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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 13min
5 Good Things: A Dog Saves a Missing Boy After Hours in the Desert
A doctor in Florida is using art to honor his cancer patients’ recovery. A ranch dog rescues a lost toddler in the Arizona desert. A new museum in south Jersey lets visitors dig for fossils on a mass extinction site. Thanks to a young fan, a first-time author’s book is now a best seller. Plus, this public safety power couple retires after a combined 72 years in service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 7min
Senator’s post-El Salvador trip, IRS leadership shakeup, Pope Francis’ Easter & more
A Democratic senator is defending a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador after his recent trip there. President Donald Trump offered a less hardline approach to a stance on walking away from talks to end Ukraine’s war. We have an update about Trump’s pick to lead the IRS. There’s new developments on a key court battle between the White House and Associated Press. Plus, a different Easter for Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 7min
FSU shooting update, measles cases surge, new merger approved & more
We’re getting new accounts from people who escaped a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Another federal judge put the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts on hold. We're looking ahead to the second round of high-stakes talks between the US and Iran. We have a startling update on a multistate outbreak. And, there could very soon be a new biggest credit card company in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 6min
Vance in Italy, ICE releases American citizen, unpaid toll scam & more
Vice President JD Vance has given an update on ending the Russia-Ukraine war in Italy. New information has been revealed about the lead suspect in the FSU shootings. A US citizen detained by ICE has been released. We tell you why to be weary of texts claiming you have unpaid tolls. Plus, a major car maker has settled a racial discrimination suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 6min
El Salvador visit, Harvard donations, atmospheric rivers & more
A Maryland Senator has met with the man the US admits was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Harvard University is getting more donations as the Trump administration continues to freeze funding. The US is planning to bring in new fees for Chinese ships docking and American ports. Dozens of Houthis were killed in a US airstrike. Plus, an atmospheric river is fueling storms and heavy rain in parts of the US this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 6min
FSU shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione’s federal charges, rap beef escalates & more
We’re learning more details about the 20-year-old accused of killing two people in a shooting at Florida State University. The Trump administration’s border czar is defending the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The US Secretary of State says the US could “move on” if a deal isn’t reached with Ukraine. The UnitedHealthcare killing suspect has been indicted on federal charges. Plus, Drake is suing his record label for defamation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 7min
FSU shooting latest, birthright citizenship case, feud with the Fed & more
We start with new information on a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The Supreme Court is taking up another challenge to President Donald Trump’s policies. A federal appeals court is backing the judge in Abrego Garcia’s case. Trump took new aim at Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates. Plus, bad news for homebuyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 7min
Talks with Italy's PM, Google’s antitrust ruling, FSU mass shooting & more
We start with President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff negotiations at the White House. A federal judge’s ruling is hitting Google’s core, online advertising business. A Tufts University student fighting her immigration case received some unwelcome news. Several people are injured after a shooting at Florida State University. And, Iran is accusing the US of sending mixed signals about its nuclear program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 7min
Trump attacks Powell, Harvard’s tax-exempt status, Fyre Fest 2’s future & more
President Donald Trump isn’t happy with the Fed Chair. We’ll tell you the ways the Trump administration is going after Harvard. An internal document reveals massive budget cut proposal for federal health agencies. US and Ukrainian delegates are meeting in Paris today with hopes of a Russian peace deal dwindling. Plus, a music festival known for its poor planning is running into issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 7min
Trump-Boasberg conflict heats up, Menendez brothers hearing, alien life & more
President Donald Trump’s conflict with District Judge James Boasberg has hit fever pitch. The Menendez brothers are expected in court today to determine if they’re eligible for a lesser sentence. Gaza’s Civil Defense says Israel has launched deadly strikes on tents of displaced Palestinians. Puerto Rico is experiencing an Island-wide power outage, right before Easter weekend. Plus, we'll tell you about an exciting discovery on an exoplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


