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Helene’s destruction spotlights gaps in homeowners insurance

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Property and economic losses from Hurricane Helene are estimated to be as high as $250 billion. As climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and severe, homeowners can get a rude awakening about what their insurance does and doesn’t cover. John Yang speaks with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University, to learn more.
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Lebanese civilians flee bombs as Israel intensifies attacks

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Israel carried out its heaviest bombardment of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah overnight. Civilians who had evacuated their homes returned to ash and rubble. Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced, with some living out of their cars or tents. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut.
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Israeli mother pleads for son’s return a year after Oct. 7

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During the attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants abducted about 250 men, women and children and took them to Gaza. Since then, 117 have been freed and eight others rescued. For the loved ones of the more than 60 hostages believed to still be alive, the past year has been a nightmare without end. Nick Schifrin spoke with the mother of one of those hostages being held captive.
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News Wrap: Israel strikes Gaza on eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

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In our news wrap Sunday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed dozens of people sheltering in a mosque and school, a shooting and stabbing attack at a bus station in southern Israel killed one woman and wounded 10 others, and President Biden ordered 500 more active-duty troops to North Carolina to help with Helene cleanup efforts.
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How California police officers have hid past misconduct

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For decades, California police departments that want to sever ties with officers for misconduct have agreed to let them resign and to keep the bad behavior confidential in order to avoid lawsuits. But as a result, hundreds of officers have landed new jobs in law enforcement with no records of their past misconduct. John Yang speaks with investigative reporter Katey Rusch for more.
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The state of U.S. workplace protections for pregnant people

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WBNA is highlighting the issue of how pregnant people are treated in the workplace. A 2022 survey found that 1 in 5 mothers reported experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work. Gillian Thomas, senior staff attorney for the ACLU Women's Rights Project, joins John Yang to discuss.
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News Wrap: Israel expands deadly airstrikes in Lebanon

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In our news wrap Saturday, Israel’s bombardment of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders reached farther north in Lebanon, the massive cleanup after Hurricane Helene enters its second week, Harris visited Helene’s storm zone in North Carolina while Trump rallied in Pennsylvania, Russia claimed new gains in Ukraine’s east, and Albuquerque’s famed Balloon Fiesta began in New Mexico.
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Western N.C. faces lack of basic needs and uncertain future

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A week after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast, residents in some states are still trying to get the very basics. More than 200 are confirmed dead and hundreds remain unaccounted for. That makes it the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005. William Brangham reports.
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Biden predicts fair election, uncertain it will be peaceful

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Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning across Michigan while former President Donald Trump touched down in Georgia, a state still reeling from Hurricane Helene. All this as President Biden weighed in on election security in his first-ever appearance in the White House briefing room. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Treasury official on jobs report and overall economy

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The Labor Department issued one of the last jobs reports before the presidential election, and the numbers are strong. It shows 254,000 jobs were added in September, beating expectations. Overall, the report paints a picture of a robust American economy which remains a top issue this election year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
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News Wrap: Supreme Court allows enforcement of EPA rules

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In our news wrap Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to leave in place two EPA rules aimed at reducing the oil and gas industry's emissions of methane gas and mercury, the UN says the death toll of a gang raid in central Haiti has risen to at least 70 people and police in Pakistan clashed with anti-government demonstrators calling for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Gazans reflect on one year of living in war

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Monday marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. Over this last year, the Israeli bombing and invasion of Gaza have exacted a terrible price on Gaza's people. One out of every 20 has been killed or wounded. News Hour videographer Shams Odeh worked with producer Zeba Warsi and Nick Schifrin to bring us this report.
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Harris campaigns with Cheney as Trump repeats false claims

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Both presidential candidates took their campaigns to the Midwest on Thursday fighting for crucial wins across the so-called Blue Wall. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned with Liz Cheney in Wisconsin and former President Trump gave a familiar, and false, rallying cry in Michigan. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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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.
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