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  • 5 Good Things: Scientists Have Made Chocolate Healthier

    A 5-year-old boy gets a second chance at life, after his former preschool teacher decided to donate part of her liver to him. A nonprofit that wants to rid the oceans of plastic marks a major milestone. Kids experiencing homelessness get to celebrate their birthdays with epic parties. Neighborhoods across North America are using old newspaper boxes to swap free movies. Plus, would you eat chocolate that’s more nutritious and sustainable to make? 

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    13 min
  • 6 PM ET: Hunter Biden trial adjourns, SCOTUS financial disclosures, Kia recall & more

    We start with key takeaways from Day 5 of Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas formally disclosed a trip to Bali, paid for by a GOP megadonor. The CIA assesses that Israel’s prime minister likely believes he can avoid setting a post-war plan for Gaza. We have a recall to tell you about involving Kia’s popular Telluride SUVs. Plus, we’ll explain why adults are making more toy purchases.

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    7 min
  • 3 PM ET: Hunter Biden’s daughter testifies, Gaza aid pier repaired, AZ election subversion case & more

    Hunter Biden’s daughter gave emotional testimony about her father’s drug addiction in his federal gun trial. The US military’s temporary pier off the Gaza coast has been repaired and reattached to the beach. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has been arraigned in Arizona’s election subversion case. The FDA is recommending certain states stop selling raw milk amid a bird flu outbreak. And, a rarely-enforced law could save you money on alcohol.

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    7 min
  • 12 PM ET: Biden's message to Americans, prosecution rests in Hunter Biden trial, Wheel of Fortune & more

    President Joe Biden gave a speech in Normandy, France in remembrance of a daring D-Day raid by US Army Rangers, after announcing new aid for Ukraine. Prosecutors have rested their case against Hunter Biden. US job growth was stronger than expected last month – we'll tell you what it could mean for the Federal Reserve. Severe heat is still scorching the Southwest. Plus, Pat Sajak ends his 40-year run at Wheel of Fortune.

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    7 min
  • 9 AM ET: Surprising job numbers, TX people smuggling, government dating app & more

    The latest job numbers are out and they're much higher than expected. President Joe Biden will make his case for democracy in another D-Day anniversary speech. It's still not clear if Hunter Biden will take the stand in his federal gun trial. Police in Texas have disrupted a people smuggling operation. Plus, Japan's government has created a dating app.

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    7 min
  • 6 AM ET: Ceasefire pressure, Trump's running mate, US cricket upset & more

    Countries are ramping up pressure on Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan. Hunter Biden's daughter and uncle are expected to take the stand today in his federal gun trial. Former President Donald Trump says he'll announce his 2024 running mate next month. Alex Jones could lose his stake in Infowars to pay damages to Sandy Hook families. Plus, the US cricket team has delivered a shocking upset at the T20 World Cup.

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    7 min
  • 6 PM ET: Hunter Biden trial, UN reports crises, Boeing Starliner safely docks & more

    President Joe Biden says he won’t pardon his son if he’s convicted in the federal gun trial. A judge has ordered Steve Bannon to report to prison by next month in his contempt case. A UN report finds devastating hunger crises in Gaza and Sudan. The FDA has rescinded its marketing ban on Juul vaping products. Finally, Boeing's Starliner is docked at the space station after encountering new issues along the way.

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    7 min
  • 3 PM ET: D-Day tribute events, heat dome intensity, new Gilgo Beach charges & more

    World leaders and veterans marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France today. Jurors in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial are hearing testimony from Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden’s late brother, Beau. A dangerous heat dome is reaching peak intensity this afternoon. The Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect has been indicted on two new murder charges. And, an AI chipmaker surpasses Apple as the second-largest publicly traded company.

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    7 min
  • 12 PM ET: Biden's D-Day speech, Hallie Biden testifies, SpaceX goes again & more

    It's 80 years to the day since 150,000 allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy – we'll bring you the latest from a special event to commemorate the D-Day operation. US weapons have been used on another Israeli strike that killed civilians in Gaza. The prosecution in Hunter Biden's gun felony trial has called his brother's widow to the stand. A former neighbor of Justice Samuel Alito is disputing his account of the spat over the upside down flag at his home. Plus, the world’s most powerful rocket launches again.

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    7 min
  • 9 AM ET: D-Day 80th anniversary, Maryland heat death, Gilgo Beach murders & more

    President Joe Biden has joined leaders and veterans to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings. Countries are putting pressure on Hamas and Israel to accept a ceasefire deal and get hostages home. Hunter Biden's gun trial continues, as the House is also making moves against him. Maryland has reported its first heat related death this year. Plus, the Gilgo Beach murders suspect is expected to be indicted over two more killings.

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    7 min

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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you…

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