The u. S. Military intercepting missiles. Iran striking back for the killing of Hezbollahs Leader in beirut. President biden and Vice President harris in the Situation Room. Matt gutman standing by in israel, and Martha Raddatz is right here tonight. How concerned is the u. S. Now of a fullscale regional war . Of course, all of this affecting the race for the White House tonight. The consequential Vice President ial debate a short time from now. Governor tim Walz And Senator j. D. Vance, likely to face questions on the crisis in the Middle East, and, of course, the issues right here at home. Abc will carry the debate live, 9 00 p. M. Eastern. The economy tonight. And this crippling new strike. Union workers up and down the coast and the gulf, Tens Of Thousands of Dock Workers walking off the job. The strike now threatening the nations supply chain. Tonight, the Search Efforts growing more desperate by the hour, with the Death Toll from Hurricane Helene rising. More than 150 lives now lost. Search teams now going from structure to structure. Tonight, the story of one couple swept away by a wall of water. Rescuers now looking for one mans fiance. Also tonight, the disturbing new accusations against sean did diddy combs. Arne atto an attorney coming forward. There is a massive manhunt under way at this hour for an escaped prisoner who is being described as violent and dangerous. The News Tonight on Breast Cancer. The alarming rise in cases among young women. What theyre seeing. Tonight, the last photos of baseball great pete rose, appearing with his former teammates. And the medical examiner now revealing his Cause Of Death. The video just in tonight. Former president jimmy carter turning 100, right there in his blue ball cap, watching the flyover for his birthday. And tonight, the loss of a beloved actor. We remember a wellknown tv dad. Good evening, and its great to have you with us here on a very busy tuesday night. We have several breaking stories tonight, and of course, the High StakesVice President ial debate. Governor Tim Walz, senator j. D. Vance facing off. Well carry it live at 9 00 p. M. Eastern. We do begin tonight with Irans Attack on israel. Iran launching more than 200 ballistic missiles fired on select targets, including three Air Bases and Israels Intelligence Head quarters. Israeli defenses and the u. S. Military tonight intercepting most of those missiles. Tonight, israel is vowing to strike back. The swarm of missiles and intercepts seen over Tel Aviv. These are the images tonight. Similar scenes in the skies Over Jerusalem and other cities in israel. And the missiles could be seen in the skies over several countries in the region. Sirens wailing in jerusalem during the attack. Police racing through the streets, warning people to take shelter. A local resident capturing the moment one of the waves of missiles rained down on a Military Base. This is in southern israel. Multiple bases hit. Officials say one person was killed in the West Bank. Several injured. Debris falling to the ground. People could be seen moving part of a rocket out of a West Bank town. This video just in tonight. Irans News Agency releasing foot and of what it says are those missiles being launched toward israel. The u. S. , of course, monitoring the developments closely. President biden, Vice President harris with their national Security Team in the Situation Room today. Martha raddatz is here with me tonight. How concerned is the u. S. Of a wider regional war . What shes learning at this hour. And israel vowing a response tonight. Malt Matt Gutman from Tel Aviv. Reporter tonight, israel vowing to strike back after that massive iranian Air Assault over major cities. The largest ballistic Missile Attack on israel ever. A local resident capturing the moment one of those waves of ballistic missiles rained down on a Military Base in israels south. Multiple bases hit. Cctv showing this missile strike. A senior u. S. Official saying iran fired more than 200 missiles towards israel. Sirens wailing, Interaccept Tomorrows picking off some missiles. Explosions lighting up the night sky. Terrified residents taking cover in shelters. These drivers finding safety in a tunnel. Shopkeepers hunkering down. Our team in the middle of the barrage. Sirens going off again. Were just about to run inside, but this is another round of rockets or missiles come in, at this point. You can see people running. There are soldiers with guns downstairs. You can see them armed. Reporter most of those missiles shot down by israels triplelayered defense system, and some by the u. S. Military. Two u. S. Destroyers deployed in the mediterranean firing a dozen interceptors. Iran reportedly targeting three Air Bases and Mossads Intelligence Headquarters near Tel Aviv. We saw the massive crater left behind. The Blast Radius here is about 200 meters. You can see what it did to that car. The missile essentially