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The presidential race remains close as both campaigns continue their pitch to voters in the final sprint to Election Day. Iran is ramping up its threats against Israel as the country’s operation in Lebanon intensifies. We’ll break down one of the many cases the US Supreme Court will hear when its new term starts next week. A new assessment nearly doubles the previously estimated death toll of an a...

Today’s jobs report was stronger than expected—we'll tell you the big takeaways. CNN teams on the ground in Beirut have been hearing explosions again in the south of the city. Former President Barack Obama will hit the campaign trail next week for Vice President Kamala Harris. Tigers in a zoo in Vietnam have died after contracting bird flu. And, prosecutors in LA County are reviewing new evidence...

The latest US jobs report shows unexpected growth in the labor market. Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a warning to Israel, in a rare speech during Friday prayers. A Colorado county clerk is vowing keep fighting after being sentenced over a voting data scheme. Meanwhile, intelligence officials are issuing a warning about the potential for violence in this coming election. Plus, Costco is going pl...

Striking port workers are set to resume work today, after negotiators reach a tentative agreement. Israel says more missiles were fired into the country this morning, while the WHO is warning that health care is "under attack" in Lebanon. Three former police officers have been acquitted of the most serious charge in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. The death toll from Hurricane Helene has hit an...

Lebanese Economy Minister Amin Salam told CNN Israel’s war on Hezbollah has “no goal.” This year’s presidential race has been plagued by turmoil, with more on the horizon. The country of Georgia could ban pride marches and rainbow flags. California has identified its first possible human case of bird flu. Plus, we’ll tell you why Tesla is recalling 27,000 Cybertrucks (again). Learn more about your...

Two new – and perhaps surprising -- endorsements could help Vice President Kamala Harris sway undecided voters. Lebanon’s health minister said today that about 1,000 people there have been killed since Israel escalated attacks on Hezbollah. The manager of Buncombe County, North Carolina said the area is struggling to meet its water needs. We’ll tell you how the Federal Aviation Administration is t...

Israel launched more airstrikes on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters. Former first lady Melania Trump is weighing in on abortion—and putting herself at odds with her husband's position. It’s day three of the massive port strike; we’ll tell you what to expect. Many state and national parks in the Southeast are still closed after Hurricane Helene. Plus, Red Lobster’s new 35-yea...

CNN teams in Beirut have heard several blasts in the city, hours after a deadly strike in the center of Lebanon's capital. Election officials in the Southeast are working to make sure those affected by Hurricane Helene can still cast early ballots. More than 30 million people are under heat alerts across the Southwest and parts of California. New CDC data shows a record share of American kindergar...

A deadly Israeli airstrike hit central Beirut overnight, as Israel continues to threaten retaliation against Iran for this week's missile barrage. A federal judge released new details in the special counsel's election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. Entire communities are still cut off and unable to receive basic supplies, a week since Hurricane Helene first hit the US. The...

In a new court filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith provided his fullest picture yet on the evidence against former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election subversion case. President Joe Biden says he doesn’t support a potential Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites in response to the country's missile attack. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris surveyed damage left behind from Hurricane Hel...

A quarter of Lebanese territory is now under Israeli military evacuation orders amid its ground offensive targeting Hezbollah. President Joe Biden is sending up to a thousand troops to North Carolina to help with relief efforts from Hurricane Helene. Russia has captured a key eastern Ukrainian town after months of resistance. Prosecutors played shocking video showing the killing of a Kentucky judg...

As Israel decides how to respond to Iran's huge missile attack, the US is not urging restraint like it usually does. Last night's vice presidential debate was a lot nicer than people expected. Hurricane Helene "wiped away" major portions of the power grid. The stock market hit a milestone we haven't seen since the late 90s. And, health experts say it's time to get vaccinated. Learn more about your...

Israel could target Iran's nuclear sites in retaliation for last night's missile barrage. We're only just starting to learn the full devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, as the death toll rises again. After a pretty cordial vice presidential debate, former President Donald Trump says he'd veto a federal abortion ban. California is suing a hospital that refused to give a woman an emergency abort...

Iran has launched its largest ever attack on Israel, raising concerns of a wider war. The vice presidential debate stayed cordial last night - we'll give you the highlights. Helene is now the second deadliest Hurricane to hit the US mainland in 50 years. Mexico has sworn in its first female president. And, a woman born with two uteruses has delivered twins, one from each womb.  Learn more about yo...

Israeli officials are warning of “serious consequences” following Iran’s attack on Israel today. We’ll break down some of the topics both vice-presidential candidates are expected to cover during tonight’s debate. A Houston-based law firm says more than 100 individuals intend to pursue new allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. We have new developments on a massive port strike on the nation’s Eas...

Iran has launched a wave of missiles at Israel in response to the deaths of a Hezbollah leader and others. The death toll continues to climb in the wake of Hurricane Helene as desperation grows to find the missing. Recent polling gives a snapshot of where both vice-presidential candidates fare among voters ahead of tonight’s debate. Rwanda is dealing with its first outbreak of Marburg virus diseas...

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for following Hurricane Helene, while others find inventive solutions to deliver supplies to those cut off by the storm’s destruction. The US believes Iran is planning an imminent attack on Israel. Tens of thousands of port workers are striking across the East and Gulf Coast, causing major disruption to imports and exports. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange...

Israel has started a ground war in southern Lebanon overnight, targeting Hezbollah. A lack of cell phone coverage and access means hundreds of people are struggling to get in touch with their loved ones in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It's the VP debate tonight, as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes on Ohio Senator JD Vance. Breast cancer deaths are dropping in the US, but there's been a jump...

Israel's military says it's launched a "limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of people are still missing as southeastern states try to pick up the pieces from Hurricane Helene. 50,000 port workers have gone on strike from Maine to Texas. A Georgia judge has struck down the state's six week abortion ban. And, it's Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

We’ll tell you what the presidential candidates have been up to on the campaign trail today. The Israeli military has closed a military zone around three towns in the far north of the country in advance of attacks. New FBI data shows crime rates have dropped this year. The man accused in the second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump entered a plea in court today. Plus, we’...

President Joe Biden once again called for a ceasefire in Lebanon amid escalating Israeli attacks. We’ll update you on the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene. Medical records for both vice presidential candidates were improperly accessed at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The US housing market is seeing its lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years. Plus, an NBA legend has died.  Learn more a...

More than 100 deaths connected to Hurricane Helene have been reported across six states, and that number could continue to rise. Sources say Israeli special forces have started to carry out small raids into Lebanon. Police in Nepal are using zip lines to rescue people after days of heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding. Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz are preparing to face off o...

The US is working with Israel to prepare defenses over concerns Iran could strike. Hurricane Helene has left a 500-mile path of destruction as millions are still without power. Vice President Kamala Harris is taking aim at former President Donald Trump's healthcare plans. Port workers could strike tomorrow, which may lead to shortages of some products. And, a pandemic era student loan benefit ends...

Hurricane Helene has now killed at least 95 people, and there are fears the number will continue to rise. Israel has stepped up its attacks on Iran backed-militant groups after killing Hezbollah's leader. Former President Donald Trump continued to insult Vice President Kamala Harris, but some GOP allies want him to change focus. A fire at a chemical plant has caused a reaction that's forced around...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both working to mobilize Latinos, a crucial voting bloc. However, the nuances within the group are playing out in some unexpected ways. In this episode, we examine how both campaigns are crafting their messages and Trump’s (occasionally awkward) embrace of reggaeton stars.  Guests: Katelina Eccleston, reggaeton historian & Cristina...