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May 15, 2025 • 7min

Birthright citizenship debate, Florida bans fluoride, gene edited baby & more

We start with key moments from the Supreme Court’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Israel is ramping up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens. Another state is banning fluoride in public drinking water. We’ll tell you where dangerous storms are developing in the US. Plus, the custom therapy that’s helping a desperately ill baby thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 15, 2025 • 7min

Putin no-show, Wisconsin judge’s arraignment, toxic seaweed record & more

Russia’s president isn’t the only person who’s not attending Ukraine-Russia peace talks. A Wisconsin judge faces prison time for helping a man evade immigration agents. The defense is cross-examining Cassie Ventura in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. And, we'll tell you where this popular US baby name is banned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 15, 2025 • 7min

Birthright citizenship hearing, Walmart prices, FEMA ‘not ready’ & more

The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over part of President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship. Trump says that the US is getting “very close” to a possible nuclear deal with Iran. New inflation figures are out, while Walmart announces price hikes because of tariffs. FEMA says it's not ready for the upcoming hurricane season. And, a mom is accused of buying ammunition for her son who was allegedly planning a school attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 15, 2025 • 7min

Peace talk confusion, oil prices drop, TikTok horror & more

There’s more uncertainty over who, if anyone, will go to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey today. President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered a "no tariff" trade deal with the US. We’ll tell you why global oil prices have fallen. CNN’s Jake Tapper’s new book reveals more details about former President Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity in his final years in office. And, a beauty influencer’s livestream ended in terror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 15, 2025 • 6min

Birthright citizenship fight, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, mass shooting plot & more

President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship is going to the Supreme Court today. It’s still unclear who will be at today's scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is heading to the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Middle East tour. Americans are changing their spending habits because of economic uncertainty. And, a Michigan man has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot at an army base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 15, 2025 • 21min

Trial by Jury: Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot?

On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. In the latest episode of CNN's new Trial by Jury podcast, Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 14, 2025 • 7min

Tax bill debate, Cassie’s second day in trial, MLB’s historic decision & more

We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. House lawmakers pressed RFK Jr. on vaccinations during his congressional hearing. We have key takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s second day on the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. We have an update on another high-profile student detained by immigration authorities. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision on the sport’s permanent ban against two famous players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 14, 2025 • 6min

Tariffs’ impact on ports, US drug overdose deaths, flooding rescues & more

We start with the potential impact of US and China’s tariff de-escalation on America’s ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We’ll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber’s dramatic survival story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 14, 2025 • 7min

Qatar deal, GOP advances tax bill, screwworm fears & more

President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Qatar and the two countries have already announced a deal. The UN is calling for the end of Israel’s blockade on Gaza. A portion of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package is a step closer to a full floor vote. The US is pausing the transport of some livestock, to curb the spread of a flesh-burrowing larva. And, there’s been another crypto related kidnapping attempt in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 14, 2025 • 6min

Trump lands in Qatar, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, city’s first Black mayor & more

President Donald Trump has touched down in Qatar after a meeting with Syria’s leader earlier today. The FAA is meeting with airlines to talk about reducing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. Texas is experiencing extreme heat as another state deals with flooding. Europe is targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” with new sanctions. Plus, a US city gets its first Black mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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