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Himself from the character played by sacha baron cohen. Plus, could skipping class mean jail time . The boy threatened with an arrest for missing remote classes on zoom. Caught on camera, a kayaker is stalked by a great white shark. Holy [ bleep ]. Holy [ bleep ]. Why his friend nearby was unable to help. And the woman who is nine months pregnant beating the odds at the track. Her remarkable achievement. Good thursday morning, everyone. Im mona kosar abdi. Im andrew dymburt. Kenneth is off. We begin with new allegations that iran and russia are working to interfere in the u. S. Election. In a surprise News Conference, u. S. Officials claimed iran and russia have obtained u. S. Voting data and they claim that iran is behind a video that falsely suggests fraudulent ballots can be sent from overseas. This comes ahead of a critical day in the race for the white house with 12 days left in the campaign, President Trump and joe biden are preparing for tonights final debate. We have new reporting on the strategies of both sides. But first abcs faith abubey begins our coverage with those new claims about election interference. Faith, good morning. Reporter good morning, mona and andrew. Federal Authorities Say iran and russia are both actively interfering with the u. S. Election, but democrats are questioning the timing of this new warning. This morning, new concerns that foreign governments are trying to meddle in the upcoming election. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and fbi director Christopher Wray announcing in an afterhours News Conference that russia and iran have accessed americans voter information. We have identified that two foreign actors, iran and russia, have taken specific actions to influence Public Opinion relating to our elections. Reporter Officials Say iran has already used the information to contact voters sending spoofed emails aimed at damaging President Trump, intimidating voters and inciting unrest. Overnight abc news learning that both countries obtained the information through state and local election data systems. This data can be used by foreign actors to attempt to communicate false information to registered voters that they hope will cause confusion. If you receive an intimidating or manipulative email in your inbox, dont be alarmed, and do not spread it. Reporter ratcliffe says the warning is not a partisan issue but some democrats question the details and the timing. Connecticut senator chris murphy tweeting the emails told voters to support trump but the director of National Intelligence is sure it was to hurt trump. Thats a dubious claim. Rick klein calls it a surprise and says voter information is Available Upon request in many states. That doesnt mean that you can get email addresses and cell phones but there are lots of folks that match up information like that to the publicly available data. Its actually not very hard to get for anyone thats willing to pay a little bit of money for it. This is a major moment that makes a lot of people think back to october in the past. Putting america first. Reporter and the iranian government is now responding to this releasing a statement in which they said, quote, unlike the u. S. , iran does not interfere with other countries elections, mona. Faith, thank you for that report. Tonights final crucial president ial debate is just hours away, and overnight President Trump responded to the blistering attack from barack obama yesterday. The former president delivering a rebuke of the current president in a way weve never seen before. Down in the polls and in need of a boost, President Trump in North Carolina last night pleading with people to get out and vote. Get your friends, get your family, get your neighbors, get your coworkers, get your boss, rip him out of the seat, and get out and vote. You got to get out and vote. Reporter North Carolina now among the states where coronavirus cases are on the rise. At the rally in gastonia, jam packed with supporters, the president accused the states governor and other democrats of playing politics with the pandemic. Watch, november 4th, North Carolina, were opening up. November 4th. You know theyre all doing this for political reasons. Reporter trump also claiming he stands to benefit to former president obama returning to the campaign trail. President obamas campaigning for sleepy joe biden, and i said, thats good news or bad news. Are you saying its good or bad. I guess its bad. No, its good. There was nobody that campaigned harder for crooked hillary clinton. Honk if youre fired up. Honk if youre ready to go. Reporter hours earlier obama unloaded on the president. I get this president wants full credit for the economy he inherited and zero blame for the pandemic that he ignored. Reporter Obama Holding a drivein rally in philadelphia attacking trumps confidence and character. He hasnt shown any interest in doing the work or helping anybody but himself and his friends or treating the presidency like a reality show that he can use to get attention. And, by the way, even then his tv ratings are down, so you know that upsets him. We literally left this white house a pandemic playbook that would have shown them how to respond before the virus reached our shores. They probably used it to, i dont know, prop up a wobbly table somewhere. We dont know where that playbook went. Reporter obama also referencing a New York Times report that claims trump has a secret bank account in china. Can you imagine if i had had a secret chinese bank account . When i was running for reelection . You think fox news might have been a little concerned about that . They would have called me beijing barry. Reporter in the meantime, a new cnn poll claims biden has a doubledigit lead in pennsylvania and a fourpoint lead in florida. Experts say both states are likely tighter than that. 41 million votes have already been cast, ten times more than in 2016, and now a potential make or break moment just hours away. The candidates face off tonight in nashville at the final debate. Bidens team saying it expects ugly attacks tonight including on bidens family while the New York Times reports the president s advisers want him to present a more positive, hopeful vision for the country. As for that new debate rule that will mute a candidates microphone when the other is answering initial questions, President Trump once again called that rule change unfair. This morning, 40 states are reporting an increase in coronavirus cases and overall no states are heading in the right direction. There are growing concerns about the midwest and the mountain states. In billings, montana, cases have spiked 200 since september and hospitals are at 97 capacity. Our matt gutman is there. We help people in the operating room until we could get a room open for their care here. Wow. Were taking care of them on the cardiovascular unit. There are literally Covid Patients all over the hospital. There are Covid Patients all over the hospital, yes, correct. Meanwhile, wisconsin just reported a record high increase in covid deaths and ohio reported a daily increase in coronavirus cases in the last week. 20 Staff Members from minnesota and north dakota have tested positive for coronavirus after attending a conference in minnesota. It comes as that state experiencing widespread transmission of the virus. In the northeast Boston Public Schools are suspending inperson classes after the citys Positivity Rate jumped, and Boston University is now requiring students to wear badges to show theyve tested negative. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee Say they will boycott todays vote on Amy Coney Barretts nomination to the supreme court. Republicans insist theyll proceed regardless of a rule that requires two democrats to be present. The full senate could vote to confirm barrett as soon as monday. Historic remarks by pope francis endorsing samesex civil unions are triggering mixed reactions within the catholic church. In a new documentary, the pope said homosexual people are children of god and have a right to be in a family. Some conservative catholic leaders have denounced the comments as a contradiction of Church Teaching while others have embraced the message of inclusion. Its a real way of not only speaking pastorally to this group of people but also speaking lovingly and making them feel more welcome in the church. Francis had spoken out in favor of gay unions before but not since becoming pope, however, he stopped short of endorsing samesex marriage. Time now for a look at your thursday morning weather. Strong shifting winds have forced new evacuations near major wildfires burning in colorado. Todays critical fire conditions could be eased by an incoming snowstorm. Meanwhile, heavy snow is expected today from the dakotas to minnesota. Some areas could see ten inches but most of the midwest will get rain. Looking at todays high temperatures, unseasonably warm in many areas today. Chicago and new york will be in the 70s. Low 80s from kansas to miami. The northwest will be in the 50s. Coming up, the streaming service shutting down after only six months. But first, a kayakers terrifying encounter with a great white shark. What he did that may have saved his life. And a school threatens to arrest a 12yearold for missing his class on zoom. The school explains why. Thats next. And i love it. For over 25 years, home instead has helped seniors stay at home. Recently, thats taken on a new meaning. Staying home has become essential. 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We turn now to one father speaking out after he was told his son could be arrested for missing classes on zoom. His story is raising questions about how to keep kids engaged in remote learning. Heres abcs andrea fujii. Reporter this morning, a seventh grader is at risk of being arrested for missing remote classes. This is our fourth child in this school and out of the blue we get a letter. Reporter merrick mastrovs dad explained when his son missed three 30minute zoom classes one day last month, the Northern California middle school made the threat. Are you going to come arrest my son at my home or try to fine me for me not getting him to his zoom class perfect every day . Reporter a School Administrator sent a letter that listed the three periods merrick missed and explained when a student is absent without a valid excuse, the student is considered truant according to California Law and may be subject to arrest. The letter stems from new state guidelines that require districts to keep a closer eye on attendance and added, as always the schools have a responsibility to ensure students are engaged and learning. California Public Schools rely on daily attendance numbers for their state and federal funding. The mastrov family hopes to work with lawmakers to change the rules. Obviously were in a pandemic and Governor Newsom is trying to manage it but if theyre going to focus on arresting 12yearold children for missing 90 minutes of school, its ridiculous. Reporter they say they should have received a phone call before the letter allowing them to clear his absences but the family says they never received that call. Mona, andrew. Andrea, thank you. Coming up, can mouthwash help fight the coronavirus . Our medical expert weighs in. But first former new york mayor Rudy Giulianis runin with borat. Many people with type 2 diabetes like emily lower their blood sugar. 