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Today on America in the Morning Trump & Harris Blue Wall Campaign On the last Sunday of campaigning for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump leading up to Election Day, each spent the day in a battleground state, with the Vice President at a church and a rally in Michigan, and the former president holding rallies in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Southern Battleground States While both candidates for president focused Sunday on what’s known as the “Blue Wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and the Vice President choices also spent the weekend in what’s called the Sunbelt, with Georgia and North Carolina still too close to call. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on a final Southern push for the presidential campaigns. Senators Discuss Iowa Polling Republicans and Democrats are looking at Iowa polls, and to the excitement on the ground, ahead of Election Day tomorrow. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Battleground Polls Too Close To Call Polling from the last weekend before Election Day still show a battle too close to call. The average of polls from battleground states Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina, has the margin between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris barely above one percent, and in Nevada, and Pennsylvania, less than one half of one percent separate the candidates. Kamala’s SNL Appearance Questioned Following Kamala Harris appearing on Saturday Night Live, there are questions as to whether that appearance on NBC violated an FCC rule. Bob Brown reports. Diddy’s Jail Raided Federal agents raided the New York City jail currently housing disgraced music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, targeting illegal drugs and weapons. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Trump & Harris Weekend Campaigning Last minute campaigning is underway for the Presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of tomorrow's election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Western Battleground States One day before the election, Nevada Democrats are cautiously optimistic their ground game will lead to a victory in a state, where by all accounts, early voting shows more Republicans than expected have already cast ballots. Pamela Furr takes a look at the Western battleground states. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, the United States has deployed B-52 bombers and sent new warships to the region, as threats from Iran to strike Israel again have the world on edge. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports an Israeli-Arab town was hit by Hezbollah missiles as Iran’s supreme leader vows a punishing response to recent Israeli strikes. Oklahoma Tornadoes A number of tornadoes, including one rated as an E-F-3, carved a path of destruction through Central Oklahoma. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. The Next Hurricane America could be hit by a November surprise. Weather experts are keeping watch on a tropical system in the Caribbean that could power into a hurricane. It’s being called Tropical Cyclone Number 18 and it’s already prompting hurricane watches for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Latest Breonna Taylor Case Verdict A former Kentucky police officer has been convicted of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a deadly raid. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Latest Restaurant Bankruptcy Another famous restaurant chain has submitted for bankruptcy. Texas-based TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing failing sales and continued fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports – Robert Workman Football & more. Finally There’s fallout from Saturday Night Live, a rapper is being released from jail, and we have the word of the year. Margie Szaroleta has entertainment news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & Harris Battleground Campaign Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hit some of the western battleground states, Arizona and Nevada, with a Trump stop in New Mexico to start the day. John Stolnis has the latest on the campaign trail. Senate Races Up For Grabs While the majority of focus ahead of Tuesday's election is on the Presidential race, politicians are reminding Americans about the significance of Senate races as control of the chamber essentially hangs in the balance. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Boeing & Union May Have A Deal The end to the union worker’s seven-week strike against plane maker Boeing may be in sight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the machinists and management have agreed to an offer, and will vote on a new contract next week. Pennsylvania Ballot Lawsuit Thousands of ballots are at stake in Pennsylvania where Republicans have asked the state's highest court to put on hold a decision on mail ballot envelope rules. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Actor Facing Serious Charges There are new criminal charges against a Native-American actor who appeared in an Oscar winning movie. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Setting The Clocks Back It’s that time again this weekend. Bob Brown reports on what happens when we switch back to Daylight Savings Time. Trump & Harris Campaigning Today Heading into the last weekend before Election Day and it will be busy for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Election Anxiety Nationwide, all of the battleground states have polls showing a virtual dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and nationwide, polling for president and many local and state elections are also very close. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, a new poll suggests that most Americans are feeling anxiety and frustration heading into Election Day. Russia, Ukraine & North Korea Concerns about the war in Ukraine growing into a wider conflict seem to be increasing. The United States is raising alarms over thousands of North Korean troops imported by the Kremlin to join Russian forces on the front lines. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that in an interview with a South Korean news station, Volodymyr Zelensky said regardless of who wins the US election, Ukraine will not cede any territory, nor will it surrender. Latest In The Middle East The war in the Middle East is becoming increasingly violent, and U-S Secretary of State Antony Blinken is laying out what it would take to reach a potential cease fire between Israel and Lebanon. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Niagara Falls Deaths A woman and her two young sons are presumed dead after they crossed over a safety rail and leaped into Niagara Falls. Pamela Furr has more details into what police are calling an intentional act. Inflation Report A key inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve dropped last month, news that could have an impact on the 2024 election. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Pentagon Overcharges We’ve all heard the stories before – the government paying $20,000 dollars for a hammer, and ten thousand bucks for a toilet seat. Overspending has been known to happen at the Pentagon, and correspondent Norman Hall reports a recent audit found Boeing has been overcharging on Air Force parts for cargo planes. Tech News Google has been fined by a Russian court an astronomical amount, for failing to allow Russian channels to post information about the Ukraine war. And the fine doubles every week until it's resolved. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally They will be behind bars for Thanksgiving, but after that, nobody knows for certain. A judge has set December 11 as the date for a resentencing hearing for Eric and Lyle Menendez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning “Garbage” Becomes A Campaign Theme Vice President Harris and former President Trump are sprinting to the finish line with less than a week to go before Election Day, and the word “Garbage” has become a central theme. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the details from Washington. RFK, Jr. Claims Trump Promise Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies" should the former president win back the White House in next week’s election. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. More Learned About Ballot Box Fires While they don’t have a suspect, police do have the description of a car along with the person they believe is setting fires in ballot drop boxes in two Pacific Northwest States. Sue Aller has the latest. Arrest At Florida Polling Station Florida police arrested a machete-wielding teenager who was charged with threatening people at an early voting location. Lisa Dwyer reports. Connecticut Campus Gunfire Gunfire erupted on a college campus in Connecticut. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. New Evidence In The Diddy Case There are reports out of New York City that a federal grand jury will hear new evidence in the criminal case against Sean Diddy Combs. Election Court Rulings There were two important court rulings made regarding the 2024 election In Pennsylvania and Virginia. A court is expected to rule today on an injunction being sought to stop early voting in Saint Charles County, Missouri, due to long lines. Election Delays There is a growing belief that we will not have a decision in the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday night. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an Arizona swing county could be why we may not know the next president for several days. Rare Endorsements Some rare endorsements from a former governor and famous astronaut have been offered in the presidential race. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story. Latest On North Korea Overnight, North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. This test comes as US officials are scrutinizing reports that as many as 10 thousand North Korean military troops sent to Russia are moving closer to the Ukraine border. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Man Shoots At Chicago Police A 22-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after opening fire on a Jewish man, and then at Chicago police officers who responded to the gunfire. Pamela Furr reports the FBI is also looking into the case. What We Think Of The Middle East A new poll suggests that many Americans are concerned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will escalate into a regional war. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Economic Growth The government is out with the latest estimate of economic growth for the third quarter. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Abortion On The Ballot Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states, including in Nebraska which has two abortion-related questions for voters to choose, and also in battleground states Nevada and Arizona. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that abortion rights groups are outpacing their opponents by a wide margin in fundraising. Sports – Robert Workman World Series & more. Finally We are one day away from November, and a new report finds how the change of seasons can be depressing. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Today is Halloween, and Kevin Carr takes a look at the spooky shows and movies to watch today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris Talks Closing Arguments Vice President Kamala Harris delivers what has been billed as her “closing argument” to voters in a speech on the Ellipse in Washington, D-C in front of the White House. Correspondent Jim Roope has the story. Trump Rallies In Pennsylvania Former President Trump was in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania, providing counter-programming to Vice President Harris' DC address with remarks of his own in Allentown. John Stolnis has the details. Bannon Released After four months in prison, longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon was released, and immediately resumed his full-time duties in support of the former president. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Ballot Box Fires Investigators looking into the string of ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington State have found devices at each site marked “Free Gaza.” SCOTUS Says No To RFK, Jr. The U-S Supreme Court is weighing-in on a request of independent Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior who paused his campaign and backed former President Trump in the race for the White House. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Preparing For Halloween It’s said to be haunted and has a gruesome past. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a historic Halloween attraction. Trump & Harris Campaigns Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Tuesday making the case as to why they should be president. Harris was in Washington, holding a rally outside the White House where tens of thousands of people attended, giving what she called her closing arguments. Donald Trump traveled to battleground Pennsylvania, where he promoted fracking and protecting the border to rally goers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Election Lawsuits Being Ruled On We're less than a week away from the Presidential election and the voting process is front and center in a number of states, and also in the courts. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Gunfire At Atlanta Hotel It is a five-star hotel known for its luxury, but it became a battle zone after a man opened fire and began tossing furniture from the balcony of one of its rooms. Atlanta Police and SWAT teams apprehended a barricaded suspect, leaving hotel guests trapped sheltering in place. Sue Aller reports. Latest On McDonalds E.coli Outbreak McDonalds may have a long road ahead of it after an E-coli outbreak involving one of its popular sandwiches has led to some potentially severe complications. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. NYC Mayor OK With Trump New York City's Democrat mayor, facing calls for his resignation while under federal indictment, is avoiding criticizing Donald Trump following his Madison Square Garden rally. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. NTSB’s Frontier Airlines Report The National Transportation Safety Board is releasing details about a Frontier Airlines plane that made a fiery but safe emergency landing earlier this month. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Employment Report There’s concerning news regarding employment. Correspondent Rita Foley has the latest on the job market. Tupperware’s Comeback The party is not over for Tupperware. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved a sale of iconic food storage brand. Sports – Robert Workman World Series & more. Finally She starred on the Silver Screen in movies like Tootsie, and on TV shows including Friends. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of actress Teri Garr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning One Week Until Election Day There's a week left on the campaign trail ahead of next Tuesday's Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it's the final push in the battleground states for both campaigns. More North Korean Troops To Russia The Biden administration says more North Korean troops have been sent to Russia for the Ukraine war, and both the United States and the United Nations have serious concerns. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. No Endorsement Has Its Price The Washington Post has reportedly lost more than 200 thousand subscribers after its decision not to endorse a presidential candidate this year. Pamela Furr reports there were key resignations as well. Ballot Box Fires Authorities are investigating after multiple instances of ballot boxes being set on fire in Oregon and Washington State. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Fitness App’s Security Breach An investigation by a news organization found the fitness app Strava has given away the location of President Biden and other leaders, an app used some members of the Secret Service. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Remembering The Crash It was 95 years ago today that the Roaring 20’s came to a grinding halt. After what was at the time an historic rise on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 12 percent on October 29, the day recognized as when the stock market crashed. Puerto Rico Backlash Puerto Rican pride and the island's slow recovery have become a flashpoint in the presidential campaign. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, there is backlash to the comments about Puerto Rico in Florida, a state with a large Puerto Rican population, and drew the ire of Florida Senator Rick Scott. Trump Responds To “Nazi” Comments Meanwhile, both campaigns continue to attack the other, with Kamala Harris blasting the rally Donald Trump held in New York alleging racial overtones, and the former president taking offense to being compared to Nazis. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Israel passed new laws restricting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, with the Israeli government claiming that thousands of the U-N-R-W-A staff members actively participated in the Hamas attack last year that sparked the war in Gaza. Now, following Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran, the United States has a warning for the Islamic Republic. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. “We Failed The Victim” In Minneapolis In a follow-up to a story we reported yesterday, Minneapolis Police, bowing to mounting pressure, have arrested a man who shot his neighbor but was not taken into custody despite three outstanding warrants for his arrest. Pennsylvania Ballot Lawsuit Republicans in a battleground state are asking the US Supreme Court to block counting of some provisional ballots in Pennsylvania. Correspondent Norman Hall tells us why. Virginia Voter Lawsuit Another election lawsuit, this on in Virginia, where correspondent Jackie Quinn reports Old Dominion state leaders are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow them to purge hundreds of people from voter rolls - again. Even More Trouble For Diddy In a new lawsuit, Sean Diddy Combs is being accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy, and another lawsuit alleges Combs abused a 17-year-old who was auditioning for a reality show. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Tech News Boeing has had nothing but troubles getting into space, with failed capsules and scrubbed test flights, and now, it looks like they might be selling off their space division. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally It’s a birthday for a film about a cyborg with a famous catch line that made a major star out of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Kevin Carr reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s NYC Rally Thousands of supporters joined Donald Trump for a huge rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, with close Trump allies, comedians, Republican lawmakers, and Trump himself lambasting Democrats and Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has more. Harris Campaigns In Pennsylvania As Donald Trump was in New York, Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday in Philadelphia as she continues to swing through battleground states. Clayton Neville reports. Vance Spars With CNN Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance is blasting CNN’s Jake Tapper over Russian collusion and other topics as he made the rounds on the Sunday shows. Pamela Furr reports. China Hackers Breach Campaigns A government panel plans to investigate how Chinese hackers breached several U.S. telecommunications networks, seeking to spy on a number of Americans, including associates of Vice President Harris’s and Donald Trump’s campaigns. Russia’s Trump Ballot Deep Fake The FBI confirms Russian actors made a fake election disinformation video widely seen on social media to sew doubts in the 2024 election. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Gas Prices Continue To Fall Nationwide we’re definitely paying less at the gas pumps. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Harris & Trump Weekend Campaigning Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each spent the second-to-last weekend before Election Day campaigning, with Harris in battleground Pennsylvania on Sunday while Trump held a massive rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, each spent time addressing both what they will do if elected, and the other’s vision for America. Trump’s Rogen Recap Donald Trump’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast raked up 26 million views in its first 24 hours online. Clayton Neville has a recap. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, Iran is playing down Israel’s military strikes, saying they caused limited damage, but he Associated Press is reporting two bases in an area southeast of Tehran were heavily damaged. As correspondent Karen Chammas reports, a ceasefire proposal has been offered by Egypt for Israel and Hamas, while anger erupts in Israel over the hostages still being held. Newspapers Making News Two of the biggest American newspapers say they’ll pass on endorsing a candidate for president with just a week left until the election, and both are being questions about the move. Bob Brown has the story. Courting The Religious Vote With polls showing the nation evenly divided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, both candidates are making strong pushes to bring in religious voters to their sides. Correspondent Walter Ratliff has the story. No Charges Yet For Man Who Shoots Neighbor A Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of police to arrest the suspect has left many angry and demanding accountability. Finally The Spiderman character Venom remain glued to the top spot at the box office. Kevin Carr reports. Is that store credit card really worth signing up for? Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on whether that type of credit card is a good thing for you. Apparently the winner was not Timothée Chalamet. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the actor made a surprise appearance at a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in New York, much to the surprise of those look-alikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & Harris Battleground Campaigns While former President Donald Trump was talking about border issues in Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris is relying on star power to help her get out the vote. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Freedom Possible For The Menendez Brothers New hope for Eric and Lyle Menendez. The D-A is recommending to the court that the brothers be resentenced in their conviction for murdering their parents. Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles. Trump To Jack Smith – You’re Fired The future for Special Counsel Jack Smith is becoming clearer under a second Trump Presidency, if the former President is elected in November. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Arsenal Found With Arizona Shooting Suspect More is being learned about the Arizona man suspected of shooting up a Democratic campaign office. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports police found a small arsenal in his home. Settlement In Baltimore Bridge Disaster The government and the operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a bridge in Baltimore that led to six people being killed have reached a massive financial settlement. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Florida’s DOJ Lawsuit Florida officials are suing the Justice Department over its control of the investigation into the September assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Early Voting Hiccups Early voting across America has election officials hard at work ahead of Election Day. