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Today on America in the Morning Milton Makes Florida Landfall Hurricane Milton made landfall late last night on Florida’s West Coast after a day of deadly and severe weather in the Sunshine State. Correspondent Clayton Neville is tracking Milton’s impacts. FEMA Discusses Florida Planning As Hurricane Milton ravages Central Florida, the Biden administration says federal officials are ready to help with recovery efforts in the aftermath. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Hurricane Price Gouging It's bad enough that Florida is being hit by another massive storm, but it's also getting clobbered by price gougers. Pamela Furr has more on this part of Hurricane Milton. The Waffle House Barometer Sometimes it’s not the meteorologists who can tell you just how bad weather can be. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how Waffle House The Biden & Bibi Call For the first time in almost seven weeks, President Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Trump Ends Debate Rumors Their last debate will be their only debate. Former President Donald Trump made clear that he will not engage again with Vice President Kamala Harris. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said in capital letters – there will be no rematch. Milton Brings Destruction To Florida Hurricane Milton brought damaging winds and historic rain after making landfall late last night in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. WH Disaster Response Televised In the hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall, President Biden convened the administration’s disaster response team, which included Vice President Harris and the FEMA director. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, their goal was to make sure recovery teams are in place the moment the storm leaves Florida, and one thing they’ll also deal with, keeping shelters safe and aiding those people who decided to ride out the storm. GOP Response To Hurricane Misinformation Dealing with misinformation on a wide scale, including from within their own party saying the Biden administration can control the weather, some members of the Republican Party are lashing out at their colleagues who are spreading myths about the federal government and hurricane relief. Jim Roope has details. U. Of Michigan & Brown University End Divest Talk There were losses on two fronts for pro-Palestinian protesters on a pair of college campuses. Goodbye Tropicana It was an iconic part of the Las Vegas Strip, and now it will make way for a major league baseball team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Las Vegas blows a kiss goodbye literally to the Tropicana Hotel with a flashy casino implosion. Pilot Dies Mid-Flight A Turkish Airlines jetliner on a long haul flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York. Police report that the plane’s captain died on board. Nobel Prize Winners An American is one of three people to share the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports. Tech News You spend a lot of time on your tech, and when bad weather comes, including hurricanes like Milton, you should be prepared in case you have to leave, or you lose power. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Gas prices continue to fall across America. Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now 3 dollars and 20 cents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Milton Will Make Landfall Later Tonight Hurricane Milton is tracking toward Florida's West Coast after re-intensifying to a Category 5 storm. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us that final preparations are underway and authorities are warning of things like price-gouging as coastal residents flock to hotels on higher ground. SCOTUS Hears Gun Case This week, the US Supreme Court began their new session or oral arguments, hearing an important second amendment case regarding the regulation of so-called ghost guns. John Stolnis has more on that case and the High Court's upcoming term, in Washington. FBI Stops Election Day Plot The FBI is releasing details of the arrest of an Afghan national in Oklahoma City. Correspondent Norman Hall reports the man with ties to ISIS is being charged with attempting to carry out a terror attack here in the US on Election Day. TikTok Lawsuit There’s new trouble for TikTok. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some states are suing the Chinese-made social media app, alleging its platform has detrimental effects on the mental health of children. X Returns To Brazil Thanks to an apology, and Elon Musk paying a $5 million dollar fine, the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is back up-and-running in Brazil. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. More Gold For The Miracle On Ice At a time when America need a lift, the United States Men’s Hockey team shocked the world by beating the heralded Soviet Union and win gold in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a bill to honor the 'Miracle on Ice' Olympic hockey team. Preparing For Milton One of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded is continuing on a path toward Tampa, Florida. Milton remains a powerful Category 5 storm as it moves across the very warm Gulf of Mexico, expected to make landfall later today south of Tampa Bay, and will cut a path of destruction right through the heart of Central Florida. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, area residents on Florida's west coast are getting ready for Milton with a mix of resignation and fear. Harris Interview Day Vice President, and Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris is making the rounds on television and radio interviews, including having a beer during an appearance with Stephen Colbert on the “Late Show,” as her campaign faces criticism for not doing enough interviews ahead of the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Interview Causes Issues At CBS There’s trouble at the Tiffany Network following an interview on the CBS Morning Show between the show’s Jewish co-anchor and an author known for his pro-Palestinian views. Sue Aller has the details from New York. NYC Mayor Troubles Intensify Troubles are growing by the day for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as a former aide is the latest to face charges in connection with a federal investigation. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Milton Causing Theme Park Closures With Hurricane Milton heading straight toward Central Florida, Orlando’s theme parks, including all of Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens will be closing today and tomorrow. Making Taxes Easier Certainly nobody enjoys paying their taxes, but as correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, the IRS is announcing plans to expand a popular free-to-use program next year. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel confirms an airstrike in the Beirut suburbs killed the successor to the late-head of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, and more Israeli troops have rolled into Southern Lebanon. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel announced another leading Hezbollah commander has been killed in an airstrike. Finally The Joker sequel flopping over the weekend has left Hollywood shaking its head and pointing fingers. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Milton Hits Category 5 It’s one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded. Milton is tracking toward Florida with devastating winds and the potential for catastrophe in a region still reeling from the impacts of Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Remembering October 7 Attack On Israel Leaders in the U.S., Israel and around the world came together to remember the horrors of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel on the one year anniversary of October 7th. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Ruling On Georgia Abortion Law A ruling by Georgia’s top court will have an impact on the state’s abortion law. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Water Company Cyberattack American Water Works, a company that supplies water to 14 states from Hawaii to New Jersey and 18 military bases, and is the largest water utility in the nation, has become the victim of a cyberattack. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details. Grandfather To Prison A Michigan gun owner has been sent to prison for the accidental death of his grandson. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Lottery Tickets Costing More You’ll need more than just a dollar and a dream. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports the price of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is going up. Preparing For Milton Milton in just 4 hours went from a Category 2 to a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, and it’s expected to head straight to the Tampa area as the strongest to ever hit the city. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are those in Central and Southern Florida are preparing to ride out the storm, but others are evacuating what will be the second hurricane to slam into Florida’s west coast in the past two weeks. FEMA Addresses Misinformation FEMA officials are addressing what they call "misinformation" surrounding the Federal government's response to Hurricane Helene, which killed hundreds of people and led to catastrophic flooding in parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Insurance Prices Rising As Floridians prepare for the worst, those trying to leave are complaining of price-gouging. There were reports of people looking for an airline were paying over $1,000 dollars for a flight out of Tampa before that airport closes this morning, but paying far less in Orlando and in Miami. In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, correspondent Norman Hall reports home insurers are now calling for a 42% average premium hike in the Tar Heel State. Canadian Serial Killer Across the border in Canada, police believe they have apprehended a serial killer. Authorities in Ontario arrested 30-year-old Sabrina Kauldhar (pronounced kull-darr) after two men were killed in Niagara Falls and Hamilton, and a woman was the victim in Toronto. Chicago School Board Quits The entire school board of one of the nation’s largest cities abruptly resigned, and the mayor has handpicked six people to replace them, and is facing heat for his decision. Sue Aller has details. Trump Comments On Migrants Challenged Donald Trump is being challenged by the Harris campaign regarding comments he made during an interview involving migrants and violent crime. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. “Armageddon” In Real Life A rocket launched into space, its destination is a large asteroid. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the mission is to conduct a save-the-Earth test. Finally The mother of Whitney Houston has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of gospel musician Cissy Houston. We likely all know someone who lost their life to the coronavirus, and we know many who survived. Kevin Carr reports that actor Al Pacino came close to death in 2020 when he had a bout with COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Milton Heading To Florida For the second time in barely two weeks, the Sunshine State is bracing for another massive hurricane as Milton is rapidly forming and could reach Category 4 status later today or tomorrow on a direct path toward Central Florida. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that some areas that received storm surge from Helene could face a direct hit by mid-week. Trump & Harris Campaigning There are only 28 days to Election Day and this past weekend for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump focused much on federal hurricane response. Jim Roope has the details. Remembering October 7 Rallies are expected around the world today by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel crowds marking the one-year anniversary of the surprise Hamas attack on Southern Israel that left over 12 hundred Israelis dead and the kidnapping by terrorists of over 200 people, 100 of which are still being held captive in Gaza. In New York City, a large protest against Israel is expected to take place today. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports. Judge Rules On Migrants/Pets Case An Ohio court has declined a request to immediately act on a complaint against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance for alleging Haitian migrants were eating people's pets. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Cotton Blasts Smith On Trump Case The latest filing from special counsel Jack Smith is bringing backlash from one Republican Senator on the Sunday talk shows. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Less Concussions The NFL is seeing positive returns from its revamped kickoff and other new safety measures in their attempt to combat concussions. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Preparing For Milton While parts of the Southeast are still reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Florida's west coast is bracing for impact as another potentially major hurricane tracks in its direction. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. North Carolina’s Helene Recovery Efforts In North Carolina, the search for victims and the cleanup continues after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through the western part of the state. Correspondent Jennifer King has more on the recovery efforts. Tennessee Governor Blasts Misinformation On FEMA After Hurricane Helene took lives, homes, and livelihoods from people in a half-dozen states, the agencies tasked to help people in the darkest hours are also dealing with a deluge of misinformation and lies. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, both FEMA and others, including Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, are speaking out about those clouding the recovery effort. Anti-Semitism Reports Skyrocket A new report from the Anti-Defamation League found that anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. rose well over 200% percent following the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel as compared to the same period the year before. Issues With Affordable Housing Some states are scrambling to find affordable housing as nearly a quarter of a million homes will become unavailable. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Former Governor Attacked In NYC New York City Police arrested a 12 and 13-year-old for the assault of former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, who is the son of Guardian Angels founder and former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. Finding Flexible Work As many more companies continue bringing workers back into the workplace, a new trend is starting to move through the office – workers leaving jobs to find jobs with more flexible schedules. Stephan Kaufman reports. Finally It may have been tops at the box office, but the newest movie about The Joker was not a hit with theatergoers. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. With all the devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeast, country superstar Dolly Parton is giving her support to help the victims. Kevin Carr has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Dockworker’s Strike Ends With concerns mounting of supply chain issues and higher costs, the Dockworkers Union has suspended strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports, coming to a deal with port operators until after the start of next year. Pamela Furr has details. Biden Tours Helene Destruction In Florida The Hurricane Helene death toll is at least 215 as the impacts of the storm are still unfolding. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Mixed Nichols Case Verdict A Federal jury handed down a mixed verdict involving three former Memphis police officers in connection with the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols. Bob Brown has the story. Jail For Clerk’s Election Scheme In one part of Colorado, it appears there was tampering when it came to the 2020 election results. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a former Centennial State county clerk has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for a voting data scheme. Business News Spirit Airlines Considering Bankruptcy Protection & CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Friday business. Reviving The Menendez Murder Case Could the Menendez brothers be freed from prison? Lisa Dwyer tells us the Los Angeles District Attorney says he will be taking a new look into the 1989 murders of the parents of Lyle and Eric Menendez. Latest Tesla Recall If you own a Tesla, this is fast becoming all too familiar for you. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the electric truck is being recalled, now for the fifth time since it debuted 11 months ago. Trump & Harris Campaign Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue campaigning in battleground states Michigan and Wisconsin as the November election fast approaches. Jim Roope has the story. Biden Tours Florida Helene Damage After seeing first-hand the devastation in North Carolina, President Biden was in the Florida Panhandle where Hurricane Helene came on shore as a monster Category 4 storm, decimating everything in its path. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, communities in Florida's Big Bend are grappling with what comes next, after the third major hurricane in just 13 months. Latest In The Middle East The escalating tension in the Middle East has the world in an apparent period of waiting – how will Israel respond to Iran’s missile attacks, when will the fighting end in Lebanon, and will Hamas ever come to the bargaining table to end the war in Gaza and free Israeli hostages. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Melania’s Abortion Views Less than five weeks before the November election, and a new book written by former First Lady Melania Trump has laid out a massive contrast with her husband on the topic of abortion. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Legal Student Loan Whiplash Less than a day after a federal judge in Georgia said he would let a restraining order against the relief measure expire, a Missouri judge has again blocked Biden’s loan cutting plan. Latest On Hurricane Kirk While it appears a strong Hurricane Kirk will not be heading anywhere near the East Coast, correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the storm will still cause tidal troubles this weekend. Unemployment Applications Up We learned earlier this week that there were millions of job openings, but a new report shows applications for unemployment benefits rose last week. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Finally If you have an aversion to arachnids this may not be for you. But for those who love the daddy long legs, correspondent Donna Warder reports its tarantula mating season on the Colorado plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden & Harris Tour Hurricane Damage President Biden and Vice President Harris are pledging Federal help to storm-ravaged parts of the Southeast after visiting some of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. FEMA’s Cash Crunch The size and scope of the damage in six states has the government worried that it may not have enough funding to last through the hurricane season. That comes amid a warning from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Lisa Dwyer reports. Jack Smith Releases New Election Details Special counsel Jack Smith has outlined new details of former President Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, unsealing new evidence in what’s been described as a blockbuster court filing aimed at defending Smith's prosecution of Trump following the Supreme Court's July immunity ruling. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani. VP’s Campaign Post-Debate After Tuesday night's debate, Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance and Democrat candidate Tim Walz were back on the campaign trail revisiting their performances and criticizing their opponents. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Doctor Pleads Guilty In Perry Death In California, a doctor has pleaded guilty to charges related to actor Matthew Perry's death. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has the details. Security For The Jewish Holidays New York is ramping up security as Jewish people in the nation’s largest city celebrate the start of the High Holy Days, which coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel reported the first combat deaths of eight soldiers they sent into Lebanon to fight against Hezbollah. Israeli jets struck a target in Damascus, Syria, killing the son-in-law of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed last week in an airstrike in Beirut. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, President Biden is urging Israel to be careful in how it responds to Monday’s Iranian missile barrage. Latest On Hurricane Helene The death toll continues to rise in the Southeast following Hurricane Helene. There are concerns in Tennessee where some workers at a plastics factory are blaming the company for the deaths of at least two employees and the disappearance of four others during last week's hurricane. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Hearing Into Judge’s Murder A hearing was held in Kentucky surrounding the murder of a District Court Judge in his chambers, allegedly shot and killed by that county’s sheriff. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. ATF’s Hawaii Wildfire Report A new report is shedding light on what led to the deadly wildfires in Hawaii in 2023. Dockworker’s Strike It is now Day 3 of the dockworkers strike at 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas, and so far, neither side is heading back to the bargaining table. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest. Jury Handed Nichols Death Case A Tennessee jury will begin deliberations later this morning in the trial of three Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyree Nichols. Pamela Furr has the latest on the proceedings. State Sues Over YouTube The state of Arkansas is suing a popular social media platform. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Finally It’s amazing what you can see with a telescope. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that scientists using one of the world’s most sophisticated devices made new discoveries about the frozen surface of Pluto’s largest moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning VP Debate Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sparred over immigration, the Middle East, abortion, child care, and gun violence, among the many topics in their 90-minute and only Vice Presidential debate. Steve Futterman covered the face-off from New York. Israel Attacked By Iran U.S. officials are backing Israel after Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at the Jewish state, the majority intercepted by Israeli defense systems and American interceptors. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Latest On The Dockworker’s Strike Dockworkers in the U.S. from Maine to Texas are on strike. Correspondent Donna Warder reports with no talks scheduled, the nation could soon face new supply chain issues. Lawsuit Heard Over Georgia Election Changes Democrats are behind a lawsuit in Georgia surrounding the state's election laws, with November Fifth just 5 weeks away. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Jobs-A-Plenty Some good news on the jobs front, as a report shows there’s a lot of openings if you’re thinking of making a change. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Trump Says No To 60 Minutes They do it every 4 years, but this time they’ll be one candidate short. Correspondent Norman Hall reports Donald Trump has declined an interview for a '60 Minutes' election special. VP Debate & Spin Room Highlights They were civil as they gave their positions on a number of issues, including foreign policy, fentanyl, climate change, and even who won the 2020 election, without moderators fact-checking. Steve Futterman reports from the Vice Presidential debate in New York on the highlights, and what was said after in the spin room. Washington Reaction To Iran Attacking Israel Washington D-C is reacting to the missile attacks on Israel by Iran. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the American response. Rescues Continue In North Carolina Rescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for survivors cut off by Hurricane Helene, as the death toll mounts and people are desperate for food, clean drinking water, and for many, communications with the outside world. It is estimated that Helene dumped 40 trillion gallons of water on the Southeast United States, and it is now the second deadliest storm in America in the past 20 years. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. California Sues Hospital Over Abortion The state of California has filed a lawsuit against a hospital for denying a pregnant woman having medical issues an emergency abortion. The details from correspondent Sue Aller. Too Close To Call The election so far is shaping up to be a nail biter. The New York Post released the latest poll, showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by four points nationally. DEA’s Torture Troubles An internal review shows the Drug Enforcement Administration failed to timely report torture by its Latin American partners. Correspondent Norman Hall has details. Urgent Recall Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 of its plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. Tech News Apple is being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board for violating their employee rights to organize. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Sports – Robert Workman Baseball Playoffs & more. Finally An already bad week for Sean Diddy Combs just got much worse. Kevin Carr reports on more than 100 new sex assault accusations against the music mogul, including involving two dozen minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning More Help Needed For Helene State and Federal leaders are promising help to communities impacted by the destruction of Helene, which has claimed the lives of more than 100 people, and the death toll is expected to climb. Clayton Neville reports Helene is predicted to become one of the costliest storms to ever hit the US. VP Debate Preview Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will face off tonight in what has become a high-stakes Vice Presidential contest as the race for the White House between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is a virtual dead heat. Correspondent Steve Futterman has a preview. Latest On The Dockworker’s Strike Supply chain issues have caused a lot of angst in America when there were problems at West Coast ports, and now a dockworker's strike that began at midnight is expected to cause even worse problems affecting shipping centers from Maine to Texas, shutting down East and Gulf ports that handle half of the nation's ship cargo. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Georgia Abortion Ban Struck Down In Georgia, a Fulton County Superior Court judge has struck down the state’s 6-week abortion ban, now making it legal to terminate a pregnancy up to 22 weeks. Pamela Furr has the details. More Trouble For Eric Adams Another top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resigned as the mayor’s attorneys are demanding a dismissal of a bribery charge against him. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. “Rust” Conviction Upheld A New Mexico judge has upheld the conviction for the weapons supervisor on the set of the movie "Rust." The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta. Helene Death Toll Rising The North Carolina Department of Transportation says that all roads in the western part of the state should be considered closed. It’s so bad in Mitchell County, North Carolina that officials are telling residents if they need help don’t call 9-1-1, walk to the nearest fire department. In many parts of the state, no cellphone or internet service has left people cut off from making contact. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Trump & Harris Talk Helene Former President Trump and Vice President Harris put their usual talking points aside to focus on the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene. John Stolnis has more on how the hurricane is affecting the candidates and the campaign trail. Latest In The Middle East A limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon targeting Hezbollah soldiers and tunnels is underway as the United States is sending more troops to the region to bolster the current force. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Remembering Pete Rose He was baseball’s all-time hit king and one of its greats who was banned from the Hall of Fame due to betting on the game. Sagar Meghani reports on the passing of Pete Rose. Too Close For Comfort When you’re a pilot and you can see what the pilot of another plane is wearing, it means you’re dangerously too close. As correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, the US is demanding answers from Russia after one of their fighter jets came within just feet of an American F-16 bomber after it strayed inside the Alaska Air Defense Zone. Casino Evacuated Twice A casino in Tampa, Florida was evacuated twice after two explosive devices were found hidden on the grounds. Dish Deal DirecTV will buy rival Dish to create a massive Pay-TV company. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the unusual amount DirecTV paid, and the hurdles it may face getting government approval. Tech News Your cellular service might be returning to normal today if you're a Verizon customer, after a major outage left many customers without any bars. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is speaking through his lawyer about what it’s like to be incarcerated. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Helene’s Deadly Aftermath Catastrophic flooding brought on by Hurricane Helene has killed several dozen Americans, including at least 30 in one North Carolina county, and wiped a coastal Florida town off the map. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Trump On The Attack In a series of speeches in battleground states this weekend, former President Donald Trump launched a series of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and said police should be able to have a short-term wave of violence to put an end to crime. John Stolnis has more. Stakes High For The VP Debate Considering how close the polls are, there could be a lot at stake in tomorrow night’s Vice Presidential debate. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Gasoline Prices Falling Gasoline was a big factor in the climbing rate of inflation, but if you filled up the tank over the weekend, you probably noticed you’re paying a lot less. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Free COVID Tests The number of new coronavirus cases has increased over the past month in Russia and Europe, but remains low and trending lower in the US. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Americans you can again get free COVID-19 tests kits shipped to their homes. SpaceX Rescue Mission It’s definitely not your typical rescue mission. Correspondent Julie Walker reports SpaceX launched a manned rocket for the two NASA astronauts who are stranded on the International Space Station. Helene Death Toll Rising Towns cut off and some underwater, hundreds of bridges damaged or destroyed, rivers still overflowing, and more than 2 million customers in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida without power. The aftermath of Helene will be felt in these states for months and even years to come, and a large number of people are still unaccounted for. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest. Latest In The Middle East Following Israel’s bombing in Southern Beirut that killed the leader of Hezbollah along with other top members of the terror group and a senior Iranian General, the Israeli military continued to target other Hezbollah leaders, along with an attack on Yemen after Iranian-backed terrorists there launched a missile that Israel intercepted heading toward Tel Aviv. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports . US Attacks Inside Syria It’s not just Israel targeting terrorists in the Middle East. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the U.S. military says it’s killed several dozen Islamic extremists including ISIS fighters in a targeted strike in Syria. Hogan Says No To Trump He may have received his endorsement, but he’s not going to give one back. Former Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan said he will not be voting for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, despite the former president giving Hogan his endorsement as he runs for the US Senate in Maryland. Arrests Over Luna Threats The Department of Justice is charging the political rival of a Congresswoman from Florida over alleged threats he made to kill her. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Chemical Plant Accident A fire at a chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia forced the evacuation of nearby residents and thousands were told to shelter-in-place and not go outside after a massive plume of smoke blanketed the area. Tunnel To Towers Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of thousands of people who took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers run in memory of a fallen New York City firefighter on 9-11. Bob Brown reports from New York. Tech News California Governor Gavin Newsome shot down a landmark A-I safety bill that was designed to rein in some of the reach of large model A-I systems, but he said it went too far. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally He started out as a singer and songwriter, but his career morphed into TV and Hollywood films as an actor. Kris Kristofferson passed away at his Hawaii home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Helene Hits Florida Hurricane Helene is being described as a generational and "unsurvivable storm" as it wreaks havoc on Florida and parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Zelensky’s White House Visit Following remarks at the United Nations in New York this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the Nation's Capital meeting with US lawmakers as well as President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. NYC Mayor Indicted A defiant New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he’s not stepping down and is a political target, this as he was indicted on public corruption charges. The details from correspondent Julie Walker. Alabama Execution Alan Eugene Miller was executed in Alabama, making him the second inmate known to die by nitrogen hypoxia. Miller was sentenced to death for murdering three men in 1999. Giuliani Disbarred Former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giulani has been disbarred in Washington, D.C. for lies he told about the 2020 election. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Wisconsin’s Drop-Box-Gate A criminal investigation has opened after a Wisconsin mayor removed an empty absentee voter drop box while wearing a construction worker’s hard hat. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Helene Makes Landfall One day ago, Hurricane Helene was a Category 1 storm with winds at 75 miles per hour. It picked up tremendous speed and size in the last 24 hours, growing into a catastrophic Category 4 monster expected to bring up to a 20 foot storm surge to parts of the Western Florida coast. Assassination Hearings Underway Lawmakers and local police painted a picture of ineffective communication during the first hearing on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as the United States and France try to broker a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the people of Lebanon are fearing a return to the 2006-style war with Israel, and many are fleeing to Northern Lebanon and even Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Israel is continuing to target terrorist infrastructure, and preparing for a possible ground war with the area’s obstacle to peace. The Fox News Melania Interview Former First Lady Melania Trump, who rarely gives interviews, spoke with Fox News about a number of issues, including the assassination attempts against her husband as he campaigns to return to the White House. Pamela Furr has more. Newsmax-Smartmatic Settlement As a jury was being seated in a Delaware court, Newsmax has settled with election technology company Smartmatic over their defamation case. Bob Brown reports. Appellate Court Hears Trump Case In New York, an appellate court is reviewing the $489 million dollar civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Southwest Changes Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026, but one item that separates them from other airlines will stay in place. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Finally It will soon be an end of an era at NBC, as Hoda Kotb says she’s leaving the "Today" show at the beginning of the year. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Helene To Hit Florida Tonight Up to 20 foot storm surge and a likely Category 4 monster. Parts of the Southeast are bracing for impact as Hurricane Helene is moving toward Florida with increasing winds. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Zelensky Meets Biden & Harris As Trump Slams Ukraine The president of Ukraine will be in the White House today meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris, and the topics will include even more American military aid. Meantime, Donald Trump is raising more questions about how much he'd be willing to concede in a negotiations over Ukraine's future with Election Day in weeks. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. NYC Mayor Indicted Former police officer and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the mayor of America’s largest city plans to fight the indictment that comes after numerous investigations of people in his inner circle. Trump Appeals NY Trial Verdict Also in New York, correspondent Julie Walker reports that Donald Trump's legal team will be heading back to court in their latest attempt to get one of his cases thrown out. Walz & Vance Popularity With their only debate scheduled for next week, a new Associated Press poll finds out which vice presidential nominee is the most popular. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Cookie Preference A Pennsylvania bakery believes a cookie tell you who will win the 2024 election. Ed Donahue explains. Florida Prepares For Helene Mandatory evacuations are continuing as Hurricane Helene is rapidly strengthening into what’s expected to be a catastrophic Category 4 storm with massive storm surge, flooding, and severe rains. Correspondent Julie Walker reports residents are heeding warnings and preparing for the worst. Budget Deal Done With a deadline to avoid a government shutdown coming at midnight on Monday, Congress passed a three-month spending bill that will keep the doors open through the election. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Latest In The Middle East The United States and France are working to try and cobble together a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, with concerns that escalation is imminent after the terrorist group fired a missile toward Tel Aviv, leading to growing speculation around a ground invasion by Israel into Lebanon. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Courthouse Attacked Chaos inside a central California courthouse after a man detonated an explosive device, leaving five people hurt. Pamela Furr reports rapid action by police led to a quick arrest. Sheriff Faces Court For Shooting Judge A Kentucky sheriff displayed no emotion as he appeared in court, arrested in the fatal shooting of a judge inside the Letcher County Courthouse. Latest Threat To Trump With concerns over the security of Donald Trump, the former President has announced he was briefed about a possible threat coming for a Middle East adversary. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Secret Service Agent In Trouble A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President Kamala Harris’ security detail has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of a groping incident involving a Harris staffer. Finally She was one of the most controversial contestants on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars, and she also left the show in a very controversial way. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden’s UN General Assembly Farewell In what was his final speech before the United Nations General Assembly, President Biden bid farewell to the international body and pressed once again for a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Helene Turns To Florida Much of Florida, and other parts of the Southeast, are bracing for another potential hurricane as Helene churns through the Caribbean Sea. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports mandatory evacuations are now underway in parts of seven Florida counties. Missouri Execution After the US Supreme Court gave the go-ahead, the state of Missouri executed Marcellus Williams. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. More Aid For Ukraine The U.S. will send another military aid package to Ukraine, totaling $375 million dollars, as the Ukrainian president will be heading to Washington to meet with President Biden. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Haitians Want Trump Arrested A Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio is now seeking criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Not A Blue Light Special The first K-Mart store opened 62 years ago in Michigan. Now, as correspondent Julie Walker reports one of the last will be fading its famous blue light to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store. Assassination Attempt Charges Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the man arrested for plotting to assassinate former President Trump at a Florida golf course. Ben Thomas reports the judge assigned to the proceedings also presided over Trump’s classified documents case. UNGA Focusing On Israel As Israel and Hezbollah battled in the Middle East, a number of nations including Turkey and Jordan focused their speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York on Israel, despite its being attacked on two fronts by terrorist groups. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Harris Wants To End The Filibuster Vice President Kamala Harris isn't likely to gain the endorsement of outgoing Senator Joe Manchin after comments she made in support of changing Senate rules to pass abortion protection laws. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Traffic Stop Concerns When news broke about the recent traffic stop and detainment of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, questions have been raised as to a drivers' constitutional rights if they are pulled over by police. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Latest FTX Trial Sentencing Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to two years in prison over her role in the FTX fraud. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Maryland Sues Over Bridge Collapse The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Congressman Under Fire Over Hires A New York congressman is pushing back on a New York Times story that he violated House rules by employing both his fiancee’s daughter and a woman he was allegedly having an affair with. Sue Aller reports. Selling Infowars Assets A bankruptcy judge is set to rule that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ' Infowars media platform and its assets will be sold off piece by piece in auctions this fall to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Tech News Android users get apps and updates from the Google Play Store, but in some cases, malware may have piggy-backed its way on to your device. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Sean “Diddy” Combs, already in jail facing sex trafficking charges, is now being sued for sexual assault. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Israel-Lebanon Escalation It was a deadly day in the Middle East after Hezbollah rained down missiles on Northern and Central Israel, and Israel's military responded with targeted attacks against terrorist positions in South and Central Lebanon, the largest it has carried out against Hezbollah since the 2006 Lebanon War. The escalating fighting is prompting a move by the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Robinson Threatens CNN Lawsuit North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Mark Robinson told reporters he’s going after CNN after the news organization published a report that left his campaign for governor struggling to survive. Pamela Furr reports. Alleged Shooter’s Assassination Letter More stark details are emerging about the suspect in last week's apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that more scrutiny is being focused on the United States Secret Service, as well as the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, who left a note indicating he wanted to kill the former president. Latest On Alabama Mass Shooting The search continues in Birmingham, Alabama following a mass shooting that killed four people and wounded 17 others. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a reward has been offered, but so far the police have little to go on. Business News CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Tuesday business. Missouri OK’s Execution The Missouri Supreme Court and Governor Mike Parson have declined to halt today’s execution of a death row inmate prosecutors say may be innocent, leaving his fate in the hands of the US Supreme Court with less than 18 hours to go before he is scheduled to die by lethal injection. Nebraska Electoral Change Not Likely A key Nebraska GOP state lawmaker has dealt former President Trump a serious blow, saying he won’t support a change to his state’s electoral vote process. Sue Aller reports. Latest In The Middle East There have been calls for restraint by Israel after Hezbollah launched a massive wave of rocket and missile attacks attempting to hit as far south as Tel Aviv and the West Bank, while Israel’s military launched its largest aerial attack targeting terrorists in parts of Lebanon since the 2006 Lebanon War. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Prepping The VP Debate We're now one week out from the Vice-Presidential debate and candidates are hitting key battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. California’s Recycle Lawsuit In a historic lawsuit, the state of California is suing a giant fuel and chemical company alleging it’s lied about recycling plastic products. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Hurricane Expected Toward Florida Alerts are going out from Tampa to Mobile as a brewing storm to be named Helene is continuing to gain strength in the warmer-than-normal Gulf of Mexico. Supermarket Killer Guilty A gunman who killed 10 people in a Colorado supermarket in 2021 has been found guilty of murder. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Trump Train Verdict A Texas jury has cleared all but one of six Donald Trump supporters who were accused of breaking federal law when they surrounded a Joe Biden campaign bus driving down a Lone Star State highway days before the 2020 election. Correspondent Ed Donahue has the details. Inflation Easing The Federal Reserve sees its inflation fight as a success, but can the public eventually agree? Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Tech News The Disney Corporation is dropping the instant messaging platform "Slack" due to a massive data breach, affecting almost every business unit. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally For one Michigan State University student athlete, life isn’t just about football. Correspondent Mike Householder reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Budget Deal With the deadline to avoid a government shutdown rapidly approaching, Congressional leaders over the weekend agreed to a stopgap funding bill that would keep the doors open. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Trump’s Future As we approach November, former President Trump is answering critical questions about his political future. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Alabama Mass Shooting More than 100 shots were fired outside of a cigar and hookah lounge in Birmingham, Alabama, leaving 4 people dead and more than a dozen hurt. Correspondent Julie Walker reports the search is on for those responsible, and Mayor Randall Woodfin, speaking on WBMA-TV Birmingham, says gun violence is not a partisan issue, and has to be addressed. FBI Boards Baltimore Ship The FBI went on board a container ship in the Port of Baltimore that is managed by the same company as the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year. The vessel, called the Saltoro, is managed by the same company that operated the Dali, which on March 26 crashed into the bridge. College Race Crime A small Pennsylvania college has been rocked by a racist act, sending shockwaves through the campus. Bob Brown has details – audio courtesy WGAL-TV Lancaster. Likely Hurricane On The Horizon People from Florida to Louisiana are being told to get ready as an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is starting to gain strength. Latest In The Middle East Lebanon remains on edge as hospitals have been pushed to the brink following Israel’s pager and walkie-talkie detonations that have injured thousands of members of the terror group Hezbollah. The White House has serious concerns over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Assassination Committee Preps For Hearings The bipartisan task force investigating the Pennsylvania assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump is set to hold its first hearing this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Fixing California’s Homeless Issues People living on the streets in some of California’s largest cities has become a topic including in the presidential election. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, more shelter beds and a crackdown on tents on city sidewalks mean fewer homeless encampments in San Francisco. Harris Says No To Dinner Vice President Kamala Harris has decided to skip the historic Al Smith Dinner in New York. Pamela Furr has more on the history of this event and what she’s doing instead. Arizona Ballot Ruling A judge’s ruling in Arizona will impact nearly 100 thousand people who were hoping to cast a vote in the November election. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. No Plastic Bags The phrase “paper or plastic” will become a thing of the past at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags. Tech News Apple has officially released the iPhone 16, but not with one of its key upgrades, Apple Intelligence. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally Actress and entrepreneur Selena Gomez is speaking out against critics who call her a victim for sharing her personal struggles. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning North Carolina Governor Candidate Under Fire Over Comments Blockbuster allegations out of North Carolina as the Republican nominee for Governor is promising to stay in the race following a damning report that he denies. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate Planning Spending Bill The race is on between House Republicans and Senate Democrats to come up with a workable stopgap funding bill and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Kentucky Judge Killed A shocking scene inside of a rural Kentucky courthouse where a district judge was shot and killed inside his office. Sue Aller reports the man arrested for the shooting was a member of law enforcement. Hunter Biden Sentencing Delayed Hunter Biden's sentencing on federal firearms charges has been delayed until well past a month after the November election. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Business News CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Friday business. Body Found At Houston Pipeline Rupture Police were finally able to get close to the SUV that caused the pipeline fire in suburban Houston that has been burning for days. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what they found inside the melted car. Changing Nebraska Election Law Efforts are underway in Nebraska to change the law ahead of the November election. Zelensky To The White House The White House announced that Ukraine's leader will travel to Washington for an Oval Office meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris next week. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Latest In The Middle East Israel launched a series of strikes on Hezbollah targets after missiles rained down in Israel’s north, following two days of deadly explosions triggered in wireless devices, including pagers. ABC News is reporting that Israel had a hand in manufacturing the pagers that were purchased by Hezbollah, an operation that was planned for at least 15 years. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Trump & Harris Campaign Both candidates for president made appearances on Thursday, with Donald Trump at an event in Washington and Kamala Harris in a town hall hosted by Oprah Winfrey, and continue their busy battleground schedules today. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the details. Titan Troubles There are new developments related to the implosion of the Titan submersible as it traveled to the wreck of the Titanic. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on testimony showing the sub had a malfunction days before the fatal dive. Couple Find Alleged Kentucky Sniper Police have yet to announce if the remains found near a highway in Kentucky is that of Joseph Couch, but the couple that found the body believes that is the suspect in a Kentucky highway shootings. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Biden Discusses The Economy President Biden is celebrating the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. Pamela Furr reports. Officers Attacked Investigators are looking into an attack on correctional officers at a prison in Massachusetts. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Finally What happened on a Michigan highway was straight out of a movie script and was nothing short of a miracle. Bob Brown reports on a hero police officer who climbed from her police cruiser into a moving car to help save the life of the driver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning House Budget Bill Fails With the deadline to avoid a government shutdown just two weeks away, the House of Representatives failed to pass a six month continuing resolution that included an election integrity bill disliked by Democrats. John Stolnis has more. Teamsters Withhold Endorsement Kamala Harris spent Wednesday addressing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s leadership conference in Washington, while Donald Trump held a rally in Uniondale, New York. While they campaigned, the Teamsters Union, for the first time in over 30 years, says it will not endorse any presidential candidate this year. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Diddy Stays In Jail Instead of a Florida mansion, he’ll be locked away in a 6 by 8 prison cell. America in the Morning’s Kevin Carr reports on the attempt by music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to stay out of jail. DOJ Targets Ship Owner In Bridge Collapse Saying they used Band-Aid fixes for urgently-needed repairs, the Department of Justice is filing a lawsuit over the Baltimore bridge collapse, targeting the owner of the ship for damages. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Body Found In Kentucky Shooter Search Kentucky State Police say a body has been found in the area near where several people were shot off Interstate 75 almost two weeks ago. Preparing For The Inauguration With the election less than 7 weeks away, preparations are already underway for the presidential inaugural. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Fed Cuts Interest Rate In an aggressive move, the Federal Reserve as expected cut interest rates for the first time in nearly four years, but the half-point cut was more than expected, a move that will help to lower everything from credit card bills to mortgages. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Lebanon On Edge The Biden administration is claiming they had no advanced knowledge of a planned attack against Hezbollah that targeted pagers exploding across Lebanon, which killed 9 and injured more than 2,000. 24 hours after that, handheld walkie-talkies also blew up throughout Lebanon, killing 20 and leaving the Lebanese people on edge for what could happen next. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. National News A Texas pipeline rupture is contained, an Hawaiian volcano erupts, and New Jersey fills a vacant seat in the House of Representatives. Vermont Triple Murder A sleepy mountain town of just over 1,000 people in Vermont woke up in shock, after police found 3 people shot to death in their home. Correspondent Rita Foley has the story. NJ Mayor Arrested The Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and his wife were indicted on charges related to the alleged abuse of their teenage daughter. Iran Hack Under Investigation Iranian hackers tried to interest President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ campaign in documents stolen from rival Donald Trump’s campaign, but instead, the FBI and other government investigators are now involved. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Former CIA Staffer To Prison He spent more than 20 years working for the CIA in positions around the world, but now he’ll spend the next 30 years in prison, found guilty of committing sexual assaults against more than two dozen women from five countries. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Finally Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex charge in New York. The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta. It’s that time of the year again and the Toy Hall of Fame is out with its annual list of finalists for the top plaything. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Combs Jailed Without Bail Rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held without bail, facing numerous charges including sex trafficking by force after his arrest in New York City. America in the Morning’s Kevin Carr has the story. Mass-Pager Attack In Lebanon U.S. officials are reacting to hundreds of explosions of handheld pagers across Lebanon and Syria used by members of the terrorist group Hezbollah, leaving at least 9 dead. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Harris Talks To The NABJ Kamala Harris spent Tuesday speaking to the National Association of Black Journalists, and says Donald Trump's rhetoric about migrants in Ohio and other topics is making people everywhere feel unsafe. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Johnson Preps House Budget Vote Despite pulling legislation earlier this month, House Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on October 1st. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Trump Back On The Campaign Trail Donald Trump held his first campaign appearance since his second assassination attempt, this one in battleground Michigan. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Concerning Titan Testimony There was more damning testimony into the implosion of the Titan submersible that was destroyed on the way to view the Titanic. Ed Donohue has details. Sean Combs Arrested For Sex Trafficking Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the most famous rappers and music producers, is behind bars, ordered there by a judge after being arrested in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Latest On The Campaign Trail The Presidential candidates were back on the campaign trail addressing the second assassination attempt against former President Trump and continued fallout over rumors in Springfield, Ohio. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Senate IVF Vote Fails The Senate has failed to advance a Democrat-sponsored bill protecting IVF, or in vitro fertilization. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story from Washington. Florida Wants To Prosecute Routh Saying he wants to bring an attempted murder charge against the suspect arrested for a failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis says his state will open its own investigation into Ryan Wesley Routh, claiming Florida may have a stronger case to bring than the Federal government. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Suspicious Letters The FBI and the US Postal Service are investigating after suspicious letters, some containing an unknown substance, were sent to election officials in a number of states. Pamela Furr has the details. Latest On Boeing Strike Emotions have been flaring in Seattle where striking Boeing workers are on the picket lines, including one altercation where a security guard flashed a gun. Julie Walker reports the airplane maker is now laying off workers in an effort to cut costs during the walkout. Finally Facebook parent company Meta announced strong sanctioning of Russia media organizations to curb potential election interference. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. She was a governor, a member of the Donald Trump cabinet as ambassador to the United Nations, and a former presidential candidate, and now, correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that Nikki Haley is launching a radio talk show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Our 40th Anniversary Show How The Secret Service Stopped Another Assassination Attempt The suspect arrested in an apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump made his first appearance in a Florida court, seen smiling as he was charged with two initial crimes. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on how the US Secret Service initially responded to the threat, and how a quick-thinking civilian helped police as they tracked down Ryan Wesley Routh. Reaction To The Latest Attempt On Trump Some lawmakers and the US Secret Service say discussions are needed to provide the agency with more money in the wake of a second failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump in as many months. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Surprise Storm Hits The Carolinas Flooding is impacting the Carolinas in the midst of what some are calling a "1-thousand year storm." Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest on Tropical Cyclone Number 8. Texas Pipeline Explodes A pipeline explosion which may have started following a traffic accident caused a pillar of fire in a Texas town, forcing evacuations that will take 24 hours to stop burning. The details from correspondent Jennifer King. NYC Subway Shooting A man jumped a turnstile at a New York City subway stop, which led to a confrontation with police leaving four people shot. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Beaches Closed TFN Three states were forced to shut down their beaches, and it had nothing to do with the weather or sharks. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports on what led authorities to force people to stay out of the water. More Questions For The Secret Service More is being learned about the suspect arrested in an apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Biden is decrying the apparent attempt on Donald Trump's life, and the Secret Service is also speaking out about their actions to protect the former president. Threats Worsen In Springfield, Ohio There’s continued fallout over debunked rumors surrounding Haitian migrants eating pets which is now leading to local government and school threats in Springfield, Ohio. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. NYC Corruption Probe Widens There’s chaos in New York after a corruption scandal continues to net high-profile people close to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that two ex-fire chiefs in New York City are under arrest as the federal probe widens. Details Released In Titanic Sub Investigation Their last message said they were “all good here,” but six seconds later tragedy struck. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the investigation into the implosion of a submersible that was heading to the remains of the Titanic. 11-Year-Old Busted Over School Shooting Threats Florida authorities got wind of a student who said he had a kill list and was making threats against two schools. Sue Aller reports that police took into custody an 11-year-old boy who now faces felony charges. Kennedy, Jr. Must Remain On Wisconsin Ballot A judge has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy, Junior’s name will remain on the Wisconsin ballot. The judge said in his decision that according to state law, presidential candidates who have submitted nomination papers cannot be removed from the ballot unless they die. Meadows Loses Venue Change Case Also in election news, former Trump administration Chief-of-Staff Mark Meadows lost his bid to move his Arizona election case to federal court. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Tech News Former President Donald Trump has announced the debut of the new World Liberty Financial Cryptocurrency Exchange, run by his so Finally There’s new trouble for rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. The music mogul was arrested in a New York City hotel after a grand jury voted to indict him in a Federal case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump Subject Of Another Assassination Attempt A man from Hawaii is in custody after fleeing the area of Florida’s Trump International Golf Club where the former president was playing, leaving behind an assault rifle that the Secret Service spotted before opening fire on the suspected gunman. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Vance Doubles Down On Springfield, Ohio Pet Claim Donald Trump’s running mate Senator JD Vance spent much of Sunday amplifying claims that some Haitian immigrants in his home state of Ohio are eating pets, despite claims by local officials it's not happening. John Stolnis has the latest. Weather Helping Against Wildfires Weather has played a factor as firefighters start making progress on three wildfires outside of Los Angeles. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Kohberger Moved Ahead Of Trial The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022 will have his day in court, but not where the murders happened. Pamela Furr explains. Wagering On The Election Place your bets – on the upcoming election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports not only can Americans vote in U.S. congressional elections, but they can wager on them, too. A Long Distance Rescue You can call this help from long distance. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some international assistance from Delaware helped rescue people on a sinking boat off the British coast. Wildfires Worsen In California Serious questions are being raised as to how this could happen again. One person is in custody after the Secret Service fired on a suspected shooter positioned by the fence outside of the Trump International Golf Club in Florida while Donald Trump was golfing. Correspondent Julie Walker has an update. Vice Presidents On The Campaign Trail Much of the focus on the campaign trail is on the Presidential candidates, but those running for Vice-President made some noise over the weekend. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Ukraine’s Weapon Request The war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, as Russia claims it shot down more than two dozen Ukrainian drones, and Kremlin airstrikes targeted Kharkiv and Odessa. President Biden brushed off Russian threats as he and the Britain prime minister discussed Ukraine's request to use longer-range weapons, a plan that NATO’s military committee approves. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Food Plant Permanently Closing In Virginia, a food plant linked to contaminated deli meat is to be permanently shut down. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the listeria outbreak has been connected to nine people dying. Venezuela Arrests Three Americans Three United States citizens were detained on suspicion of plotting to destabilize Venezuela. The Venezuelan government claims they arrested six foreigners, alleging they were there to kill President Nicholas Maduro Another NY City Hall Defection More cracks continue to surface inside of New York’s City Hall, where the mayor’s legal counsel abruptly resigned in the midst of an FBI probe into key personnel of Eric Adams. Bob Brown reports from New York. 8 Days Now 8 Months Their trip was only supposed to last about 8 days, but for two travelers who went into space aboard the Boeing Starliner, that journey orbiting the Earth will now take about 8 months. Ed Donahue explains. Tech News 23 and Me will be paying out on a big settlement for a breach of data, after hackers posted users' private information for sale on the dark web. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news. Finally The Emmy’s were held Sunday night, and there were some big winners from streaming shows. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & Harris Post-Debate Rallies Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump held their first rallies since Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia and, based on what was said by Trump, it doesn't sound like there's going to be another one. John Stolnis has the story from Washington. Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2, with some winds locked at over 100 miles per hour, flooding rain, and causing widespread power outages as it moved out of the Pelican State and into Mississippi. Springfield, Ohio Bomb Threat There’s more fallout from the presidential debate. Bob Brown reports that a bomb threat forced the closure of the city hall in Springfield, Ohio, related to rumors of pets going missing and the area’s Haitian population. Democrats Pushing Emergency Abortion Bill In Washington, Congressional Democrats have pushed through a resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions, but will it have enough votes to pass? Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Russia Threat As US & UK Meet Russia sent a warning as Britain and the US will meet in a White House summit today, with the discussion being Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned late Thursday night that any agreement to supply Kyiv with longer-range missiles that could strike inside of Russia would be tantamount to NATO directly entering the war. Leave My Son Alone The father of the victim in an auto accident in Ohio is asking politicians to stop using his son's death to demonize immigrants. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Wildfires Worsen In California Wildfires continue to rage in California with no letup. The arson suspect arrested in connection with the Line Fire which has grown to over 37 thousand acres is now believed to have set off two other fires on the same day. No Weaponization For The DOJ Merrick Garland is denouncing increasing threats against the Justice Department. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Attorney General says he won’t let the D-O-J be used as a political weapon, now or in the future. Judge Halts North Dakota Abortion Ban A judge has ruled on a decision that will impact North Dakota's relatively strict abortion ban. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Baltimore Bridge Collapse Update There’s new information surfacing about what may have led to the Baltimore bridge collapse that caused the deaths of construction workers and paralyzed the Port of Baltimore for weeks. Lisa Dwyer reports. NYC’s Top Cop Resigns The top cop in the nation’s largest city has abruptly resigned his position, after the FBI confiscated his cellphone as part of a sweeping investigation into some of the members of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. The details from Sue Aller in New York. California Quake Across the nation in California, a state that has been dealing with wildfires now has the earth moving under their feet. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on an earthquake with dozens of aftershocks rattling the Los Angeles area. DOJ Targets Iran For Trump Hack The Department of Justice is preparing to go after a Middle East nation for a cyberattack hacking the campaign of former President Donald Trump. The details from correspondent Ed Donahue. Judge Dismisses Part Of Trump Georgia Case A judge dismissed two criminal counts in the Georgia 2020 interference case against former President Donald Trump and one other count against allies of the former president. Smartmatic Lawsuit To Trial A judge ruled that an election machine maker’s lawsuit against a Conservative news channel can proceed to trial. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices