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6 PM ET: Teamsters declines presidential endorsement, government funding vote, ‘Diddy’ loses appeal & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 18, 2024
 3 PM ET: Huge interest rate cut, walk-talkie explosions, Tupperware declares bankruptcy & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 18, 2024
 12 PM ET: Rate cut advice, more Lebanon blasts, Secret Service plea & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 18, 2024
 9 AM ET: Interest rate decision, Israel accused of 'terrorism', Phoenix hot streak ends & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 18, 2024
 6 AM ET: Pager attack retaliation vow, IVF bill blocked, Diddy denied bail & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 18, 2024
 6 PM ET: Undecided voters, Lebanon pager attack, how pregnancy changes the brain & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 17, 2024
 3 PM ET: Diddy in court, FAA could fine SpaceX, a potential superbug crisis & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 17, 2024
 12 PM ET: Diddy charges, Lebanon pager attack, weight loss pills & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 17, 2024
 9 AM ET: Trump blames Democrats, Springfield bomb threats, interest rate cut & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 17, 2024
 6 AM ET: Trump describes assassination attempt, Harris courts Teamsters, ‘Diddy’ arrested & more CNN 5 Things
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.
Sep 17, 2024
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