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that with record turnout comes a number of issues at some American polling places. VP Candidates On The Campaign Trail With all the talk about the two who want to be president, JD Vance and Tim Walz have been crisscrossing battleground states making their case for their running mates, and against their challengers for the White House. Correspondent Rita Foley has the latest. Boeing Workers Respond To No-Vote The picket signs will be staying up, after Boeing factory workers have rejected the company's latest contract offer by a wide majority. Correspondent Donna Warder has the details. Hurricane Misinformation From Russia There have been reports of election disinformation coming from nations including Russia, Iran, and China. Now comes word that some stories on social media about U.S. hurricane response may be coming from the Kremlin. Correspondent Jennifer King has more. Biden’s Apology Later today, President Biden will be in Arizona where he will issue a landmark apology for the federal government’s role in forcing Native American children into boarding schools. Ed Donahue reports. New Trial Requested For Arbury Killers The Georgia men found guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery have asked for a new trial. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Food Supply Concerns With the E.coli situation surrounding McDonalds and listeria causing people to get sick eating Boar’s Head deli meat, correspondent Shelley Adler reports on the safety of the country’s food supply. Finally It’s not a typical venue for music superstar Beyonce to perform. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports Queen B will appear at a campaign rally today for Vice President Kamala Harris. Heading into the weekend before Halloween, it’s been awhile since gas prices have been this low. Triple A says the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now $3-15. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Trump & Harris Campaigning Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to focus on swing states, with wildly different strategies to energize the coalitions they need to win. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, the Vice President appeared on three networks for interviews and a Town Hall, while the former president held rallies through Georgia. Early Voting Shattering Records There are long lines for voters and long days for election administrators as record numbers of Americans vote early in the November 5th Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Political Attacker Busted In Arizona An arrest has been made in a string of political attacks in Arizona, including firing shots multiple times at a Democrat Party office in Tempe. Sue Aller reports. Foreign Election Interference There are efforts now on multiple fronts by foreign countries including China and Russia to sway U.S. voters. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Business News Boeing workers reject the latest contract proposal, and CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger has Thursday business. Weinstein Trial Pushed To 2025 The retrial for disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein on sexual assault charges in New York has been pushed to at least next year. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. From Sitcom To Racing Car A former sitcom star is making an unusual career change, going from in front of the camera to behind the wheel racing for NASCAR. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh has more. Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns With less than two weeks to go, and record number of early voting, the final push on the campaign trail is bringing a slew of rallies and interviews for the candidates and their running mates in battleground states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. North Korean Soldiers In Russia Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says there's evidence North Korean troops are now inside Russia, in an effort to fight for the Kremlin against Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. More Learned About McDonald’s E.coli Outbreak A popular McDonald's sandwich item is off the menu, linked to an outbreak that has sickened dozens and left one person dead. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that the FDA has zeroed in on what may have caused the E.coli contamination. Teen Facing Charges Today In Washington Murders The 15-year-old who allegedly killed his parents and three siblings in their home outside Seattle waived his right to appear in court. Sue Aller reports on the grief in Fall City, Washington, and charges against the teen are expected to be announced later today. LA Times Turmoil There’s turmoil at one of the largest newspapers in the nation after the editorial chief submitted her resignation when the paper’s owner refused to allow the editorial board to endorse Kamala Harris for president. Troubles At The EPA The Environmental Protection Agency is at risk of misallocating nearly $1 billion dollars in lead pipe replacement funding to the wrong states. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Cyberattack Targets Georgia Voter Website Authorities are reporting a cyberattack targeting a Georgia voter website was uncovered before it could do damage. Fox News reports the office of Georgia's secretary of state said the attack intended to paralyze the battleground state's absentee voter website. Flying Taxis It’s a bird – it’s a plane – it’s flying air taxis, and correspondent Norman Hall reports the space-age idea is one key step closer to taking off. Tech News A huge breakthrough in 3D printing will soon allow you to create print stainless steel parts and tools, using x-rays and lasers. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally Finding a place to sleep when Taylor Swift comes to town can be a challenge, including the brother of Swift’s boyfriend. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Kelly’s Claims About Trump & Hitler Generals An explosive new interview by Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff General John Kelly details disparaging comments he says Trump made to him repeatedly while in office, while also complimenting Adolf Hitler. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Want Fries With That The grease in the fryers may have cooled down but the fallout from Trump serving French fries at McDonalds continues to be part of salty discussions in the media, and at kitchen tables across the nation. Latest In The Middle East The U-S says American leaders are having "productive conversations" in Israel as the world reacts to more killings of top terrorist leaders in the Middle East, and as the Pentagon address leaked documents tied to the conflict. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Concern for the Golden Arches after an E.coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s product has led to people getting sick and one death. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Judge Rules On Giuliani Assets A federal judge orders Rudy Giuliani to turn over all his luxury assets to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after the 20-20 presidential election. Jim Roope has the latest. Cuba’s Dire Situation Tempers are flaring on the streets in Cuba, as people deal with a five-day power outage that was a problem even before this week’s hurricane. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns We are now less than two weeks before Election Day, and polls still too close to call including in the battleground states between the candidates, the Harris and Trump campaigns are making a push for Latino voters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. The Roberson Case The life of a Texas Death Row inmate is spared for now, but the committee who delayed his execution with a subpoena is yet to hear from him. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Families Speak Out After Georgia Ferry Dock Collapse Families of the seven victims and survivors of a deadly collapse of a ferry dock walkway in Georgia are speaking out. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a 93-year-old great-great-grandmother was among those who lost their lives. Walz Victim Of Russia Deep Fake A video purporting to show a former Minnesota High School student saying he was groped and kissed my Democrat Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz has been found to be a Russian deep fake. IV Shortages A severe side effect from Hurricane Helene’s aftermath in North Carolina. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an I-V fluid shortage that could impact weeks of surgery schedules across the nation. EV Troubles There are new warnings about possible problems with electric vehicles in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Susan Smith To Get parole Hearing Susan Smith is scheduled to be up for parole next month, nearly 30 years after she was convicted of rolling her car into a South Carolina lake and drowning her two sons who were strapped in their car seats. Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall from automaker Honda, and it’s the second major callback for their cars this month. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Tech News The SEC is charging the VICTIMS of a cyberattack, because the companies involved failed to disclose the seriousness of the threat to their customers. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally A cult classic gang film from 1979 is getting a musical reboot. Kevin Carr has details about “The Warriors.” There’s saying your goodbyes, and then there’s hugging someone goodbye with a strict time limit. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports that authorities are imposing what they’re calling a 'hug cap' at a New Zealand airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris & Trump Battleground Campaigns With just two weeks before Election Day, both candidates are focusing on the battleground states, with Kamala Harris trying to win over swing state Republicans while Donald Trump visited storm-bruised North Carolina. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Historic Early Voting More Americans are casting their ballot in the Presidential election in record numbers as the early voting period opens in more states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Washington State Shooting A shooting in a Seattle, Washington area home has left five people dead. Pamela Furr reports the alleged gunman – a teenager - is in custody. Central Park Five Sue Trump Donald Trump faces a new lawsuit, this one from New York’s Central Park Five, over defamatory remarks made by the Republican nominee for president. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Roberson Won’t Testify A Texas man on death row whose execution was halted in the final minutes last week won't testify to lawmakers as planned. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. SCOTUS Says No To Michael Cohen The Supreme Court is saying no to a bid by former Donald Trump ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen to hold the former president responsible for his being jailed. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns The Presidential candidates are hitting the swing states with just weeks to go until the November 5th election. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from the campaign trail. Investigating the Israel Potential Attack Plans Leak The Biden administration is deeply concerned after a reported leak of US classified documents about Israel’s potential military planning for a retaliatory strike against Iran. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. The Florida Abortion TV Ad Case Court documents reveal that top attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis penned the cease-and-desist letters sent by the Sunshine State’s Health Department to TV stations threatening criminal prosecution for airing abortion rights ads. The details from correspondent Sue Aller. New Details On The Houston Helicopter Crash As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates a deadly night-time helicopter crash in Houston, a local TV station is reporting that the aviation obstruction lights at the top of the radio tower toppled by the chopper have a history of not working. Correspondent Jennifer King reports - Audio courtesy KTRK. Cuba Remains Powerless Many Cubans are heading into a fifth day without electricity, following a complete failure of the Communist island’s aging power grid. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Latest In The Middle East The U.S. military has confirmed its advanced anti-missile system sent to Israel is now operational. THAAD, or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System, is able to intercept ballistic missiles. Penny Trial Starting The trial for former Marine Daniel Penny, charged with choking a man to death in the New York City subway is getting underway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Tech News Harvard researchers have trained their new A-I program dubbed CHIEF to read images and detect cancer cells, with amazing results. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally The bad news keeps piling on for disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, with seven new lawsuits being filed against the musician. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Country music now has three new names in their Hall of Fame. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris Prays & Trump Makes Fries With two weeks to go before Election Day, Donald Trump spent the day in Pennsylvania commenting on a golfing legend's anatomy and donning an apron at McDonald's. John Stolnis has more. Musk’s Controversial Giveaway A giveaway announced over the weekend by Billionaire Elon Musk is drawing some controversy ahead of the November election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Georgia Dock Accident Kills Seven The investigation continues in Georgia after what’s been described as a catastrophic collapse of a ferry dock during a cultural festival that killed seven people. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports - Audio courtesy of WJCL. Boeing Talks Intensify There’s a big development in the labor dispute between union workers and plane maker Boeing. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. Darkness & A Hurricane The entire island nation of Cuba remains in the dark, now for more than three days after their power grid collapsed. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this could not come at a worst time, as Hurricane Oscar made landfall. Fire Pit Recall There’s an important recall of certain fire pits that have already injured 19 people. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Latest In The Middle East Blasts were heard in Southern Beirut overnight as Israeli forces continue to target Hezbollah terrorists, including in Lebanon’s capital city. The retaliatory strikes came after nearly 200 rockets and artillery shells were fired from Lebanese territory into Israel, the majority stopped by the Israeli Iron Dome system. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Biden administration hopes with the elimination of Hamas' leader, there could be renewed efforts for a cease-fire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Israel Potential Attack Plans Leaked The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran. Latest In Ukraine There's mixed reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plan for victory against Russia in the ongoing war. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Extremist Investigation An Associated Press investigation has found that extremists who have U.S. military backgrounds are radicalizing at a faster rate than the general population, and experts say they also tend to be more violent. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Voter Fraud Alleged Casting ballots in the presidential election is barely underway, but as Bob Brown reports, we’re already hearing about voter fraud in one important swing state, an allegation that political leaders are refuting. Two Mass Shootings There were a pair of mass shootings targeting America’s youth. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, one person is dead and 10 were injured after gunfire erupted at a high school party. In Georgia, a 19-year-old student was killed and several others were injured after a shooting on the campus of Albany State University. Whooping Cough Comeback More kids are being treated for whooping cough. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Code Talker Passed Away John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe’s native language, has died. Tech News Chat GPT can perform all kinds of useful services for users that know how to ask it the right questions, but now users are asking it things they would normally only ask their therapists. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally The new horror sequel was the big winner at the box office this weekend. Kevin Carr has details. They’re always great for breakfast – but not if they’re on an urgent recall list. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on serious troubles with frozen waffles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Texas Execution Stopped He was waiting in a holding cell for 4 hours next to the death chamber, as both the US Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected last-minute appeals for his case. But less than two hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection, the Texas Supreme Court ordered a halt and spared Robert Roberson’s life, at least for now. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Texas on the case and what happens next. Hamas Leader Killed In Gaza He was Israel’s Number One target since the October 7 massacre by Hamas in Southern Israel killed over 12 hundred people and led to more than 200 being taken hostage. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the US reaction to the Israeli military’s announcement that they killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Georgia School Shooter & Father Face Judge A 14-year-old who opened fire inside his Georgia high school, along with his father who allowed his son access to an assault rifle, were both indicted on murder charges. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Texas AG Sues Doctor Over Gender Care Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor, accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law. Latest On The Liam Payne Investigation There is shock in the music world, and now an investigation by Argentinian police, into the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Early Voting In A Disaster Zone Early voting is underway in North Carolina, but in a state still dealing with Hurricane Helene’s destruction, it’s not easy. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Sinwar Found & Killed Israeli Defense Forces killed Hamas' top leader, Yahya Sinwar, following a firefight in the Gaza Strip. John Stolnis reports the Biden administration hopes this is an opening for an end to the war in Gaza and a return of just over 100 hostages back to Israel. Pennsylvania Early Voting Early voting is underway in a few American states, including battleground Pennsylvania where candidates and their allies are spending much of their time. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Secret Service Report Saying there are “deep flaws,” an independent advisory panel released a scathing report on the United States Secret Service, recommending big changes are needed following the Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Charges Dropped In Arizona, authorities have dropped all charges against a deaf man with cerebral palsy who was beaten by Phoenix Police after he didn’t respond to their orders. Massive Sex Abuse Settlement There was a surprise settlement involving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy. Bob Brown has details. Alabama Execution Alabama executed a man Thursday evening who admitted to killing five people with an axe and gun during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016. Saying he was guilty and in his final statement asked for forgiveness, 36-year-old Derrick Dearman’s lethal injection was carried out. Tech News An Alabama man has been arrested by the FBI for hacking the SEC's official X account, to manipulate the price of bitcoin. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally One reason the stock market has been going higher - correspondent Shelley Adler reports on retail sales increasing for the third straight month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris & Trump Interviews Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump continue their media blitzes, which included each treading into interviews on Fox News. The recap from correspondent Jim Roope. A Legal & Election Battleground In Georgia The legal battle surrounding former President Donald Trump continues on a number of fronts in Georgia ahead of November's Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Texas Execution Takes Odd Turn A man who was scheduled to be executed later today will first testify before a House committee in Texas, his life still hanging in the balance. Pamela Furr has the background of the controversial Robert Roberson case. Voter Roll Change In Alabama A court ruling in Alabama could add a lot of names back onto the voting rolls. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Latest On The Menendez Legal Drama Relatives of Eric and Lyle Menendez are urging officials to resentence the convicted brothers, but not all of their family want them out of prison. Ed Donahue reports. Musk Suing California Elon Musk is suing the California Coastal Commission in Los Angeles federal court, alleging they rejected his company’s plan to increase rocket launches from an Air Force base in Santa Barbara County because of political bias. Texas Debate Fallout The political world is reacting to this week's Texas Senate debate. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports polling is still very close between Collin Allred and Senator Ted Cruz. US Attacks Houthis The United States launched an airstrike against five locations in Yemen that were believed to be Houthi weapon storage facilities. Latest In The Middle East In Israel, more aid was allowed into the Gaza Strip following US concerns that not enough relief was getting to the Palestinians in the coastal enclave. To Israel’s north, where correspondent Karen Chammas reports Hezbollah shot dozens more missiles at an Israeli city, and the IDF responded with an airstrike in Southern Beirut. Hurricane-Related Animal Cruelty Arrest A man was arrested and charged with a felony after abandoning his dog chained up in floodwaters during Florida's last hurricane. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Hurricane-Related Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Tennessee, the family of a factory worker who died after his company ordered people into work despite the oncoming hurricane and the man died in rising flood waters has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Katie Clark has the story. Hurricanes & Schools For kids, the flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene has left many schools in North Carolina and Tennessee closed weeks after the storm - and teachers are worried. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Ex-Las Vegas Politician To Prison A former Las Vegas-area Democrat official who was found guilty of killing a local journalist has now learned his fate. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Unusual Nebraska Election Year The 2024 election in Nebraska this year may be one like no other. The Cornhusker state is one of 10 that have abortion-related initiatives on the ballot, but Nebraska has two competing measures, and now, convicted felons can vote. Liam Payne Passes In the music world, former One Direction band member Liam Payne has died, his death under investigation in Argentina. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Tech News It's no surprise that Big-tech is hungry for big power, now it looks like 3 of the biggest tech companies are going nuclear. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is taking back some of his comments he made about politics and comedy that some thought were not funny. Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris & Trump Interviews With three weeks to go until Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both sat down for Q&As with prominent news outlets and personalities. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Early Voting & Voting Rulings In Georgia The first day of early voting in Georgia brought two key rulings by an election judge in the Peach State, as well as a state record for ballots cast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Fighting The Misinformation Campaign The governor of North Carolina says misinformation is sowing chaos and the head of FEMA admits the threats made to its workers is slowing down the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Status Changes Hundreds of military personnel kicked out of the armed services under the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy are now getting honorable discharges. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details. Forced Labor Question There’ll be a number of questions on ballots across the nation for the November election, and voters in California and Nevada will decide next month whether forced prison labor should be banned. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Questions Over New Gas Law And also in California, correspondent Rita Foley reports the state with the highest gas prices in the nation says it's trying to do something about it, but not everybody's happy. US Letter To Israel The United States has laid its cards on the table where it comes to the ongoing battle in Gaza. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a letter has been sent to Israel that comes with a stark warning about continued weapons support unless it gets more humanitarian aid into the war zone. NC & TN Cleanup Concerns Cleanup continues in the Southeast from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports authorities in Tennessee and North Carolina are cracking down on lawbreakers and misinformation in the aftermath of the death and destruction. Latest On The Florida Hurricanes Cleanup Gas and power still remains in very short supply in Florida where powerful Hurricanes Helene and Milton both made landfall. Insurers are warning that the destructive impact of Milton could be a double-digit billion dollar loss. Correspondent Julie Walker reports Florida residents hard hit by hurricane Milton are slowly getting back on their feet. Robinson Sues CNN North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN over a published report that alleged Robinson made racist and sexually explicit comments on a pornographic website. Sue Aller has details. SCOTUS Divided On CBD Case The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided in the case of a former commercial truck driver who was fired after a failed drug test he said was caused by a “CBD-rich elixer.” Low On Loans The hurricanes that plowed through the Southeast has taken its toll on many businesses. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the Small business disaster loan program reports it is now out of money. Fixing Idaho Executions The state of Idaho’s prison system is revamping procedures for its execution chamber, following a failed lethal injection earlier this year. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Finally This is the time of the year companies hope people think about opening their wallets and buy for the holidays. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports on predictions for holiday spending. The Joker sequel has faced poor reviews, and even worse ticket sales. Kevin Carr reports the movie will also cost the studio that made it a lot of money in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Harris & Trump Rally Pennsylvania Pennsylvania remains a hotbed of political activity, with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the Keystone state trying to win over any remaining undecideds while rallying their base. John Stolnis has more. Latest On Milton & Helene Damage Progress continues in the Southeast where lights are coming back on in Florida after two deadly and destructive hurricanes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the overall recovery will take much more time, and misinformation is causing trouble for North Carolina’s cleanup efforts. Canada & India At Odds There’s a diplomatic row north-of-the-border involving two US allies after Canada and India expel each other's diplomats in an escalating dispute. Correspondent Julie Walker has details. Israel Tells US Of Iran Attack Plans Oil prices fell overnight after reports surfaced that Israel told the United States that it will not target oil or nuclear sites when it decides to attack Iran. More Lawsuits Against Diddy Another day and more legal trouble for Sean "Diddy" Combs. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this time for the music mogul its more allegations of sexual assaults in six new civil lawsuits. Huge Pumpkins It weighs as much as a car. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that a Minnesota Horticulture teacher remains a champion of giant pumpkins. Florida Getting Power Back Power in Florida is expected to be restored to all areas affected by Hurricane Milton by sometime today, and the state is offering free gasoline to those in need as the cleanup continues. Correspondent Julie Walker reports it may take upwards of a year to fix the damage and clear the debris left behind by a storm that cut right through the heart of Central Florida last week. Death Toll Rises In North Carolina In North Carolina, the death toll has risen to 95 from Hurricane Helene. The largest number of deaths – 42 – comes from Buncombe County, one of the hardest hit counties in Western North Carolina. FEMA Workers Threatened In NC In some cases, people in North Carolina who are desperately needing help are not getting it, because they are telling those who want to help them to leave. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that FEMA workers had to change how they were operating in North Carolina after receiving death threats at a time of heightened disinformation about relief efforts. Legal Action Threatened Over Coachella Arrest The man arrested with guns outside a California Trump rally is telling his side of the story, while authorities are standing behind his arrest. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Wall Street Protests It was busy on Wall Street on Monday, but it had nothing to do with what was happening on the trading floor. About 200 demonstrators protesting Israel’s war in Gaza were arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange. Another Arrest In Michigan Home Invasion Murder Authorities in Michigan have made a second arrest in the case of a 72-year-old man found dead in the basement of his house after a home invasion robbery. Pamela Furr has more on the story. California Takes Action On High Gas Prices Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill aimed at reining in California’s soaring gas prices that remain the highest in the nation. Newsom said the bill will require oil refineries to keep a minimum inventory level of fuel in an effort to avoid scarce supply, which leads to higher prices. Remembering Lilly Ledbetter An icon of the equal pay movement has died. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports on the passing of Lilly Ledbetter. NJ Train Accident A train operator died after a New Jersey Transit River Line train struck a tree that had fallen onto the tracks. It happened during the start of the morning commute. Finally Elon Musk is catching heat from a Hollywood director, claiming the Tesla CEO copied his robotic designs. The details from Kevin Carr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Biden Tours Milton Impacts of two deadly hurricanes are still playing out across the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that President Biden toured the damage caused by Milton in Florida, and promised more money and resources will be heading South. Weekend Campaign Less than one month until Election Day and the latest polls of Kalama Harris and Donald Trump show a statistical dead-heat, not just nationally but also in the battleground states as Trump’s popularity is gaining and Harris is falling. As Jim Roope reports, the former President and the current Vice President spent the weekend on the road, and in the case of Trump, his trip included a scare in California. Harris Doctor Report Vice President Kamala Harris released a report with details about her health and medical history, as the Harris team tries to place former President Donald Trump’s health and age under new scrutiny. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the Vice President’s doctor gave her a glowing report. What TikTok Knew Newly released documents in a Kentucky case indicates that the social media app TIKTOK clearly knew the dangers their platform presents to young people. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. Home Invasion Suspect Caught A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a Michigan home invasion robbery. Michigan’s Oakland County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 37-year-old Carlos Jose Hernandez, who was apprehended while on the run in Louisiana and faces felony murder charges. Urgent Recall There’s an urgent recall affecting parts of a Fisher Price product for infants that may have led to five babies dying. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Biden Inspects Florida Damage Many people enter today with no power following Hurricane Milton cutting a path of destruction through Central Florida, and making matters worse rising rivers days after the storm are flooding roads and submerging entire neighborhoods. President Biden was in Florida to inspect the damage, where he met with local leaders and FEMA workers. Shelley Adler reports on Biden’s Florida trip. Misinformation Dominates Sunday Shows The back and forth surrounding Federal storm recovery efforts dominated the Sunday talk shows, weeks out from the Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Latest In The Middle East As Jews around the world and in Israel observed their most holy day of Yom Kippur, a Hezbollah drone and missile attack from Lebanon killed four soldiers on a military base and injured more than 60 others in Central Israel. . Correspondent Karen Chammas reports that now, on its way to Israel, an American-made anti-missile defense system that will be manned by 100 American troops. Tennessee Mass Shooting There was another deadly shooting near a college campus, this time at a school in Tennessee hosting their homecoming weekend. Bob Brown has the details. Boeing Cuts Coming Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of their workforce in the coming months as it deals with a strike and ongoing production challenges. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. SpaceX Success Space X received positive news after a successful fifth test flight of their Starship rocket. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Cargo Container Concerns Some environmentalists say shipping containers that travel over water and never make it to their destination are polluting the ocean floor. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Tech News After a major weather event, you may be in the dark for quite some time. Chuck Palm tells us about how to be better prepared with your tech after the storm in today's tech report. Finally The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon is the latest to speak out about attending the infamous parties hosted by disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Kevin Carr has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning Milton Proves Deadly Hurricane Milton is proving deadly as the storm's impact is becoming more evident in Florida. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports significant damage in Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, and further destruction inland. Trump, Harris, Walz, Vance & Obama Campaign Twenty-five days before Election Day, and both campaigns continue stumping in swing states. Jim Roope reports that includes a former president campaigning for a current Vice President, and a former Commander-in-Chief who wants his job back. Gold Mine Accident One person was confirmed killed and over a dozen others were trapped underground but rescued after an equipment failure inside a Colorado gold mine. Pamela Furr has details on the rescue effort. DACA Case Heard A six-year legal battle over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, faced appellate court judges inside a New Orleans court, while protesters demanded justice outside. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Urgent Recall There’s an important recall involving 5 tons of meat and chicken over concerns of listeria contamination. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Twins For Sale If you have the money, a Major League Baseball team will soon be up for sale. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Federal Response To Hurricanes As the Federal and local governments are grappling with a double-dose of hurricane recovery in the aftermath of Helene and Milton, Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the political back-and-forth continues ahead of the November Presidential election. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Parks & Airports Reopening It may be some time before some neighborhoods and towns will be back to normal following the destruction brought by Hurricane Milton, but the same cannot be said for the Sunshine State’s famous theme parks. Florida attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen today. Biden Slams Trump On Misinformation President Biden is angrily calling out Donald Trump and others, claiming they are spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and Milton. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Kennedy Matriarch Passes Away Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and matriarch of the Kennedy family, has passed away at the age of 96. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports. Arizona Debate Aftermath Immigration and abortion were front and center for the candidates running for the open Senate seat in Arizona’s only scheduled debate. Bob Brown has details. Texas Chemical Leak Kills Two Two people are dead and at least 35 others were affected after a chemical leak involving hydrogen sulfide occurred at a facility in Deer Park, Texas. Less COLA For 2025 If you collect Social Security you will be getting an increase in 2025 - but it may not be as much as you expect. Correspondent Rita Foley reports. Judge Rules On Trump Election Interference Case A judge has agreed to unseal additional filings from special counsel Jack Smith laying out his election interference case against former President Trump, something Trump’s attorneys signaled they plan to challenge. Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as the world awaits how and when Israel will respond to the recent missile attack launched by Iran, the Israeli military continues to target Hezbollah with strikes in Lebanon and Syria by air, and a ground incursion into Lebanon’s south. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Finally Arrested music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was all smiles in court, where a judge set a May trial date in his sex trafficking case. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports the prosecutors are now hinting at new charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices