6 PM ET: Biden, Harris speech highlights, Matthew Perry’s death investigation, Jordan Chiles speaks out & more

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🗓️ 15 August 2024

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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted what they’ve done to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors during their first joint appearance at an event in Maryland. Investigators say an underground drug network distributed the ketamine that killed actor Matthew Perry. Gaza ceasefire talks to pause the Israel-Hamas war and free hostages resume tomorrow. We’ll tell you where mortgage rates stand this week that may be enough to entice homeowners to refinance. Plus, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles talks about having her bronze medal stripped away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	From CNN, I'm a Foma Dikke with the five things you need to know for Thursday, August 15th.
0:07.0	President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first official joint appearance at a community college in Maryland today
0:15.2	since Biden drops his re-election bid and Harris became the Democratic nominee.
0:20.0	Harris introduced Biden for the first time since ascending to the top of the Democratic ticket and sang his praises.
0:26.0	Few leaders in our nation have done more on so many issues including to expand access to affordable health care than
0:35.0	Joel Biden. Biden said Harris will make quote one hell of a president as
0:39.7	the two touted what they've done to lower drug prices for seniors.
0:43.6	Kamalai, both get it.
0:46.0	You know it in just about health care?
0:48.0	It's about your dignity.
0:50.3	No, it's about your dignity. It's about peace of mind.
0:55.0	It's about security.
0:57.0	It's about taking care of your family.
1:00.0	Harris will lay out her economic proposals during a speech in North Carolina tomorrow,
1:04.7	where she's expected to call for a federal ban on price gouging to lower grocery prices
1:09.3	and everyday costs for Americans.
1:12.6	The U.S. Attorney's Office says its investigation into actor Matthew Perry's death last year
1:17.6	revealed an underground drug network.
1:20.0	They charged five people including two doctors in connection with Perry's death.
1:24.3	DEA Administrator Ann Milgram spoke to reporters at a news conference earlier today.
1:29.3	As Matthew Perry's ketamine addiction grew, he wanted more, and he wanted it faster and cheaper.
1:36.3	That is how he ended up buying from street dealers who sold the ketamine that ultimately
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