Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's war in Ukraine falters

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Today's headlines cover a variety of topics, from entertainment to current affairs. Here are the highlights.

Outline

  1. The Tucci family is famous for their dish, which is a combination of pasta, chicken, and vegetables.
  2. Myles Sanderson was the only killer in Canada mass stabbings, and his brother was a victim, police say.
  3. Sara Lee, former WWE wrestler and 'Tough Enough' winner, dead at 30.
  4. 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' teaser trailer shows first look at Chris Pratt as Mario.
  5. Another supply chain crisis: Barge traffic halted on Mississippi River by lowest water levels in a decade.
  6. Summit area of Mauna Loa volcano closed because of increased seismic activity.
  7. Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's war in Ukraine falters.
  8. Trial of Lori Vallow, who is accused of killing her 2 children, is delayed for new competency examination.
  9. Russian and Ukrainian human rights groups win Nobel Peace Prize.
  10. New social media video shows Russian recruits sleeping on yoga mats.
  11. Updated Covid-19 boosters are the 'most important thing' Americans can do for their health today, official says.
  12. Bolsonaro speeds up payments to the poor as election looms.
  13. Haiti government asks for international military assistance.
  14. Japanese journalist sentenced to 10 years in Myanmar prison, official says.
  15. This is how pythons can devour enormous prey.
  16. What to expect from Friday's jobs report.
  17. Why the multiverse is the movie fantasy for our times.
  18. Why is North Korea firing so many missiles -- and should the West be worried?
  19. Hurricane Ian deals a devastating blow to the uninsured.
  20. The Italian town where half the population is called Tucci.
  21. Hong Kong's U-turn on quarantine is a sign Beijing still needs its gate to the West.
  22. Cathay Pacific is facing 'unprecedented staffing' shortages, warns top union in Hong Kong.
  23. 'Generational talent' Victor Wembanyama grabs attention of NBA after US trip.
  24. CNN rides along with mental health crisis response team.
  25. Residents feel forgotten after Ian wreaked havoc on their community.
  26. What Kim Kardashian's SEC fine means for other celebrities.
  27. Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan.
  28. The Fed doesn't have a choice anymore. Get ready for a recession.
  29. Facing risk of blackouts this winter, the UK will drill for more oil.
  30. Kanye West on shirt decision: 'Idea of me wearing it was funny'.
The Tucci family says they are famous for this dish

The Tucci family says they are famous for this dish

Stanley Tucci's Italian relatives prepared him a feast of the family's favorite dishes, including stockfish Cittanova-style. Tune in Sundays at 9 p.m. ET to watch all-new episodes of "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy."

Myles Sanderson was the only killer in Canada mass stabbings, and his brother was a victim, police say

Myles Sanderson was the only killer in Canada mass stabbings, and his brother was a victim, police say

Investigators now believe Myles Sanderson was the only killer in a mass stabbing attack in Canada's Saskatchewan province in September -- and his brother, initially named a suspect, was among those he killed, police said Thursday.

Sara Lee, former WWE wrestler and 'Tough Enough' winner, dead at 30

Sara Lee, former WWE wrestler and 'Tough Enough' winner, dead at 30

Sara Lee, a 2015 winner of the World Wrestling Entertainment reality competition series "Tough Enough," has died, according to a statement from her mother shared on social media. She was 30.

'Super Mario Bros. Movie' teaser trailer shows first look at Chris Pratt as Mario

'Super Mario Bros. Movie' teaser trailer shows first look at Chris Pratt as Mario

Video game purists expecting a faithful adaptation of the original Nintendo game might be somewhat surprised by first teaser for the new "Super Mario Bros. Movie," which debuted on Thursday.

Another supply chain crisis: Barge traffic halted on Mississippi River by lowest water levels in a decade

Another supply chain crisis: Barge traffic halted on Mississippi River by lowest water levels in a decade

The lowest water levels in the Mississippi River in a decade, caused by a severe Midwest drought, have closed the vital channel to barge traffic at a crucial time of the year for the transport of crops from the nation's heartland.

Summit area of Mauna Loa volcano closed because of increased seismic activity

Summit area of Mauna Loa volcano closed because of increased seismic activity

Elevated seismic activity has caused Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to close the Mauna Loa summit backcountry until further notice, the park announced this week.

Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's war in Ukraine falters

Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's war in Ukraine falters

The Ukrainians' bodies lay side-by-side on the grass, the earth beside them splayed open by a crater. Dragged to the spot by Russian mercenaries, the victims' arms pointed to where they had died.

Trial of Lori Vallow, who is accused of killing her 2 children, is delayed for new competency examination

Trial of Lori Vallow, who is accused of killing her 2 children, is delayed for new competency examination

The trial of Lori Vallow -- who is charged with murdering her two children, hiding their bodies and then reporting them missing -- is delayed again after the defense renewed its claim that Vallow is not competent to stand trial.

Russian and Ukrainian human rights groups win Nobel Peace Prize

Russian and Ukrainian human rights groups win Nobel Peace Prize

Belarusian human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski, and two organizations from Russia and Ukraine -- Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties -- have won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2022.

