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Today's news headlines cover a wide range of topics, from politics to the weather. In the White House, an analysis has found that Biden's student loan forgiveness plan would cost $379 billion. In Memphis, a teacher's autopsy reveals that she died from a gunshot wound to the head. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation shows that prices surged again last month. In Sanibel Island, Florida, drone footage shows the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian. A famous chef is helping to feed thousands of people after the hurricane. Football players will be celebrated for their work off the pitch at the Dubai soccer ceremony. Obama warns that "a lot of mischief" is possible if Republicans win back the House. Late night hosts mock a fan's name after he misses Aaron Judge's home run ball. Hurricane Ian is heading towards South Carolina. The US responds to Putin's annexation of parts of Ukraine. A man who was planning to propose to his girlfriend has to change his plans because of the hurricane. A survivor of the Holocaust and the Tree of Life massacre has died. The Pentagon is working to form a new command to coordinate arming and training Ukraine. A sailor who was charged with starting a fire that destroyed a Navy ship has been found not guilty. How a debate over textbooks closed 150 schools in East Jerusalem. The couple who spent their honeymoon riding an African iron ore train. A Booker prize nominated author has been convicted for staging a solo protest in Zimbabwe. The highlights of the first episode of 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.' The theme of next year's Met Gala has been revealed. A historic discovery of a skull in China reveals a missing link of human evolution. Behind the unfounded rumor of a military 'coup' against China's president. They were tortured under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr. Now they fear their stories are being erased. Look of the Week: Kanye West is apparently team socks and sandals. 'Deliberate act of sabotage': Biden addresses Nord Stream pipeline leaks. Tesla AI Day: Here's what to expect. 'I can't do this': Woman calls for help as home floods. George Clooney reacts to 'pretty boy' Brad Pitt calling him the 'most handsome man.' 'Interview With the Vampire' pumps fresh blood into Anne Rice's story on AMC. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is taken off the field on stretcher during game against Bengals. 2 men charged with manslaughter after allegedly shooting 2 migrants in West Texas, authorities say.

Outline

The White House has released an analysis of Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, which estimates that it would cost $379 billion.
An autopsy has revealed that Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher died from a gunshot wound to the head.
The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, showed prices surged again last month.
Drone footage released by the city of Sanibel Island shows the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma, which has cut the island off from Florida's mainland.
Famous chef Jose Andres is helping to feed thousands of people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
A new CNN award will celebrate football players' work off the pitch at a ceremony in Dubai.
Obama warns that "a lot of mischief" is possible if Republicans win back the House in next year's midterm elections.
Late night hosts mock a fan's name after he misses Aaron Judge's home run ball.
Hurricane Ian is heading towards South Carolina.
The US has responded to Vladimir Putin's annexation of Crimea by boosting its military presence in the region.
A man who was planning to propose to his girlfriend has had to change his plans after Hurricane Ian threatened to disrupt them.
A survivor of the Holocaust and the Tree of Life synagogue massacre has died. He never lost hope in humanity.
The Pentagon is working to form a new command to coordinate the arming and training of Ukraine's military.
A sailor who was charged with starting a fire that destroyed a Navy ship has been found not guilty.
A debate over textbooks has led to the closure of 150 schools in East Jerusalem.
The couple who spent their honeymoon riding an African iron ore train.
Booker prize nominated author convicted for staging solo protest in Zimbabwe.
The highlights of the first episode of 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.'
The theme for next year's Met Gala has been revealed.
The historic discovery of a skull in China has revealed a missing link in human evolution.
Behind the unfounded rumor of a military 'coup' against China's president.
They were tortured under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr. Now they fear their stories are being erased.
Look of the Week: Kanye West is apparently team socks and sandals.
'Deliberate act of sabotage': Biden addresses Nord Stream pipeline leaks.
Tesla AI Day: Here's what to expect.
'I can't do this': Woman calls for help as home floods.
George Clooney reacts to 'pretty boy' Brad Pitt calling him the 'most handsome man.'
'Interview With the Vampire' pumps fresh blood into Anne Rice's story on AMC.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taken off the field on stretcher during game against Bengals.
2 men charged with manslaughter after allegedly shooting 2 migrants in West Texas, authorities say.

White House analysis finds Biden student loan forgiveness plan costs $379 billion

President Joe Biden's order to cancel student loan debt for millions of Americans will cost an average of $30 billion per year over the next decade and $379 billion over the course of the program, according to a Biden administration cost estimate.

Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher died from a gunshot wound to the head, autopsy reveals

Eliza Fletcher, the Memphis teacher who was abducted while on an early morning jog earlier this month, died from a gunshot wound to the back of her head and blunt force injury, according to an autopsy report obtained by CNN affiliate WHBQ.

Fed's preferred measure of inflation shows prices surged again last month

After hitting an alarming 40-year high in June, the Federal Reserve's preferred benchmark for consumer inflation is once again flashing a warning sign about the persistence of high prices.

Drone video shows destruction in Sanibel Island, now cut off from Florida's mainland

Sanibel Island, a small community near Fort Myers, Florida, is connected to the mainland by a causeway, parts of which just got washed away by Hurricane Ian. Holly Smith, mayor of Sanibel, joins CNN's John Berman to discuss.

Hear how a famous chef is getting food to thousands after hurricane

Chris Wallace talks to chef Jose Andres about World Central Kitchen's efforts to feed people in crisis around the world.

New CNN award will celebrate football players' work off the pitch at Dubai soccer ceremony

CNN has partnered with the Globe Soccer Awards to launch the CNN Off the Pitch category at this year's ceremony. The award will recognize the achievements of an individual, club or other soccer organization for their impact on wider society and culture.

Obama warns 'a lot of mischief' is possible if Republicans win back House

Former President Barack Obama painted a grim picture of the GOP at two California fundraisers this week, according to excerpts provided to CNN, warning Democrats that Republicans could oversee "a lot of mischief" if they win the House in the November midterm …

Late night hosts mock fan's name after missing Aaron Judge's home run ball

Late night hosts tease Toronto Blue Jays fan, Frankie Lasagna, whose name went viral after he almost caught Aaron Judge's historic 61st home run ball.

Aftermath: Ian barrels towards South Carolina

As Florida contends with the ruinous damage left behind by Hurricane Ian in what officials say is likely the largest natural disaster in the state's history, residents in South Carolina are bracing for the storm's expected landfall mid-day Friday.

US responds to Putin's annexation of parts of Ukraine

The Biden administration imposed swift sanctions on Russia after Putin announced an illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions. Biden released a statement sharply condemning the move and said Russia is now "violating international law." CNN's Jeremy Diamond repo…

He thought of the perfect place to propose. Hurricane Ian threatened his plans

Rob Cohen had been waiting for the perfect moment to propose -- and that moment dawned on him as Hurricane Ian approached Florida.

A survivor of the Holocaust and the Tree of Life massacre has died. He never lost hope in humanity

Judah Samet survived two unthinkable tragedies: imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp and the 2018 massacre at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue. But still he held onto his faith in humanity -- and made a point of sharing what he'd witnessed.

Pentagon working to form new command to coordinate arming and training Ukraine

The Pentagon is working to form a new command to coordinate arming and training Ukraine, according to two US officials, in an effort to streamline what was a largely ad hoc process rapidly created in the wake of Russia's invasion.

Sailor charged with starting fire that destroyed Navy ship found not guilty

A sailor charged in connection with starting a fire that destroyed a Navy warship while it was docked in San Diego has been found not guilty.

How a debate over textbooks closed 150 schools in East Jerusalem

On September 19, some 150 schools in East Jerusalem went on strike, keeping tens of thousands of students out of the classroom, to protest the introduction of Israeli textbooks. Parents say Israel is trying to erase their identity by pushing an Israeli narrat…

The couple who spent their honeymoon riding an African iron ore train

Croatian newlyweds Kristijan and Andrea Ilicic hopped a freight train carrying wagons of dirty iron ore across the baking hot deserts of Mauritania in northwest Africa to celebrate their marriage.

Booker prize nominated author convicted for staging solo protest in Zimbabwe

Award-winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga has been found guilty of staging a protest with the intent of inciting public violence, a court in the capital Harare ruled Thursday.

See the highlights of the first episode of 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'

After 16 seasons, Trevor Noah replaced Jon Stewart as the host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." In the first episode, Noah discussed Pope emojis and John Boehner.

Next year's Met Gala theme revealed

Organizers of the star-studded Met Gala, one of the biggest nights on the fashion calendar, have announced the theme of 2023's event and coinciding exhibition.

Historic discovery of skull in China reveals missing link of human evolution

Chinese archaeologists discovered an incredibly well-preserved 1-million-year-old Homo erectus skull, filling a major gap in our understanding of human evolution.

Behind the unfounded rumor of a military 'coup' against China's president

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping vanished from public view after an overseas visit, unfounded rumors of a "coup" sparked a frenzy of speculation ahead of a key Communist Party meeting. As Xi reemerged on Chinese state media, the online frenzy was quashed. CNN's…

They were tortured under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr. Now they fear their stories are being erased

When Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jnr. met US President Joe Biden in New York last week, there was an uncomfortable sense of deja vu for some older Filipinos.

Look of the Week: Kanye West is apparently team socks and sandals

Fashion forward to some, and a faux pas to others, wearing socks with sandals has been a sartorial boundary that many celebrities have transgressed. But Ye took it to the next level by wearing a pair of black socks with bejeweled flip-flops to a Burberry show.

'Deliberate act of sabotage': Biden addresses Nord Stream pipeline leaks

In a speech from the White House, President Joe Biden accused President Vladimir Putin of putting on a "sham routine" around Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories and called the Nord Stream pipeline leaks a "deliberate act of sabotage."

Tesla AI Day: Here's what to expect

Tesla will hold its second annual AI Day in Palo Alto, California, Friday evening. The six-hour event will include updates on Tesla's work in artificial intelligence, "Full Self-Driving," its supercomputer "Dojo" and maybe a humanoid robot, according to invit…

'I can't do this': Woman calls for help as home floods

Hope Labriola stood naked on her bed, the water rising in her mobile home, as Hurricane Ian roared overhead.

George Clooney reacts to 'pretty boy' Brad Pitt calling him the 'most handsome man'

George Clooney and Brad Pitt can't quit teasing each other.

'Interview With the Vampire' pumps fresh blood into Anne Rice's story on AMC

Significantly improving upon the 1994 film, "Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire" does more than just add the late author's name to the title, ambitiously updating the story, introducing a racial component and serving up plenty of sex and gore. Desperate t…

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taken off the field on stretcher during game against Bengals

The Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken off the field on a stretcher on Thursday during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, after suffering apparent head and neck injuries.

2 men charged with manslaughter after allegedly shooting 2 migrants in West Texas, authorities say

Two suspects were arrested and charged with manslaughter Thursday in connection with the shooting of two migrants in West Texas earlier this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement.