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Brown University Manhunt, Reiners’ Son ‘Responsible’, Brian Walshe Verdict and more

Police are pursuing a new lead in the deadly Brown University shooting. We have new details on the death investigation of a legendary Hollywood director and his wife. A jury has convicted Brian Walshe for his wife’s death. Authorities thwarted a New Year’s Eve plot in the US. Plus, we’ll break down the latest round of talks for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

12:15pm ET: Jury convicts Brian Walshe

Breaking News Alert: A jury has convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Campus Shooter Search, Bondi Attack Suspects, Reiners’ Son in Custody and more

The search for a suspect in the Brown university shooting continues. Officials have named the two suspects in the Bondi Beach massacre in Australia. The son of Rob and Michelle Reiner is in custody on an unnamed felony charge. Lawmakers are racing against the clock to address skyrocketing healthcare costs before the holidays. Plus, how a new flu strain might affect you this winter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Brown University Shooting, Bondi Beach Attack, Rob and Michelle Reiner Dead and more

The suspect in the Brown University shooting is still at large. At least 15 people have been killed in a shooting on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. President Donald Trump is vowing retaliation after two US soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Syria. A former Hong Kong media tycoon has been convicted on national security charges. Plus, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them.

President Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence, arguing that a “single national framework” will help boost innovation. However, some GOP-controlled state legislatures are pushing back, arguing it infringes on states' rights. We explore what’s driving this wedge and how it could impact the 2026 midterms. For more: Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads [https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/tech/pro-ai-super-pac-launches-first-candidate-ads]  ---  Guests: Utah state Sen. Heidi Balderree (R) & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]