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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 at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
We’re hearing from a male juror in Hunter Biden’s federal gun case. President Joe Biden heralded his efforts to strengthen the nation’s gun laws, hours after his son’s conviction. Hamas has responded to a ceasefire proposal President Biden outlined days ago. Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA. Plus, banana giant Chiquita Brands International has been found liable for financing a paramilitary group.
Jun 11, 2024
Hunter Biden has publicly responded to his conviction in a federal gun case. A new statement suggests the Israeli prime minister seems poised to formally back the latest ceasefire proposal. Former President Donald Trump is trying to get his classified documents case thrown out. Some states are holding primaries today – we’ll break down some key races. And, Elon Musk is threatening to ban Apple devices at his companies over its deal with OpenAI.
Jun 11, 2024
Hunter Biden has been found guilty of three federal gun charges. The Wall Street Journal is reporting the leader of Hamas said "we have the Israelis right where we want them" in leaked messages to negotiators. Being a homeowner has gotten a lot more expensive in the last four years. Tens of thousands of people with links to ISIS are still being held in detention camps and facilities in northern Syria. Plus, some updates you might have missed from Apple's big event yesterday.
Jun 11, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists Israeli leaders are on board with a ceasefire plan. A suspect has been arrested in China after five people were stabbed, including four US college instructors. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and John Roberts have been secretly recorded talking about politically sensitive issues. Extreme heat is scorching the Western US today, as Florida braces for floods. Plus, Malawi's vice president has been killed in a plane crash.
Jun 11, 2024
Israel has vowed to push ahead with its military operation in Gaza, even after the UN Security Council approved a ceasefire plan. Jury deliberations continue today in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. A left wing activist has secretly taped Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito speaking about politically sensitive topics. Four instructors from Cornell College have been stabbed at a public park in China. Plus, violent crime and murders are down in the US.
Jun 11, 2024
The UN Security Council voted to pass a resolution on the US proposal for a permanent ceasefire and release of the hostages in Gaza. Closing arguments have ended and jury deliberations have begun in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. Southern Florida is getting soaked with heavy rainfall. A plane carrying Malawi’s vice president has gone missing. Plus, Apple says it’s rolling out a new suite of artificial intelligence tools for its devices—we have the details.
Jun 10, 2024
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has resigned from Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Closing arguments have begun in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial – we have the latest. FEMA is expected to run out of money by the end of the summer after a historically destructive spring. Far-right groups are set to secure a record number of seats in the European Parliament. Plus, Moderna is working on a combined Covid-19/flu vaccine.
Jun 10, 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East to push for a ceasefire agreement – one that the mother of a recently-rescued hostage is pushing for too. Closing arguments will start later today in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Wilmington, Delaware. A Coast Guard Academy official resigns ahead of a congressional hearing this week into the agency’s sexual misconduct scandal. Apple is set to reveal its big push into AI. Plus, a new Disney ride opens soon and its making a splash.
Jun 10, 2024
The US is ramping up pressure for Israel and Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal, but a deadly hostage rescue mission could impact negotiations. Hunter Biden's defense has indicated he won't testify in his federal gun trial. Former President Donald Trump has a sentencing interview today. Ukraine says it has destroyed one of Russia's most advanced fighter jets. Plus, a dangerous gang you've probably never heard of has infiltrated the US.
Jun 10, 2024
The fallout continues after an Israeli operation rescued four hostages in Gaza, but killed hundreds of Palestinians. Former President Donald Trump is expected to have an interview with a probation officer today over his hush money convictions, while Hunter Biden decides whether to take the stand in his own trial. Extreme heat returns for millions of people in the US this week. European elections signal a shift to the right and far right. Plus, WNBA star Caitlin Clark reacts to being left off the Team USA 2024 Olympics roster.
Jun 10, 2024