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Returning to the coronavirus, a new report looks at whether mouthwash can fight the virus. Also important new guidance from the cdc on your contact with infected people and how long it takes to transmit the virus. Earlier i spoke with dr. Yvonne maldonado. Lets start with that big headline from the cd which is especially relevant for schools and offices. When it comes to your risk of getting infected from someone else, the cdc is now redefining the term close contact. It previously defined a close contact as someone who spent 15 consecutive minutes within six feet of someone who is infected, but now that definition is changing. Can you walk us through the new guidance . Yes. Essentially its based on an incident where a prison guard was in contact with a number of people who prisoners who were subsequently found to be infected, and the total amount of time he spent with each of them separately added up to about just over 15 minutes. But not all at one time, so it does appear that exposure to individuals in close contact within six feet is cumulative rather than just one event. And theres new research on the dangers of carpooling. One study finding the trip to and from school on a bus can be more dangerous than actually being at school. Whats the takeaway here . This really points to the fact that very close contact, especially within poorly ventilated areas with a large number of people can still be a big risk. It really does come down to close exposure, and in schools it appears that people are probably more spaced apart and less likely to be in very close contact. And lastly were seeing reports this morning about mouthwash. Can rinsing with mouthwash help reduce your infection risk or protect you in any way . Its really too early to tell. Theres a lot of issues around those studies. Those are experimental studies not with the human sarscov2 virus. 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Intelligence Officials Say russia and iran have obtained American Voter information. They announced iran has already used the data to send threatening emails to registered democrats. Officials say the emails were designed to intimidate voters and undermine confidence in american democracy. A makeorbreak moment in the race for the white house. President trump and joe biden face off tonight in the final debate. 41 million americans have already cast their ballots. Speaking in North Carolina, President Trump vowed to stop crime in the suburbs. Former president obama attacked trump, saying he hasnt taken the job seriously. Purdue pharma says it will have to close permanently in order to pay an 8 billion settlement for its role in the nations opioid crisis. The companys assets will be used to create a new company run by a trust for the benefit of the company. New details about the aclus report that its been unable to reach the parents of 545 Migrant Children taken from their families at the border. Homeland security says thats a false narrative, saying in some cases, the parents are refusing to reunite with their kids. But the aclu says thats not possible because no one can find the parents. Todays weather, strong winds create critical fire danger from california to colorado. Snow from the Northern Rockies to the minnesota, rain from the midwest and plains. And finally, a cancer survivor with a heart for helping mans best friends. The michigan man is raising money by running four marathons in one day. This morning, a man near detroit about to embark on a challenge that even the fittest athletes might find impossible. The first words out of their mouth is you must be crazy. Reporter but dan is serious about pulling off an incredible feat that kicks off saturday running four marathons in just 24 hours. The goal is to finish it. My training has consisted of just doing some small little runs, not great distances. And the reason for that is, ive only got so many miles left on these legs and hips and ankles and stuff, and if i run too much now, im just afraid im not going to be able to make the 105 miles plus that im going to do. Reporter dan, who is a cancer survivor, is hoping to raise 50,000 to share between two dog rescues. Everyone will be able to keep up with egglers progress, because hell be wearing a tracker. Im dan eggler. And im dave eggler reporter and dans identical twin brother, dave, promises he wont be a secret subin for any of the 100plus miles. I thought he was crazy. Dan said what will carry him is the love and support and the dogs that need loving homes. Obviously its a strong stress on the body, and i plan for that, but ive got to do this and ive got to complete four marathons in 24 hours. Thats going to be more of a mental challenge, i think, than a physical challenge. He says he wont pull a twin swap. To the best of dans knowledge, no one has attempted this feat before. And that is whats making news in america this morning. Thats really incredible. Well, stay tuned with us for right now on america this morning, the rare announcement from the top u. S. Intelligence official detailing a plot by iran and russia to interfere in the election obtaining u. S. Voter Registration Data to launch a disinformation campaign. What we learned overnight about how they could obtain the data. Obama takes on trump. Tweeting at the television doesnt fix things. Making stuff up doesnt make peoples lives better. A historic rebuke of a current president by a former president. How trump responded. Plus, the trump and biden strategies for tonights highstakes debate, all all happening as the coronavirus surges. Cases are up 200 . Bora