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Harris & Trump Rally Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania remains a hotbed of political activity, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the Keystone state trying to win over any remaining undecideds while rallying their base. John Stolnis has more.

  

Latest On Milton & Helene Damage

Progress continues in the Southeast where lights are coming back on in Florida after two deadly and destructive hurricanes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the overall recovery will take much more time, and misinformation is causing trouble for North Carolina’s cleanup efforts.

   

Canada & India At Odds

There’s a diplomatic row north-of-the-border involving two US allies after Canada and India expel each other's diplomats in an escalating dispute. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.

  

Israel Tells US Of Iran Attack Plans

Oil prices fell overnight after reports surfaced that Israel told the United States that it will not target oil or nuclear sites when it decides to attack Iran.

   

More Lawsuits Against Diddy

Another day and more legal trouble for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this time for the music mogul its more allegations of sexual assaults in six new civil lawsuits.

  

Huge Pumpkins

It weighs as much as a car. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a Minnesota Horticulture teacher remains a champion of giant pumpkins.

   

Florida Getting Power Back

Power in Florida is expected to be restored to all areas affected by Hurricane Milton by sometime today, and the state is offering free gasoline to those in need as the cleanup continues. Correspondent Julie Walker reports it may take upwards of a year to fix the damage and clear the debris left behind by a storm that cut right through the heart of Central Florida last week.

   

Death Toll Rises In North Carolina

In North Carolina, the death toll has risen to 95 from Hurricane Helene. The largest number of deaths – 42 – comes from Buncombe County, one of the hardest hit counties in Western North Carolina. 

  

FEMA Workers Threatened In NC

In some cases, people in North Carolina who are desperately needing help are not getting it, because they are telling those who want to help them to leave. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that FEMA workers had to change how they were operating in North Carolina after receiving death threats at a time of heightened disinformation about relief efforts.

  

Legal Action Threatened Over Coachella Arrest

The man arrested with guns outside a California Trump rally is telling his side of the story, while authorities are standing behind his arrest. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

  

Wall Street Protests

It was busy on Wall Street on Monday, but it had nothing to do with what was happening on the trading floor. About 200 demonstrators protesting Israel’s war in Gaza were arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange.

  

Another Arrest In Michigan Home Invasion Murder

Authorities in Michigan have made a second arrest in the case of a 72-year-old man found dead in the basement of his house after a home invasion robbery. Pamela Furr has more on the story.

  

California Takes Action On High Gas Prices

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at reining in California’s soaring gas prices that remain the highest in the nation. Newsom said the bill will require oil refineries to keep a minimum inventory level of fuel in an effort to avoid scarce supply, which leads to higher prices. 

  

Remembering Lilly Ledbetter

An icon of the equal pay movement has died. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports on the passing of Lilly Ledbetter.

  

NJ Train Accident

A train operator died after a New Jersey Transit River Line train struck a tree that had fallen onto the tracks. It happened during the start of the morning commute. 

   

Finally  

Elon Musk is catching heat from a Hollywood director, claiming the Tesla CEO copied his robotic designs. The details from Kevin Carr.

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