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    US destroys Iranian tankers

    2026/09/09 | 8 mins.
    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.
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    NYC Mayor Releases 9/11 Air Quality Records

    2026/09/08 | 8 mins.
    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.
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    Your Guide to the 2026 Midterms

    2026/09/08 | 15 mins.
    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.

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    Guest: David Chalian, CNN Political Director/Washington Bureau Chief

    Host: David Rind

    Producer: Paola Ortiz

    Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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    NTSB on scene of deadly plane crash

    2026/09/08 | 7 mins.
    Flight recorders recovered after fatal cargo plane crash in Miami, Mom charged with killing 2-year-old son, Canada's new tariffs on US goods take effect, Hunter Biden launches memecoin and a sneak peek at George Lucas' new museum in LA.
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    What Happened to the Song of the Summer?

    2026/09/07 | 15 mins.
    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
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