New social media video shows Russian recruits sleeping on yoga mats

New social media video shows Russian recruits sleeping on yoga mats

Russia's defense ministry says they have already mobilized 200,000 men, many now undergoing basic training. New video released on social media shows problems within the mobilization including recruits sleeping on yoga mats and drinking heavily. CNN's Fred Ple…

Updated Covid-19 boosters are the 'most important thing' Americans can do for their health today, official says

Updated Covid-19 boosters are the 'most important thing' Americans can do for their health today, official says

About 11.5 million people in the United States have gotten an updated Covid-19 booster, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but more people need to prepare for fall and winter by getting their shots now, health officials …

Bolsonaro speeds up payments to the poor as election looms

Bolsonaro speeds up payments to the poor as election looms

Brazil's government has announced plans to accelerate this month's welfare payments to the needy, as President Jair Bolsonaro prepares to face leftwing rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a second-round election.

Haiti government asks for international military assistance

Haiti government asks for international military assistance

Haiti's government has asked for international military assistance as it grapples with interlocked health, energy and security crises, according to a statement from Jean-Junior Joseph, advisor to Haiti's Prime Minister.

Japanese journalist sentenced to 10 years in Myanmar prison, official says

Japanese journalist sentenced to 10 years in Myanmar prison, official says

A military court in Myanmar has sentenced a Japanese journalist to 10 years in prison for sedition and violating a law on electronic communications after he filmed an anti-government protest in July, a Japanese diplomat said on Thursday.

This is how pythons can devour enormous prey

This is how pythons can devour enormous prey

The expression "so hungry I could eat a horse" might not be just a figure of speech — for the Burmese python, at least.

What to expect from Friday's jobs report

What to expect from Friday's jobs report

When the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its latest monthly jobs report on Friday morning, all eyes will be on whether the labor market is showing signs of loosening up — one of many crucial factors that will help the Federal Reserve determine its next st…

Why the multiverse is the movie fantasy for our times

Why the multiverse is the movie fantasy for our times

The struggle between art and commerce has found a new battleground. This time the landscape is larger and more amorphous than ever before — bursting with creative potential but vulnerable to exploitation too. It's a place where new art is born and old art is …

Why is North Korea firing so many missiles -- and should the West be worried?

Why is North Korea firing so many missiles -- and should the West be worried?

Tensions are running high in the Korean Peninsula, as the United States and its allies respond to North Korea's flurry of recent missile tests -- including one that flew over neighboring Japan without warning.

Hurricane Ian deals a devastating blow to the uninsured

Hurricane Ian deals a devastating blow to the uninsured

Homeowners could be hit with as much as $17 billion in uninsured losses due to flooding from Hurricane Ian due to the latest estimate on damage caused by the storm.

The Italian town where half the population is called Tucci

The Italian town where half the population is called Tucci

Stanley Tucci tells Christiane Amanpour about his "emotional" return to his family's ancestral homeland in southern Italy while filming the latest episodes of CNN series "Searching for Italy."

Hong Kong's U-turn on quarantine is a sign Beijing still needs its gate to the West

Hong Kong's U-turn on quarantine is a sign Beijing still needs its gate to the West

As China doubles down on Covid lockdowns, restricting movement for tens of millions of people, a very different scene is unfolding in Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific is facing 'unprecedented staffing' shortages, warns top union in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific is facing 'unprecedented staffing' shortages, warns top union in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific is facing "unprecedented" staff shortages and may not be ready to handle a surge in demand, as the city winds up its strict Covid policy and reopens for international travel.

'Generational talent' Victor Wembanyama grabs attention of NBA after US trip

'Generational talent' Victor Wembanyama grabs attention of NBA after US trip

At just 18 years old, Victor Wembanyama already looks like a future superstar of the NBA.

CNN rides along with mental health crisis response team

CNN rides along with mental health crisis response team

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta rides along with HEART, a pilot program in North Carolina using mental health clinicians to assist in emergency situations.

Residents feel forgotten after Ian wreaked havoc on their community

Residents feel forgotten after Ian wreaked havoc on their community

CNN's Randi Kaye speaks with Hurricane Ian survivors in Naples, Florida, who say they feel left out of storm relief efforts.

What Kim Kardashian's SEC fine means for other celebrities

What Kim Kardashian's SEC fine means for other celebrities

'OC' actor Ben McKenzie's thoughts on Kim Kardashian's SEC fine and tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin why Kardashian's SEC fine blew up his phone and how some celebrities cannot really explain what cryptocurrency is. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan

Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's sculpture "Yellow Pumpkin" was reinstalled on October 4th on Naoshima island after it was swept into the sea and badly damaged during a typhoon last summer.

The Fed doesn't have a choice anymore. Get ready for a recession

The Fed doesn't have a choice anymore. Get ready for a recession

To many economists and analysts, the US economy has represented a paradox this year. On the one hand, GDP growth has slowed significantly, and some argue, even entered a recession. On the other hand, overall employment growth has been much stronger than norma…

Facing risk of blackouts this winter, the UK will drill for more oil

Facing risk of blackouts this winter, the UK will drill for more oil

The UK government could award oil and gas companies more than 100 new licenses to drill in the North Sea, as it looks for ways to bolster energy security amid a global supply crunch.

Kanye West on shirt decision: 'Idea of me wearing it was funny'

Kanye West on shirt decision: 'Idea of me wearing it was funny'

In an interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Kanye West discussed his decision to wear a "White Lives Matter" shirt. HLN's Melissa Knowles has the highlights.