About this episode

The episode covers Graham Platner's primary win, US-Iran tensions, a sentencing in a Texas stabbing case, a new sunscreen approval, and a viral wedding auction.

Graham Platner wins the Maine Democratic Senate primary. Iran and the US trade strikes after the downing of an Army helicopter. A teen has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing at a track meet in Texas. A safer, more effective sunscreen ingredient has been approved in the US. Plus, a maid of honor goes viral for a wedding dinner auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: CNN Podcasts

Topics covered

• politics
• international relations
• crime
• health
• social media

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Products: sunscreen

Places: Maine, Iran, US, Texas

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