Milton Makes Florida Landfall, FEMA Discusses Florida Planning, Milton Price Gouging & Misinformation, Trump Says No More Debates
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Milton Makes Florida Landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall late last night on Florida’s West Coast after a day of deadly and severe weather in the Sunshine State. Correspondent Clayton Neville is tracking Milton’s impacts.
FEMA Discusses Florida Planning
As Hurricane Milton ravages Central Florida, the Biden administration says federal officials are ready to help with recovery efforts in the aftermath. John Stolnis has more from Washington.
Hurricane Price Gouging
It's bad enough that Florida is being hit by another massive storm, but it's also getting clobbered by price gougers. Pamela Furr has more on this part of Hurricane Milton.
The Waffle House Barometer
Sometimes it’s not the meteorologists who can tell you just how bad weather can be. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on how Waffle House
The Biden & Bibi Call
For the first time in almost seven weeks, President Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.
Trump Ends Debate Rumors
Their last debate will be their only debate. Former President Donald Trump made clear that he will not engage again with Vice President Kamala Harris. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said in capital letters – there will be no rematch.
Milton Brings Destruction To Florida
Hurricane Milton brought damaging winds and historic rain after making landfall late last night in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.
WH Disaster Response Televised
In the hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall, President Biden convened the administration’s disaster response team, which included Vice President Harris and the FEMA director. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, their goal was to make sure recovery teams are in place the moment the storm leaves Florida, and one thing they’ll also deal with, keeping shelters safe and aiding those people who decided to ride out the storm.
GOP Response To Hurricane Misinformation
Dealing with misinformation on a wide scale, including from within their own party saying the Biden administration can control the weather, some members of the Republican Party are lashing out at their colleagues who are spreading myths about the federal government and hurricane relief. Jim Roope has details.
U. Of Michigan & Brown University End Divest Talk
There were losses on two fronts for pro-Palestinian protesters on a pair of college campuses.
Goodbye Tropicana
It was an iconic part of the Las Vegas Strip, and now it will make way for a major league baseball team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Las Vegas blows a kiss goodbye literally to the Tropicana Hotel with a flashy casino implosion.
Pilot Dies Mid-Flight
A Turkish Airlines jetliner on a long haul flight from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York. Police report that the plane’s captain died on board.
Nobel Prize Winners
An American is one of three people to share the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.
Tech News
You spend a lot of time on your tech, and when bad weather comes, including hurricanes like Milton, you should be prepared in case you have to leave, or you lose power. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.
Finally
Gas prices continue to fall across America. Triple-A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now 3 dollars and 20 cents.
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