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NJ Transit strike, ‘sextortion’ ring arrests, Chris Brown charged & more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump is wrapping up his trip to the Middle East. New York commuters are facing chaos as New Jersey Transit workers go on strike over pay. Ukraine and Russia are once again meant to be meeting in Turkey. The FBI has broken up a “sextortion” ring that allegedly targeted thousands of minors around the world. Plus, Chris Brown is facing criminal charges in the UK.
May 16, 2025
 Birthright citizenship debate, Florida bans fluoride, gene edited baby & more CNN 5 Things
We start with key moments from the Supreme Court’s hearing on President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Israel is ramping up strikes in Gaza, killing dozens. Another state is banning fluoride in public drinking water. We’ll tell you where dangerous storms are developing in the US. Plus, the custom therapy that’s helping a desperately ill baby thrive.
May 15, 2025
 Putin no-show, Wisconsin judge’s arraignment, toxic seaweed record & more CNN 5 Things
Russia’s president isn’t the only person who’s not attending Ukraine-Russia peace talks. A Wisconsin judge faces prison time for helping a man evade immigration agents. The defense is cross-examining Cassie Ventura in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial. The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. And, we'll tell you where this popular US baby name is banned.
May 15, 2025
 Birthright citizenship hearing, Walmart prices, FEMA ‘not ready’ & more CNN 5 Things
The Supreme Court is listening to arguments over part of President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship. Trump says that the US is getting “very close” to a possible nuclear deal with Iran. New inflation figures are out, while Walmart announces price hikes because of tariffs. FEMA says it's not ready for the upcoming hurricane season. And, a mom is accused of buying ammunition for her son who was allegedly planning a school attack.
May 15, 2025
 Peace talk confusion, oil prices drop, TikTok horror & more CNN 5 Things
There’s more uncertainty over who, if anyone, will go to peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey today. President Donald Trump has suggested that India has offered a "no tariff" trade deal with the US. We’ll tell you why global oil prices have fallen. CNN’s Jake Tapper’s new book reveals more details about former President Joe Biden’s physical and mental capacity in his final years in office. And, a beauty influencer’s livestream ended in terror.
May 15, 2025
 Birthright citizenship fight, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, mass shooting plot & more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship is going to the Supreme Court today. It’s still unclear who will be at today's scheduled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Trump is heading to the United Arab Emirates for the final leg of his Middle East tour. Americans are changing their spending habits because of economic uncertainty. And, a Michigan man has been arrested over an alleged mass shooting plot at an army base.
May 15, 2025
 Trial by Jury: Cassie’s Words Hit Hard. Will Diddy's Team Pivot? CNN 5 Things
On day three of Diddy’s federal criminal trial, Cassie Ventura wrapped up her harrowing testimony — and the effects were immediate. Her words, and the disturbing details of Diddy’s alleged abuse and so-called “freak offs," will have a big impact on the defense's strategy when they cross examine her tomorrow. In the latest episode of CNN's new Trial by Jury podcast, Laura Coates breaks down what it all means with criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst Mark O’Mara.
May 15, 2025
 Tax bill debate, Cassie’s second day in trial, MLB’s historic decision & more CNN 5 Things
We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package. House lawmakers pressed RFK Jr. on vaccinations during his congressional hearing. We have key takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s second day on the stand in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial. We have an update on another high-profile student detained by immigration authorities. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision on the sport’s permanent ban against two famous players.
May 14, 2025
 Tariffs’ impact on ports, US drug overdose deaths, flooding rescues & more CNN 5 Things
We start with the potential impact of US and China’s tariff de-escalation on America’s ports. The nation could be at risk of rolling back on progress made with drug overdose deaths. We’ll tell you about the latest shakeup within the Trump administration. Dangerous flash flooding forced search and rescue operations in multiple states. Plus, a rock climber’s dramatic survival story.
May 14, 2025
 Qatar deal, GOP advances tax bill, screwworm fears & more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Qatar and the two countries have already announced a deal. The UN is calling for the end of Israel’s blockade on Gaza. A portion of Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package is a step closer to a full floor vote. The US is pausing the transport of some livestock, to curb the spread of a flesh-burrowing larva. And, there’s been another crypto related kidnapping attempt in France.
May 14, 2025
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