Day: October 1, 2024

Israel has started a ground war in southern Lebanon overnight, targeting Hezbollah. A lack of cell phone coverage and access means hundreds of people are struggling to get in touch with their loved ones in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It’s the VP debate tonight, as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes on Ohio Senator JD Vance. Breast cancer deaths are dropping in the US, but there’s been a jump in cases. And, a baseball legend who’s career ended in controversy has died.
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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports another top aide to New York City mayor quits, in the wake of a corruption indictment.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on an Israeli order for Lebanese communities to evacuate and Hezbollah’s response; a Russian strike on the Ukrianian city Kherson; and Julian Assange talks to the media.

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Israeli military wants some Lebanese border communities to evauate, as the overnight ground operation continues.

Israel says it has launched a “limited” ground operation into Southern Lebanon, launching a major escalation in its conflict with Hezbollah. Plus, what to listen for during tonight’s vice presidential debate. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Vincent Ni, Megan Pratz, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Iman Maani, Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott, and our technical director is Zac Coleman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy