plus, we’ll tell you why the CEO of a backpack company has been threatened online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on. Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new, rare exhibit is bringing a 150-million-year-old dinosaur to life. Women will get the chance to play pro baseball again. A catastrophe on a couple’s wedding day turned into a beautiful memory. How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste. Plus, the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year and Young Wonders have been chosen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO may not fight his extradition to New York. An American imprisoned in Syria for months has been handed over to the US. We’ll tell you about the latest state to report mysterious drone sightings. There’s a major recall impacting Stanley travel mugs. Plus, a stellar Japanese brew could sell for an out-of-this-world price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UnitedHealth Group’s CEO makes his first public comments following the fatal shooting of one of his top executives. The Israeli military’s deadly strikes bombard parts of Gaza. A startling admission from the woman who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006. The former US Coast Guard chief explains why he withheld explosive findings in a sexual assault investigation. And, a congressional member suffered an injury during an official overseas visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has laid out his priorities for the new Syrian government. A New Jersey lawmaker wants more transparency over mysterious drone sightings. We'll tell you why one Canadian province is threatening to cut off power to the US. France has another new prime minister. Plus, Bud Light gets some more bad news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US officials say they’re cautiously optimistic they can get Israel and Hamas to agree to a hostage and ceasefire deal in the next month. It’s not clear how President-elect Donald Trump will be able to follow through on pardons he has promised. A woman’s been charged with threatening a health insurance company. Women are taking on two of the world’s most valuable mining companies. Plus, an 18-year-old just became the world chess champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China’s leader Xi Jinping has turned down President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his inauguration. Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. We’ll tell you why a federal grand jury in California has charged a former Syrian official. A Californian couple’s holiday to Mexico has ended in tragedy. Plus, Taylor Swift has broken yet another record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s latest show of support for Ukraine is drawing criticism from President-elect Donald Trump. Louisville has reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation into the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. We’ll break down some of the challenges impacting Walgreens in the US. CNN readers are airing frustrations with their health insurers since the killing of UnitedHealthCare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you about one tech titan’s latest move to mend fences with Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Justice Department watchdog has new findings about whether there were undercover FBI employees at the January 6, 2021 riot. US officials are scrambling to prevent ISIS from regrouping in Syria. President-elect Donald Trump says he will end emission rules pushing for electric vehicles. The future of Infowars is uncertain after a judge blocked the Onion’s takeover bid. Plus, make some time for star gazing this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices