CNN 5 Things

Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane.

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 
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We start with an update on a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel as President Donald Trump heads home from China. A former Hollywood movie mogul’s retrial led to a mistrial in a closely watched #MeToo-era case. A man is in custody in connection to thwarted terrorist attacks over the Iran war. We have details on where the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading. Plus, we’ll explain the major recovery mission underway in a vacation hotspot.
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We’re learning more about what President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jingping discussed this week in Beijing. On his return to the US, Trump also explained why he rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. A US delegation traveled to Havana to meet with Cuban officials for the first time since 2016. A livestreamer known for posting racist content is facing attempted murder after a shooting. Plus, auditions for the new James Bond have begun – and we’ll tell you who may be in the running
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President Trump is wrapping his China trip. The Supreme Court allows Telehealth access to abortion pill, for now. A former death row inmate is out on bond after 30 years. Trump Mobile to start shipping phone after months of delays. Plus, a man goes viral for accidentally crashing a fashion show. 
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We start with the latest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting in China today. We’ll tell you where access to an abortion pill stands. High-profile turnover in the Trump administration continues. A new measure is set to take effect after the midterms that affects senators’ pay. Plus, a warning from forecasters could impact your summer.
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