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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 Musk has unveiled Tesla’s new driverless taxis.  

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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 tourist attraction in Colorado turned deadly when people got trapped 1,000 feet underground.

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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-related meat recall in months. Plus, this year’s Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to a South Korean author. 

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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. 

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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.

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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 - we'll tell you why. Plus, a tennis great has announced his retirement from the game.

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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 leaked evidence to the media. And, colorful auroras could be seen in places like Alabama and Northern California today.  

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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, Mountain Dew is spelling out the word "mountain" in its logo again.

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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, three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for using artificial intelligence to predict and design the shape of proteins.

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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 penalty case. Plus, there’s both good and bad news for those using weight loss drugs.

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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. And, being infected with Covid-19 could have increased your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

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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 Andrew Garfield has been opening up about his grief to CNN's Anderson Cooper.

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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 strategy. Plus, a new report from the CDC details how significantly social media is linked to teen’s mental health.

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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. And, Zillow has a new feature that’ll help you assess an area’s climate risk when shopping for a new home.

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Hurricane Milton is forcing mass evacuations as people rush to prepare along Florida's Gulf coast. A top Hezbollah official has endorsed a ceasefire plan. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over ghost gun regulation. A new book is making claims about former President Donald Trump's interactions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And, the cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is more than doubling. 

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People are fleeing parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton continues to barrel towards the state. The 2024 presidential election is still extremely close, as both candidates talk about healthcare. Republicans are using lawsuits to challenge every aspect of mail-in voting in battleground states. We'll tell you why the biggest water utility in the US is pausing billing its customers. And, the "godfather of AI" is one of this year's Nobel Physics Prize winners.

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A Florida mayor says people will die if they ignore evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall. The presidential candidates have been discussing what US support for Israel would look like if they get elected. Meanwhile, Israel's military is striking on multiple fronts in the Middle East. A mayor in Mexico has been killed just one week after taking office. And, an airline has apologized after an R-rated movie played on every screen onboard a flight. 

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Florida officials are urging residents along the Gulf Coast to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Milton. Georgia’s Supreme Court has reinstated a law banning abortions while it considers the state’s appeal. We’ll tell you about the toll Israel’s war on Hamas has taken on journalists in the region. New polling data has a warning for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Plus, scientists have taken a new look at our lifespans.

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The Israeli military says it intercepted a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel today. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate went all-in on criticism of how President Joe Biden’s administration has handled conflict in the Middle East. We’ll tell you about a few of the cases the Supreme Court rejected today. A record-breaking heatwave is searing the Southwest. Plus, there’s a new member of the $200-billionaires club.

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Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida, and residents still recovering from Helene are being urged to prepare. Israel’s military has issued fresh evacuation orders in Gaza. Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Another top New York City official has resigned. Plus, the pope picks 21 new cardinals.

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Air strikes have been hitting Gaza and Israel on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks. Milton is now a Category 4 hurricane, as FEMA warns of false rumors hindering Helene recovery efforts. Promises made in this election by the leading candidates would add trillions to the national debt. A Russian court has sentenced an American to more than six years in prison for allegedly fighting for Ukraine as a mercenary. Plus, two Americans have won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine.

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Israel is marking one year since the October 7th Hamas attack, as it continues striking Gaza and the war in widens. As the death toll rises and the Southeast continues to recover from Hurricane Helen, a new hurricane is threatening Florida. With less than a month before the 2024 election there's still no clear leader in the presidential race. Multiple sources say Chinese government-linked hackers have infiltrated multiple US telecom firms. Plus, Lebron and Bronny James make NBA history.

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In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran fired a barrage of missiles into Israel. The tense moment comes nearly one year after the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the devastation of Gaza that followed. In this episode, we examine how the last year has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East and whether any kind of peace is possible going forward. 

Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor

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We're following Pesto, a baby penguin that's turning heads and charming hearts in Australia. One man is running coast to coast to honor a veteran's last wish. Leaf peeping season is here, and Virginia state parks are making it easier for colorblind visitors to enjoy it. A Miss Universe contestant breaks through an age-old barrier. Plus, this performer is taking the mascot experience to a whole new level.

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Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to Butler, Pennsylvania tomorrow, the site of the first assassination attempt against him. President Joe Biden took questions from the White House briefing room for the first time. People in parts of North Carolina are entering a second week of power outages after Hurricane Helene. We’ll tell you about the economic blow being felt from the massive US port strike that ended yesterday. Plus, one of the world’s longest unsolved scavenger hunts has come to an end.

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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 attack in Burkina Faso. And, we’ll tell you how tiny the world's smallest Rubik's cube actually is.

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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 in the Erik and Lyle Menendez case. 

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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 platinum.

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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 another grim milestone. And, country music star Garth Brooks is facing allegation of sexual assault and battery.

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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).

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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 trying to tackle air traffic controller shortages. Plus, researchers have found the “Ghost of the Pacific.”

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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-year-old CEO shares his plans for the chain.

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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 kindergartners had an exemption for required vaccinations last school year. And, a couple are blocked from suing Uber, because of an Uber Eats order.

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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 Dominican Republic plans to deport up to 10,000 Haitian migrants each week. And, an American bomb explodes in Japan. 

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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 Helene. Authorities arrested dozens of suspected White supremacist gang members in a large-scale takedown in Los Angeles. Plus, we’ll tell you about the problems Bank of America customers are facing due to a widespread outage.

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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 judge in his chambers. And, we’ll explain why you don’t need to panic-buy toilet paper because of the nationwide port strike.

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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.

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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 abortion when she suffered a miscarriage. And, Elon Musk's X is worth a lot less than when he bought it as Twitter. 

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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. 

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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 East and Gulf Coasts. Plus, John Amos, the actor known for his role as the family patriarch on the hit sitcom “Good Times,” has died at 84.

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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 disease. And, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an assertion about Queen Elizabeth’s cause of death in his upcoming memoir.

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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 has spoken publicly for the first time since his prison release. Plus, Coldplay tickets in India are being re-sold for a huge sum.

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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 in cases. And, a baseball legend who's career ended in controversy has died.

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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.

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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’ll explain why Italy and Switzerland are redrawing part of their shared border.

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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. 

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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 on the debate stage tomorrow night. Plus, DirectTV is buying a rival for one dollar.

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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 today.

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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 17,000 people to evacuate their homes. Plus, country music superstar and Hollywood actor Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.Just a couple tweaks

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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 Beltrán, NYU associate professor

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