Today on America in the Morning

“Garbage” Becomes A Campaign Theme

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are sprinting to the finish line with less than a week to go before Election Day, and the word “Garbage” has become a central theme. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the details from Washington.

RFK, Jr. Claims Trump Promise

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies" should the former president win back the White House in next week’s election. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details. 

More Learned About Ballot Box Fires

While they don’t have a suspect, police do have the description of a car along with the person they believe is setting fires in ballot drop boxes in two Pacific Northwest States. Sue Aller has the latest.

Arrest At Florida Polling Station

Florida police arrested a machete-wielding teenager who was charged with threatening people at an early voting location. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Connecticut Campus Gunfire

Gunfire erupted on a college campus in Connecticut. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.

New Evidence In The Diddy Case

There are reports out of New York City that a federal grand jury will hear new evidence in the criminal case against Sean Diddy Combs. 

Election Court Rulings

There were two important court rulings made regarding the 2024 election In Pennsylvania and Virginia. A court is expected to rule today on an injunction being sought to stop early voting in Saint Charles County, Missouri, due to long lines.

Election Delays

There is a growing belief that we will not have a decision in the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday night. Correspondent Julie Walker reports an Arizona swing county could be why we may not know the next president for several days.

Rare Endorsements

Some rare endorsements from a former governor and famous astronaut have been offered in the presidential race. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story.

Latest On North Korea

Overnight, North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. This test comes as US officials are scrutinizing reports that as many as 10 thousand North Korean military troops sent to Russia are moving closer to the Ukraine border. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Man Shoots At Chicago Police

A 22-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after opening fire on a Jewish man, and then at Chicago police officers who responded to the gunfire. Pamela Furr reports the FBI is also looking into the case.

What We Think Of The Middle East

A new poll suggests that many Americans are concerned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will escalate into a regional war. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Economic Growth

The government is out with the latest estimate of economic growth for the third quarter. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Abortion On The Ballot

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states, including in Nebraska which has two abortion-related questions for voters to choose, and also in battleground states Nevada and Arizona.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that abortion rights groups are outpacing their opponents by a wide margin in fundraising.

Sports – Robert Workman  

World Series & more.  

Finally  

We are one day away from November, and a new report finds how the change of seasons can be depressing. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

Today is Halloween, and Kevin Carr takes a look at the spooky shows and movies to watch today.

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