12 PM ET: Storm deaths mount, Israeli ground raids, VP debate prep & more

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More than 100 deaths connected to Hurricane Helene have been reported across six states, and that number could continue to rise. Sources say Israeli special forces have started to carry out small raids into Lebanon. Police in Nepal are using zip lines to rescue people after days of heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding. Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz are preparing to face off on the debate stage tomorrow night. Plus, DirectTV is buying a rival for one dollar.

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