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Milton Proves Deadly

Hurricane Milton is proving deadly as the storm's impact is becoming more evident in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports significant damage in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, and further destruction inland.

  

Trump, Harris, Walz, Vance & Obama Campaign

Twenty-five days before Election Day, and both campaigns continue stumping in swing states. Jim Roope reports that includes a former president campaigning for a current Vice President, and a former Commander-in-Chief who wants his job back.

 

Gold Mine Accident

One person was confirmed killed and over a dozen others were trapped underground but rescued after an equipment failure inside a Colorado gold mine. Pamela Furr has details on the rescue effort.

   

DACA Case Heard

A six-year legal battle over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, faced appellate court judges inside a New Orleans court, while protesters demanded justice outside. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

  

Urgent Recall

There’s an important recall involving 5 tons of meat and chicken over concerns of listeria contamination. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

  

Twins For Sale

If you have the money, a Major League Baseball team will soon be up for sale. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

   

Federal Response To Hurricanes

As the Federal and local governments are grappling with a double-dose of hurricane recovery in the aftermath of Helene and Milton, Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the political back-and-forth continues ahead of the November Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

   

Parks & Airports Reopening

It may be some time before some neighborhoods and towns will be back to normal following the destruction brought by Hurricane Milton, but the same cannot be said for the Sunshine State’s famous theme parks.  Florida attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen today.

  

Biden Slams Trump On Misinformation

President Biden is angrily calling out Donald Trump and others, claiming they are spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and Milton. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

  

Kennedy Matriarch Passes Away

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of the Kennedy family, has passed away at the age of 96. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.

  

Arizona Debate Aftermath

Immigration and abortion were front and center for the candidates running for the open Senate seat in Arizona’s only scheduled debate. Bob Brown has details.

  

Texas Chemical Leak Kills Two

Two people are dead and at least 35 others were affected after a chemical leak involving hydrogen sulfide occurred at a facility in Deer Park, Texas. 

  

Less COLA For 2025

If you collect Social Security you will be getting an increase in 2025 - but it may not be as much as you expect. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.

  

Judge Rules On Trump Election Interference Case

A judge has agreed to unseal additional filings from special counsel Jack Smith laying out his election interference case against former President Trump, something Trump’s attorneys signaled they plan to challenge. 

  

Latest In The Middle East

In the Middle East, as the world awaits how and when Israel will respond to the recent missile attack launched by Iran, the Israeli military continues to target Hezbollah with strikes in Lebanon and Syria by air, and a ground incursion into Lebanon’s south. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

  

Finally  

Arrested music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was all smiles in court, where a judge set a May trial date in his sex trafficking case. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the prosecutors are now hinting at new charges.

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