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Another measles death, the most in US in decades. The latest developments in the Kennedy Center’s name change saga. There’s a major update in the case against Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents. The FBI director clashed with lawmakers in a heated hearing today. Plus, the US just took national defense to orbit.

President Donald Trump is downplaying growing calls for new AI safety checks. States have sued to stop a rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards. Kennedy Center officials warn the institution is on the brink of bankruptcy. President Trump urges his Ukrainian counterpart to stop targeting Russia’s diesel fuel sites. Plus, an iconic designer, who made stars sparkle, has died.

Anthropic CEO responds to AI fears in CNN interview, Pilot shot down over Iran details his harrowing April rescue, Measles-related death confirmed amid Pennsylvania outbreak, Congressman's makes emergency landing in a lake, Therapy dog for your trip to the dentist.

A combination of extreme drought and aging infrastructure is contributing to an ongoing water crisis in Puerto Rico, putting strain on 3.2 million Americans who are facing a daily struggle for necessities like clean, running water. We travel to the island to hear how residents are coping and why they say they feel left behind by their government. For more: In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours --- Host: David Rind Reporter/Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Ava Bambuck, Isabel Rosales

The spirit of unity that followed 9/11 became an annual tradition that’s still bringing Americans together 25 years later. We highlight some of the barrier-breaking performances inspiring the next generation of tennis players at this year’s US Open. A temporary city on the Crow reservation in rises Montana each summer for one of America’s largest Native American gatherings. Millions of people follow the journey of one Chicago man who turned sticker shock into a side hustle for an engagement ring. A group of college students built a solar-powered ambulance that could bring healthcare to communities far off the grid. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Amy Gunia, Rachael Scott

We hear from a former Bush administration official and a young man whose father died during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Iranian proxies are potentially expanding Tehran’s influence over another key global shipping route. Elevated inflation keeps pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The Justice Department secures a first-of-its-kind deportation case brought through a secretive court. Plus, an update on the outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce.

CNN has new reporting about crass and sexually degrading comments about women made by a congressional candidate in Texas who is running in a key district Democrats hope to flip. While he is framing the remarks as jokes, the commentary is raising questions about just how much misogyny Republican leadership is willing to stomach, as experts worry this kind of content could fuel political extremism. Note: This episode contains offensive language. --- Guest: Allison Gordon, CNN Senior Investigative Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

New moment of silence in New York to honor people who died from 9/11-related illnesses, Trump leads pledge to 'cheat like hell' at GOP convention, Anthropic AI blocked accounts it suspected of trying to develop bioweapons, Iran-backed rebels capture key port city, School of Hip-Hop opens in the Bronx.

The Supreme Court handed Republicans another redistricting loss ahead of the midterms. President Donald Trump proposed another giveaway after pledging dividends to Americans for control of Congress. Iran-backed rebels have captured a key trade route in the Middle East. A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial aired his frustrations about jury deliberations. Plus, Princess Diana’s revenge dress returns to auction.

President Donald Trump has made himself front and center at the GOP’s first ever midterm ‘convention’ in Texas this week. However, some prominent Republicans and candidates in tight races are skipping the event amid high costs and fear Trump’s unpopularity could weigh down their campaigns. We break down Trump’s message, his promise to pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, and whether the GOP is already looking past Trump. --- Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Jeff Simon

Trump promises $5,000 checks if GOP wins, but no details on how to pay for it, Cockpit voice recorders show pilot warned of excessive speed before deadly cargo plane crash, Search and rescue operation after Philippine ferry fire, Foldable iPhone debut, American cowboys compete in World Nomad Games.

President Donald Trump is expected to give the keynote speech tonight in the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. A former Anthropic researcher is warning of an AI apocalypse. This summer is one for the record books. A massive disruption at UK airports has left thousands of passengers stranded. Plus, everything you need to know about Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

With less than two months until Election Day, new CNN polling is revealing where voters stand in critical Senate races in Michigan and Maine. We break down the numbers with someone who helped put the questions together. --- Guest: Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Politics Polling Director Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

The U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian tankers, Clancy jurors speak out, NYC releases 170,000 records about air quality after 9/11, Financial Disclosures show 3 of Trump's aides received a $45K cash gift, and Girl Scouts announce allergen-friendly cookies, plus a treat for your dog.

Police have revealed the names of the five people who were killed in Sunday’s deadly plane crash in Miami. New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani released new documents showing city officials misled the public about the air quality around Ground Zero. Lindsay Clancy’s attorney expressed he’s open to negotiating a plea deal for his client. One college football conference is appealing the results of a game, while another is threating to kick out one of its founding schools. Plus, hear why Prince Harry and Meghan are “shocked” by King Charles’ letter.

With the midterm elections less than two months away, the key races and issues are taking shape. Let’s break down which are worth following and what they can tell us about the national mood. --- Guest: David Chalian, CNN Political Director/Washington Bureau Chief Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

We’re closing out the summer on a high note! We asked you to let us know what you think the song of the summer is, and it turns out, the classics can still compete with this year’s biggest hits. CNN contributor and “Engagement Party” co-host Ari Shapiro traces how the song of the summer became a cultural phenomenon – and why today’s mix of country, rap, pop and throwbacks may mean our musical tastes are expanding, not dividing us. Listen to the Engagement Party episode on the song of the summer here. Here are the songs that shaped your summer: My Chemical Romance - Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summertime AR/CO, Kasango, and Shimza – Fire Fire Rudy Currence – Compliment  The Rolling Stones - Angry (No Artist Listed) - Constant Cadence Sky Ferreira – Everything Is Embarrassing Shakira - Dai Dai Yung Miami – Spend Dat RAYE – Where Is My Husband! Zac Brown Band – Pirates & Parrots Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas Chic – Good Times Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun Sister Sledge – We Are Family Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze The Beginning of the End - Funky Nassau Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the Street Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Find Your People Stephanie Mills – Put Your Body In It Drake – Janice STFU DJ Ilham - Digidi Digidi Scott Helman – Mr. Record Label RAYE – Joy Bill Stiteler / The Saxboy – The Puerto Rico Song Master KG - Jerusalema

Multiple counties and cities in Florida have opted to remove license plate readers, including Flock cameras, following an order from the state's Department of Transportation banning them from state roadways. It comes amid nationwide, bipartisan backlash to the technology, which has resulted in some cases of vandalism. We hear from a sheriff about why he thinks criminals are cheering his move to remove license plate readers in his Florida county. For more: Inside the growing police use and misuse of Flock’s license-plate reader cameras --- Guest: Michael Chitwood, Volusia County (FL) Sheriff Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Clare Duffy, Eric Levenson

Multiple counties and cities in Florida have opted to remove license plate readers, including Flock cameras, following an order from the state's Department of Transportation banning them from state roadways. It comes amid nationwide, bipartisan backlash to the technology, which has resulted in some cases of vandalism. We hear from a sheriff about why he thinks criminals are cheering his move to remove license plate readers in his Florida county. For more: Inside the growing police use and misuse of Flock’s license-plate reader cameras --- Guest: Michael Chitwood, Volusia County (FL) Sheriff Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Clare Duffy, Eric Levenson

Families with children with disabilities can have a lot to consider when traveling – this nonprofit is helping make it easier. Meet a Revolutionary War witness that’s still standing hundreds of years later. And after decades of trying to clean up the Bronx River, conservationists just got a pretty adorable sign that it’s paying off. One barber is easing the cost of back-to-school season by giving students free haircuts. Plus, a 91-year-old just broke a major hiking record – and what science tells us about staying active as we age. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder case. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to the Federal Reserve over interest rates – we’ll tell you what’s at stake. Hawaii is bracing for its third storm in less than a month. Russia’s latest drone strike is highlighting Ukraine’s strained air defense system. Plus, the White House has released a series of online arcade games promoting the administration’s priorities – and the reviews are mixed.

We got a stronger than expected jobs report this morning – but Americans are still contending with sky-high gas prices. The first midterm mail-in ballots went out today with a USPS overhaul hanging in the balance at the Supreme Court. Argentina’s president is reviving a decades-old dispute with the UK. And one of college football’s top conferences has sued one of its premier schools – we'll explain why.CNN is covering the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial here.

