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CNN 5 Things

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  • Senate marathon voting, new Idaho ambush details, WNBA expansion & more

    President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate. We’re learning more about an ambush that killed two firefighters and injured a third in northern Idaho. We’ll tell you where Trump’s trade negotiations stand. A victim in the antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado has died. Plus, which three cities will soon welcome WNBA teams? 

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    7 min
  • Idaho brush fire suspect, Harvard University ‘violation,’ ‘Diddy’ trial deliberations & more

    We start with new information on the suspect in the deadly firefighter ambush in northern Idaho. The Trump administration’s fight against Harvard University has intensified. The Supreme Court tossed a handful of lower court rulings that sided with transgender Americans. We’ll tell you about the latest round of Israeli military strikes in Gaza. And, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial is in a jury’s hands.

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    7 min
  • Steeper Medicaid cuts, firefighter ambush suspect named, gas prices & more

    The Congressional Budget office analyzed how Medicaid would be impacted if the Senate’s version of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill passes. Authorities have identified the suspect in the deadly firefighter ambush in Idaho. A developer created a crowdsourced app that alerts people of nearby ICE sightings. The Trump administration will cut hurricane forecasters out of key satellite data in a month. Plus, some good news for drivers this holiday weekend.

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    7 min
  • Vote-a-rama begins, cell phone tracks gunman, police review Glastonbury acts & more

    The Senate’s marathon voting session to try and pass the “Big, Beautiful Bill” is set to begin this morning. A cell phone helped authorities find the man accused of ambushing firefighters in Idaho. Iran’s UN ambassador says uranium enrichment in his country won’t stop. We’ll tell you why British police are looking into some performances at this year’s Glastonbury music festival. Plus, Gen Z is breaking into the housing market.

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    7 min
  • Firefighters ambushed, ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ progresses, TikTok buyer & more

    Two firefighters have been shot and killed responding to a brush fire in Idaho. President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" is a step closer to passing. Canada cancelled a new tax to try and continue trade talks with the US. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu changed his tone on his country’s goals in Gaza. Plus, Trump makes an announcement on TikTok’s future.

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    7 min
  • One Thing: His Case Legalized Gay Marriage. Now He Wants to Make Sure it Sticks.

    10 years ago, the US Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, changing the lives of millions of Americans. We hear from the lead plaintiff about why he thinks the precedent is under threat from right-wing allies of President Donald Trump. 

    Guest: Jim Obergefell

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    23 min
  • 5 Good Things: What If Your Home Could Change Colors Like a Mood Ring?

    Color-changing paint could reduce CO2 emissions and slash your energy bill. This Hong Kong native started on the keys at three-years-old and now, he’s the top pianist of his generation. How some random meet-cutes ended up at the alter. Costa Rica’s biggest natural export might surprise you and its local environmental impact might inspire you. Plus, CNN dropped this year’s list of America’s Best Towns to Visit – have you been yet?

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    17 min
  • Trump megabill pressures build, Rwanda-DRC peace deal, Bezos-Sanchez wedding & more

    Senate Republicans are racing to push President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill over the finish line. Two African nations made peace after decades of violence. We’ll tell you why University of Virginia’s president plans to resign. We have the latest arrest over a foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert. Plus, how Venice, Italy is cashing in on billionaire Jeff Bezos’ wedding.

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    6 min
  • Supreme Court backs Trump, migrant family sues, America's best towns & more

    We start with the Supreme Court supporting parts of the Trump Administration's policies. New data shows Americans are cutting back on their spending. For the first time, a migrant family is suing  because of ICE's arrest policy. President Trump plans to spend the weekend pressuring senate republicans to pass his domestic policy bill. Plus, CNN has ranked America’s best towns.

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    7 min

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