geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna nawaz is away. on the "news hour" tonight, israel marks one year since hamas' deadly attack as war rages on multiple fronts. >> still, i'm here. so, they will have to understand this. nobody is going because they kill us. nobody is going. geoff: the recovery from hurricane helene is complicated by lies, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories spread by former president trump and far-right extremists. and residents of ukrainian town face an agonizing choice as russian forces advanced within a mile of their homes. >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. and friends of the news hour, including leonard and norma, and judy and peter bloom foundation. >> two retiring executives turn their focus to greyhounds, giving these former race dogs a real chance to win. a raymondjames financial advisor gets to know you, your purpose in the way you give back. life well planned. >> the william and flora you would foundation. supporting institut

♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. i'm not in a vase is away.onald trump and kamala harris both courts voters ahead of election day. lebanese first responders trying to rescue those struck by israeli airstrikes increasingly find themselves in the line of fire. we take a look at state ballot measures that could have ripple effects nationwide including boosting turnout in the presidential election. >> in this election in which vice president harris and former president trump are running close, 5000 votes could be the difference. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the new -- news hour including kathy and paul anderson and camilla and george smith. >> the john s and james all night foundation. more at kf.org. ♪ ♪ >> and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contribu

♪ geoff: good evening.n the news hour tonight kamala harris hits the campaign trail with republican liz cheney while donald trump uses increasingly crass rhetoric during his political events. israel targets banks linked to hezbollah. and an academic initiative works to revive liberal arts as a key part of the college experience. >> i'm not trying to get students away from engineering or business degrees. i'm trying to give them a much more complete education. ♪ announcer: major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- ♪ the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the news hour including leonard and norma klorfine and the judy and peter blum kovler foundation. >> two retiring executives turned their focus to greyhounds giving them a real chance to win. raymond james financial advisor gets to know you, your purpose and the way you give back. life well planned. >> as someone coming out of college, it can be nerve-racking not knowing what to expect. and here i feel like

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. on the "news hour" tonight, the middle east once again on edge after iran launches missiles at tel aviv in retaliation for israeli strikes on iran-backed groups in lebanon and gaza. amna: the search for survivors continues in asheville, north carolina, as the long cleanup and recovery process begins. we speak to the mayor about what the city needs. >> the priority is to restore water and power and in the meantime, we have got to get resources to folks that need drinking water, food, and basic necessities for everyday life. geoff: vice presidential candidates tim walz and jd vance are set to square off in their only debate as the election enters the home stretch. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- ♪ the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the news hour, including leonard and norma and -- and camilla and george smith. >> working to advance inclusive marker sees. >> it really matters when you have an opportunity to give back.

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. on the “news hour” tonight, the leader of hamas and architect of the october 7 attacks is killed the ramifications for the war in gaza. amna: how abortion measures on the ballot in the critical swing states of nevada and arizona could tip the balance in the presidential race. american cruise lines, proud sponsor of "pbs news hour." york, working to reduce political polarization through philanthropic support for education, democracy, and peace. more information at carnegie.org. and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. geoff: welcome to the “news hour.” one of the world's most-hunted men is dead. sinwar was killed by israeli troops yesterday in southern gaza. today, and after dna testing, israel confirmed the mastermind of the october 7 attacks on israel was indeed dead. amna: those terror attacks just over a year

geoff: yes.we're expecting a gdp report, thursday, an inflation report, on friday, a and hurricane-impacted jobs report. what will you be watching for as one all of this data comes in and what might it mean for the election? nick: well, i think the big question in the economy right now is, you have seen consumption, which is consumer spending, very solid. the u.s. economy has been very resilient this year. the labor market has been slowing down. and so those two things, it doesn't feel like they can go on for long. do, does stronger consumer spending boost employment or does slower employment growth bring consumer spending down? i think that will determine how the economy shakes out over the next six months and what kind of economy the next president is going to inherit. geoff: nick timiraos, great to speak with you. nick: thanks. geoff: thanks for coming in. appreciate it. nick: thanks for having me. ♪ amna: we're told, if you're a victim of a crime, to go to the police and report it. but what h

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna nawaz is away. on "the newshour" tonight. the already storm-battered florida gulf coast braces for impact from hurricane milton vice president emily harrison former president donald trump continue their efforts to rally support with early boat -- early voting already underway. and woman taken hostage by hamas during the october 7 attacks reflects on her traumatic experience and the prisoner swap that led to her release. >> so when i came back, i asked myself the same question like in gaza, why god send me back? >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions, and friends of the newshour, including kathy and paul anderson, and camilla and george smith. >> the john s james l night foundation. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. ♪ this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your

♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the newshour tonight.amala harris and donald trump continue their push in critical swing states as election day draws closer. geoff: boeing workers overwhelmingly reject the company's offer to end the strike, complicating the ceo's plan to turn the aerospace giant around. amna: and aided by a new federal law, environmentalists work to detect dangerous methane leaks in energy producing states. >> there are health hazards to breathing this in. and you'll see tanks like this in people's backyards. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by. >> creates a trust to keep the craft alive. a financial advisor gets to know you and your passions and the way you enrich your community. a life well planned. >> on an american cruise line journey, along the mississippi river, travelers explore civil war battlefields and historic riverside towns, aboard our fleet of ships, you can experience local culture and cuisine and discover the music and history of the mighty mississippi. american cruise lines. pro

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. on the "news hour" tonight, hurricane milton leaves a path of destruction across florida and millions without power as officials assess the damage. >> most of the weather has cleared but there are still a range of hazards that are out there. we've got down power lines, flood waters that are still rising in some of the rivers. amna: the political battle for control of the u.s. senate. we look at the races that could determine if the chamber flips hands. geoff: and cross-border attacks escalate between israel and hezbollah in southern lebanon, with the united nations accusing israel of firing on its peacekeepers. ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs news hour" has been provided by. ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf. the engine that connects us. >> it really matters when you have an opportunity to give back. >> being part of something that's bigger than myself, that's what brings me happiness. >> being able to integrate your professional career with some of these other things that a

♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett.n "the news hour" tonight, donald trump's longest-serving chief of staff speaks out about the former president's authoritarian tendencies and praise of adolf hitler. and warnings russia and iran could spill violence after election day, all while local election officials try to combat this information spread by politicians here in the u.s. and despite advancements in safety for drivers, how the increasing size of cars poses a threat to pedestrians. >> 40,000 people a year dying on our streets and roads across the country, and still, we just collectively shrug. >> major funding for "the pbs news hour" has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular, this is sam. how may i help you. this is pocket tile. well, somebody's pocket, that i would let you know you got nationwide coverage with no contract. that's kind of our thing. have a nice day. >> a successful business owner sells his company and restores his office with his fun. a raymondjames advisor gets to know you. life well planned. >> the

♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett.mna: americans from florida and north carolina desperately seek help in the way of hurricane helene. geoff: israel launches ground raids in southern lebanon and an airstrike in the heart of beirut as the hezbollah militant group remains defiant. amna: and, the cost of college. why many students are forced to spend more for housing than they do for tuition. >> developers know that students are a vulnerable population, and because of that, there's a rise in rents every year. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by. ♪ the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions, and friends of the newshour including leonard and norma and judy and peter bloom cold war foundation. >> two retiring executives turned their focus to greyhounds, giving these former race dogs a real chance to win. raymond james financial advisor gets to know you, your purpose and the way you give back. life well planned. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for more than 50 years, advan

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the "newshour" tonight, with election day fast approaching, donald trump tries to appeal to women voters while kamala harris courts disenchanted republicans. geoff: a former justice department official raises questions about whether developments in donald trump's election interference case could improperly influence the presidential race. amna: and judy woodruff visits the swing state of nevada where voters who changed parties the last election cycle could hold the key to the white house. >> these kind of independent swing voters break at the very end. and so how they break in 2024 is going to matter a great deal in determining who wins this election. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular. this is sam. how may i help you? this is a pocket dial. well, somebody's pocket, thought i'd let you know that with consumer cellular, you get nationwide coverage with no contract. that's kind of our thing. have a nice day. >> a successful business

geoff: good evening. amna is away. a courts young black voters and tests out the new campaign tactic, playing clips of her opponent donald trump at her rallies. israeli airstrikes increasingly threatened areas once considered safe havens for lebanese civilians already displaced by violence. in his new book, bob woodward pulls back to the curtain on the biden and trump presidency's and their starkly different relationships with world leaders. >> all of the moments are very tense because the stakes could not be higher. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by. ♪ the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions and friends of the news hour. including kathy and paul anderson. and camilla and george smith. >> the charles f kettering foundation, working to advance inclusive democracies. >> it really matters when you have an opportunity to give back. ♪ >> being part of something that is bigger than myself is what brings me happiness. >> being able to integrate your professional career with some o

