CNN 5 Things

CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

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5 Good Things: The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals 

5 Good Things: The Superfans are Ready for the NBA Finals 

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The NBA Finals have begun – we hear from some of the teams’ most devoted fans. A promising new pancreatic cancer treatment is giving doctors and patients hope. These nature-loving neighbors in California are celebrating a special milestone. This teacher went the distance for his students with disabilities before he retired – literally. Plus, meet the search-and-rescue specialist with whiskers, webbed feet and a growing fan base. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran-US Talks Impasse, Au Pair Affair Murder Sentencing, ‘Buffy’ Star Dies and more

Iran-US Talks Impasse, Au Pair Affair Murder Sentencing, ‘Buffy’ Star Dies and more

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We start with CNN’s exclusive interview with a top Iranian military official in Tehran on the state of peace negotiations. The fate of a Virginia man convicted of double-murder has been sealed. A federal judge ruled on Trump admin's immigration policies that leave millions in legal limbo. We’ll explain the problem that forced astronauts on the International Space Station to seek shelter. Plus, Hollywood mourns the loss of an actor with iconic roles in hit TV series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lebanon’s President Criticizes Iran, Strong Jobs Report, Anthropic's Eerie Warning and more

Lebanon’s President Criticizes Iran, Strong Jobs Report, Anthropic's Eerie Warning and more

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CNN exclusively speaks with Lebanon's leader about the impact of the US and Israel’s war with Iran on Lebanon. The US economy added way more jobs last month than expected. Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations, as Maine’s Governor is being encouraged to reenter the race. Anthropic is calling for limits on AI development ahead of a potentially massive IPO. Plus, we’ll explain why the Kennedy Center has ordered staff to remove Trump’s name.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

$215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more 

$215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more 

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The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health.  Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more

Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more

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We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices