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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

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12 PM ET: Jobs report breakdown, Jordan’s speaker pitch, Ukraine aid comparisons & more Oct 06, 2023

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The US economy added way more jobs than expected – we’ll explain why a good jobs report is likely bad news for consumers. Congressman Jim Jordan tells CNN why he's running for House speaker, after securing a key endorsement. CNN ran the numbers to see how US aid to Ukraine stacks up against other countries’ contributions. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a jailed Iranian activist. Plus, the makers of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs are having to ramp up supply.

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9 AM ET: Jobs report shock, nursing shortage roadblock, US to deport migrants & more Oct 06, 2023

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The US economy added a whopping 336,000 jobs last month, complicating things for the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay the two federal cases against him. Nursing schools are turning away thousands of applicants during a nursing shortage. The Biden administration is making a major shift in its immigration policy, amid criticism over how it’s handling the southern border. And California’s newly appointed Senator is already facing some political pressure from her party.

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6 AM ET: Trump’s Speaker endorsement, US downs NATO ally drone, Nobel Peace Prize winner & more Oct 06, 2023

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Former president Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a Republican candidate for House Speaker. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his lawsuit against his former fixer Michael Cohen. Officials say a US fighter jet downed a drone belonging to NATO ally Turkey over Syria. The UN says 5.4 million people in Sudan have fled their homes in the last six months. And, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi.

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10 PM ET: Trump’s alleged nuclear sub talks, Feinstein’s funeral, NFL legend dies & more Oct 06, 2023

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We start with two big headlines on former President Donald Trump allegedly disclosing sensitive information about nuclear submarines and floating the idea of temporarily serving as House speaker. The man who opened fire on a crowded New York City subway last year has been sentenced. Then, we’ll tell you about two deadly drone strikes in Syria. Political leaders honored the life and legacy of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Lastly, former Chicago Bears linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus has died at the age of 80.

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5 PM ET: Biden addresses border barriers, Russia’s missile test, gas prices & more Oct 05, 2023

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President Joe Biden says he doesn’t think border walls work, even as his administration plans to build additional barriers in South Texas. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has successfully tested a new nuclear-powered missile. A federal court has approved a new congressional map in Alabama that could give Democrats a second seat in the House. Police arrested an armed man who came to the Wisconsin Capitol twice asking to see the governor. And, as gas prices start to fall, drivers may be in for an even bigger treat at the pump by Halloween.

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12 PM ET: New border barriers, Ukraine civilians killed, weight loss drugs risks & more Oct 05, 2023

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As cities like Chicago and New York see a surge in people arriving, the Biden Administration will build more barriers at the US-Mexico border. Ukrainian officials say many civilians are among at least 51 people killed in a Russian attack. Not having a House Speaker could eventually affect every American. A new study suggests people taking popular weight loss injections may be at higher risk for serious digestive problems, as drug companies ramp up production. Plus, the Anti-Defamation League says it’ll advertise on X again.

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9 AM ET: Biden's border barriers, costly auto workers' strike, holiday discounts & more Oct 05, 2023

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The Biden administration is set to waive more than two dozen federals laws to build more border barriers at the US-Mexico border - we’ll bring you the details. Lawmakers share their frustration as most work in the House of Representatives has come to a halt. General Motors says the United Auto Workers union strike has cost it $200 million so far, while it and Ford have added to the layoffs. President Joe Biden is looking for alternative solutions to fund aid to Ukraine, in case Congress doesn’t come through. And, why you could get some discounts this holiday season.

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6 AM ET: Healthcare strike, hottest September on record, RSV shot unaccessible & more Oct 05, 2023

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It’s day 2 of the largest healthcare strike in US history - we’ll tell you what workers are demanding. As the race heats up for a new Speaker of the House, the contenders face the same issue as before. Last month was the hottest September on record, with scientists saying we’re seeing the effects of climate change in real time. And that’s at least partly what’s being blamed for flooding in India, where 100 people are still missing. Plus, there’s a new shot to protect newborns from RSV, but parents may not be able to get access to it

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10 PM ET: House GOP divided, Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, Simone Biles' win & more Oct 05, 2023

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A former Ukrainian official weighs in on the congressional turmoil in Washington that could impact funding in its war against Russia. Two Republican sources say former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy may be behind a move to kick two congressional members out of their office spaces. We have new developments on a shooting that sent five people at a historically Black college to the hospital. The trial of one-time crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is underway. Lastly, Simone Biles is on a roll following her two-year hiatus from gymnastics.

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5 PM ET: House speaker vacancy, Trump blasts judge, Forbes 400 list & more Oct 04, 2023

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Two congressmen have announced their run for House speaker as other potential contenders emerge. Former President Donald Trump verbally attacked the judge in his civil fraud trial again even after a gag order. President Joe Biden touted another round of student debt relief in a White House speech. The public is paying respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as she lies in state. And, Trump is no longer considered rich enough for Forbes’ 400 list.

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