disintegrating on impact here, and the crater it left behind is about 30 feet deep. Reporter no confirmed at least one palestinian killed in the West Bank, several injured with damage assessments still under way tonight. A rocket falling on this Elementary School in gedera, west of jerusalem. And the remains of this bussized missile found in the West Bank. As irans Missile Attack unfolded, a separate deadly shooting outside a Tel Aviv rail station. There, terrorists opening fire, killing at least seven, wounding eight more, according to local officials. Meantime, this massive iranian attack tonight, raising fears of a wider war across the Middle East. Just hours earlier, israel launching a Ground Operation inside southern lebanon, targeting hezbollah infrastructure, like the tunnels seen in these idf videos in villages close to the border. Tonight, iran claiming their attack is retaliation for israels decimation of hezbollah in lebanon, Killing Leader hassan nasrallah. And the destruction in gaza, as well as the assassination of hamas political leader in tehran. President biden saying the u. S. Fully supports israel. At my direction, the United States Military actively supported the defense of israel, and were still assessing the impact. But based on what we now know now, the attack appears to have been defeated and ineffective. David lets bring in Matt Gutman tonight. Israel this evening saying it will respond here. Reporter and just a short time ago, israels prime Minister Netanyahu said that iran has made a big mistake, and will pay for it, but im told most likely, not tonight. After that last Missile Attack in april, israel targeted a single iranian radar installation. This time, israels Broadcasting A much more fierce response, with pressure mounting on Israels Government to hit targets including iranian oil inf infrastructure, david. David Matt Gutman leading us off, thank you. You saw President Biden and Vice President harris in the Situation Room. The u. S. , of course, watching all of this unfold very closely. And the u. S. Military helping Israel Intercept many of those missiles. So, lets bring in Martha Raddatz, just back from the region tonight. And martha, we know the u. S. Was actively involved in intercepting these missiles today. Reporter absolutely, helping israel defend itself. They had two destroyers in the eastern mediterranean. They launched missiles to intercept 12 of those iranian missiles. Were not sure how many were intercepted, but certainly some of them. You know, on those ships, its like a bullet hitting a bullet, a missile hitting a missile. To protect israel, david. David extraordinary precision involved. In the meantime, i know youve been talking with your sources today. How concerned is the u. S. Of the potential of a wider regional war here . And could israel now vowing to retaliate, could israel target irans nuclear sites . Reporter well, at this point, david, my sources tell me they dont really know what israel is going to do. Theyre waiting, they will probably get some sort of heads up before they respond, but they are worried about how broad a response. I dont think theyre concerned at this point that they will hit nuclear sites, but it is certainly possible, but given the fact there was not major damage, theyre hoping that israel tamps it down. David Martha Raddatz, thank you. Well see you for the Vice President ial Debate Tonight. In the meantime, of course, this escalation in the Middle East is effecting the race for the White House. Tonights consequential Vice President ial debate, likely obviously to face questions about the crisis in the Middle East, as well as the issues right here at home. Were going to carry the debate live here on abc, 9 00 p. M. Eastern. Tonight, Mary Bruce on both campaigns, reacting swiftly tonight to the dangerous turn, with iran and israel. Reporter as iranian missiles rained down on israel, Vice PresidentKamala Harris in the Situation Room by the president s side, monitoring the events unfolding in real time. The Vice President then coming before cameras. My commitment to the security of israel is unwavering. And we will continue to work with our allies and partners to disrupt irans aggressive behavior and hold them accountable. Reporter in wisconsin, former president Donald Trump blaming the escalation in the Middle East on the biden harris administration. Ive been talking about World War ii for a long time. And i dont want to make predictions because the predictions always come true. Were not going to make but they are very close to global catastrophe. Reporter trump says if he wins hell bring quote, peace in the world. But he hasnt explained how. Tonight, his running mate, ohio senator j. D. Vance, will likely face that question when he squares off against harriss running mate, minnesota governor Tim Walz in their one and only debate. Vance arriving in New York monday. Hes been