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Trump mischaracterizes data on immigrants with convictions

Recently released data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is revealing the number of convicted immigrants currently in the country. Former President Donald Trump and his allies have mischaracterized the data by claiming that everyone on the list entered under the Biden administration and remains freely in the U.S. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Source

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East Coast dockworkers poised to begin port strike

Thousands of dockworkers are poised to walk off the job Tuesday, as their union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance remain at an impasse in negotiations. The work stoppage is expected to involve 14 ports and roughly 25,000 workers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave unpacks the strike’s potential financial impact. Source

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Campaigns shift plans to respond to Helene destruction

Helene’s devastation is prompting the 2024 candidates to adjust their campaign schedules. Vice President Kamala Harris cut her visit to Nevada short to attend briefings on disaster recovery, and former President Donald Trump toured some of the storm’s damage in Georgia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more. Source

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Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern U.S.

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has surpassed 100 people across the Southeast. Hundreds are still unaccounted for, and roughly two million people have lost power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina. Source

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Israel launches ground raids against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel’s military says it has begun a limited ground incursion in southern Lebanon. The operation comes days after an Israeli airstrike killed the leader of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations at the CIA’s Counterterrorism Mission Center, joins CBS News to examine Israel’s ultimate goal in the region. Source

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Israel begins “limited” ground operation in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military says it has begun a “limited, localized” ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The U.S. was told about the incursion before it began and the Pentagon said it is sending American troops to the region to bolster security. Chris Livesay and Imtiaz Tyab have more. Source

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