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5 Good Things: This Grandma Went From Beginner Swimmer to Record Breaker CNN 5 Things
Meet the blind athletes calling balls and strikes — and pushing to make baseball a Paralympic sport. In Texas, one man’s costume giveaway is helping families in need dress up for Halloween. A US Air Force sergeant reunites with her beloved K-9 partner. In Minnesota, a young girl makes a miraculous recovery just in time for her 13th birthday. Plus, an 80-year-old triathlete made history. 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: Randi Kaye, Nicole Bozorgmir, Deborah Brunswick, Madeline Stix
Nov 1, 2025
 SNAP Benefits Rulings, Disney Drops Channels, Gold Toilet Auction and more CNN 5 Things
We start with rulings on coverage for food stamp benefits amid the government shutdown. We’ll tell you about President Donald Trump’s noteworthy absence from a major Asian summit. Conditions at an ICE facility in the Chicago-area are at the center of a new lawsuit. Bad news for YouTube TV subscribers. Plus, how much would you pay for a gold toilet?
Oct 31, 2025
 ‘Nuclear’ Shutdown Option, ISIS-inspired Plot Foiled, Covid-19 Autism Link and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to take an unprecedented step to end the government shutdown. The FBI says it’s stopped a potential terrorist attack in Michigan. There’s been deadly torrential rainfall in NYC. Virginia Guiffre’s family have responded to the now-former Prince Andrew losing his royal titles. Plus, a study finds a link between Covid-19 in pregnancy and autism.
Oct 31, 2025
 Trump Targets Filibuster, Hostage Remains Returned, Flight’s Emergency Landing and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster as a way to end the shutdown. Israel has received the remains of two more hostages from Hamas. Hurricane Melissa is now hitting Bermuda. More than a dozen people have been taken to hospital after a JetBlue flight dropped in altitude. Plus, a deadly outbreak linked to grocery store pasta salads.
Oct 31, 2025
 Fight over SNAP Benefits, Shot Teacher Testifies, Royal Titles Revoked and more CNN 5 Things
A federal judge is weighing in on a high-stakes fight over food stamp benefits. We have key takeaways on a new US-China trade deal. A Virginia teacher testified about being shot by a 6-year-old student in a trial against a former assistant principal. Hurricane Melissa is moving away from the Caribbean after leaving a trail of destruction behind. Plus, we’ll tell you why King Charles is stripping his brother of his royal titles.
Oct 30, 2025
 Shutdown Day 30, Three-Star General Pushed Out, Louvre Arrests and more CNN 5 Things
A group of senators believe there may be a path to end the government shutdown, as food banks warn of a “perfect storm” ahead. We breakdown all the deals of President Donald Trump's Asia tour. Tensions at the Pentagon have led to the ousting of a senior military figure. Tech giant Nvidia has reached another unprecedented milestone. Plus, more people have been arrested in connection with the Louvre jewels heist.
Oct 30, 2025
 China Trade Deal, US Nuclear Tests, Melissa Aftermath and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the results of President Donald Trump’s top-level talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. Trump has threatened to begin nuclear weapons testing for the first time in three decades. The death toll is rising after Hurricane Melissa caused destruction across the Caribbean. The US has conducted another lethal strike on an alleged drug boat. Plus, it was a record-breaking night in the World Series.
Oct 30, 2025
 Fed Cuts Rates, Bahamas on Alert, Louvre Heist Suspects and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the Federal Reserve’s lowest interest rates in three years. The Bahamas braces for Hurricane Melissa amid its destructive aftermath in parts of the Caribbean. The clock is ticking to cover food stamp benefits for millions of Americans. We have an update on the Louvre jewelry heist investigation. Plus, a trial is underway in the case of a Virginia teacher shot by a 6-year-old student.
Oct 29, 2025
 Trump-Xi Meeting, Melissa Hits Cuba, Interest Rates Cut and more CNN 5 Things
Here’s what we’re expecting from President Donald Trump’s much anticipated meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping. After causing devastation in Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa is now lashing Cuba. Israel has given an update on the ceasefire in Gaza. The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates today – and we’ll explain why it may be the last time for a while. Plus, the drama from last night’s World Series match between the Toronto Blue Jays and the LA Dodgers.
Oct 29, 2025
 Israel Strikes Gaza, Melissa Devastation, Trump’s South Korea trip and more CNN 5 Things
Dozens of people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, threatening the ceasefire. Jamaica has been declared a “disaster area” after Hurricane Melissa tore through the country. We have the key takeaways of Trump’s visit to South Korea. Obamacare enrollees are getting their first look at next year’s prices, with premiums soaring. Plus, is Trump walking back on talks of a third term?
Oct 29, 2025
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