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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 7am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Surging Oil Prices, Former College Coach in Court and more CNN 5 Things
Former presidents honored a late civil rights icon in a final public tribute. We’ll tell you where the US and Israel’s war with Iran stands and what we’re learning about Russia and China reportedly getting involved. We take a look at how tensions in the Middle East are adding to market anxiety. Plus, a huge twist in the criminal case against a former University of Michigan football coach.
Mar 6, 2026
 Shaky Jobs Report, Trump on Iran’s Future, Savannah Guthrie’s Return and more CNN 5 Things
Hiring slowed more than economists expected in the latest jobs report — we tell you why. The US Energy Secretary says they are working to ease the pain of rising gas prices brought on by the war with Iran. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump told CNN's Dana Bash what kind of leader he hopes Iran ends up with. Residents in Tehran describe what they’re seeing on the ground. And NBC shares an update on the 'Today' show co-host's return since her mother went missing.
Mar 6, 2026
 New Intense Bombardment of Tehran, Mullin Picked to Replace Noem at DHS, World Cheese Champs and more CNN 5 Things
Smoke rising in Tehran amid a new Israeli bombardment. Trump fired Kristi Noem and nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS. Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of a runoff after admitting that he had an affair. The final vote to approve the new White House ballroom has been delayed until April. Plus, The Netherlands won the World Championship Cheese contest.
Mar 6, 2026
 Noem Ousted, Stocks Sink, Britney Spears Arrested and more CNN 5 Things
We start with a major shakeup in the Trump administration. Investors' fears are growing over a prolonged war with Iran. GOP leaders are calling for an embattled lawmaker to drop his reelection bid. We’ll tell you how a manhunt for a triple homicide suspect came to an end. Plus, a pop star’s new legal woes.
Mar 5, 2026
 CNN Inside Iran, US Evacuation Flights, Rising Gas Prices and more CNN 5 Things
CNN is the first US network to cross into Iran since the war began – we'll take you there. Meanwhile, Americans are being evacuated from the region as the conflict continues to spread. And, gas prices and home energy bills are heading in the wrong direction – but the White House says they have plans for both.
Mar 5, 2026
 GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran, TX Congressman Facing Runoff Admits Affair, Weight Loss Drugs to Treat Addiction and more CNN 5 Things
Republicans rejected a resolution that could have forced President Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran. The Pentagon identifies all six troops killed in Kuwait. A Texas Congressman in heated runoff admits to an affair. New data suggests weight loss drugs could fight addiction. Plus, two toddlers get stuck in the same claw machine within weeks.
Mar 5, 2026
 Trump Rates Iran War, House Subpoenas AG, Sea Level Dangers and more CNN 5 Things
We start with President Donald Trump’s assessment of the US-Israeli war with Iran, as casualties rise. The Senate voted on another bill aimed at checking Trump’s war powers. We’ll tell you the new actions House lawmakers are taking as part of the Jeffrey Epstein probe and allegations against a Texas Republican. The President has officially nominated the Federal Reserve chair’s replacement. Plus, the alarming threat that could spell trouble for the world’s coastlines.
Mar 4, 2026
 Iran War Expands, Tributes to Fallen US Soldiers, Walz in the Hot Seat and more CNN 5 Things
The Pentagon says Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal is shrinking, as US strikes push further into the country. Iran and Hezbollah launched coordinated attacks on Israel, and NATO’s air defense systems were deployed. Four of six US service members killed in the war with Iran have been identified, as tributes pour in to honor them. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces tough question on Capitol Hill about his state’s welfare fraud scandal. Plus, why some activists and even OpenAI staff are speaking out against their CEO.
Mar 4, 2026
 Israel Launches Wave of Strikes Against Iran, TX Primary Results, World's Last Glamour Shots Closes and more CNN 5 Things
Israel launches a tenth wave of strikes on Tehran.   U.S. citizens stranded by the war, express frustration. CNN projects James Talarico will win the Texas Democrat primary for Senate, while the GOP primary will head to a runoff. The father of a Georgia school shooter is found guilty of murder and manslaughter. Plus, the last Glamour Shots studio is shutting down.
Mar 4, 2026
 Drone Strike Hits US Consulate, GA School Shooting Verdict, Target’s Turnaround Plan and more CNN 5 Things
We start with escalating tensions in the US-Israeli war against Iran. We’ll tell you how markets are reacting to the widening conflict in the Middle East. A jury has decided the fate of a father whose son is accused of carrying out a Georgia school shooting. We zero in on a high-profile Senate race in Texas. Plus, how Target plans to win shoppers back after a brutal few years.
Mar 3, 2026
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