Wide tornado has hit. Those are some of the descriptions used to talk about this heartbreaking toll of Hurricane Helene across the southeastern united states. Today, we learned the storm has killed at least 128 people. That number has increased since an hour ago when i reported on this hundreds of others have been reported missing. Towns, reduced to debris. We begin our coverage this hour with cnns Rafael Romo. Hes in Western North Carolina with a closeup look at this horrific destruction here for sara tim co, this freshly brewed coffee is a luxury made possible by the love of her father. I asked my daughter, are you okay. Youve just texted her and she sent me back these horrifying pictures. I mean, it looked like armageddon. Thats when theyve Tim Cook decided to travel hundreds of miles to come to the rescue of his daughter and her family, bringing food, water, gas, and supplies, buildings down, houses, washed away im like, oh, my god, my dollars in the middle of this and shes 7. 5 mo
And destruction, as far as the eye can see after Western North Carolina with hammered by helene will talk to the Fema Administrator on the ground asheville, amid apocalyptic conditions as the Storm Death Toll across the southeast is rising also tonight, israel warns its heading into what its calling the next stage of its war against hezbollah as a limited Ground Invasion of Lebanon May repeat, may be imminent cnn is near israels northern border were closed Military Zone as declared by israel has been declared plus Breaking News, a Georgia Judge just struck down a State Law banning abortions beyond six weeks into a Pregnancy Standby for details on this major ruling and what happens next welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world. Im Wolf Blitzer and youre in the Situation Room we begin with the devastation from one of the deadliest storms to hit the us in decades. At least 128 people have been killed from Helenes Onslaught in the southeast. That till almost ce
Speaking slot aT The democratic convention and leading this hour, were just one week thats right. SeveN Days away from the very first debates between Vice President kamala while harris and former President Donald Trump today, were getting new insights into how both campaigns are preparing. While the Trump Campaign says theyre ramping up his Campaign Appearances in the coming days harris is gearing up to further lean into her economic proposals as she tries to moderate some of her past positions. Lets get straighT To cnns Kristen Holmes and Kayla Tausche and tail if youve got some brand new reporting about how Vice President harris is preparing and the new policies were going to see before she takes the stage thats right, jake, Vice President harris is going to be delivering an economic speech in new Hampshire Tomorrow where we have just learned some of the proposals that she has seT To unveil specifically he tried to lower taxes, cut regulation, and provide new financing for Small Busi
Georgia where a grand jury meets today to investigate whether trump tried to overturn the election in that state. Meanwhile, in pennsylvania, the search for answers after a home explodes near pittsburgh killing five people including a teenager. And a 3yearold Migrant Child dies while riding a bus from texas to chicago. Its the first death texas has announced since it started Busing Thousands of migrants to cities across the country. This morning Fulton County, georgia, District Attorney willis is expected to begin presenting her case to a grand jury outlining Donald Trumps alleged efforts to overturn bidens 2020 victory in that state. Tomorrow the grand jury will hear from former Lieutenant Governor jeff duncan and journalist george chidi, both who have been asked to testify. The former president has spent this morning and the weekend slamming the d. A. And her case saying he didnt tamper with the election. Joining us now nbc news correspondent Blayne Alexander who is right outside the
Destroyed. Most of the Historic Town of lahaina wiped out. And now an investigation into the Emergency Alert system, with residents telling us they had little to no warning of the raging fire. Many now lining up for a chance to return home. Some are finding a wasteland where their houses once stood. We meet a mother and daughter searching through the ruins. A family that may have lost four members. And a pregnant woman who fled the flames, due to have her baby any day, desperate for a steady place to stay. Were following the massive Relief Effort under way. Donations pouring into maui. Neighbors racing to help each other. Gio benitez standing by. And our Team Coverage across maui. Also in our news tonight, millions on alert for extreme weather. Damaging hail in the midwest. Severe storms sweeping into the east. Including possible tornadoes. Blistering heat as the Pacific Northwest braces for a dangerous heat wave. A deadly Home Explosion. The flames spreading to other homes in the neig