Debate prep for days, holding mock debates. In a new interview, the Vice President saying former President Trump is, quote, not burdened by telling the truth. Tonight, how Donald Trump is preparing in these final hours. And the new poll just out tonight, showing this president ial race is a dead heat. Mary bruce, rachel scott, and Rick Klein on this new poll just in, all here in philadelphia tonight. The news breaking late today. Legendary actor james Earl Jones has died. One of americas most distinguished performers. A powerful presence on stage and screen. No. I am your father. D David Steve Osunsami with the tributes coming in. Also tonight, tropical Storm Francine gaining strength. The storm expected to become a hurricane tonight, as it now takes aim at the u. S. Ginger zee with the new track. The Wildfire Emergency at this hour. Thousands of evacuations outside logs angeles. Flames burning across more than 20,000 acres. Dozens of large fires burning in the west. Tonight, the urgen
Of 93. We remember the legendary actor with a commanding voice. I am your father. Norah the Cbs Evening news starts now. Good evening. Im Norah Odonnell and Thank You for being with us. There are a number of top stories we are covering on this monday night. From that upcoming president ial debate that will air here on cbs to those outofcontrol wildfires out west, and a tropical storm thats gaining strength in the Gulf Of Mexico. We want to begin tonight with some news just coming in about the death of james Earl Jones, whose commanding performance onscreen made him a Household Name for decades. He was the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and mufasa in the lion king. He overcame a Childhood Stutter to win nearly every accolade and award, after appearing in nearly 90 Television Dramas and series and some 120 movies. We get more now from cbs vladimir duthiers. Reporter james Earl Jones was an industry giant. Steel isnt strong, boy. Reporter Whose Unmistakable Deep Booming Voice Captivate
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