Milton To Hit Florida Tonight, SCOTUS Hears Gun Case, Harris Hits The Talk Shows, FBI Stops Election Day Plot

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Milton Will Make Landfall Later Tonight

Hurricane Milton is tracking toward Florida's West Coast after re-intensifying to a Category 5 storm. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us that final preparations are underway and authorities are warning of things like price-gouging as coastal residents flock to hotels on higher ground.

SCOTUS Hears Gun Case

This week, the US Supreme Court began their new session or oral arguments, hearing an important second amendment case regarding the regulation of so-called ghost guns. John Stolnis has more on that case and the High Court's upcoming term, in Washington.

FBI Stops Election Day Plot

The FBI is releasing details of the arrest of an Afghan national in Oklahoma City. Correspondent Norman Hall reports the man with ties to ISIS is being charged with attempting to carry out a terror attack here in the US on Election Day.

TikTok Lawsuit

There’s new trouble for TikTok. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some states are suing the Chinese-made social media app, alleging its platform has detrimental effects on the mental health of children.

X Returns To Brazil

Thanks to an apology, and Elon Musk paying a $5 million dollar fine, the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is back up-and-running in Brazil. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

More Gold For The Miracle On Ice

At a time when America need a lift, the United States Men’s Hockey team shocked the world by beating the heralded Soviet Union and win gold in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a bill to honor the 'Miracle on Ice' Olympic hockey team.

Preparing For Milton

One of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded is continuing on a path toward Tampa, Florida. Milton remains a powerful Category 5 storm as it moves across the very warm Gulf of Mexico, expected to make landfall later today south of Tampa Bay, and will cut a path of destruction right through the heart of Central Florida. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, area residents on Florida's west coast are getting ready for Milton with a mix of resignation and fear.

Harris Interview Day

Vice President, and Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris is making the rounds on television and radio interviews, including having a beer during an appearance with Stephen Colbert on the “Late Show,” as her campaign faces criticism for not doing enough interviews ahead of the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Interview Causes Issues At CBS

There’s trouble at the Tiffany Network following an interview on the CBS Morning Show between the show’s Jewish co-anchor and an author known for his pro-Palestinian views. Sue Aller has the details from New York.

NYC Mayor Troubles Intensify

Troubles are growing by the day for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as a former aide is the latest to face charges in connection with a federal investigation. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

Milton Causing Theme Park Closures

With Hurricane Milton heading straight toward Central Florida, Orlando’s theme parks, including all of Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens will be closing today and tomorrow.

Making Taxes Easier

Certainly nobody enjoys paying their taxes, but as correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, the IRS is announcing plans to expand a popular free-to-use program next year.

Latest In The Middle East

In the Middle East, Israel confirms an airstrike in the Beirut suburbs killed the successor to the late-head of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, and more Israeli troops have rolled into Southern Lebanon. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel announced another leading Hezbollah commander has been killed in an airstrike.

Finally

The Joker sequel flopping over the weekend has left Hollywood shaking its head and pointing fingers. Kevin Carr has details.

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