Hamas’ leader in Lebanon is the latest Palestinian militant group commander killed there by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including Hezbollah’s longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Source

Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape. Source

Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was one of eight Russian dissidents freed in the largest international prisoner swap since the Cold War. He says he thought he was going to be executed on the day he was taken from his cell. Source

Thomas finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and three steals, and hit the two biggest shots down the stretch Source

Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict “has to be avoided.” Source

Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict “has to be avoided.” Source

Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people. Source

Here are the Week 4 grades for every team Source

Fields made history in a losing cause Source

Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, talks with Major Garrett about voter enthusiasm in her state, how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting her district and the politics of a potential government shutdown on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.” Source