Best Controller Port 1 Podcasts (2026)

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5 Good Things: How to Make Healthy Habits Stick Past January 15:24

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A health and fitness expert shares how to make healthy habits stick long after January. A chef’s intuition saved a longtime customer who stopped showing up. This highway is made of recycled tires. Meet the Catholic priest preaching in unexpected places. Plus, a specialized court helps veterans heal through recovery, mentorship, and second chances. …

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New ICE Shooting Footage, Flu & Measles Spike, Grok Restrictions and more 6:50

1d ago6:50

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We begin with new video capturing pivotal moments surrounding an ICE agent’s fatal shooting in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump met with energy executives about plans to overhaul Venezuela’s oil industry. Flu and measles cases are surging in parts of the US. We have an update on the Swiss resort bar hit by a deadly fire on New Year’s Day. Plus, …

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Outrage Over ICE Shootings, Jobs Report, Iran Protests and more 6:39

1d ago6:39

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Two US cities are on edge after separate shootings involving ICE agents. December’s job numbers are weaker than expected. We explain why the US has canceled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela. Iran is facing its most serious anti-regime protests in years. Plus, Luigi Mangione is back in court, as his lawyers fight for him to avoid the death pena…

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Portland Couple Shot, MN ICE Shooting Investigation, Weight Gain Research and more 6:48

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There’s been another shooting by border patrol agents, this time in Portland, Oregon. Meanwhile, the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent is raising concern. Five Democrat-led states are suing the Trump administration over the freezing of billions of dollars in funding. Russia has attacked Ukraine with one…

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MN Tensions Flare, Trump’s War Powers, Mortgage Bonds and more 6:15

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Minnesota’s governor has authorized the state’s National Guard to help support local law enforcement amid protests. President Donald Trump lashed out on social media over a vote to curb his war powers in Venezuela. We have the latest blowback on criminal investigations into one of Trump’s political foes. We’ll tell you the next steps in a push to r…

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Minneapolis Protests, Venezuela 'Control' Timeframe, Grok AI Sexual Imagery and more 6:21

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Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis as protestors and law enforcement clash over the fatal shooting of a woman. President Donald Trump has commented on how long the US intends to take "control" of Venezuela. A shooting outside a church in Salt Lake City has left two people dead. Russia is threatening to target any Western troops sent to Ukraine.…

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Deadly ICE Shooting, Venezuela Oil Negotiations, Climate Treaty Withdrawal and more 6:45

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Anger is growing over the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The US is in negotiations with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company. The Trump administration wants to remove the US from a landmark United Nations climate treaty from the 90s. One of the longest serving House Democrats is set to retire. Plus, why NASA has postponed …

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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman, New Food Pyramid, Reiner Arraignment Delay and more 6:55

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We start with the Minneapolis mayor’s strong message to immigration enforcement officers after a woman was shot and killed. We’ll break down the Trump administration's plans with Venezuela’s oil after its latest seizures. Another state is joining the redistricting wars. New US dietary guidelines essentially turn the food pyramid upside down. Plus, …

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Oil Vessels Seized, MN Fraud Hearing, Paramount’s WBD Bid and more 6:52

3d ago6:52

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The US has seized two Russian-flagged oil tankers linked to Venezuela. Minnesota lawmakers are testifying before Congress on fraud allegations in the state. Concerns are growing in Europe over the Trump administration's talk of seizing Greenland. Warner Bros. Discovery responded to the latest bid from Paramount. Plus, what’s happened one year since…

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Greenland Threats Escalate, Venezuelan Oil Sales, WY Abortion Laws and more 6:33

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The Trump administration is ramping up its threats of taking Greenland. President Donald Trump says seized Venezuelan oil will make a profit for the US. The White House has released a new website rewriting the history of January 6th. Authorities have released transcripts of videos taken by the Brown University shooting suspect. Plus, Wyoming’s Supr…

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Maduro Couple Injured, Epstein Files, Uvalde Officer Trial and more 6:38

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More details are emerging on the capture of Venezuela’s leader and his wife. President Donald Trump suggests the US could take actions against more countries. We’ll tell you where the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files stands. Emotions ran high during the start of a former school police officer’s trial in Uvalde, Texas. Plus, Republi…

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Venezuela Briefing, Jan. 6 Committee Meeting, Social Services Funding Freeze and more 6:52

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Venezuela remains on edge as the Trump administration preps to brief lawmakers about the US operation. We’ll tell you how House Democrats are marking five years since the January 6th Capital riot. Five Democratic-led states are facing billions of dollars in funding cuts to social services and child care. More details have emerged about the Swiss ba…

