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News Wrap: Hurricane Helene's death toll passes 200

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In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Helene's death toll has risen to 200, Typhoon Krathon made landfall in southwestern Taiwan, NATO's new leader made his first official visit to Ukraine, at least 78 people have died after an overcrowded boat capsized in Congo and the nation's biggest retailers are ramping up their hiring for the holiday season.

Lebanese civilians victims of escalating Israel conflict

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Israeli forces kept up their punishing attacks across southern Lebanon and in the capital Beirut. Civilians have increasingly become victims of this escalating conflict, and now, medical workers are under fire. As special correspondent Leila Molana Allen reports, the strikes in Beirut have left residents of a weary city feeling nowhere is safe.

Hezbollah fighting increases strain for Israelis near border

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A year ago, Hezbollah opened fire on northern Israel one day after the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in what it called solidarity with Hamas. Soon after, the Israeli government evacuated more than 60,000 residents living near the border. Nick Schifrin has been traveling across northern Israel and begins his report from Kiryat Shmona, just a mile and a half from the Lebanese border.

Researchers note rise in autism among Somali Americans

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Diagnoses of autism have risen sharply in recent years across the U.S. The number of care providers has also grown, as have concerns about oversight. What's not in dispute is a public crisis around autism, acute among children of color, and alarming among Somali Americans in particular. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Minnesota, home to the largest Somali community in the U.S.

New documentary spotlights high school mariachi competitions

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A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they compete and connect via the traditional Mexican folk music. Amna Nawaz spoke with co-director Alejandra Vasquez for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS service

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Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.

'Character Limit' explores Musk's impact on social media

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He’s the richest person in the world, but also one of the most controversial and increasingly engaged in polarizing political debates. A new book details the tumultuous leadership of Elon Musk and his approach to owning X. Ali Rogin spoke with Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, authors of "Character Limit."

How Gen Z is changing workplace expectations and attitudes

8m 6s

This year, members of Generation Z, those born after 1997, are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them, like past generations, different expectations, attitudes toward upper management and views on the importance of work in their daily lives. We hear from some of those workers and Stephanie Sy reports on the generational differences.

Helene shows no place immune from impacts of climate change

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Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida but towns hundreds of miles from the coast have seen some of the worst destruction. Communities once considered ‘climate havens’ are facing a harsh reality, there may be no such thing. William Brangham discussed the impacts of a warming world and what individuals and communities can do with Alex Steffen, writer of the newsletter, "The Snap Forward."

The potential political impact of the Walz-Vance debate

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With little more than a month to go, the Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are dialing in on key swing states. It comes after vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz squared off on the debate stage. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Unsealed filing reveals Trump's alleged actions on Jan. 6

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We're learning new details about Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A newly unsealed court filing from the Justice Department argues the former president should still face trial after the Supreme Court ruled presidents have immunity for official acts. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Carrie Johnson and Mary McCord.

Israel continues Lebanon raids as it weighs response to Iran

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Fears of a regional war in the Middle East accelerated as Iran is bracing for an Israeli response to Tuesday's ballistic missile barrage. In Lebanon, Israeli forces suffered significant losses as their ground invasion targeting Hezbollah militants pressed on. Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut and Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv.

WATCH: Key moments from the Walz-Vance debate

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With just more than a month to go before Election Day, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz met for their first and only debate on Oct. 1, hosted by CBS in New York. In the 90 minute debate, the two addressed issues ranging from climate change to gun violence, abortion and immigration.

The life and complicated legacy of Pete Rose

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Pete Rose was a baseball legend who became the all-time hitting king and yet was later banned from the game for life. His legacy and questions over whether he should have been admitted to the Hall of Fame are still debated. Jeffrey Brown looks back at the player whose nickname was "Charlie Hustle."

What the dockworkers strike means for U.S. consumers

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Tens of thousands of dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts are on strike, freezing operations at ports that handle about half of all U.S. imports and exports. Analysts estimate the work stoppage by the International Longshoremen’s Association could trigger chaos in the supply chain just weeks before the election. William Brangham discussed more with Peter Goodman of The New York Times.

How Walz and Vance prepared for the vice presidential debate

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Vice presidential nominees Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance square off Tuesday night in the final scheduled debate of the presidential campaign. Geoff Bennett discussed how the candidates prepared and what to watch for with Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross.

Asheville mayor on what North Carolina needs as flooding recovery process begins

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Hurricane Helene could turn out to be one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. More than 150 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are still missing. Historic flooding nearly washed some towns away in western North Carolina. The city of Asheville is facing destroyed water lines, road closures and lack of basic supplies. Geoff Bennett spoke with Mayor Esther Manheimer.

Mideast experts on what's next for Israel and Iran

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For the second time in six months, Iranian forces launched a massive aerial barrage at Israel. What does this latest flashpoint hold for the region after Israel's punishing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon? Geoff Bennett has perspectives from two longtime watchers of the region, Suzanne Maloney and David Makovsky.

Middle East on edge after Iran's aerial attack on Israel

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The Middle East stands on the precipice of regional war after Iran launched a massive attack on Israel with at least 180 ballistic missiles. Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv where he witnessed the impacts of those strikes and Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut on the Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon.

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