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Today's headlines include reports on the death of fifth Iranian paramilitary member, the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada, fact-checking of the GOP's border claims, analysis of Stacey Abrams' chances in the Georgia gubernatorial election, a mother settling a lawsuit over her 2016 arrest, and Super Typhoon Noru strengthening as it approaches the Philippines.

Outline

  • Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with 'decisively'
  • 'Destruction everywhere': Officials assess full extent of damage after Fiona batters Atlantic Canada
  • Daniel Dale fact-checks GOP's border claims ahead of midterms
  • Analysis: Why Stacey Abrams is a clear underdog in Georgia
  • Mother settles lawsuit over 2016 Texas arrest that was captured on video
  • Super Typhoon Noru strengthening as it heads for Philippines
  • Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer
  • California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over
  • Intel is the Dow's biggest loser
  • Protests, drafting mistakes and an exodus: Putin's mobilization off to chaotic start
  • Opinion: The British Empire: A legacy of violence?
  • Don't look up: Close encounters of the disaster movie kind
  • As more info on lead in Jackson's water comes to light, parents are in the dark on their children's health
  • 5 things to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year
  • Rihanna will headline 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show
  • Floridians brace for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which may strengthen to become the state's first major hurricane in 4 years
  • What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US
  • This guy is using AI to make a movie — and you can help decide what happens next
  • Opinion: Putin's army without a cause
  • Opinion: Crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid is no boondoggle
  • Italy expected to look right as polls open in national election
  • What it's like to visit Saudi Arabia now
  • Cubans to decide on same-sex marriage in national referendum
  • GOP lawmaker suggests there's 'pressure' on Republicans to impeach Biden if party wins the House
  • Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde suffers season-ending neck injury
  • 7 scenic drives across the United States for your fall foliage fix
  • Today's news in 10 minutes
  • Schiff says any criminal referral for Trump by the January 6 committee should be decided unanimously
  • A checklist of what to do -- and pack -- when a hurricane's coming
  • Liz Cheney says she will not remain a Republican if Donald Trump is GOP nominee in 2024
Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with 'decisively'

Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as president warns protesters will be dealt with 'decisively'

A fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group died Sunday after clashing with what state media called "rioters and thugs," as the country's President Ebrahim Raisi warned that protesters would be dealt with "decisively" after days of nationwide un…

'Destruction everywhere': Officials assess full extent of damage after Fiona batters Atlantic Canada

'Destruction everywhere': Officials assess full extent of damage after Fiona batters Atlantic Canada

When Fiona slammed into Canada's eastern seaboard with hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall Saturday, it pulled buildings into the ocean, collapsed homes, toppled trees and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people.

Daniel Dale fact-checks GOP's border claims ahead of midterms

Daniel Dale fact-checks GOP's border claims ahead of midterms

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks "open border" claims that Republicans have pushed ahead of the midterm elections.

Analysis: Why Stacey Abrams is a clear underdog in Georgia

Analysis: Why Stacey Abrams is a clear underdog in Georgia

The 2022 elections are, so far, shaping up to be better than Democrats had imagined. They're now favored to hold the Senate, and they appear likely to keep their losses in the House below the historical midterm average for the party that controls the White Ho…

Mother settles lawsuit over 2016 Texas arrest that was captured on video

Mother settles lawsuit over 2016 Texas arrest that was captured on video

The City of Fort Worth, Texas, has reached a settlement with Jacqueline Craig, a Black woman whose 2016 arrest after she called the police for help was documented in a Facebook video.

Super Typhoon Noru strengthening as it heads for Philippines

Super Typhoon Noru strengthening as it heads for Philippines

Super Typhoon Noru, known locally as Super Typhoon Karding, is approaching the northern Philippines and is expected to make landfall late Sunday afternoon local time.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons, after partnering with his longtime rival and friend Roger Federer in doubles to mark the end of Federer's career.

California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over

California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over

Wildfire activity in California has been notably low this year, experts tell CNN, particularly compared to 2020 and 2021 when devastating wildfires erupted across the state and burned millions of acres by the time summer ended.

Intel is the Dow's biggest loser

Intel is the Dow's biggest loser

Semiconductors are in everything. Our phones, our laptops, our televisions. Even our cars. But concerns about a global recession and continued worries about supply shortages stemming from lingering pandemic-related shutdowns in Asia over the past two years ar…

Protests, drafting mistakes and an exodus: Putin's mobilization off to chaotic start

Protests, drafting mistakes and an exodus: Putin's mobilization off to chaotic start

Russia's "partial mobilization" for its war in Ukraine is off to a chaotic start amid protests, drafting mistakes and an exodus of citizens fleeing Russia, as the Kremlin tightens rules around evading military orders.

Opinion: The British Empire: A legacy of violence?

Opinion: The British Empire: A legacy of violence?

