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We break down Vice President Kamala Harris’ town hall performance in Pennsylvania. More details emerge about the man arrested over a trio of shootings at a Democrat National Committee office in Arizona. McDonald’s faces legal action over its deadly E.coli outbreak. The US secretary of state says negotiations for a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal could resume in the coming days. Plus, AI is hitting the airwaves and replacing jobs.

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Some undecided voters have spoken to CNN about whether last night’s town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris has made up their minds. The Justice Department has warned Elon Musk over his million-dollar giveaways. An Israeli soldier has made some damning allegations about his county’s military. New rules have been finalized about lead paint dust. And, we’ll tell you how one country is trying to stop “lonely deaths”.  

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We'll start with the highlights from CNN’s town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell says former President Ronald Reagan “wouldn’t recognize” the Republican party today. Union members will stay on strike after they rejected a deal with Boeing. Turkey has retaliated after a deadly attack in its capital. Plus, it’s going to get more expensive to be a regular visitor at Walt Disney World.

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Vice President Kamala Harris responded to comments from Donald Trump’s onetime chief of staff John Kelly, who said his former boss fit the “general definition of a fascist.” Both the US and Israel issued security alerts for certain coastal areas of Sri Lanka. The CDC is investigating an E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders—we'll tell you the latest. Elon Musk’s America PAC has gotten a warning from the Justice Department. Plus, Goldfish crackers are getting a new name... kind of.

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Election officials in battleground states weigh in on how fast they think results will be ready this year compared to 2020. A new United Nations report predicts how many decades of progress in Gaza could be reversed by the war. Turkish authorities are working to identify the assailants behind what they’re calling a terrorist attack. Apple and Goldman Sachs have been ordered to pay out a large sum—we'll tell you why. Plus, Dodgers fans remember a beloved pitcher.

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As the 2024 candidates hit battleground states today, CNN’s Harry Enten digs into polling data to see who independents support today versus 2020. Turkish officials say armed assailants launched a deadly terror attack on an aerospace facility. A multi-state E. Coli outbreak has McDonald’s in damage control. Russia’s President says a “multipolar world order” is being formed. Plus, scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock a solution to global warming.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for a town hall hosted by CNN, while former President Donald Trump is having issues with the UK’s government. More than 20 million people have already voted in the election. We’ll tell you why the federal government has fined American Airlines $50 million. The Defense Secretary says North Korean troops are in Russia, but there are still some big questions. Plus, Diwali is becoming an official holiday in one US state.

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Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is denying that he praised Adolf Hitler’s Nazi generals. Israel’s military says it killed a possible successor to the late Hezbollah chief. We’ll tell you about a deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders. Millions of Americans haven’t seen a single drop of rain this month. Plus, LeBron and Bronny James help the LA Lakers make history.

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A federal judge has decided what former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has to hand over to the Georgia election workers who he defamed. The director of the last fully operational hospital in northern Gaza describes a “catastrophic” situation there. The 14-year-old accused of killing two students and two teachers at Appalachee High School has entered a plea. A diner restaurant chain is closing 150 locations—and reconsidering another big part of its business. Plus, history could be made at the Los Angeles Lakers game tonight.

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Dueling campaigning efforts put Latino voters in the spotlight today. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a high-stakes trip to Israel—we'll tell you the latest. A civil rights attorney says a deadly dock collapse in Georgia was a preventable tragedy. Polio is spreading again in Pakistan. Plus, a beloved fictional bear is issued a real British passport.

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A CNN investigation finds some elderly Americans have been misled into donating millions of dollars to 2024 election campaigns. The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has been arrested on charges related sex trafficking. A new report finds abortions in the US are on the rise. India and China have reached an agreement on a long-disputed issue. Plus, we’ll tell you which items are part of Target’s huge pre-holiday price slash.

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump are trying to appeal to undecided Republican voters. The death toll has risen after an Israeli strike near a hospital in Lebanon’s capital. Investigators are looking into whether a faulty light on a control tower contributed to a deadly helicopter crash in Texas. There are reports Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died. Plus, a woman spent seven hours upside down between rocks after she tried to reach for her phone.  

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Conservative former Congresswoman Liz Cheney has been joining Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail, as former President Donald Trump vows to bring back a law from the 18th century. We’ll take a look at a new analysis about how the electorate has changed since 2020. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel with hopes of a breakthrough. Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with cancer. Plus, President Joe Biden has honored Missy Elliot, Spike Lee and Steven Spielberg among others.  

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are focusing their efforts on getting voters to the polls. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed today for a high-stakes trip to the Middle East. Rupert Murdoch’s news outlets have sued an AI company. An ACLU attorney is set to make history later this year. Plus, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers has died.

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A US envoy called for stronger enforcement of UN resolution 1701, which ended the Israel-Hezbollah war in 2006. We’ll tell you why members of the “Central Park Five” filed suit against former President Donald Trump today. Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson may testify before the state’s House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence. New research shows a spike in infant mortality in the US. Plus, change is on the horizon for the Girl Scouts of the USA.

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Just 15 days away from the election, the 2024 candidates are campaigning through battleground states today. Seven Israeli-Jewish citizens have been arrested and accused of operating a “spy network” for Iran. Cuba’s power grid has been facing major issues since Friday as a hurricane made landfall over the weekend. Disney is going through some big changes. Plus, we’ll tell you which teams will be playing in World Series.

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Vice President Kamala Harris started October with a cash advantage over former President Donald Trump. A House task force has released a damning interim report on the first assassination attempt against Trump. The UN is warning that the Israeli military offensive in northern Gaza may be destroying the Palestinian population. X is changing its terms of service to allow AI to use people’s content to train itself. And, we’ll tell you who won the WNBA finals.

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As Vice President Kamala Harris questions former President Donald Trump cognitive state, concerns are being raised about Elon Musk’s promise to give away millions of dollars to registered voters. Israel has targeted a Hezbollah linked financial institution in Lebanon. Multiple people have died after a Helicopter crashed into a control tower in Texas. Deadly flooding hit New Mexico over the weekend. Plus, new civil lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs and they include allegations against other celebrities.

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China sent two giant pandas to Washington this week for the first time in 24 years as part of its “panda diplomacy” strategy. In this episode, we look at what the arrangement can tell us about relations between the US and China amidst concerns of Beijing’s recent military provocations and alleged foreign influence activities. 

Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent

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What's the happiest moment of your life? A filmmaker wants to know. How a breast cancer survivor is supporting women battling the disease. The longest running contest of its kind dares amateur filmmakers to create very short horror films. A New Jersey based arts foundation honors the past and future of the Cherokee Nation. Plus, a Canadian native makes history on the ice.

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We start with new information on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Democrats have outspent Republicans on TV ads in crucial House races. Cuba is experiencing a mass blackout after its power grid failed. Jurors heard opening statements in the trial of a man accused of killing two teenage girls in a small Indiana town back in 2017. Plus, we'll tell you why the federal government is now investigating Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature.

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Special Counsel Jack Smith released nearly 2,000 heavily redacted documents in his election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. We’ll tell you what both candidates are up to on the campaign trail today. Over a year of astonishing ocean heat has given way to the largest coral bleaching event on record. WNBA star Angel Reese says her rookie salary doesn’t cover her rent. And, the director of one of the few functioning hospitals in northern Gaza is pleading for aid to address a deepening humanitarian crisis.

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Hamas is warning that it won’t return the hostages until Israel agrees to its conditions. Both presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail in Michigan, as early voting in North Carolina surpasses 2020 numbers. We have the latest on the investigation into the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne. South Korea says North Korea sent troops to Russia. Plus, we tell you why becoming a Girl Scout could soon become a whole lot more expensive.

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The US is relaunching its efforts to get a ceasefire agreement in Gaza after the killing of Hamas’ leader. Former President Donald Trump has gone on the attack over transgender rights, while Vice President Kamala Harris has been talking about IVF. The Transportation Secretary says it’ll be a long road to recovery for parts of North Carolina. The US has imposed sanctions on Chinese companies, as the country’s economy slows again. And, Liam Payne’s former One Direction bandmates have released a statement over his death. 

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Israel’s prime minister says the war in Gaza will continue, despite the death of Hamas’ leader. Republicans are appealing a ruling that’s blocked some controversial election rules in Georgia. The execution of a Texas man has been halted in the 11th hour. Texas is suing a doctor and accusing her of carrying out gender affirming care even though it’s banned in the state. Plus, an Olympic snowboarder is wanted in the US for allegedly leading a deadly drug trafficking ring.  

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Top US officials are making renewed calls for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal in Gaza after the killing of Hamas’s leader. Republicans are suing several battleground states over voting rights for Americans abroad. Death row inmate Robert Roberson is scheduled to be executed this evening, but it’s unclear if a new subpoena will delay it. An association of toymakers in Europe say some toys sold online pose a “danger to children.” Plus, two countries are tied for last in this year’s Freedom House report on global internet rights.

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The assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has US intelligence agencies scrambling. An independent panel of former law enforcement officials is calling for new leadership at the Secret Service. Some of the world’s wealthiest people have donated tens of millions of dollars to support former President Donald Trump’s reelection. The Federal Trade Commission is making it easier for you to cancel your gym membership. Plus, what basketball team is one win from history?

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Israeli Army Radio reports Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is believed to have been killed, while Israeli officials work to officially confirm his death. The 2024 candidates continue their campaign blitz, while GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance is criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris' first-ever interview on Fox News. A preliminary autopsy report and a 911 call give more insight into former One Direction star Liam Payne’s death. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to victims of clergy sexual abuse. Plus, dating apps are adding new features that show off users’ political views.

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Early voting is starting in North Carolina, as the clean-up efforts from Hurricane Helene continue. Scientists are warning the global water cycle is off balance and is fueling a growing disaster. The US says it doesn’t want entire villages destroyed, after Israel released footage showing blasts near dozens of buildings in Lebanon. President Joe Biden has approved another round of student debt cancellations, impacting millions of borrowers. Plus, the government's use of AI to fight crime seems to be paying off.

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Vice-President Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News became heated. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s has repeated false claims of Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio, while addressing undecided Latino voters. The US launched airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen, as the UN accuses Israel of once again firing on peacekeeping positions in Lebanon. Fans held a vigil outside the hotel where former One Direction member Liam Payne died, as more details are released surrounding his death. And, Coca-cola recalls thousands of cases of a sugary drink mislabeled as “zero sugar.”

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Vice President Kamala Harris railed against former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania today, with the support of dozens of Republicans. The US says Israel has made some progress on getting aid into Gaza after a stern letter to the Israeli government. The Menendez brothers’ family members called for their release from prison today as prosecutors weigh new evidence in the murder of their parents. Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback at a rival store. Plus, Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband One Direction, has died at 31.

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Lebanese state media claims Israeli strikes on a municipal building in southern Lebanon killed a mayor. In a new court filing, special Counsel Jack Smith argued that an obstruction charge against former President Donald Trump should stand. Death row inmate Robert Roberson made a last-ditch appeal to the US Supreme Court to stop his execution tomorrow. A new study found that adolescents taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss had lower risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. And, we have details on a new spacesuit designed for NASA’s Artemis III moon mission.

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Former President Donald Trump participated in a town hall about women’s issues. American officials expect Israel to launch a retaliatory attack against Iran before the US election next month. The ongoing strike at Boeing is causing a multi-billion-dollar problem for the company. The LA’s district attorney says a letter written by one of the Menendez brothers details alleged sexual abuse by their father. Plus, a major snack producer is putting more chips back in the bag.

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A source has told CNN that Israel’s retaliation plan for Iran is ready, with an American official expecting it to happen before election day. Both of the leading presidential candidates keep pushing for people to get out and vote for them. Sean “Diddy” Combs' attorneys are asking the judge overseeing his sex trafficking case for the names of his accusers to be revealed. Police in Nigeria say at least 94 people have been killed after a crashed tanker exploded. Plus, a chess grandmaster has been kicked out of a competition for allegedly using a cell phone during matches.

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A record number of people turned out for early voting in Georgia, but it's not clear which party benefited. Israel is reviewing a US letter demanding it improves the humanitarian situation in Gaza in the next 30 days, or risk military aid. Regulators have launched a new probe investigating near collisions on the runways of the some of the busiest airports in the US. Newly released bodycam footage shows two Phoenix police officers tasing and repeatedly punching a deaf black man on the ground. Plus, new evidence has been released in the Menendez brothers' case that could affect their sentences.

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Georgia shattered its record for voter turnout on its first day of early voting. One of Hezbollah’s leaders says Israel must choose between a ceasefire or “pain,” as their cross-border attacks continue. The Pentagon has granted honorable discharges to more than 800 service members who were kicked out of the military for their sexual orientation. Germany’s biggest airline received a record fine from the US for discriminating against Jewish passengers. Plus, Americans are more concerned about their mounting credit card debts now than during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Both presidential candidates are making their final pitches to voters in key battleground states just weeks until Election Day. The US gave a stern warning to Israel about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The US Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania law that barred people under 21 from carrying guns. Boeing is turning to major banks and Wall Street to raise billions in cash to cover massive financial losses. And, the nation’s capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from China for the first time in 24 years.

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Early voting starts today in the battleground state of Georgia, even as legal battles continue over rules around certifying the state's election results. Israel says it won’t target Iran’s oil or nuclear facilities. Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores by 2027. People living miles away from the coast now have to think about flood insurance. And, a deepfake scam conned Asian men out of tens of millions of dollars.

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As early in person voting gets underway in Georgia, Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Donald Trump for his “enemy from within” comments. The UN is warning that Israel is sealing off North Gaza. Medicare Advantage open enrollment is underway – we've got advice for seniors. North Korea has blown up parts of two major road and railway links connecting it to South Korea. Plus, we’ll look at the forecast for this winter.

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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 to Washington, DC again. 

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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’ll share do’s and don’ts for comforting the bereaved.

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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, this year’s Nobel Prize in economics goes to three men who studied why some countries are richer than others.

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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 Jones” film site.

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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 to execute a man this week whose attorneys say he was wrongfully convicted of murder from shaken baby syndrome. Plus, A Kenyan woman broke a marathon record in Chicago this weekend.

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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 billions so far. Taiwan is condemning the latest round of Chinese military drills. Plus, SpaceX has successfully tested the most powerful rocket system ever created.

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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 misinformation and how the storms could impact early voting in key states. 

Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Political Reporter

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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.

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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 says her agency will soon need supplemental funding from Congress. Plus, accidentally unredacted documents say a TikTok tool to curb teen users’ swiping doesn’t work. 

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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 is closing 400 stores across North America. Plus, a painting that was stolen by Nazis and missing for decades has been returned to its owners’ descendants. 

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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 warning about the dangers of online pharmacies.

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