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  • Cassie Faces Diddy in Court

    Sean “Diddy” Combs faces key witness Cassie Ventura in court. The Menendez brothers are resentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole. And President Trump announces he will lift sanctions on Syria.

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    32 min
  • Trump’s Middle East Maneuver

    Ahead of President Trump’s trip to the Arabian Peninsula, Hamas hands over its last surviving American hostage. China and the U.S. agree to a 90-day loosening of tariffs. And white South Africans arrive at Dulles Airport as refugees. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.


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    29 min
  • Scoop: Qatar's Luxury Jet Offer to Trump

    Sources tell ABC News that the Trump administration is poised to accept a gift from Qatar, in the form of a luxury jet known as the “palace of the skies.” Pope Leo XIV calls for concessions in the Gaza Strip as part of his first papal homily. And technical glitches lead to even more delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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    32 min
  • The American Pope: Leo XIV

    Live reporting from the Vatican as the world celebrates the first American Pope.

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    50 min
  • The First American Pope

    Pope Leo XIV makes history as the first American pontiff. The White House and the U.K. announce an outline for a deal on trade. And a Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to crash back to Earth this weekend.


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    26 min
  • Conclave Day 1: Black Smoke

    Cardinals close the doors to the Sistine Chapel, and begin their votes on the next pope. Trump Administration officials debate sending detainees to Libya. And the TSA explains why you can still get on a plane without a REAL ID for now.

    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.


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    28 min
  • Who Could Become Pope?

    A papal conclave begins at the Vatican, as Catholics consider potential frontrunners. India fires missiles into Pakistani strongholds. And the FBI has opened 250 investigations revolving around a violent online network known as “764.”


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.


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    28 min
  • Israel’s New Plan to Seize Gaza

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approves a plan to effectively occupy large portions of Gaza, with no end date in sight. The Department of Homeland Security plans to offer $1,000 to migrants to “self-deport.” And curious about the inner workings of a conclave? We ask Jesuit priest Father Tom Reese to outline the rules. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    30 min
  • The Diddy Trial Begins

    Jury selection begins in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The federal government begins “involuntary collection” of student loan repayments. And “Black dandyism” will be on display at tonight’s Met Gala. 


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.


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    29 min
  • Beat Change for Waltz

    President Trump ousts Mike Waltz as national security adviser. A judge rules the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act is unlawful. And HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. orders new vaccines to be placebo-tested.


    Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.

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    26 min

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A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

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