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CNN 5 Things
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.

President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are back on but reiterated that the ceasefire is over. Witnesses are casting doubt on ICE’s story in the killing of a Houston father. The parents of a Black teenager found dead on July 4th in Mississippi are begging for answers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly reiterating his crackdown on facial hair in the military. And the exits of World Cup host nations have lowered ticket prices (sort of).
Jul 10, 2026
Sources tell CNN that Israel shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump. The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, says Robinson told him he “wished he hadn’t done it.” A shoe factory fire in China kills 28 and the owner and others have been arrested. New video and eyewitness accounts fuel questions about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health. Plus, the UK's "Trash Can" candidate shakes up the Parliamentary race.
Jul 10, 2026
Mediators are working to get US-Iran talks back on track amid both sides’ dueling strikes. We’re hearing from Utah prosecutors’ key witness in the Charlie Kirk shooting case. A former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool appeared in court today. President Donald Trump turns to his latest White House construction project. Plus, NASA is offering a taste of life on the Moon and Mars.
Jul 9, 2026
CNN gets a firsthand view of Iran war tensions onboard a US aircraft carrier. The field to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race is growing. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are casting doubt on his longtime assistant’s congressional testimony. Concerns are mounting in several states about a parasite that can cause several weeks of diarrhea. And the beloved musician behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has died at the age of 75.
Jul 9, 2026
Graham Platner ends his Senate campaign, and Democrats set to pick a new nominee. President Trump warns Iran that attacks will "get much worse.” A probe has started after an ICE office killed a man during a traffic stop. The President wants the Supreme Court to rehear his birthright citizenship case. Plus, “The Pitt” and “Hacks” lead the pack in the Primetime Emmy nominations.
Jul 9, 2026
The US has launched another round of strikes against Tehran hours after President Donald Trump suggested a ceasefire is over. Trump may be paving the way to help Ukraine obtain Patriot missiles against Russia. A judge rejected Trump’s appeal to delay paying a former magazine columnist. A former Wisconsin judge has avoided prison time for helping an immigrant evade ICE. Plus, a student pilot’s frantic mid-flight ordeal.
Jul 8, 2026
President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over. Embattled Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner is weighing his next move as pressure mounts for the Democrat to exit a consequential race. Family members and community leaders are demanding answers after a deadly ICE-involved shooting in Houston earlier this week. A federal judge has ruled in a defamation case involving Trump Media and the Washington Post. Plus, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is getting another face lift.
Jul 8, 2026
The US launches new strikes against Iran. A former girlfriend of Graham Platner alleges violent behavior. Crews install temporary shoring on an unstable NYC high-rise. Prince Harry loses his privacy case against a UK tabloid publisher. Plus, a boy's chores for his neighbor grows into friendship.
Jul 8, 2026
We start with a 33-story building evacuated in New York City today over fears of collapsing. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Israel’s prime minister weighs in on a potential US sale to Turkey. Support is dwindling for a Democratic nominee’s Senate run in Maine amid rape allegations. We have new developments on the parcel bombing attack in Monaco last week. Plus, how Argentina pulled off a stunning World Cup comeback against Egypt.
Jul 7, 2026
President Donald Trump arrives at the summit of the alliance he loves to criticize. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to make the case for more military assistance. Prince Harry and other high-profile figures lose a privacy case against a UK tabloid publisher. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 index – we'll explain what it means for your investments. And a new AI prescription refill program in Utah is concerning some top medical groups.
Jul 7, 2026






