Israel Attacks on Multiple Fronts, and Helene’s Trail of Destruction

Plus, the plain-spoken poetry of Kris Kristofferson.

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On Today’s Episode:

Israel Strikes Multiple Fronts, Including Long-Distance Attack on Yemen, by Christopher Maag, Euan Ward and Adam Rasgon

In North Carolina, Remnants of Helene Become an ‘Unprecedented Tragedy,’ by Eduardo Medina and Tim Arango

Republicans Criticize Trump Over His Insults of Harris, by Simon J. Levien

California Governor Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation, by Cecilia Kang

Kris Kristofferson, Country Singer, Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 88, by Bill Friskics-Warren

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