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5 Good Things: This Fifth Grader Won a Gubernatorial Race CNN 5 Things
A wild turkey is thriving in the last place you’d expect – and the locals are obsessed. Hear what Nebraska’s first kid governor’s platform is. Beachcombers in western Australia found two letters in a bottle written by World War I soldiers. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree gets a magical second life you might not expect. Plus, the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year will be announced soon – meet the finalists and cast your votes.   Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Chip Grabow, Mia Blackman, Christie O’Reilly, Kathleen Toner, Meg Dunn
Nov 29, 2025
 DC Shooting Suspect, Holiday Weekend Storm, Global Measles Surge and more CNN 5 Things
We start with an update about the suspected gunman accused of killing a National Guard member and critically wounding another. Millions are bracing for a post-holiday winter storm. New information has emerged about the first in a series of strikes against alleged drug boats. A new shakeup is rattling the Ukrainian government amid peace talks. Plus, researchers reveal troubling news about measles.
Nov 28, 2025
 Green Card Review, War Crime accusation, UPS Planes Grounded and more CNN 5 Things
We explain how President Donald Trump plans to escalate his immigration crackdown. Syria is accusing Israel of committing a war crime in a military raid. Authorities have released more information about why the Hong Kong apartment complex inferno was so devastating. A fleet of UPS planes will be out of action this busy holiday season. Plus, one of the most famous museums in the world is hiking prices, but only for some travelers.
Nov 28, 2025
 National Guard Member Dies, Ukraine Peace Efforts, Venezuela Land Action and more CNN 5 Things
One of the National Guard members shot in Washington, DC has died. The fire in the Hong Kong apartment complex may be out, but the death toll may continue to rise. We have an update on peace efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump says land action in Venezuela may come “very soon”. Plus, the Israeli military’s killing of two people in the occupied West Bank is sparking outrage.
Nov 28, 2025
 DC Shooting Terrorism Investigation, Thanksgiving Food Banks, NFL Triple Header and more CNN 5 Things
FBI Director Kash Patel says the Washington, DC shooter had ties to US forces in Afghanistan. Food banks are experiencing a surge in demand this Thanksgiving. The death toll in the Hong Kong complex apartment fire continues to rise. We explain why misinformation is to blame for the measles outbreak in South Carolina. Plus, everything you need to know for today’s football triple header.
Nov 27, 2025
 DC Shooting Crackdown, Thanksgiving Storm, G20 Snub and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump is promising an immigration crackdown after two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC. The death toll from the Hong Kong fire has risen again, with hundreds still missing. Millions of Americans are set to face post-Thanksgiving travel disruption thanks to a winter storm. We explain why one of the world’s most important economies isn’t getting an invite to the next G20 summit. Plus, Trump has insulted another female journalist.
Nov 27, 2025
 National Guardsmen Shot, Leaked Kremlin Call, Hong Kong Fire Arrests and more CNN 5 Things
We start with details on a shooting that sent two National Guardsmen to the hospital. We explain why President Donald Trump has brushed off concerns about his top negotiator to Russia. The Justice Department has taken another step toward releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s case files. There’s a new legal fight over SNAP benefits. Plus, the arrests made in connection to Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades.
Nov 26, 2025
 Racketeering Case Dropped, Thanksgiving Travel Delays, Hong Kong Fire and more CNN 5 Things
A Georgia prosecutor has officially dropped the racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others in the state. Meanwhile, Trump is brushing off concerns about a leaked call between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian official. We have a warning for those traveling during this busy Thanksgiving season. A deadly fire has spread across multiple high-rise apartments in Hong Kong. Plus, the DOJ says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem knowingly ignored a judge’s order.
Nov 26, 2025
 Ukraine Sticking Points, FBI Investigates ‘Seditious Six’, US Global Health Strategy and more CNN 5 Things
A peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is getting closer, but that are still major obstacles. The FBI wants to talk to the Democratic lawmakers who made a video encouraging military personnel to disobey illegal orders. America’s plan for a new global health initiative is worrying experts. Someone with family ties to a top White House official is in ICE custody. Plus, tech giants are facing a lawsuit concerning mental health harms to teenagers.
Nov 26, 2025
 Peace Plan Revisions, Missing Football Coach, Trump's Latest Pardons and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the Trump administration’s peace plan and why Ukraine wants three key revisions. The Transportation Secretary has some fashion tips for holiday travelers. A football coach who’s wanted for child pornography possession remains at large. The "Slender Man” stabber is back in custody. Plus, President Donald Trump gave some fowl pardons.
Nov 25, 2025
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