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It’s just three weeks until election day, and early voting starts today in Georgia. FEMA has resumed relief work in some parts of North Carolina after a man was arrested for allegedly threatening harm to workers. The parents of an Israeli-American hostage killed in Gaza have been talking about his captivity. Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats as tensions mount. And, China is sending Pandas t...

Israel continues to struggle to defuse the threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon. Former President Donald Trump is looking for support in Pennsylvania, where he lost by a small margin in 2020. A North Carolina man was arrested today for allegedly threatening harm against FEMA employees responding to Hurricane Helene. Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing six new lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault. Plus, we...

The US wants Americans in Lebanon out as Israel’s aerial and ground offensive against the Hezbollah militant group there continues. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has new proposals targeting Black male voters. Fewer than 5% of homeowners in many Central Florida counties have flood insurance. A new study by the CDC reports that overdose deaths involving opioids fell by 3% in 2023. Plus, th...

Former President Donald Trump is ramping up his divisive rhetoric, and his campaign thinks it will help him win voters. Some FEMA aid in North Carolina is being paused after workers faced threats. The US is sending an advanced anti-missile system — and 100 troops to operate it — to Israel. NASA’s biggest spacecraft is ready for launch. Plus, archaeologists make a real-life discovery at an “Indiana...

The US is sending an advanced anti-missile system to Israel along with a hundred troops to operate it, as the UN says its peacekeepers will stay in place in Lebanon. People across Florida are facing the task of trying clean up after back-to-back hurricanes. Election officials in battleground-states say they’re moving aggressively to guard against any disruptions to the election. Texas is planning...

Israel says four of its soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone strike, as UN peacekeepers will stay put in Lebanon after coming under Israeli fire. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to propose new policies to appeal to Black male voters, while former President Donald Trump has announced a plan for more border patrol agents. The strike at Boeing has passed the one-month mark and cost bill...

Florida's Gulf Coast continues to clean up from Hurricane Milton, which came ashore as a Category 3 storm battering an area already weary from Hurricane Helene. With less than 4 weeks to Election Day, the response to both disasters is predictably being filtered through a political lens. In this episode, we examine how former President Donald Trump and his allies are leveraging dangerous misinforma...

We’ll tell you about a dad who trekked almost 20 miles during Hurricane Helene to walk his daughter down the aisle. A Kentucky doctor shows us how trees might help prevent chronic disease. Mozart fans have new music, thanks to a recent discovery. A 75-year-old poet gets a big surprise — and shares why he writes about kindness and joy. Plus, we learn why dolphins “smile” when they play together. Le...

One million people in Gaza could go hungry, according to the World Food Programme. Former President Donald Trump announced today that, if reelected, he would implement a federal program to expedite the removal of undocumented gang members. The Kremlin confirmed today that then-President Trump sent sample Covid-19 tests to Russia in the early days of the pandemic. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell...

The Israeli military acknowledged today that it struck a base where UN peacekeepers were injured, amid calls for their protection. The vice president’s campaign is focusing on Black male voters, as Democrats voice concern with the incremental gains Republicans are making in that demographic. Bill Nye (the Science Guy) spoke to CNN about how Hurricane Milton was fueled by climate change. 7-Eleven i...

The UAE is putting pressure on the US to intervene more strongly in the Middle East, as concerns grow about the lack of food getting into Gaza. At least 16 people have now been confirmed dead in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris start making their final pitches to US voters. Another key inflation gauge was down last month. Plus, the DEA is...

We’re in the last campaign sprint of the 2024 election, and former President Donald Trump is taking a gamble on immigration. Florida residents are being warned to be on the lookout for possible scammers as they rebuild after Hurricane Milton. The UN has accused Israel of deliberately targeting the health care system in Gaza. Atomic bomb survivors have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. And, Elon...

After the third Hurricane of the season hit Florida this week, some residents say they’re moving out of the state. Former President Barak Obama was extremely scathing about former President Donald Trump at an emotional rally speech. Israel still hasn’t decided how to respond to Iran’s ballistic missile attack. A chemical leak in Texas has killed two people and caused a shelter-in-place order. And,...

A Hezbollah source told CNN Israel was targeting a senior official in the organization when it struck a residential building in central Beirut. TD Bank has pleaded guilty to charges that it violated the Bank Secrecy Act and permitted money laundering. At least 12 people in Florida are dead after Hurricane Milton roared through. Yesterday the Department of Agriculture announced its second listeria-...

Israeli strikes in central Beirut are stoking fears of a mass casualty event. Water rescues are underway in Florida after Hurricane Milton. A discount initiative ate into IKEA’s bottom line, but the company says it has no regrets. Longtime activist Ethel Kennedy has died at 96. Plus, the New York Mets are through to the National League Championship Series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Hurricane Milton spun off dangerous tornadoes overnight in Florida, killing at least four people. Lebanon says efforts to reach a ceasefire are intensifying. New data show US inflation is cooling, but not as much as economists were expecting. Former President Barack Obama hits the campaign trail today. Plus, France’s president has some strong views about the show “Emily in Paris” heading to Rome....

We're still learning the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, as the storm exits from Florida this morning. The latest CPI figures shows inflation is back to where it was before the pandemic. An Israeli official says the country's security cabinet will vote today on its response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack. There are already worries about the presidential transition in January -...

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida late last night, barreling through the state with heavy rain and intense winds. The storm is looming over the 2024 race as former President Donald Trump continues to spread misinformation about FEMA funding. The UN says more than a quarter of Lebanon is under Israeli military displacement orders. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys are claiming the government le...

Hurricane Milton is hours away from landfall in Florida but has already caused damaged with life-threatening storm surge and a tornado outbreak. Disaster relief is sparking a political fight over misinformation. Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania today. A Turkish Airlines plane made an emergency landing in New York today after the captain died on board. Plus, Moun...

Conditions are deteriorating in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches, spawning dangerous tornadoes and torrential rain. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone today for the first time in weeks. We’ll tell you what’s on the agenda for both presidential candidates today. Brazil lifted its ban on X after owner Elon Musk complied with court orders. And...

Some people are choosing to stay despite Florida officials urging residents to immediately evacuate before Hurricane Milton makes landfall. President Joe Biden and his Israeli counterpart are set to discuss Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack. The government is considering dismantling tech-giant Google’s core businesses. The Supreme Court has met to hear arguments on an Oklahoma death penal...

The outer edges of Hurricane Milton are being felt in Florida as people are warned to get out of dangerous areas. A CNN exclusive investigation has found that the CIA is struggling with its own “Me Too” moment. As the presidential candidates both make expensive promises, US debt hits $1.8 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year. North Korea says it's going to block off road and rail links to South Korea...

There are fears Hurricane Milton could become one of the most destructive storms on record. Isreal's prime minister is warning that Lebanon could see the same destruction as Gaza. Kamala Harris has been making TV appearances while Donald Trump has been responded to claims made in a new book. A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly planning a terror attack on election day. Plus, actor And...

Hurricane Milton has regained strength ahead of its expected landfall tomorrow night along Florida’s west coast. Palestinians evacuating northern Gaza say they’re being shot at by the Israeli military. China imposed tariffs on some imports from the European Union in a tit-for-tat response to bans on its electric vehicles. We’ll break down a new CNN analysis about both presidential campaigns’ tv ad...

We start with the latest on Hurricane Milton and its expected landfall Wednesday night. Vice President Kamala Harris said she thinks former President Trump “lacks empathy” over his hurricane relief response. 14 states are suing TikTok over the social media app’s alleged impact on children’s mental health. Interpol is asking the public for help solving 46 cold cases involving unidentified women. An...