CNN 5 Things

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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

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CNN 5 Things

Episodes (1000)

Yesterday The US Water Crisis Flying Under the Radar
Saturday His Brother Died Helping Others on 9/11. Now Millions Are Doing the Same
Friday America Marks 25 Years Since 9/11

CNN 5 Things

Sep 13, 2026
24½ minutes
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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

CNN 5 Things

The US Water Crisis Flying Under the Radar

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