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest last week at Windsor Castle, home to monarchs for the past thousand years. What was not laid to rest with the Queen's internment was an important question: What does the future look like for countries of the Commonwealth, w…

Don't look up: Close encounters of the disaster movie kind

Don't look up: Close encounters of the disaster movie kind

Gene Seymour calls NASA's DART mission admirable but says it feels a little deflating after what he calls "Chicken Little" movies such as "Armageddon" and "Deep Impact" that require drastic measures to ward off cosmic clutter.

As more info on lead in Jackson's water comes to light, parents are in the dark on their children's health

As more info on lead in Jackson's water comes to light, parents are in the dark on their children's health

When her firstborn exhibited extreme sensitivity to smell, sound and touch, along with some obsessive-compulsive tendencies, Sarah Howard wondered if it was her fault, if she'd done something to harm her baby boy during her pregnancy. She just didn't know.

5 things to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year

5 things to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year

Sunday is the start of Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days.

Rihanna will headline 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Rihanna will headline 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Pop star Rihanna will perform at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, the NFL announced on Sunday. The 57th Super Bowl will take place on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.

Floridians brace for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which may strengthen to become the state's first major hurricane in 4 years

Floridians brace for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which may strengthen to become the state's first major hurricane in 4 years

As Tropical Storm Ian barrels towards Florida -- potentially strengthening to a Category 4 hurricane before slamming the state later this week -- residents are preparing for what could be the Sunshine State's first major hurricane in four years.

What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US

What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US

A new wave of concern has spread across the United States over multi-colored "rainbow fentanyl" pills, powders and blocks -- that look similar to candy or sidewalk chalk -- being sold and used in several states, and potentially posing a threat to young people.

This guy is using AI to make a movie — and you can help decide what happens next

This guy is using AI to make a movie — and you can help decide what happens next

"Salt" resembles many science-fiction films from the '70s and early '80s, complete with 35mm footage of space freighters and moody alien landscapes. But while it looks like a throwback, the way it was created points to what could be a new frontier for making …

Opinion: Putin's army without a cause

Opinion: Putin's army without a cause

When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February, many questioned the commitment of his troops to the cause. How strongly would they fight a neighboring nation with longstanding ties and a shared history? Russia's retreat in t…

Opinion: Crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid is no boondoggle

Opinion: Crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid is no boondoggle

A group of scientists is going to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid to see if the impact will change the asteroid's trajectory. It is a smart and proactive attempt to guard against a very real danger, writes Don Lincoln

Italy expected to look right as polls open in national election

Italy expected to look right as polls open in national election

Polls opened Sunday in the Italian national elections, with the far-right Brothers of Italy party -- led by Giorgia Meloni -- poised to make big gains after the collapse of two governments since the last election.

What it's like to visit Saudi Arabia now

What it's like to visit Saudi Arabia now

It's long been closed off to visitors, but now this desert kingdom is opening up both to visitors and to its own people, revealing a fascinating destination where both history and modern transformation can be breathtaking.

Cubans to decide on same-sex marriage in national referendum

Cubans to decide on same-sex marriage in national referendum

The cake with figurines of two brides on top melted in the Caribbean heat and the wedding guests fretted aloud that one of Cuba's frequent blackouts could strike at any moment but for Annery Rivera Velasco and Yennys Hernandez Molina, the day was one of the h…

GOP lawmaker suggests there's 'pressure' on Republicans to impeach Biden if party wins the House

GOP lawmaker suggests there's 'pressure' on Republicans to impeach Biden if party wins the House

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Sunday she believes there is "pressure" for House Republicans to move to impeach President Joe Biden if they gain control of the chamber after the midterm elections.

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde suffers season-ending neck injury

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde suffers season-ending neck injury

The Buffalo Bills will have to mount their Super Bowl challenge without Micah Hyde, one of their top defensive players, who suffered a season-ending neck injury playing against the Tennessee Titans on Monday.

7 scenic drives across the United States for your fall foliage fix

7 scenic drives across the United States for your fall foliage fix

Here are seven fantastic scenic drives scattered around the continental United States where you can enjoy autumn color and more.

Today's news in 10 minutes

Today's news in 10 minutes

September 26, 2022

Schiff says any criminal referral for Trump by the January 6 committee should be decided unanimously

Schiff says any criminal referral for Trump by the January 6 committee should be decided unanimously

US Rep. Adam Schiff, who serves on the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, says that if the panel makes a criminal referral for former President Donald Trump related to the riot at the US Capitol, it should be made unanimously.

A checklist of what to do -- and pack -- when a hurricane's coming

A checklist of what to do -- and pack -- when a hurricane's coming

View this hurricane checklist to help you get started with packing, with tips from the American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Hurricane Center.

Liz Cheney says she will not remain a Republican if Donald Trump is GOP nominee in 2024

Liz Cheney says she will not remain a Republican if Donald Trump is GOP nominee in 2024

Wyoming GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said at The Texas Tribune Festival Saturday that if former President Donald Trump becomes the Republican Party's nominee for president in 2024, she will not remain a Republican.