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Tornado Threat, Ebola Outbreak, Air Show Crash and more May 18, 2026

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We start with a Tornado threat looming across the central U.S. on Monday. The CDC is deploying to Uganda, to help contain an Ebola outbreak. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to campaign for a Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Massie of Kentucky. Then, pilots safely eject as fighter jets crash at an air show. Plus, the Washington Nationals gets a future service dog named “Natty” as their new mascot.

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One Thing: A School Shooting’s Long Shadow May 17, 2026

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After a gunman killed two children and injured 27 others at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis at the start of the school year, parents, teachers, and students have been left to pick up the pieces. It is a process that might feel familiar to countless other communities who have encountered school shootings, but what does it look like for these families? How do you live the rest of your life after everything changes? CNN went to Minneapolis to find out.

For more: The shooting finally stopped. Then came everything else.

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Guest: Michelle Krupa, CNN Editor

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Emily Smith

Photo By: Liam James Doyle for CNN

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5 Good Things: A “Ted Lasso” Star Scores A Real-Life Soccer Contract May 16, 2026

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Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

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Lebanon Ceasefire Extension, Harvey Weinstein’s Mistrial, Ebola Outbreak and more May 15, 2026

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We start with an update on a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel as President Donald Trump heads home from China. A former Hollywood movie mogul’s retrial led to a mistrial in a closely watched #MeToo-era case. A man is in custody in connection to thwarted terrorist attacks over the Iran war. We have details on where the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading. Plus, we’ll explain the major recovery mission underway in a vacation hotspot.

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Trump-XI Talks Wrap, US-Cuba Talks Begin, James Bond Auditions and more May 15, 2026

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We’re learning more about what President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jingping discussed this week in Beijing. On his return to the US, Trump also explained why he rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. A US delegation traveled to Havana to meet with Cuban officials for the first time since 2016. A livestreamer known for posting racist content is facing attempted murder after a shooting. Plus, auditions for the new James Bond have begun – and we’ll tell you who may be in the running

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Trump Leaving China, Death Row Inmate Out on Bond, Accidental Model and more May 15, 2026

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President Trump is wrapping his China trip. The Supreme Court allows Telehealth access to abortion pill, for now. A former death row inmate is out on bond after 30 years. Trump Mobile to start shipping phone after months of delays. Plus, a man goes viral for accidentally crashing a fashion show.

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US-China Summit, SCOTUS on Abortion Drug, El Niño’s Status and more May 14, 2026

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We start with the latest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting in China today. We’ll tell you where access to an abortion pill stands. High-profile turnover in the Trump administration continues. A new measure is set to take effect after the midterms that affects senators’ pay. Plus, a warning from forecasters could impact your summer.

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'We Must Make It Work,’ CNN Inside Iran, World Cup Halftime Show and more May 14, 2026

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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised their first meeting as tensions over trade and Iran loom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign. A former Kansas mayor has been detained by ICE. Plus, FIFA unveils a star-studded line up for its first-ever World Cup halftime show.

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Trump & Xi Meet, New Murdaugh Trial, Dramatic Ocean Rescue and more May 14, 2026

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Presidents Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing. A judge orders new trial for Alex Murdaugh. The US military rescues 11 people stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a plane crash. Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for her husband’s murder. Plus, the NHL rookie of the year celebrates his win with cancer patients.

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Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned, Children’s Author Sentenced, New Fed Chair and more May 13, 2026

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We begin with the latest stunning development in Alex Murdaugh’s legal saga. The verdict’s in for a Utah mom convicted of killing her husband. We’ll explain the outbreak affecting passengers on another cruise ship. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Plus, a fourth person has been sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose.

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