preparing extensively, Doing Mock Debates with republican Congressman Tom Emmer of minnesota in the role of walz. Governor walz, meanwhile, heading to new York Today with a double thumbs up. Governor, how do you feel this morning . Reporter walz has been Doing Mock Debates too, with Transportation Secretary Pete buttigieg playing vance. But his campaign also trying to lower expectations. Sources telling us walz warned harris during the Vetting Process that hes quote, a bad debater. David Mary Bruce with us, also here in New York tonight. The conventional wisdom, mary, is usually that these Vice President ial debates dont matter all that much. We think back to the past, we can think to a moment or two Vice President ial debates, but when you look at the polling in the seven key battlegrounds that will decide this election, it is so close. A Point Difference between trump and harris. How they perform tonight, if either one of them gets themselves into trouble or has a great moment, it could actually make a bit of a difference here. Reporter david, it is so close. Just look at the fivethirtyeight averages of the Battleground State polls. It is razor thin. Harris up 1. 9 in michigan. Wisconsin, harris up 1. 6. In mustwin pennsylvania, harris up by just 0. 6. Trump leading by less than a point in North Carolina. Trump up 1. 3 in georgia, and up 1. 5 in arizona. And that is why this Debate Tonight really does matter. Because if they can just do something to move the needle even a little bit in these key Battleground States, it could make all the difference. David were staring at one of the closest races weve ever covered, mary, thank you. Be sure to join us for the debate live on abc. Our team with special coverage. The stakes what weve learned already about the preparation. That starts at 8 00 p. M. Eastern, and then, of course, the debate, 9 00 p. M. Eastern on abc. Vice president ial debate, hosted by cbs. Governor Tim Walz, senator j. D. Vance, live here on abc. Well see you at 9 00 p. M. Mary, thank you. In the meantime, we turn to the economy tonight, and to this crippling strike. Tens of thousands of Union Dock workers up and down the East Coast and the Gulf Walking off the job, threatening the nations supply chain, and then, of course the prices you could potentially pay. Elizabeth schulze from New Jersey again tonight. Reporter tonight, crucial ports that fuel the american economy from New England to the Gulf Coast at a standstill, after Tens Of Thousands of Union Dock workers walked off the job. If its a fight they want, its a fight theyre gonna get reporter the international Longshoremens Association and the u. S. Maritime alliance failing to reach a deal, leaving leaving ships sitting offshore in texas, and Shipping Containers at some of the busiest hubs in the u. S. Idle, just weeks before the holiday season. The impasse could cost the u. S. Billions of dollars a day and drive up consumer prices. Experts say for every day the strike lasts, it could take nearly a week to clear the backlog. Under the old contract, a Dock Worker could earn a typical salary of 100,000 per year. The union wants to boost pay to 177,000 annually over six years, and Add Protections against automated machines. Yakelin veloz is a single mother working at the docks in New Jersey. Her three little girls joining her on the picket line. Everything that comes into this country comes in through us. The supply that everyone receives daily, comes through us. And were not appreciated. Reporter ahead of this strike, we have already seen major retailers like walmart and costco diverse some of their shipments to ports on the West Coast to avoid shortages during the holidays. David . David elizabeth schulze, thank you. Next tonight here, the Search Efforts growing more desperate at this hour. The Death Toll from Hurricane Helene rising. More than 150 lives now lost. Hundreds are still unaccounted for. Canine crews searching through the muddy wreckage in hardhit North Carolina. Abcs morgan norwood from North Carolina again tonight. Reporter tonight, the search for survivors growing more and more dire, as the Death Toll in the wake of helene grows to nearly 150. Hundreds remain missing, including john norwoods fiance, julie le roux. We looked outside and there was a 30foottall Wall of water and rocks and Tree Debris just coming at us. And it just it knocked the house straight down with all of us in it. She went one way, and i went the other. Last thing i said to her was i love you, and that was the last time i saw her. Reporter their entire neighborhood in marion, North Carolina demolished. John brought to safety in that stretcher. His legs crushed. And theyre still looking for julie. Meanwhile, in hardhit asheville, families are struggling. We dont have nowhere to go. Reporter Patricia Miranda is using Creek Water to flush her toilets and wash clothes. She has diabetes and needs to keep