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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

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9 AM ET: Lebanon device fears, overdose deaths down, fantasy football feud charges & more

9/19/2024
A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is leading in two battleground states. People in Lebanon say there's widespread fear about the safety of electronic devices after deadly pager and walkie talkie attacks. US overdose deaths have dropped in recent months. Investigators believe they've finally found the body of the Kentucky interstate shooting suspect. And, a fantasy football feud leads to bomb threats and an international investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:26

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6 AM ET: Trump praises Teamsters, Mike Johnson's 'play book', child star protections & more

9/19/2024
Former President Donald Trump is praising the Teamsters union, after it announced it wouldn't be endorsing either presidential candidate for the first time in almost three decades. Israel says its war effort is moving north after twin attacks targeting devices in Lebanon. House Speaker Mike Johnson is defending his decision to call a vote on a funding bill he expected to fail. A new report is tough reading for the US health care system. And, Demi Lovato wants lawmakers to protect child stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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6 PM ET: Teamsters declines presidential endorsement, government funding vote, ‘Diddy’ loses appeal & more

9/18/2024
The Teamsters union declined to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades. Israel’s defense minister has apparently acknowledged the country's role in two deadly blasts in Lebanon. The House is expected to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s spending bill tonight, but Republicans are under more pressure to tank it. Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in federal custody after losing an appeal to the judge that denied him bail. Plus, Boeing is furloughing executives and other nonunion workers to save money during the strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:24

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3 PM ET: Huge interest rate cut, walk-talkie explosions, Tupperware declares bankruptcy & more

9/18/2024
The Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut since before the pandemic. Hezbollah walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, one day after a deadly pager attack. The Justice Department is suing two companies that owned the ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge. Tupperware files for bankruptcy after years of falling popularity and financial troubles. And, Catherine, Princess of Wales, returns to work after last week’s health update on her cancer diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:20

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12 PM ET: Rate cut advice, more Lebanon blasts, Secret Service plea & more

9/18/2024
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates today – we'll tell you how to make the most of it. More explosions have been reported in Lebanon one day after a deadly pager attack. The Secret Service is asking Congress for more resources, but lawmakers are weighing whether the agency is underfunded or mismanaged. Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in court today appealing a court's decision to deny him bail. Plus, new research says some weight loss drugs could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:19

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9 AM ET: Interest rate decision, Israel accused of 'terrorism', Phoenix hot streak ends & more

9/18/2024
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates today, but there are mixed views on how big it's going to go. Iran has accused Israel of terrorism after the pager attack that killed 12 people, including an Iranian ambassador. House Speaker Mike Johnson has set up a vote on government funding that he thinks will fail - we'll tell you why. A Japanese company now has more time to make its case for a US Steel takeover bid. And, after 113 days of reaching 100 degrees, Phoenix's hot streak is over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:20

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6 AM ET: Pager attack retaliation vow, IVF bill blocked, Diddy denied bail & more

9/18/2024
Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate for the pager attack that killed nine people and injured thousands more in Lebanon. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been making campaign promises, but are light on details. Senate Republicans have once again blocked a Democrat led bill that would protect access to IVF treatments. Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail after he pleaded not guilty to charges. And, the man at the center of a rape case that's gripped France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:25

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6 AM ET: Pager attack retaliation vow, IVF bill blocked, Diddy denied bail & more

9/18/2024
Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate for the pager attack that killed nine people and injured thousands more in Lebanon. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been making campaign promises, but are light on details. Senate Republicans have once again blocked a Democrat led bill that would protect access to IVF treatments. Sean "Diddy" Combs has been denied bail after he pleaded not guilty to charges. And, the man at the center of a rape case that's gripped France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:25

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6 PM ET: Undecided voters, Lebanon pager attack, how pregnancy changes the brain & more

9/17/2024
We’ll tell you what polls are saying about undecided voters in the run-up to Election Day. Schools in Lebanon will close tomorrow after the pager attack on Hezbollah members that killed at least nine people. Speaker Mike Johnson has set up a likely doomed vote tomorrow on a GOP government funding bill, as the deadline to pass a spending plan looms. Residents of a Houston suburb can’t return to their homes yet as a pipeline fire that started yesterday continues to burn. Plus, exciting progress in the understudied field of women’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:23

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3 PM ET: Diddy in court, FAA could fine SpaceX, a potential superbug crisis & more

9/17/2024
We’ll catch you up on the latest campaign news, from Springfield, Ohio to Flint, Michigan. Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court today after being charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting could have big implications for the economy. We’ll tell you why the Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX more than $600,000. Plus, a look at a growing global health threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:18

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12 PM ET: Diddy charges, Lebanon pager attack, weight loss pills & more

9/17/2024
Sean "Diddy" Combs will appear in federal court later today, charged with racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt against him. Hundreds of people have been injured by an attack in Lebanon that made pagers explode. Instagram is forcing millions of teenagers to get protected accounts – we'll talk you through the changes. And, popular weight loss drugs could soon come in pill form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:13

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9 AM ET: Trump blames Democrats, Springfield bomb threats, interest rate cut & more

9/17/2024
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to blame Democrats for the assassination attempts against him. Meanwhile, Springfield, Ohio continues to deal with the fallout of Trump making baseless claims about immigrants in the city. The Fed is finally expected to cut interest rates, but it's not clear by how much. US weapon stockpiles are starting to run low because of the demand from Ukraine. Plus, an unnamed storm has brought a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event to North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:20

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6 AM ET: Trump describes assassination attempt, Harris courts Teamsters, ‘Diddy’ arrested & more

9/17/2024
Former President Donald Trump has recounted the assassination attempt against him, praising the Secret Service. Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking Teamsters' endorsement, pushing pro-union policies. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in NYC amid ongoing allegations. Drug-resistant infections could cause 39 million deaths in 25 years. And, gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to regain her bronze Olympic medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:29

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6 PM ET: Security boosted at Mar-a-Lago, Putin expands Russian military, Boeing’s austerity measures & more

9/16/2024
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe says there’s a heavy uniformed presence at Mar-a-Lago after yesterday’s apparent assassination attempt. Springfield, Ohio has cancelled its annual arts and culture celebration due to security concerns. Russian President Vladmir Putin wants to boost the country’s army by 180,000 troops. Boeing has implemented a hiring freeze amid the ongoing strike. Plus, North Carolina is experiencing once-in-1,000-year rainfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:30

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3 PM ET: More details about attempted Trump assassination, TikTok in court, vaccine season & more

9/16/2024
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with the acting director of the Secret Service later today after an apparent assassination attempt yesterday. TikTok made its case this morning against a possible US ban of the social media app. The Federal Reserve is expected to make its latest move against inflation. Historic flooding in central Europe has taken at least 17 lives. Plus, health officials want you to get three important vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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3 PM ET: More details about attempted Trump assassination, TikTok in court, vaccine season & more

9/16/2024
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with the acting director of the Secret Service later today after an apparent assassination attempt yesterday. TikTok made its case this morning against a possible US ban of the social media app. The Federal Reserve is expected to make its latest move against inflation. Historic flooding in central Europe has taken at least 17 lives. Plus, health officials want you to get three important vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:28

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12 PM ET: Trump’s attempted assassin charged, coal plant’s clean energy solution, ‘Succession’ in real life & more

9/16/2024
The man accused of trying to assassinate former president Donald Trump yesterday has been charged in federal court today. Trump is adding pressure to an already complicated government funding fight. A Minnesota coal plant found the key to solving America’s biggest clean energy challenge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration faces federal probes and resignations amid corruption allegations. The plot of HBO’s 'Succession' is playing out in a Nevada courtroom today, as Rupert Murdoch's children are fighting in court over control of his media empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:23

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9 AM ET: Apparent assassination attempt details, TikTok fights ban, Jackson 5 member dies & more

9/16/2024
We’re learning new details about the man being held in connection with another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris could be getting a surprising endorsement soon. TikTok has 15 minutes to convince a federal appeals court not to support a ban on its social media app in the US. Washington and Seoul are trying to reach a new cost-sharing deal for US forces in South Korea. And, a member of the Jackson 5 has died at the age of 70. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:30

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6 AM ET: Apparent Trump assassination attempt, Springfield bomb threats, Emmy Awards shock & more

9/16/2024
Authorities are investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and a man has been detained. Israeli hostages found in December were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Mayor of Springfield, Ohio says bomb threats have put the community on edge after false claims about immigrants. The US Coast Guard starts a hearing to look at the Titan submersible implosion. And, there was a surprise ending at the Emmy Awards last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:26

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One Thing: No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now.

9/15/2024
Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far. Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:23:58