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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.

Strait at Center of Talks, House Lawmaker Resigns, Missing Scientists Investigation and more CNN 5 Things
The next round of US-Iran peace talks is on hold as key officials gather at the White House for meetings. An embattled congresswoman at the center of an ethics probe steps down. We have new details about two US embassy officials killed in a Mexico car crash. An NFL coach breaks his silence on a photo scandal with a former reporter for The Athletic. Plus, recent cases of missing or dead scientists spark federal investigations.
Apr 21, 2026
 US-Iran Talks Uncertain, Virginia Special Election, Shooting at Tourist Hotspot and more CNN 5 Things
Tehran and Washington appear to be headed for for another round of talks, as President Trump issues threats. Retail sales climbed in March fueled by soaring gas prices. The confirmation hearing for President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is underway. A special election in Virginia could reshape the state’s congressional map. Plus, one person was killed and 13 injured in a shooting at a major cultural site in Mexico.
Apr 21, 2026
 Labor Secretary Out, FBI Director Suing, Baby Bald Eagles and more CNN 5 Things
Turmoil in Trump's inner circle. US and Iran talks are uncertain as the ceasefire deadline looms. Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl. The Onion says it has reached a deal to take over Infowars. Plus, how you could name baby bald eagles.
Apr 21, 2026
 Trump Administration Shakeup, D4vd Charged, Apple's New CEO and more CNN 5 Things
We begin with the latest department head leaving the Trump administration. A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran remains uncertain as a deadline to extend a ceasefire looms. A planned scuffle turned into a deadly mass shooting in North Carolina. We have the latest developments on a singer arrested for a teenage girl’s death. The FBI director has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Plus, Apple’s leader in the post-Steve Jobs era is stepping down.
Apr 20, 2026
 Louisiana Shooting Victims, Potential Talks in Pakistan, Robotic Warfare and more CNN 5 Things
The eight children shot and killed by a family member in Shreveport, Louisiana have been identified. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend a potential second round of talks with Iran in Pakistan. The Justice Department’s request for voting materials from Michigan’s 2024 presidential election has been denied. American importers can start applying for tariff refunds today. Plus, Ukraine says its deploying robots and drones on the frontlines.
Apr 20, 2026
 Man Kills Eight Children, Trump's Bible Reading, Cancer Vaccine and more CNN 5 Things
The US military fires on and seizes an Iranian ship. Eight children were killed in the worst mass shooting in the country, since 2024.  President Trump announces an Oval Office Bible reading, amid a feud with the Pope. Promising new data from a pancreatic cancer vaccine trial. Plus, a hot air balloon makes an emergency landing in a backyard.
Apr 20, 2026
 One Thing: A Former NASA Scientist Turns Anger Into Action CNN 5 Things
Roughly 95,000 employees left federal science agencies between September 2024 and December 2025, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Former NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel recently joined that group, citing the administration’s funding cuts and attacks on climate and environmental regulations in her resignation letter. However, she remains hopeful about the future of the study of climate change – if her fellow scientists are willing to get angry about it.  For more: Trump admin ...Show moreis pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center  ---  Guest: Kate Marvel, former NASA climate scientist  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Andrew Freedman Photo: Reid Wiseman/NASA
Apr 19, 2026
 A Real-Life Romance from a “Heated Rivalry” CNN 5 Things
On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate.
Apr 18, 2026
 Fragile US-Iran Talks, Anthropic’s White House Visit, Storms Hit Central US and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are moving forward, as questions linger about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Department is shaking up its investigation into a prominent Trump critic. Congress passed a short extension of a critical foreign surveillance program. The severe storms slamming the Midwest and Central US may lighten up this weekend. Plus, the CEO of a blacklisted AI company meets with the president’s top advisor.
Apr 17, 2026
 Strait of Hormuz Reopens, ICE Director Steps Down, Singer Arrested and more CNN 5 Things
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London. Todd Lyons shed some light on the decision to leave his role as acting ICE Director. The House Republican majority is even more narrow with this special election victory. Plus, a popular singer-songwriter has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old.
Apr 17, 2026
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