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FBI, DHS warn of 2024 election-related violence

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security’s joint intelligence bulletin highlighted the threat of domestic extremism ahead of the U.S. election, saying extremists could target polling sites and rallies with physical attacks, swatting and doxxing. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the bulletin, rising Middle East tensions and alleged Russian hacking. Source

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Iranian foreign minister vows harsh retaliation if Israel strikes Iran

President Biden says he “doesn’t know” whether Israel is holding up a peace deal to influence the U.S. elections. But in the meantime, the fighting rages on against Hamas to the south and Hezbollah to the north in Lebanon, where there are tens of thousands of Americans. Imtiaz Tyab spoke to one who is having a hard time getting out. Source

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Debris from Helene becomes hazardous as storm cleanup continues

The death toll from Hurricane Helene keeps rising, with at least 219 people reported dead across six states. The full scope of the destruction is just now coming into clearer focus. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the mountains of North Carolina, where entire towns have been buried under mud and debris. Source

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Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing

Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a rare joint appearance Friday to discuss Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. It was the first time the two have appeared together since 2020, as Trump has repeatedly attacked Kemp over the Georgia results of the 2020 election. Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report. Source

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Iran’s supreme leader issues warning to Israel amid ongoing attacks

Israel launched another series of missile strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon Friday as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered remarks in Tehran, Iran’s capital. He addressed the missile attacks as he led Friday prayers for the first time in five years. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

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