You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you into the story and helps you make sense of the news everyone's...
President-elect Donald Trump has not let up on recent suggestions that the US should retake the Panama Canal. While the idea has been rejected by the Panamanian government, officials working at the canal are not laughing it off.
Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent
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'Is That Really My House?’: The L.A. Fires
The deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unimaginable devastation, especially for those who least expected it. We hear from two longtime Angelenos about the memories they made in their homes, and what comes next now that they’ve been reduced to rubble.
Guest: Courtney Kay Kirsh & Anthony Lewis
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The Case For (And Against) Banning TikTok
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Friday in a case that could decide whether a ban on TikTok is allowed to go into effect later this month. We break down the arguments on both sides and whether President-elect Donald Trump has any power to save the platform – years after trying to ban it himself.
Guest: Clare Duffy, CNN Business Reporter
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New Orleans, ISIS, and 2025’s Violent Start
After the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day, investigators have been digging into the suspect’s potential ties to ISIS. We look at why the terror group is still luring in vulnerable people around the world, years after its fall in the Middle East.
Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter
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Remembering Jimmy Carter
In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter.
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You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you into the story and helps you make sense of the news everyone's been talking about. Every Wednesday and Sunday, host David Rind interviews one of CNN’s world-class reporters to tell us what they've found – and why it matters. From the team behind CNN 5 Things.