Biden Addresses UNGA, Helene Heads To Florida, Missouri Execution, Routh Assassination Charge

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Biden’s UN General Assembly Farewell

In what was his final speech before the United Nations General Assembly, President Biden bid farewell to the international body and pressed once again for a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Helene Turns To Florida

Much of Florida, and other parts of the Southeast, are bracing for another potential hurricane as Helene churns through the Caribbean Sea. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports mandatory evacuations are now underway in parts of seven Florida counties.

Missouri Execution

After the US Supreme Court gave the go-ahead, the state of Missouri executed Marcellus Williams. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.

More Aid For Ukraine

The U.S. will send another military aid package to Ukraine, totaling $375 million dollars, as the Ukrainian president will be heading to Washington to meet with President Biden. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Haitians Want Trump Arrested

A Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio is now seeking criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Not A Blue Light Special

The first K-Mart store opened 62 years ago in Michigan. Now, as correspondent Julie Walker reports one of the last will be fading its famous blue light to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store.

Assassination Attempt Charges

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the man arrested for plotting to assassinate former President Trump at a Florida golf course. Ben Thomas reports the judge assigned to the proceedings also presided over Trump’s classified documents case.

UNGA Focusing On Israel

As Israel and Hezbollah battled in the Middle East, a number of nations including Turkey and Jordan focused their speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York on Israel, despite its being attacked on two fronts by terrorist groups. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Harris Wants To End The Filibuster

Vice President Kamala Harris isn't likely to gain the endorsement of outgoing Senator Joe Manchin after comments she made in support of changing Senate rules to pass abortion protection laws. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Traffic Stop Concerns

When news broke about the recent traffic stop and detainment of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, questions have been raised as to a drivers' constitutional rights if they are pulled over by police. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Latest FTX Trial Sentencing

Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, has been sentenced to two years in prison over her role in the FTX fraud. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.

Maryland Sues Over Bridge Collapse

The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Congressman Under Fire Over Hires

A New York congressman is pushing back on a New York Times story that he violated House rules by employing both his fiancee’s daughter and a woman he was allegedly having an affair with. Sue Aller reports.

Selling Infowars Assets

A bankruptcy judge is set to rule that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ' Infowars media platform and its assets will be sold off piece by piece in auctions this fall to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Tech News

Android users get apps and updates from the Google Play Store, but in some cases, malware may have piggy-backed its way on to your device. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s Tech news.

Finally

Sean “Diddy” Combs, already in jail facing sex trafficking charges, is now being sued for sexual assault. Kevin Carr has the story.

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