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News Wrap: Russian guided bombs strike Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

1m 59s

In our news wrap Sunday, the remnants of Hurricane Helene continue to wreak havoc across the Southeast, Midwest and parts of the Appalachians, more than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia after Russian guided bombs pummeled the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia overnight.

Florida’s Big Bend begins long cleanup after Helene landfall

2m 35s

Hurricane Helene’s death toll has climbed to at least 50 across five states from Florida to Virginia. Remnants of the massive storm are causing record flooding across the Southeast, while more than 3 million people are without power. John Yang speaks with PBS News special correspondent Christopher Booker for more on the aftermath in Big Bend, Florida, where Helene made landfall.

Schools face tough choices as pandemic-era funding runs out

7m 25s

As September comes to a close, public schools across the country are finding themselves at the edge of a funding cliff as pandemic-era federal dollars run out. Principals in Georgia and Ohio describe how they are affected, and Ali Rogin speaks with Marguerite Roza, director of Georgetown University's Edunomics Lab, for more about what schools have planned.

What to know about Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s leader

7m 54s

Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is reverberating across the region, raising fears of retaliation from Iran and a wider war. Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv and joins John Yang to discuss the latest developments and what to expect next.

New wearable technology takes us into the minds of babies

2m 40s

When a baby fusses or cries, exhausted parents may wish they could know what’s going on inside their baby’s brain. Now, scientists hope clues could come with the help of a wearable brain imaging device. The new technology can track cognitive functions and may one day help identify early signs of autism or ADHD. ITV News science correspondent Martin Stew reports.

News Wrap: Vance and Walz campaign in battleground states

2m 15s

In our news wrap Saturday, vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz campaigned in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, two separate Russian drone attacks in northeastern Ukraine killed nearly a dozen people, and SpaceX launched a mission to rescue the two NASA astronauts stuck on the International Space Station.

News Wrap: Israel strikes Hezbollah HQ in Beirut

7m 31s

In our news wrap Friday, Israel struck Hezbollah's central headquarters in Beirut and flattened several residential buildings, New York Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to bribery and other charges in federal court and the Justice Department charged three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard for the suspected hacking of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Capehart and Pletka on Harris' immigration policy

11m 11s

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institute join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Kamala Harris' visit to the U.S.-Mexico border to present her border security plan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with Donald Trump.

Danzy Senna spotlights life's difficult realities with humor

6m 40s

The new novel, “Colored Television” uses fiction and satire to spotlight sensitive and often difficult realities in American life. Jeffrey Brown discussed that with author Danzy Senna for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Comparing Harris and Trump plans to counter crime, violence

6m 39s

The issues of gun violence and crime in America are complex. They also are both key parts of the 2024 campaign. As part of our series about the issues of this election, Lisa Desjardins looks into where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand.

Georgia works to secure voting machines amid concerns

10m 1s

Georgia is one of the battlegrounds where local and state officials are grappling with some big changes about certifying the vote and a new requirement to hand count the total number of ballots. There's another concern raised by some experts about the potential vulnerability of voting machines, but state officials say they are more than prepared. Miles O'Brien reports.

High-stakes election looms over Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

4m 11s

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading back to his home country after a whirlwind week of meetings with leaders in the U.S. His final sit-down was with Donald Trump, whose current presidential bid holds high stakes for U.S. support for Ukraine. Stephanie Sy reports.

Helene's impact felt far and wide across the South

5m 23s

The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is being felt far and wide across the South. At least 40 people are dead in four states and millions are without power. There have been harrowing air rescues from Florida to Tennessee and the threat isn't over yet. Christopher Booker reports.

News Wrap: Biden announces orders to curb gun violence

6m 24s

In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden rolled out actions to improve active shooter drills and create a task force to investigate machine gun conversion devices and 3D-printed guns, Oklahoma executed a man after the governor rejected a parole board recommendation to spare his life and advocates condemned the sentencing of a former news editor to two years in jail in Hong Kong.

How Ukraine's drones have transformed the war with Russia

8m 4s

There is a battle for air superiority that is crucial along the frontlines in Ukraine. As Russian glide bombs lay waste to Ukrainian positions, a game of cat and mouse is played with kamikaze drones, creating havoc and instilling terror among forces there. Special correspondent Jack Hewson traveled to Toretsk and witnessed the deadly faceoff. A warning, images in this report are disturbing.

A look at Eric Adams' federal fraud and bribery charges

7m 59s

Federal prosecutors laid out a five-count indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, charging him with bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud over the past decade. Adams is accused of taking illegal gifts and foreign campaign contributions but says he’ll continue to run the city as his lawyers handle the case. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Brigid Bergin of WNYC.

Rep. Crow: Secret Service stretched thin amid failures

6m 38s

A congressional task force sharply criticized the Secret Service at a hearing focused on the July assassination attempt against former President Trump. Lawmakers looked at the failures that allowed a gunman to have a line of fire at Trump. Lisa Desjardins discussed the latest with Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, the Democratic ranking member of the House bipartisan task force.

Hillary Clinton reflects on service and how Harris can win

11m 28s

Hillary Clinton’s career in politics and public service spans more than 50 years. In her new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty,” Clinton looks back on treasured moments in the White House, life since the 2016 election and America’s role on the world stage. Amna Nawaz sat down with Clinton to discuss this and more.

Netanyahu vows to keep attacking Hezbollah as U.S. pushes for cease-fire

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to keep attacking Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah with "full force," hours after the U.S., France and Middle Eastern allies called on both sides to accept a three-week cease-fire proposal. Nick Schifrin reports.

Florida braces for potentially catastrophic Hurricane Helene

5m 40s

Florida is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, a powerful storm that's strengthened to a Category 4 with 130 mph winds. Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday night, but many across the state have been feeling its effects all day and preparing for the worst. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Michael Brennan, the director of the National Hurricane Center.

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