Israeli warplanes are striking Beirut’s southern suburbs relentlessly, reducing entire buildings to smoldering mountains of rubble, with the number of fatalities and injuries continuing to rise. The U.S. is now organizing flights out of Lebanon for American citizens trying to escape. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Source

President Biden visited Florida and Georgia on Thursday as he surveyed the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 200 people. FEMA has more than 1,500 people on the ground in the Southeast, and Mr. Biden has deployed more than 1,000 soldiers to assist with search and recovery efforts. Skyler Henry reports from Asheville, North Carolina. Source

Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday appeared with one of the highest-profile Republicans to endorse her — former Rep. Liz Cheney. It comes as former first lady Melania Trump unexpectedly came out in favor of abortion rights in a video promoting her upcoming book. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty Thursday of federal civil rights violations in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. However, the three were exonerated on some charges. Elise Preston was in the courtroom and reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

“The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind,” the New York Republican said. Source

The two players exchanged words on the field during Game 1 of the Wild Card Series Source

Guyton has the third-most accepted offensive penalties in the NFL through his first four games Source

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