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6 PM ET: Ukraine aid criticism, Walgreens in trouble, a tech giant’s olive branch & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden’s latest show of support for Ukraine is drawing criticism from President-elect Donald Trump. Louisville has reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation into the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. We’ll break down some of the challenges impacting Walgreens in the US. CNN readers are airing frustrations with their health insurers since the killing of UnitedHealthCare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you about one tech titan’s latest move to mend fences with Trump.
Dec 12, 2024
 3 PM ET: New report on Jan. 6, what’s next for Infowars, meteor showers & more CNN 5 Things
A Justice Department watchdog has new findings about whether there were undercover FBI employees at the January 6, 2021 riot. US officials are scrambling to prevent ISIS from regrouping in Syria. President-elect Donald Trump says he will end emission rules pushing for electric vehicles. The future of Infowars is uncertain after a judge blocked the Onion’s takeover bid. Plus, make some time for star gazing this weekend.
Dec 12, 2024
 12 PM ET: Trump ‘Person of the Year,' overdraft fees crackdown, shipwreck survivor & more CNN 5 Things
Time has named President-elect Donald Trump as its “Person of the Year.” A missing American has been found in Syria. Wholesale prices were up last month, we’ll tell you which products were the worst hit. A crackdown on overdraft fees could save consumers billions of dollars. Pus, an 11-year-old girl has survived a shipwreck by clinging to tire tubes for three days.
Dec 12, 2024
 9 AM ET: Biden’s clemency record, New Jersey drones mystery, Musk’s net worth & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 people, the largest number of clemencies awarded in a single day in modern history. Israel and Hamas are “talking seriously” about a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza. Weeks of mysterious drone sightings have New Jersey officials stumped. Two prominent real estate brokers and their brother have been charged in a sex trafficking case. Plus, Elon Musk's net worth has just broken a record.
Dec 12, 2024
 6 AM ET: CEO security upped, Trump’s good week, arctic ice startup & more CNN 5 Things
Companies are rushing to bulk up their security, as police continue to link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. We’ll hear from a prisoner in Syria who hadn’t seen the sky in months. Meta, Time Magazine and the FBI director have all contributed to a good week for President-elect Donald Trump. The family of a Hawaii woman who was declared voluntarily missing, says she’s been found safe. Plus, we’ll tell you why a startup to refreeze arctic ice has some people concerned.
Dec 12, 2024
 6 PM ET: Confidence in the president-elect, Blinken testifies, an atmospheric river & more CNN 5 Things
There's new evidence linking Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week. We’ll tell you the results of a new CNN poll on how President-elect Donald Trump is handling the transition back to the White House. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan during a contentious House hearing. Rain and wind are causing airport delays on the East Coast. Plus, a Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his own drowning has been charged in court.
Dec 11, 2024
 3 PM ET: FBI director to resign, strikes in Syria, CEOs seek security & more CNN 5 Things
FBI Director Chris Wray has announced he’ll step down in January. In the days since the ousting of Syria President Bashar al-Assad, some countries are targeting Syrian military sites. We’ll tell you about the extra steps corporations are taking to protect their executives after last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Kroger is being sued by the company it wanted to merge with. Plus, human rights activists aren’t happy about FIFA’s latest announcement.
Dec 11, 2024
 12 PM ET: CEO killing fingerprint match, Dems prep for Trump, Butterflies in trouble & more CNN 5 Things
Police say fingerprints and a notebook with plans are linking suspect Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Democratic Governors are plotting how to push back against the next White House. We'll hear what Daniel Penny said in his first interview since he was acquitted over Jordan Neely’s subway death. A child got sick after drinking raw milk, and it could be bird flu. Plus, wildlife officials want to save a beautiful and critical species.
Dec 11, 2024
 9 AM ET: Trump’s Washington takeover, Biden’s immigration pressure, The Onion’s bid blocked & more CNN 5 Things
President-elect Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington has begun, as his team starts to move from Florida. A Syrian rebel leader says his country doesn’t want any more war. We’ll bring you the latest inflation figures. President Joe Biden is facing pressure and a time crunch over immigration. Plus, a judge has blocked The Onion from buying Infowars.
Dec 11, 2024
 6 AM ET: Malibu wildfire evacuations, Diddy accuser speaks, airlines’ historic comeback & more CNN 5 Things
The man accused of killing a health insurance CEO is fighting extradition to New York. Malibu beaches are empty, as people try to escape a fast-moving wildfire. It’s already been a busy week for President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial administration pick. We’ll hear from one of the men who has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault. Plus, airlines make a $1 trillion comeback.
Dec 11, 2024
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