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.amala harris and donald trump take a detour from the swing states and head to texas laying out their starkly different spruce the nation. amna: israeli forces lay siege to northern gaza including one of the few remaining hospitals in an escalation in the war. geoff: and we speak with young voters who could be the deciding factor in which the states vote for a democratic president for the first time since 2008. >> feel like the outcome of this election will not only shape the next four years but really shape the next decade maybe two decades and a lot of my life. announcer: major funding for the pbs newshour has been provide by -- >> the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions, and friends of the "newshour" including jim and nancy doveman and the robert and virginia shiller foundation, the judy and peter bloom kovlar foundation upholding freedom by strengthening democracies at home and abroad. >> it really matters when you have an opportunity to give back. >> being part of

geoff: thank you both so much. >> you're welcome. geoff: online on tick tock.een counting down to election day, giving us a fun and insightful fact each day. here's what they have today. >> only 15 people have become president after being vice president. geoff: we'll call it the death of the humidities. that's been a -- humanities. that's been a leading story about colleges over the last decade or so. majors in english and history are down by a third. humanities enrollment overall is down by almost 1/5. but jeffrey brown took a trip to purdue for a higher education series, rethinking college. >> there's nothing wrong if you lying to them figure. >> welcome to the mack valle school of management. today's from therints push militiad in 1588. >> because men are wretched creatures who would not keep their word to them, you need not keep your word about them. >> back and forth debate about ethics in today's world. >> good or bad argument? >> i think it's a bad argument because it's basically saying that you have to expect that you're going to be is sucker. >> a phil

. ♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz.n "the newshour" tonight -- hurricane milton hits florida's west coast, with life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds. >> the impacts of the winds is inevitable and we have to rebuild from that, but saving lives is the most important thing right now. geoff: with 26 days till the election, former president donald trump tries to win over voters in president biden's hometown. amna: and, a growing number of civilians in lebanon are displaced and in dire need of aid amid israel's ongoing offensive against hezbollah. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular. this is sam. how may i help you? this is a pocket dial. well, somebody's pocket, thought i'd let you know that with consumer cellular, you get nationwide coverage with no contract. that's kind of our thing. have a nice day. >> a successful business owner sells his company and restores his father's historic jazz club with his son. a raymondjames financial advisor gets to

geoff: welcome to the news hour. of death and instruction gave way to another day of carnage in gaza and lebanon as israeli forces struck multiple sites in both places killing dozens. israel suffered its own losses as its troops in the north came under fire from hezbollah. amna: that drone attack killed four israeli soldiers but focus is on gaza and an attack outside a major hospital in gaza's north. a warning that images and accounts of the story are disturbing. senga -- burned alive in a hospital bed, and iv that was supposed to heal became shackles. there were screams echoing through the night as an israeli airstrike hit a makeshift tent village setting the tens and parts of the building on blaze. >> there were people trapped inside the fire and we were unable to pull them out. a human being being burned alive in front of your eyes and new cannot rescue them. reporter: at least four people were killed and dozens injured. today, as the smoke cleared, doctors attempted to tend their burns without painkillers or oint

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.n the news hour tonight kamala , harris and donald trump make swings across multiple battleground states with only days left until voting ends. amna: the "diploma divide" -- how having a college degree is becoming one of the best predictors of which candidate voters support. geoff: american volunteers fighting in ukraine offer their views on the u.s. presidential election and how a trump victory -- and potential cuts to military aid -- could affect the fight. >> european countries can step up and try and fill those gaps, but in the end would basically be the beginning of the death toll for ukraine. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular. this is a pocket dial. well, thought i would let you know that with consumer cellular, you get nationwide coverage with no contract. that is kind of our thing. have a nice day. >> a successful business owner sells his company and restores his father's historic jazz club with his son. a raymond james financ

. ♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna nawaz is away.amala harris test out a new campaign tactic playing clips of her opponent donald trump at her rally. israeli air strikes increasingly threaten areas once considered safe havens for lebanese civilians displaced by violence. and bob woodward pulls back the curtain on the trump and biden presidencies. >> all of the moments are very, very tense because the stakes couldn't be higher. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> the ongoing sport of these individuals and institutions and friends of the "newshour" including kathy and paul anderson and camilla and george smith. >> the charles f. kettering foundation working to advance exclusive democracies. learn more at kettering.org. >> it really matters when you is an opportunity to give back. >> being part of something that's bigger than myself that's what brings me happiness. being able to integrate my professional career with some of these other things that are important to you. it's kid critical to be happy. >> are

geoff: thanks, william. geoff: thanks, geoff. -- william: thanks, geoff.a: former president trump and vice president harris were out on the trail in neighbors states today. harris fired up some of her republican supporters in battle ground arizona. but we begin with president trump who held a rally in colorado, a state not seen as within his reach in this election. ♪ in aurora, colorado former president trump campaigned on crime and immigration. >> i will rescue aurora and every town that have been invade conquered. explain that to your governor. he doesn't have a clue. they've been conquered. and we will put these vicious and blood thirsty criminals in jail or kick them out of our country -- >> trump repeated lice debunked many times by local officials about venezuelan gangs taking control of parts of the denver suburb, delivering a familiar and false reframe about violent crime rates which f.b.i. data shows have been declining. vice president harris meanwhile rallied in neighboring arizona, her second straight day in the battleground border state. this t

geoff, and i'm geoff bennett.n the "newshour" tonight, civilians in both gaza and lebanon are once again caught in the crossfire, while the u.s. promises to send an air defense system to israel. amna: vice president kamala harris works to shore up support from black voters while former president donald trump ramps up his dangerous political rhetoric. geoff: and, how some prominent colleges are reaching out to students from rural areas that are often overlooked. >> these students are also not getting the same information that a lot of their peers are getting in more urban and suburban areas, because colleges don't come visit them. ♪ announcer: major funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- ♪ the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. and friends of the news hour including leonard and norma klorfine and the judy and peter blum kovler foundation. >> two retiring executives turned their focus to greyhounds giving these former race dogs a real chance to win. a raymond james financial adviso

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett. harris and trump go across country.a: college degree is the best predictors. geoff: fighters offer their views and how a trump victory and potential cuts to military aid could affect the fight. >> european countries can step up and try and fill those gaps, but in the end, this may be the beginning of a death total for ukraine. announcer: major funding for the pbs "newshour" has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular, this is pam. >> i let you know with consumer cellular you get nationwide coverage with no contract. have a nice day. >> a successful business owner sells his company and restores his with james financial adviser get to know you and the way you bring people together, life well planned. >> the working to advance inclusive democracies. learn more. >> the judy and peter bloom upholding freedom and democracies at home and abroad. the walton family foundation, working for solutions to protect water during climate change so people and nature can thrierve together. supported by the john d. and catherine t. macart

geoff capes, _ will be sorely missed. he certainly was. geoff capes, who _ will be sorely missed.pes, who has died i will be sorely missed. he certainly was. geoff capes, who has died at the age of 75. time for a look at the weather. here's louise lear. despite some fog around, what a lovely day. it has been quite a miserable autumn so far. we have had sunshine topping and quite literally tailing the country. this was dumfries and galloway earlier on. we have got some beautiful sunshine closing out the day along that kent coast as well. that is because we have got high pressure with us at the moment. it is going to slip its way slowly eastwards, and the went will start to strengthen a little as we go through the night. it is certainly strongest further north and west. that means it will be fog free overnight. we keep some clearer skies, a bit more of a breeze blowing through the irish sea, and eventually we will see some rain threatening the far north—west. but it will stay there for much of the day tomorrow. to start, single figures, but not a bad start. a lot of sunshine around.

to a generation, geoff capes meant strength. lift, or lug. he was the lincolnshire farm boy who used to carry bags of potatoes around and learn to throw. and he's done it! he'd become successful. twice the commonwealth shot put champion, still the british record holder. at the highland games, his arm and charm impressed everyone. and he was ready to take on the planet. twice in the �*80s, capes was crowned world's strongest man. that powerful brand made him a regular on british television. 12 pound, nine ounces as a baby? i was a lithesome 12 pound, nine ounces as a baby. and not everything he did was supersized. he was also a champion budgie breeder. strongest man in the world... geoff capes, after all, always had the power to surprise. two strongest man titles. british, european titles. you know, all the fun things that go with it, you know? i've done all sorts of things. and ijust enjoyed my life. the strong man geoff capes who has died at the age of 75. the weather now with louise. and if you want to carry on watching newsni

reporting on the death of geoff _ character. reporting on the death of geoff capes - character.death of geoff capes who i character. reporting on the l death of geoff capes who has died at the age of 75. the king and queen have arrived in samoa for a four day state visit which includes a meeting of commonwealth leaders there. the royal tour which has alrweady taken in australia, is the king's biggest since he began treatment for cancer. katy watson has this report. this small island nation extended a big welcome to the king and queen. it's the first time king charles has attended the commonwealth heads of government meeting as monarch. it's also a first for a pacific island to host the summit, and samoa's pulling out all the stops to make a success of it. the main road from the airport to the capital is one long welcome party. villagers across samoa's main island have been sprucing up their homes, ready for this week's visitors. we are samoan people, we always extend our hospitality. same with the king. so, you know, we have this great opportunity to welcome him. the king may be

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett.ultum hits florida's west coast with life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds. >> the impacts of the wind is inevitable and we have to rebuild from that but saving lives is the most important thing right now. geoff: former president donald trump tries to win over voters and president biden's hometown. amna: a growing number of civilians in lebanon are displaced and in dire need of aid

well, with me now is geoff hoon, former labour minister geoff, thank you very, very much.r have been at it again. geoff, that all is not as it seems that this report that gave them a glowing response for their policy turned out to be written by, well, shock, horror, you know, a mate. >> well, first of all, i've looked at the report and it isn't glowing. there's lots of criticism, actually, of the policy. it's a fairly balanced report , and i think those that report, and i think those that are criticising the author are playing the man rather than the ball. >> the issue is, is this report on its own merits, a proper consideration of this policy? and i can't see that there's anything wrong with the report. whatever the relationship between its author and the minister seems to be wholly irrelevant. if people are saying actually the report is well balanced, which they are. >> isn't the main thing wrong with it, that it's just factually inaccurate because it's not going to raise £1 billion. >> well , i billion. >> well, i understand that the report talks about raising between 1

. ♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on the newshour tonight.ald trump continue their push in critical swing states as election day draws closer. geoff: boeing workers overwhelmingly reject the company's offer to end the strike, compliti

. ♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz.onight -- hurricane milton hits florida's west coast, with life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds. >> the impacts of the winds is inevitable and we have to rebuild from that, but saving lives is the most important thing right now. geoff: with 26 days till the election, former president donald trump tries to win over voters in president biden's hometown. amna: and, a growing number of civilians in lebanon are displaced and in dire need of aid amid israel's ongoing offensive against hezbollah.

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna nawaz is away. israel marks one year since hamas' deadly attack as war rages on multiple fronts. >> still, i'm here. so, they will have to understand this. nobody is going because they kill us. nobody is going. geoff: the recovery from hurricane helene is complicated by lies, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories spread by former president trump and far-right extremists. and residents of ukrainian town face an agonizing choice as ru

geoff, and i'm geoff bennett. in both gaza and lebanon are once again caught in the crossfire, while the u.s. promises to send an air defense system to israel. amna: vice president kamala harris works to shore up support from black voters while former president donald trump ramps up his dangerous political rhetoric. geoff: and, how some prominent colleges are reaching out to

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna: and i'm amna nawaz.ight, with election day fast approaching, donald trump tries to appeal to women voters while kamala harris courts disenchanted republicans. geoff: a former justice department official raises questions about whether developments in donald trump's election interference case could improperly influence the presidential race. amna: and judy woodruff visits the swing state of nevada where voters who changed parties the last election cycle could hold

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.night, hurricane milton leaves a path of destruction across florida and millions without power as officials assess the damage. >> most of the weather has cleared but there are still a range of hazards that are out there. we've got down power lines, flood waters that are still rising in some of the rivers. amna: the political battle for control of the u.s. senate. we look at the races that could determine if the chamber flips hands. geoff: and cross-border attacks escalate between israel and hezbollah in southern lebanon, with the uniteon

. ♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. i'm not in a vase is away.mala harris both courts voters ahead of election day. lebanese fst

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett.” tonight, the leader of hamas and architect of the october 7 attacks is killed the ramifications for the war in gaza. amna: how abortion measures on the ballot in the critical swing states of nevada and arizona could tip the balance in the presidential race.

geoff: and i'm geoff bennett." tonight, the middle east once again on edge after iran launches missiles at tel aviv in retaliation for israeli strikes on iran-backed groups in lebanon and gaza. amna: the search for survivors continues i

geoff: donald trump stokes fears in

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna nawaz is away. on "the newshour" tonight.attered florida gulf coast braces for impact from hurricane milton vice president emily harrison former president donald trump continue their efforts to rally support with early boat -- early voting already underway. and woman taken hostage by hamas during the october 7 attacks reflects on her traumatic experience and the prisoner swap that led to her release. >> so when i came back, i asked myself the same question like in

. ♪ geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett.m florida and north carolina desperately seek help in the way of hurricane helene.

geoff: good evening. i'm geoff bennett. amna nawaz is away.tonight, kamala harris and donald trump both work latino voters ahead of election day. lebanese first responders trying to rescue those struck by israeli airstrikes increasingly find themselves inin