her insulin cold. Do you have enough supply of ice to keep your Insulin Supply fresh . Not at all. Reporter and tonight, a first look at cleanup in erwin, tennessee, Tow Iing ambulan ambulances away. Tonight, 6,300 National Guard troops from 12 states are working to clear debris and bring in supplies, along with a growing army of good samaritans. It cant come fast enough. And President Biden is headed to this region tomorrow. He will get a briefing and fly over the affected areas. Meanwhile, Vice PresidentKamala Harris is set to travel to georgia to meet with officials there. Shes also expected to come here to North Carolina in the coming days. David . David morgan, thank you. Next tonight here, new and disturbing accusations against sean diddy combs. A Texas Attorney says he represented 120 alleged victims whose allegations spab more than 30 years. The accounts of the alleged victims have not been fully vetted, but their accusations include the kind of drugfueled alleged sexual assaults described in a dozen civil lawsuits and the criminal case against combs. Combs has pleaded not guilty. His Attorney Tonight saying combs emphatically denies any claim that he sexually abused anyone. When we come back here tonight, the massive manhunt under way for an escaped prisoner. Also tonight, the last photos of baseball great pete rose, and his Cause Of Death revealed tonight. And we remember a tonight, there is an urgent manhunt in Northern California for Ans Kated Inmate described as violate and dangerous. Authorities say Caleb Duerr escaped by breaching two fences at the plumas county jail. Police say he may have left the state. When we come back here, the alarming report. Breast cancer and younger women. To the index, and to news on Breast Cancer tonight. Deaths from cancer declining in the u. S. , Breast Cancer. The new concern, though, about a rise in cases among women under 50. The american Cancer Society says Breast Cancer rates have steadily climbabled 1 a year over the last decade. Tonight, the death of pete rose. The medical examiner revealing he died from natural causes. The last pictures right here taken of rose show him in nashville just two days ago, surrounded by his former teammates. Actor John Amos has died. Best known for his roles in good times, roots, the west wing. He was 84. When we come back here tonight, the images just in, former president jimmy carter in his blue cap, what he finally tonight, happy birthday, jimmy carter. On his 100th birthday. Heres steve osunsami. Reporter in the small Georgia Town that gave america its 39th president , theyre wishing him bort a happy birthday, and as many more sunsets as the heavens will allow. On his 100th trip around the sun, jimmy carter remains the longest living former american president , and one of the most famous humanitarians in the world. Seen here from behind, in a private moment today, wearing a blue cap, watching this Air Force absolute. At the Carter Center in atlanta, theyre swearing in new citizens on this special occasion. 100 now. 100 now. Reporter are we 101 . Look, were not in charge, steve. Reporter his Grandson Jason say what so many are thinking. That when the former president needed Hospice Care at home early last year, that there were few people who believed he would live this long. And then, whoevers in charge took his wife, rosalynn, first. Even in his advanced condition, he still refused to miss her funeral. The world is so much better today, in many, many ways, than it was 100 years ago. He played a role in that. And i think as we reflect on him and this moment, its been a remarkable century. Reporter president jimmy carter is arguably more beloved for his many years after leaving the White House than any of his years inside it. For the decades he and his wife spent Building Houses for the poor and ending disease in faraway places. In their final television interview, they told us it was their love that kept us strong. President carter, you say often that marrying mrs. Carter was the pinnacle of your life. More than any presidency. Oh, yes. Staying with me all this long has been the most wonderful thing in my life. Hes pretty wonderful in my life, too. Reporter President Carter is quietly celebrating tonight in his small twobedroom home. They say he knows the world is cheering him today, and say he loves every bit of it. David happy birthday, President Carter. The its hot. Its hot. Dangerously hot in spots. Its going to be hot 105 degrees and higher. Im dion lim. Im Leslie Brinkley in pleasanton. Im zach fuentes in the south bay. The tireless work happening right now to help those living outside during this intense heat sure does not feel like october, does it . Triple digit temperatures. And believe it or not, 90s in san francisco. Yes, its a scorcher out there. Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us. 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