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Bondi Suspect Charged, Venezuela Blockade, AI ‘Slop’ and more Dec 17, 2025

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Police in Australia have charged the surviving suspected gunman in the Bondi Beach Massacre. The Trump administration is ordering a total blockade of oil tankers from Venezuela. Authorities are appealing for more video footage in the search for the Brown University shooter. FIFA have responded to backlash over their World Cup ticket prices. Plus, Merriam-Webster has chosen to commemorate low quality AI videos as their word of the year.

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Brown Investigation Continues, Reiner Murder Charges, Trump on Vanity Fair Interview and more Dec 16, 2025

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New photos and videos have emerged in the search for a person of interest tied to a deadly shooting at Brown University. We break down criminal charges the son of a legendary Hollywood director and producer is facing. New dash cam video may give investigators potential clues behind the Bondi Beach attack. Top Trump officials briefed lawmakers on a controversial boat strike in the Caribbean. Plus, we’ll tell you how Trump reacted to his chief of staff’s candid interview with Vanity Fair.

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Unemployment Up, WA Evacuations, Trump's Chief of Staff Interview and more Dec 16, 2025

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Newly obtained video footage reveals more information on the Brown University shooter. The new jobs report casts a worrying economic outlook. Parts of Washington state are facing evacuation orders after more heavy rain. President Donald Trump’s chief of staff has given an explosive interview with Vanity Fair. Plus, several Republicans are criticizing Trump’s comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death.

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Brown Suspect New Details, Trump Reiner Comments, Bondi Gunmen ISIS Links and more Dec 16, 2025

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Authorities have released new information to the public on the Brown University shooting suspect. President Donald Trump’s comments in the wake of the Reiners’ deaths have sparked condemnation. The US military has carried out more strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats. Australian officials believe the Bondi Beach gunmen have links to ISIS. Plus, Trump is suing another broadcaster for billions of dollars.

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Brown University Manhunt, Reiners’ Son ‘Responsible’, Brian Walshe Verdict and more Dec 15, 2025

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Police are pursuing a new lead in the deadly Brown University shooting. We have new details on the death investigation of a legendary Hollywood director and his wife. A jury has convicted Brian Walshe for his wife’s death. Authorities thwarted a New Year’s Eve plot in the US. Plus, we’ll break down the latest round of talks for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

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12:15pm ET: Jury convicts Brian Walshe Dec 15, 2025

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Breaking News Alert: A jury has convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder. Listen for more details.

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Campus Shooter Search, Bondi Attack Suspects, Reiners’ Son in Custody and more Dec 15, 2025

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The search for a suspect in the Brown university shooting continues. Officials have named the two suspects in the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia. The son of Rob and Michelle Reiner is in custody on an unnamed felony charge. Lawmakers are racing against the clock to address skyrocketing healthcare costs before the holidays. Plus, how a new flu strain might affect you this winter.

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Brown University Shooting, Bondi Beach Attack, Rob and Michelle Reiner Dead and more Dec 15, 2025

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The suspect in the Brown University shooting is still at large. At least 15 people have been killed in a shooting on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. President Donald Trump is vowing retaliation after two US soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Syria. A former Hong Kong media tycoon has been convicted on national security charges. Plus, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead.

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One Thing: States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them. Dec 14, 2025

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President Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence, arguing that a “single national framework” will help boost innovation. However, some GOP-controlled state legislatures are pushing back, arguing it infringes on states' rights. We explore what’s driving this wedge and how it could impact the 2026 midterms.

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Guests: Utah state Sen. Heidi Balderree (R) & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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5 Good Things: This State Made Child Care Free Dec 13, 2025

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New Mexico is now the first in the nation to offer a key financial lifeline for parents. In DC, a Metro bus driver made a powerful impression on a young rider. A group of nuns in Wisconsin and a Native tribe worked together in a way that hasn’t been done before in the US. A dog who was missing for five years is now home for the holidays. Plus, this new league held its first draft – meet some of the powerhouse players.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Chelsea Bailey, Jo Parker, Elliott Proctor

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