Hurricane Helene: A Potentially Catastrophic Category 4 Storm Heading Towards Florida and Georgia

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Get ready, Florida and Georgia!** Hurricane Helene is on its way, and it's not messing around. This monster storm could make history as a Category 4 when it hits Tallahassee, devastating many parts of Florida and Georgia. Experts are keeping a close eye on its progress, and we'll keep you updated on the latest forecasts and warnings. Right now, Tampa is bracing for surge concerns. Stay tuned for more information, and most importantly, stay safe!

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Jimmy Carter's state funeral began with a procession in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, and will continue in Atlanta. The former president passed away at 100 and was honored with a National Park Service salute and a farm bell ringing 39 times. Carter spent most of his life in Plains with his wife, Rosalynn.

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On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. Now, investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have been a factor. Many questions remain unanswered, such as why the plane was diverted and what caused the crash. Stay tuned for updates from CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay.

Tragedy Strikes Florida Marina: Boat Explosion Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

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Boat Explosion at Lauderdale Marina Kills One, Injures Five
A night out on the water turned tragic when two boats caught fire at the Lauderdale Marina in Florida.*
Witnesses describe a massive explosion, with one boat's top half flying up to ten feet.*
The fire quickly spread to another boat, causing chaos and injuring multiple people.*
Rescue crews searched for a missing man who was later found dead.*

Investigations and Aftermath
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.*
The identity of the victims is not yet known.*
A similar explosion and fire occurred at the same location weeks prior.*

Matt Gaetz: A Fall from Grace?

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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, has been accused of paying multiple women for sex, including a minor. The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing substantial evidence of these allegations. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing. The report also found that Gaetz violated House rules by using his position for special favors and obstructing the committee's investigation. Gaetz resigned from the US House of Representatives in November 2022, after being picked by former President Donald Trump for US attorney general. The Ethics Committee's report has not been released since 2006, breaking from its long-standing practice and opening itself up to criticism. The report's release has been seen as an attempt to weaponize the committee's process.

Florida Woman Arrested After Health Insurance Threat

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A Florida woman is behind bars after she allegedly threatened a Blue Cross Blue Shield agent during a phone call about a recently denied insurance claim. Briana Boston, 42, was charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism after she was recorded saying, "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next." Boston was upset about medical claims that had been denied recently and that she used the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as an attempt to threaten the company.

Luxury Real Estate Agents Charged with Sex Trafficking in New York and Florida

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Two luxury real estate agents, Oren and Tal Alexander, along with their brother Alon, have been charged with drugging and raping dozens of women. The alleged crimes took place in New York City and Miami from 2010 to 2021. The brothers used their positions to lure women into traveling with them or attending parties with promises of romantic relationships, then drugged and raped them. The victims were often given drugs such as cocaine and GHB or had their drinks secretly spiked. The brothers are also accused of physically restraining and ignoring screams during the assaults. Three of the brothers were arrested in Florida and will be taken to New York. One suspect, Ohad Fisherman, is still at large. The brothers deny the allegations.

Georgia's Controversial Decision Not to Seek Death Penalty in Laken Riley Murder

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Laken Riley, a nursing student at the University of Georgia, was brutally murdered in February by illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra.*
DA Deborah Gonzalez, for the Western Judicial District encompassing Athens, previously wrote in court documents that she would not pursue the death penalty, citing "collateral consequences to undocumented defendants."*
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One Venezuelan immigrant's life sentence shocks Georgia.
José Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of beloved Georgia nursing student, Laken Riley.

  • Who is José Ibarra? An undocumented Venezuelan immigrant who brutally ended Laken's life.
  • What happened? Ibarra was charged, convicted, and sentenced for the murder of Laken Riley.
  • Why does it matter? Ibarra's shocking crime and sentence serve as a painful reminder of the importance of immigration reform and the value of every life.

The takeaway?** Even in the face of tragedy, we must strive for compassion, understanding, and progress.

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Trump is projected to win Pennsylvania and the presidency, while Harris, who was defeated, is set to speak at Howard University. This comes after a chaotic and historic presidential election cycle that saw two assassination attempts against Trump and was roiled when Biden announced he would be exiting the race. Harris swiftly announced her own candidacy, and Democrats quickly coalesced around her as their pick to take on Trump. Her nomination was solidified at the Democratic National Committee in Chicago in August, where Harris made history as the first woman of color to top a major party ticket. How will Harris address her supporters?

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In a stunning turn of events, Donald Trump has been elected president once again.** Despite Democrats' claims that he's 'unhinged' and 'unchecked', voters have rejected these criticisms, sending Trump back to the White House.

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What's happening?** Polling locations in Georgia have been hit with bomb threats, causing evacuations and disruptions.
Where are they coming from? Some threats appear to have originated from Russia, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
How is voting affected? Two polling sites in Fulton County were briefly evacuated, but voting is continuing in the key battleground state.
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Opening statements have begun in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is accused of causing the death of Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year.**

The prosecution claims Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death, but his defense may offer other reasons for the incident.

Jessica Levinson, a legal contributor for CBS News, is providing analysis on the case.

**Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.