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Venezuela Uncertainty, Greenland Warning, FEMA Cuts and more 6:44

5d ago6:44

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The future of Venezuela is facing huge uncertainty, as it swears in an acting president. Denmark’s leader warns NATO may be over if the US takes Greenland. Minnesota is bracing for an aggressive immigration crackdown. A “planning exercise” at FEMA suggests the agency may be preparing for 50% staff cuts. Plus, public broadcasting takes another hit. …

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Wellness Trends, Tested: The Rituals That Actually Work 46:02

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Wellness doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, extreme, or out of reach. Wellness curator Dria Murphy is the woman who tests every ritual, trend, supplement, and routine so you don’t have to. She breaks down what actually moves the needle when it comes to feeling better, creating habits that last, and building a balanced life without the guilt. From m…

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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Childhood Vaccine Overhaul, New Weight-Loss Pill and more 6:46

5d ago6:46

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The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife had their first federal court appearance today. The Department of Health and Human Services is planning a major change to childhood vaccination schedule. Minnesota governor Tim Walz announced he won’t run for reelection. The Pentagon is punishing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for his recent remarks. Plus, a…

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Maduro in Court, Gas Prices, Uvalde Shooting Cop Trial and more 6:46

6d ago6:46

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The ousted leader of Venezuela is appearing in a New York City courthouse today. We explain why gas prices are set to be so cheap this year. Lawmakers are returning to Congress for crucial votes on health care. A trial is underway for a school district police officer over the Uvalde school shooting. Plus, a bluefin tuna fish has fetched an eye-wate…

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Maduro Ousted, Trump’s Military Threats, CA Flooding and more 6:46

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We start with the latest developments in Venezuela after the US’ attack. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is also making military threats to other countries. Business owners in Minneapolis’ Somali community say they’re being threatened and harassed. The age of some of the victims of a Swiss bar fire is raising questions about whether proper checks…

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One Thing: The US Captured Maduro. Now What? 29:56

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Early Saturday morning, US forces struck targets in Caracas and abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to face new drugs and weapons charges in New York. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the US is “going to run” Venezuela in the aftermath of the brazen operation. We break down what this seismic moment could mean for US troops and the peopl…

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5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 2 13:36

8d ago13:36

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We catch up with a woman who performed a butterfly wing transplant and hear about a breakthrough tracking tool that’s giving scientists an unprecedented look at the species. Nearly a year after devastating wildfires, small but powerful signs of recovery are beginning to reshape parts of Los Angeles. What began as a comedy show turned into a life-sa…

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Ski Resort Fire Probe, Mamdani’s Executive Orders, MAGA Inc Donors and more 6:48

8d ago6:48

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Officials and survivors are sharing new details about a deadly New Year’s Day fire in Switzerland. New York City’s new mayor is rolling back executive orders signed by his predecessor. A super PAC supporting President Donald Trump has amassed an unprecedented cash stockpile. President Trump has issued a stern warning to Iranian leadership amid viol…

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Ski Resort Fire, Healthcare Subsidies Run Out, Mountain Lion Attack and more 6:51

9d ago6:51

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A fire at a Swiss ski resort bar has killed dozens of people. Obamacare’s enhanced premium subsidies have now run out, impacting millions of Americans. Zohran Mamdani is now officially New York City’s new mayor. The Trump administration has begun slashing FEMA disaster response staff. Plus, a person has died in Colorado after a suspected mountain l…

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5 Things New Year's Day Special 16:53

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In this special episode, we look at some of the top stories of the past year that will continue making headlines in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN Podcasts

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Oil Tanker Mystery, Trump Pulls National Guard, Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration and more 6:51

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We start with an oil tanker that’s being pursued by the US near Venezuela. The House Judiciary Committee has released the closed-door hearing testimony of a former special counselor. The National Guard is leaving several key democratic cities for now. New York City mayor welcomes a new mayor at midnight. Plus, the search for the body of a missing t…

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2026 Healthcare Changes, Gaza Aid, Seafood Heists and more 6:17

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2026 will bring changes to healthcare premiums and SNAP benefits in some states. The government has frozen federal child care payments in Minnesota. We explain why Israel is threatening to suspend aid groups in Gaza. California will be ringing in the new year with more heavy rain. Plus, $400,000 worth of seafood has been stolen in New England. Lear…

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Tatiana Schlossberg Dies, Consumer Protection Watchdog Survives, Flu Cases Spike and more 6:51

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We start with the untimely death of President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter. The FBI and DHS are investigating fraud allegations in Minnesota. A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's latest attempt to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Foreign ministers from 10 countries have issued a call to action in Gaza. Plus, we exp…

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Venezuela Port Strike, MN Police Surge, Kennedy Center Cancellations and more 6:48

12d ago6:48

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The US struck its first target inside Venezuela earlier this month. President Donald Trump has wrapped up two days of diplomacy with Israel and Ukraine’s leaders. We explain how a viral video by a led to a surge of police presence in Minnesota. More artists are cancelling their appearances at the Kennedy Center. Plus, this iconic musician has reach…

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The Best Beauty Products of 2025: Our 25 Must-Have Skincare + Makeup Hall of Fame Winners 32:31

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It’s our fifth annual Beauty Hall of Fame, and we’re celebrating with our biggest roundup yet — 25 iconic products that defined our routines in 2025. From new discoveries we can’t stop reaching for to the classics that have earned permanent top-shelf status, this is the definitive guide to what actually works. Molly and Emese break down the crème d…

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Trump-Netanyahu Meeting, China’s War Games, Former Heavyweight Champ Injured and more 6:53

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President Donald Trump praised his meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister, even as disagreements remain. The president also shared an update on the US’ campaign against Venezuela. China is conducting “major military drills” around Taiwan. A second pilot has died after a midair helicopter crash in New Jersey. Plus, weeks after an epic knock out, a Bri…

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Mar-A-Lago Peace Talks, Winter Weather Warnings, NJ Helicopter Crash and more 6:23

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We start with how peace talks fared between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leader in Florida. A winter storm is causing travel disruptions across large parts of the US. An investigation is underway after two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey. A train has derailed in Mexico. Plus, it’s time to wave goodbye to this New York staple. Learn…

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One Thing: Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV? 18:17

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If you binge-watched “The Diplomat” or “Death by Lightning” this year, you’re not alone. These politics-centric dramas have united audiences at a time when real-life politics can feel toxic and fractured. Why is this genre so resilient? And could Washington, DC itself become a new home for Hollywood storytelling? We hear from someone who is banking…

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5 Good Things: Updates to Our Favorite Stories From 2025: Pt. 1 16:49

15d ago16:49

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The free travel program that helps American students discover unfamiliar parts of the US is expanding in a big way. This nature reserve in Tennessee is seeing new growth, thanks to goats. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta recaps the hopeful progress made this year on the procedure that could save countless lives. This year’s CNN Hero of the Year is proving fl…

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Millions Hit by Storms, Zelensky-Trump Meeting, Syrian Mosque Explosion and more 6:36

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We start with a winter snowstorm warning for millions across the Northeast and in California. We’ll tell you what the US is saying about its strike on ISIS in Nigeria. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he plans to meet with President Donald Trump on Sunday. A mother charged in the killing of her nine-year-old daughter appeared in court to…

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ISIS Strikes, CA Storms, Trump’s Christmas Message and more 6:33

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We explain why the US ordered strikes on ISIS in Nigeria. California’s governor has declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Los Angeles. Ukrainian and US negotiators discussed a potential peace deal on Christmas Day. Scores of House Republicans are leaving to run for governor. Plus, why President Donald Trump’s Christmas messag…

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More Epstein Documents, What Americans Want to Say, Trans Youth Care Lawsuit and more 6:30

17d ago6:30

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We start with the latest discovery of an additional one million documents related to Jeffery Epstein. A new CNN poll reveals what Americans wish they could say to their political leaders. The suspect in the National Guard shooting faces new federal charges. We explain why Israel’s global standing on gender equality has declined. Plus, the latest fr…

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Trump in Epstein Files, CA Storms, Student Loan Wage Garnish and more 6:53

18d ago6:53

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Although not accused of any criminal wrongdoing, President Donald Trump’s name is mentioned many times in the latest release of the Epstein files. The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. A month's worth of rain is set to be dumped on parts of California. Authorities have made a breakthrough in the se…

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More Epstein Files, SCOTUS Blocks Trump, Nursing Home Explosion, and more 6:45

18d ago6:45

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President Donald Trump and other names appear in the latest released batch of Epstein files. We'll break down new economic data that show a mixed economic picture. The Supreme Court has made a decision on National Guard deployment to Chicago. Emergency crews are responding to a tragedy at a Pennsylvania nursing home. Plus, we explain how a pulled “…

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TX Plane Crash, Wegovy Pill, Kansas City Chiefs moving and more 6:31

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A strike on another suspected drug trafficking boat in the Pacific is again escalating tensions between US and Venezuela. Five people are dead after a plane crash off the coast of Texas. The FDA has approved a pill version of Wegovy. President Donald Trump made his first public comments on the latest release of the Epstein files. Plus, the Kansas C…

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RE-RUN: Jennifer Garner on Heartbreak, Hope, and How She Really Stays So Positive 48:05

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This special rerun brings back one of Molly and Emese’s most beloved conversations: a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human sit-down with the endlessly graceful Jennifer Garner. From early days in West Virginia and falling in love with ballet and theater to becoming the face of Alias and the ultimate rom-com queen in 13 Going on 30, Jennifer opens…

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'Trump Class' Battleships, Barry Manilow’s Health, Paramount’s New Offer and more 6:27

19d ago6:27

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President Donald Trump unveiled a new class of Navy battleships. We have the latest blow to the US offshore wind industry. New storms are prompting evacuations in parts of California. We’ll tell you why Barry Manilow rescheduled his upcoming concert dates. Plus, Paramount beefs up its bid for CNN's parent company. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Oil Tanker Pursuit, Epstein Files Fury, CBS Pulls ‘60 Minutes’ Episode and more 6:46

20d ago6:46

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The US is pursuing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files is causing widespread criticism. We explain why the pulling of an episode of “60 minutes” has caused internal turmoil at CBS. Police in Australia say the suspected Bondi Beach gunmen threw bombs into the crowd which did not go off. Plu…

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One Thing: Trump Claims He's Winning. Are Americans Buying It? 22:21

21d ago22:21

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President Donald Trump’s second term has been norm-busting and extraordinarily consequential, but cracks are starting to form in Trump’s base. As 2025 comes to a close, we take stock of whether his political pull is reaching its limit and how discontent with his policies could shape the midterms. For more: Americans have a new thing to worry about:…

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5 Good Things: Making 'Kiss-tory' Under a 600lb Mistletoe 13:31

22d ago13:31

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The Happiness Factory brings holiday cheer to people who need it most. An elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas couldn’t afford their annual Christmas gifts for its students, until TikTok made the magic happen. These sisters live far away from each other, but this holiday tradition brings them back together. This group believes Santa comes in ever…

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Epstein Files Released, US Strikes in Syria, Trump’s Drug Deals and more 6:46

22d ago6:46

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The Justice Department just released a massive portion of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. We’ll tell you about the US military’s operation in Syria. Investigators face steep challenges trying to piece together a motive in the Brown University shooting. More pharmaceutical companies are joining President Donald Trump’s push to lower drug prices. P…

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Epstein Files Deadline, Northeast Storm, 'Patriot Games' and more 6:57

23d ago6:57

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There are questions over whether all the files related to Jeffrey Epstein will actually be released tonight. A powerful storm is causing flight delays and knocking out power for millions in the Northeast. We explain how an anonymous reddit post helped track the suspected Brown University shooter. The EU has announced a funding package for Ukraine. …

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Brown Shooting Suspect Found, Child Vaccine Changes, US TikTok and more 6:45

23d ago6:45

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We begin with news that the Brown University shooting suspect has been found. The US has carried out more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean. In a CNN Exclusive, we tell you about some planned changes to vaccines for children in the US. Australia’s prime minister has announced a plan to buy back hundreds of thousands of …

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6:35 PM ET: TikTok Signs Deal to Sell its US Assets 0:40

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Breaking News Alert: The social media platform has signed onto a deal backed by President Donald Trump. Listen for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN Podcasts

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Trans Youth Care Ban, Brown Shooting Suspect, Kennedy Center Renamed and more 6:39

23d ago6:39

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We start with the Trump administration’s health policy changes on care for transgender minors and marijuana. There’s a potential break in the Brown University shooting investigation. We’ll tell you about a plane crash that authorities say killed a NASCAR driver and his family. We’re getting a glimpse of the second batch of photos from Jefferey Epst…

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Inflation Cools, Healthcare Costs, Leo's Pick for NY and more 6:49

24d ago6:49

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Inflation has dipped and it’s a welcome boost for the economy. We explain what the expiration of ACA subsidies next year will mean for healthcare costs. The Trump administration is looking to ban transgender care from federal programs. European leaders are debating whether to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war effort. Plus, Pope Leo…

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10:30am ET: Brian Walshe sentenced for his wife’s murder 1:44

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⁠Brian Walshe is sentenced for his wife’s murder⁠. Listen for more details on the judge's order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN Podcasts

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Trump's Economy Speech, Deputy FBI Head Resigns, ‘Warrior Dividend’ and more 6:55

24d ago6:55

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President Donald Trump addressed affordability in his speech to the nation last night. We explain why Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is stepping down. The government has admitted failures in January's mid-air collision in DC. Authorities are appealing for new information in the search for the Brown University shooter. Plus, Trump is sending checks…