More, miraculous rescues in Nepal. The judge to question a juror in the Clancy trial. New DC renovation plans. Plus, awards for strange science.

Vice President JD Vance talked gas prices, the US-Iran conflict, and AI data centers during the first White House briefing in more than 40 days. The Justice Department made its first on-duty charge against an ICE officer during the nationwide immigration crackdown. The White House slammed a federal judge’s ruling against President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship policy. Bonds are giving the housing market a jump scare. Plus, a tech giant places a massive bet on an AI startup.

We look back on the life and legacy of trailblazing feminist icon Gloria Steinem. As the war with Iran continues, the crew of a US aircraft carrier gets some much-needed rest and relaxation. Parts of eastern Texas continue to be drenched with rain from Tropical Storm Edouard. Police say a deadly shooting outside a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona targeted the LGBTQ community. And an NBA team gets a huge punishment for skirting league financial rules.

At least two people are dead after a Minneapolis mass shooting. The judge orders the deadlocked Clancy jury to continue deliberating. NYC schools ban AI. Plus, it's still state fair season.

The US inked new energy deals with Venezuela, but critics are sounding the alarm. Search and rescue crews are racing to find missing workers in Nepal’s mud-filled tunnels. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial wraps up another day of deliberations without a verdict. The Kennedy Center is losing another notable piece of its identity. Plus, Ariana Grande closes out her tour with an emotional farewell to fans.

American sailors on a historic deployment at sea in the Middle East made their first port visit today. Parts of Texas are reeling from a tropical storm system’s torrential downpour. We have details on Tiger Woods’ plea deal in his DUI case. It was a big primary night for Democratic incumbents in Massachusetts. Plus, why a navigation app from the 90s is having a massive moment.

Election officials raise alarm bells about mail-in ballot changes. The US military launches a new series of attacks as Iran retaliates. A judge rules that the trial for Charlie Kirk's accused killer can go to trial. Plus, Miley drops her last name and announces a new album and concerts.

The US launches new strikes against Iran as the war escalates. A tropical storm is drenching the Texas-Louisiana border after making landfall. The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial went home early today after hours of deliberating. The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting is back in court for a key hearing. Plus, we’ll tell you when ICE agents will be equipped with body cameras.

As the Trump administration prepares a push to investigate supposed voter fraud, a whistleblower is outlining a “sh*t show” at the US Postal Service. A global bond selloff is sparking financial fears. A Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts is highlighting a generational divide. A report finds nearly 1 in 3 women aged 21 to 29 have never received a cervical cancer screening. And a former Congressman gets a lifetime ban from a major prediction market, while an aspiring lawmaker admits she bet on her own campaign.

Duane Davis has been convicted of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal as crews dig for flooding survivors. The Supreme Court clears way for President Trump’s ballroom construction. Plus, Dolly Parton fans continue her legacy of kindness.

President Donald Trump secured a major victory for one of his controversial DC makeover projects. The weather could get in the way of search and rescue efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park after deadly flash flooding. We’ll tell you about the first person to get a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Trump is targeting a news host over a TV segment he didn’t like. It’s the end of an era for an Argentine soccer superstar. Plus, a massive update to next year’s Met Gala amid intense public backlash.

CNN speaks exclusively with the parents of a 5-year-old girl who was miraculously rescued from the rubble in Nepal. A new letter to top finance ministers warns of the risks AI poses to the global financial network. A tropical storm or depression is likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico today. A US Army veteran is pardoned for crimes that led him to self-deport to South Korea. And one of the greatest tennis players of all time can’t escape the first round at the US Open.

One person is dead and the search for at least 15 missing people continues after a flood in the Grand Canyon. The US and Iran trade new strikes. More than 900 people have been killed as crews search for survivors in Nepal. President Trump calls for an NBC journalist to face “rebuke or “punishment.” Plus, “Fat Marmot” week crowns a winner.

As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only to be deported to one of the poorest and most volatile nations on the planet. For more: Trump’s secret deportation deals --- Guest: Isobel Yeung, CNN International Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Mick Krever Photo By: Mick Krever/CNN

Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you’re never too old for band camp. A new, personalized vaccine against melanoma has doctors saying it’s a new era of cancer care. A sunset toast at a California bar has become a legendary local tradition. Plus, a younger sister secretly spent months training at “Dance Dance Revolution” for her brother’s 40th birthday, challenging him to a showdown. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin, Zach Goldbaum

A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump’s latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the Fed’s annual economic symposium. A water crisis is roiling Puerto Rico. We explain how a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania’s Amish country got out of hand. And crowds at the 2026 March on Washington rallied for voting rights ahead of the midterms.

CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration’s new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amounts of money into prediction markets this year. Norway’s oldest monarch has died. And an up-and-coming golf brand is losing partnerships after a controversial advertisement.

Rescue efforts in Nepal are stalled amid fears of a pending second disaster. Verdict watch in the Lindsay Clancy triple murder case. According to a source, two air traffic controllers left early before the LaGuardia airport collision, last March. President Trump orders Lake Ontario to be called "Lake America.” Plus, a crowd gathers to watch a woman roller skate for the first time.

President Donald Trump has offered aid to Nepal, where at least 90 Americans are among those missing after catastrophic flooding. Storms are triggering flash flood warnings in part of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic again. A new report sheds light on what we’ve learned about last year’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic Church and school. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unpublicized trip to Russia earlier this week – we’ll tell you why. And jurors will now decide whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for the deaths of her three children.

CNN has arrived at the site of deadly flooding in Nepal – we'll tell you what our crew is seeing. An ICE officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and covering it up is released from a Texas jail. Lawyers give their closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Another US aircraft carrier is preparing for a long deployment in the Middle East. And the art world is remembering renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

65 Americans are among those missing in the Nepal floods. Meta settles the child harm case for $18 billion and promises to make changes. A Kentucky police officer has been charged with misuse of Flock cameras. President Trump pauses tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to lower prices. Plus, Boston’s iconic Citgo sign looks suspiciously like “the bird.”

Hundreds are missing and many are feared dead after catastrophic flooding hits the Nepal-China border. The star in “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue” has died. The US exposed an alleged Chinese cyber spying campaign on federal agencies and more. We have sad details on one of Pakistan’s deadliest hospital fires in recent decades. Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK draws mixed reactions.

An earthquake sets off a massive wall of water along the Nepal-China border. Meta has agreed to settle a landmark case over claims of social media harms to children. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence in an interview with CNN. Consumers were a little more selective with their spending in July – we'll explain why. And a new study suggests BMI readings can be misleading.

The world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton. Sen. Darline Graham wins the South Carolina GOP primary runoff. Two people have died from the measles in Pennsylvania. SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion launch site in Louisiana. Plus, according to sources, a sequel to “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is in the works.

Tributes are pouring in for country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away today at age 80. Iran and Oman propose a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration is making a move that could impact hundreds of thousands of foreigners in the US seeking asylum. We have the first US deaths from measles this year. Plus, a psychologist for the prosecution is casting doubt on Lindsay Clancy’s mental health claims.

The war of words between Canada and the US is ramping up as Ottawa unveils countermeasures in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The family of Alex Pretti is speaking out months after their son was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. A new study is painting an alarming picture of the dangers of hard hits on the football field. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is distancing himself from a controversial streamer – we'll explain. And Target is apologizing after selling an offensive Halloween costume.

The Supreme Court hands President Trump a win on mail-in ballots. The US threatens sanctions on countries with economic ties to Iran. Today is expected to be the final day of testimony in the Lindsay Clancy trial. The FDA clears a new blood test help detect Alzheimer's disease. Plus, a Japanese company makes wearable air-conditioning vests for pets.

The US government is warning countries who do business to with Iran. Trade tensions are escalating between the US and Canada. We have an update on a raging wildfire in Nevada that’s forced tens of thousands to evacuate. The US military carried out its latest deadly strike against an alleged drug boat. And, an NFL team owner’s run-in with the law.