Milton Intensifies, Remembering October 7, Georgia Abortion Law Ruling, Water Company Cyberattack
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Milton Hits Category 5
It’s one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded. Milton is tracking toward Florida with devastating winds and the potential for catastrophe in a region still reeling from the impacts of Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.
Remembering October 7 Attack On Israel
Leaders in the U.S., Israel and around the world came together to remember the horrors of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel on the one year anniversary of October 7th. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Ruling On Georgia Abortion Law
A ruling by Georgia’s top court will have an impact on the state’s abortion law. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.
Water Company Cyberattack
American Water Works, a company that supplies water to 14 states from Hawaii to New Jersey and 18 military bases, and is the largest water utility in the nation, has become the victim of a cyberattack. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the details.
Grandfather To Prison
A Michigan gun owner has been sent to prison for the accidental death of his grandson. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
Lottery Tickets Costing More
You’ll need more than just a dollar and a dream. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports the price of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is going up.
Preparing For Milton
Milton in just 4 hours went from a Category 2 to a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, and it’s expected to head straight to the Tampa area as the strongest to ever hit the city. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are those in Central and Southern Florida are preparing to ride out the storm, but others are evacuating what will be the second hurricane to slam into Florida’s west coast in the past two weeks.
FEMA Addresses Misinformation
FEMA officials are addressing what they call "misinformation" surrounding the Federal government's response to Hurricane Helene, which killed hundreds of people and led to catastrophic flooding in parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.
Insurance Prices Rising
As Floridians prepare for the worst, those trying to leave are complaining of price-gouging. There were reports of people looking for an airline were paying over $1,000 dollars for a flight out of Tampa before that airport closes this morning, but paying far less in Orlando and in Miami. In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, correspondent Norman Hall reports home insurers are now calling for a 42% average premium hike in the Tar Heel State.
Canadian Serial Killer
Across the border in Canada, police believe they have apprehended a serial killer. Authorities in Ontario arrested 30-year-old Sabrina Kauldhar (pronounced kull-darr) after two men were killed in Niagara Falls and Hamilton, and a woman was the victim in Toronto.
Chicago School Board Quits
The entire school board of one of the nation’s largest cities abruptly resigned, and the mayor has handpicked six people to replace them, and is facing heat for his decision. Sue Aller has details.
Trump Comments On Migrants Challenged
Donald Trump is being challenged by the Harris campaign regarding comments he made during an interview involving migrants and violent crime. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
“Armageddon” In Real Life
A rocket launched into space, its destination is a large asteroid. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the mission is to conduct a save-the-Earth test.
Finally
The mother of Whitney Houston has passed away. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of gospel musician Cissy Houston.
We likely all know someone who lost their life to the coronavirus, and we know many who survived. Kevin Carr reports that actor Al Pacino came close to death in 2020 when he had a bout with COVID.
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