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We start with new developments on the latest cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. President Joe Biden addressed Middle East tensions, artificial intelligence and more during his final address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We’re tracking Tropical Storm Helene and its expected landfall in Florida this week. Three men’s lacrosse players from Tufts University remain hospitalized after a workout with a Navy SEAL graduate. And, there’s a new California law that will require school districts to limit smartphone use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new national CNN poll shows the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is still extremely tight. Lebanon has been thrown into chaos as Israel continues to attack what it says are Hezbollah targets. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to lean heavily on Democrats to avoid a government shutdown. Students are returning to Apalachee High School today, weeks after a deadly shooting. Plus, Coca-Cola says it’s pulling a flavor it hoped would spice up the soda world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Hezbollah have continued their strikes overnight and this morning, as fears of escalation rise. President Joe Biden will address the UN General Assembly today, for his final speech at the summit as President. Florida is bracing for what could be the US’ heaviest-hitting hurricane so far this season. Republicans are trying to stop some mail-in ballots from being counted. And, teenagers are going to start noticing some big changes to their Instagram accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is racing to stop the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, as Lebanon experiences its deadliest day in almost two decades. Donald Trump is touting his economic policies and Kamala Harris is considering a border visit while on the campaign trail. California’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobile. Plus, a Missouri prisoner faces execution today, despite a prosecutor saying he may be innocent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans have gained in voter registration compared to Democrats since 2020 – we'll tell you how it breaks down. US officials worry that the annual UN General Assembly could escalate tensions in the Middle East. New FBI data shows violent crime is down nationwide. A jury has found the King Soopers shooter guilty of 10 counts of murder. Plus, expect some movie theater upgrades in the next few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Israeli military spokesperson has urged residents of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley to evacuate, as the death toll from Israeli air strikes continues to rise. Crime Stoppers is offering its largest reward ever for information related to the mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama. A Florida judge ruled that the suspect in the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump will remain behind bars while his case unfolds. Cases of whooping cough in the US are five times higher than they were at this time last year. Plus, some social media outlets have defaulted to using users’ information to train AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fighting between the Israeli military and Hezbollah has increased in ferocity and the death toll continues to grow. The man suspected of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump had previously laid out his plans in a letter. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will be back on the campaign trail in battleground states as polls show they're neck and neck. The US Commerce Department is proposing a ban of some smart cars, over security concerns. Plus, the new emojis coming to smartphones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lebanese authorities say more than 180 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes today. The US government is beginning preparations for a partial shutdown, despite a funding agreement being on the horizon. President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the US to outline Ukraine’s “victory plan” against Russia. Oceangate’s surviving co-founder is testifying in the Coast Guard’s hearing into the Titan submersible implosion. Plus, California widens its plastic shopping bag ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was an intense weekend of fighting between Israel’s military and Hezbollah, with airstrikes continuing this morning. The latest CNN poll of polls suggests the 2024 election is the closest in decades. Top campaign officials working for North Carolina Lt. Governor, Mark Robinson have resigned following porn-site comments. Four people have been killed in a shooting in Birmingham, Alabama. Plus, Sri Lanka swings to the left, as it elects a new president to steer its economic recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Salvador was once dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” causing many to flee north towards the United States. Now, many Salvadorans say they have never felt so safe, and some are even returning to the country after rebuilding their lives in the US. In this episode, we examine the controversial measures behind the turnaround. Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices