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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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Americans Sound Off on Affordability, Hantavirus Messaging, eBay Denies GameStop Bid and more
A new CNN poll reveals the majority of Americans say cost of living is the county’s biggest economic issue. Peace talks between the US and Iran are at...
Trump's China Trip, Reflecting Pool Costs, SCOTUS Rules on AL Districts and more
President Trump is set to depart for China. The Supreme Court rules on Alabama congressional maps. The MV Hondius is headed to The Netherlands for a d...
Press Dinner Gunman in Court, Passengers Leave Hantavirus Ship, Martin Short’s Grief and more
The accused gunman at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner has his first court appearance; we tell you how it went. We give you the latest updates o...
American Cruise Ship Passengers Return, Trump-Xi Meeting, Denver Airport Incident and more
American passengers aboard the MV Hondius have arrived at the Nebraska’s biocontainment center. We’re learning more about why President Donald Trump r...
Cruise Ship Evacuees, Trump Rejects Iran Response, Brady Bunch Tours and more
18 cruise ship passengers land in Nebraska as Americans test positive for Hantavirus. President Trump on Iran’s latest response: "Totally unacceptabl...
One Thing: What the Redistricting ‘Race to the Bottom’ Actually Looks Like
At the urging of President Donald Trump, multiple Republican-led states in the South have move quickly to redraw congressional maps in the wake of the...
5 Good Things: Calling All Moms to the Dance Floor!
Hear why thousands of moms across the country are lining up for a night out. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week: meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Yea...
US-Iran Waiting Game, ABC’s Pushback, Cruise Ship Exit Plan and more
The US and Iran continue to exchange fire, as the Washington awaits Tehran’s response to the latest proposal to end the war. We’ll break down the plan...
US Awaits Iran’s Response, April Jobs Report, UFO Files Released and more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he hopes Iran’s response to the US’ latest peace proposal will spark a “serious process of negotiation.” Port work...
TN Map Protest, US and Iran Trade Attacks, Doctor on Cruise Ship Speaks and more
President Trump insists the ceasefire remains intact as Iran and the US launch new strikes. Mass protest as TN redraws its congressional maps. An Amer...
US-Iran Diplomatic Efforts, CO Firebomber Sentenced, Sun Lounger Lawsuit and more
Iran is expected to reply to mediators today on the United States’ proposed deal to end the war. A man accused of firebombing a crowd of demonstrators...
Hantavirus Tracing, Rubio Meets Pope Leo, Iran’s Strait Rules & More
A frantic race is underway to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo – w...
Remembering Ted Turner, FBI Raid on VA State Senator, Tracing Hantavirus and more
A judge unseals the purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note. The cruise ship MV Hondius sails to next port as officials trace hantavirus patient conta...
Status of Negotiations, Hantavirus Cruise Ship Update, Obama’s Colbert Interview and more
We start with an update on where peace talks stand between the US and Iran. The manhunt for a veteran accused of shooting his wife is over. We’ll tell...
Ted Turner, Cruise Ship Chaos, Antisemitic Violence and more
Ted Turner, the media maverick, philanthropist and founder of CNN, has died. Spanish officials are weighing how to handle the passengers still on boar...
Remembering Ted Turner
In this special episode of CNN 5 Things , we look back on the life and legacy of CNN founder and media pioneer Ted Turner.
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Cruise Ship Evacuations, TN Manhunt, CA Governor Debate and more
Three sick passengers are expected to be evacuated from a cruise ship with hantavirus cases. A manhunt is underway for veteran suspected of shooting h...
Truce Tested, CA Governor Debate, Fast-Sinking Capital and more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighs in on the status of the Iran war as Americans feel the pain at the pump. We’ll tell you what to expect from CNN’...
'The Ceasefire is Not Over,’ Primary Day, AI Crash Tests and more
Pentagon leaders say the US ceasefire with Iran remains intact, despite claims that Iran has attacked the US multiple times since it went into effect....
Met Gala's Best Looks, US and Iran Trade Attacks, Lively Settles and more
The US and Iran traded attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. At least 26 people killed in a plant explosion in the world’s fireworks capital. Blake Lively...
Standoff in the Strait, SCOTUS on Abortion Pill, Blake Lively Settlement and more
A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is being tested as tensions escalate. We have new developments in the fight over access to an abortion pil...
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Uncertainty, Two Mass Shootings, Met Gala Monday and more
The US military says two US flagged ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz but it’s unclear what that means for commercial shipping companies. A new...
US Military Helping Stranded Ships, At Least 3 Die on Cruise, Prison Drones and more
The US military to begin guiding civilian ships through Strait of Hormuz. A United airplane hits a pole and bakery truck as it lands at Newark Airport...
One Thing: ICE Wants to Be NICE. Will Americans Buy It?
After the killings of two American citizens in Minneapolis and the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the Trump administration’s immigration enforce...
5 Good Things: An Off-The-Track Kentucky Derby Comeback
This stallion season manager is celebrating a second chance at life at the 152nd Kentucky Derby. How one man is keeping a promise to his late grandmot...
Iran Deal Doubts, May Day Protests, Trump on Spirit Airlines Bailout and more
We start with President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran’s latest proposal to end the war. We hear from some workers who are among millions marching in...
New Peace Proposal, ‘AI-First Fight Force’, Derby Day and more
Iran has sent a new peace proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators. The Defense Department is partnering with seven top AI compani...
New WHCD Footage, Trump's New Surgeon General Pick, Camp Mystic Stays Closed and more
New surveillance of the WHCD suspect has been released. President Trump pulls surgeon general pick and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier. Camp Mystic will...
DHS Funding Passed, Gas Prices Rise, Farewell to the Royals and more
A record partial government shutdown may finally be coming to an end. President Donald Trump weighs in on rising prices at the pump. Louisiana makes c...
‘The Blockade is Genius’, Midterm Madness, Afghan Women’s Soccer Win and more
The US blockade of Iranian ports continues as President Donald Trump weighs other options to pressure Iran into a deal. New Commerce Department data s...
Cost of the Iran War, Comey in Court, LIV Golf in Trouble and more
One source tells CNN that the cost of the Iran War could be between $40-50 billon. Former FBI Director Comey appeared in court over an alleged threat...
Powell’s Last Stand, SCOTUS on Migrants, King Charles in NY and more
Jerome Powell announced the latest decision on interest rates at his final news conference as head of the Federal Reserve. The White House is laying g...
SCOTUS on Voting Rights, ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’, New US Passport Design and more
The Supreme Cout has decided a major case that could impact the nationwide battle for redistricting. Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to tu...
King Charles' Message, Comey Indicted, Musk Testifies and more
King Charles' message for Trump. Former FBI Director Comey indicted over a social media post. Federal agents executed 22 search warrants in a Minnesot...
King Charles Speech, James Comey Indicted, Musk vs Altman trial and more
We start with King Charles’ address to Congress amid recent US-UK tensions over the Iran war. One of President Donald Trump’s largest political oppone...
WH Welcomes British Royals, UAE Quits OPEC, Taylor Swift Combats AI and more
President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for King Charles and Queen Camila at the White House. A Trump admin official is criticizing Jimmy Kim...
Cole Allen In Court, Kimmel Responds, Electric Air Taxis and more
Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate the President. Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump call for him to be fired. Florida Republicans p...
WHCD Suspect Charged, Trump’s Call to Fire Kimmel, FL Redistricting Move and more
We start with the press dinner shooting suspect’s first court appearance today. A late-night host’s skit prompted backlash from the President and Firs...
WHCD Shooting Suspect, Musk v. Altman, Severe Midwest Storms and more
The suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner will be arraigned in in federal court this afternoon. Iran has reportedly issued...
WHCA Dinner Shooting Suspect's Writings, King Charles' Visit, GA Wildfires and more
New details on motive in Correspondents' Dinner shooting. King Charles' state visit to proceed. Iran’s foreign minister is meeting with Russian Presid...