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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.

US Military Strikes, Tropical Storm Edouard, Clancy Jury Deadlocked and more CNN 5 Things
The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial went home early today after hours of deliberating. The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting is back in court for a key hearing. Plus, we’ll tell you when ICE agents will be equipped with body cameras.
Sep 1, 2026
 Mail Ballot Whistleblower, Bond Market Jitters, Kalshi Insider Trading and More CNN 5 Things
As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is sparking financial fears. A Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts is highlighting a generational divide. A report finds nearly 1 in 3 women aged 21 to 29 have never received a cervical cancer screening. And a former Congressman gets a lifetime ban from a major prediction market, while an aspiring lawmaker admits she bet on her own campaign.
Sep 1, 2026
 Conviction in Tupac's Murder, Army Secretary Resigns and more CNN 5 Things
Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal as crews dig for flooding survivors. The Supreme Court clears way for President Trump’s ballroom construction. Plus, Dolly Parton fans continue her legacy of kindness.
Sep 1, 2026
 SCOTUS Greenlights Trump’s Ballroom, Kalshi Bans Santos, Lionel Messi’s Retirement Announcement and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park after deadly flash flooding. We’ll tell you about the first person to get a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Trump is targeting a news host over a TV segment he didn’t like. It’s the end of an era for an Argentine soccer superstar. Plus, a massive update to next year’s Met Gala amid intense public backlash.
Aug 31, 2026
 5-Year-Old Rescued from Rubble, AI Financial Warning, Djokovic Out at US Open and More CNN 5 Things
CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI poses to the global financial network. A tropical storm or depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico today. A US Army veteran is pardoned for crimes that led him to self-deport to South Korea. And one of the greatest tennis players of all time can’t escape the first round at the US Open.
Aug 31, 2026
 Grand Canyon Flood, New Iran Strikes and more CNN 5 Things
One person is dead and the search for at least 15 missing people continues after a flood in the Grand Canyon. The US and Iran trade new strikes. More than 900 people have been killed as crews search for survivors in Nepal. President Trump calls for an NBC journalist to face “rebuke or “punishment.” Plus, “Fat Marmot” week crowns a winner.
Aug 31, 2026
 One Thing: She Fled Iran for the US. Why Was She Deported to Africa? CNN 5 Things
As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only to be deported to one of the poorest and most volatile nations on the planet. For more: Trump’s secret deportation deals --- Guest: Isobel Yeung, CNN International Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Mick Krever Photo By: Mick Krever/CNN
Aug 30, 2026
 5 Good Things: The World Says Goodbye to Dolly Parton CNN 5 Things
Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you’re never too old for band camp. A new, personalized vaccine against melanoma has doctors saying it’s a new era of cancer care. A sunset toast at a California bar has become a legendary local tradition. Plus, a younger sister secretly spent months training at “Dance Dance Revolution” for her brother’s 40th birthday, challenging him to a showdown. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin, Zach Goldbaum
Aug 29, 2026
 The Latest in Trump’s Hush Money Case, Water Crisis in Puerto Rico, March on Washington 2026 and More CNN 5 Things
A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump’s latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the Fed’s annual economic symposium. A water crisis is roiling Puerto Rico. We explain how a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania’s Amish country got out of hand. And crowds at the 2026 March on Washington rallied for voting rights ahead of the midterms.
Aug 28, 2026
 Americans Among Nepal Flood Survivors, Kalshi $$$, Norway’s King Dies and More CNN 5 Things
CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration’s new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amounts of money into prediction markets this year. Norway’s oldest monarch has died. And an up-and-coming golf brand is losing partnerships after a controversial advertisement.
Aug 28, 2026
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