Hurricane Helene’s death toll has surpassed 200, with over half of these fatalities occurring in North Carolina as communities continue to recover from the devastation. President Biden is in talks with Israel regarding potential strikes on Iranian oil sites following missile attacks on Israel, while Israeli airstrikes on Beirut continue amidst warnings of severe consequences for Iran. Three former Memphis police officers were found guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols after a jury deliberated for six hours, with sentencing scheduled for January 2025. Former Colorado Republican county clerk Tina Peters received a nine-year prison sentence for illegally breaching her county's voting system, with the judge condemning her actions. Lastly, striking port workers are returning to work after the International Longshoremen’s Association reached a tentative wage agreement, extending their contract to January 15.
Hurricane Helene’s death toll reaches 200 (BBC)
U.S. discusses possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities with Israel (Reuters)
Three officers found guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols (ABC)
Tina Peters sentenced to nine years in prison for election interference (CNBC)
Striking port workers reach a deal with management group on wages, ending strike (CNN)
