Today’s Headlines: Israel has ramped up strikes on Lebanon, aiming at Hezbollah and leaving nearly 500 dead and 1,500 injured. As global leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, discussions center on the fallout from the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine. Back in the U.S., Lindsey Graham’s push to change Nebraska’s electoral system hit a roadblock. A man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump could face life in prison. FBI stats show violent crime dropped 3% last year. California is suing ExxonMobil for misleading the public on plastics recycling. And book bans in U.S. schools have tripled, with Florida and Iowa leading the charge. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Lebanon says 500 people were killed and 1650 injured in Israel bombing AP News: World leaders are gathering for the UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy Axios: Nebraska Republican torches party's hopes for extra electoral vote NY Times: U.S. to Seek Attempted Assassination Charge for Trump Golf Course Suspect  AP News: FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report WA Post: California accuses ExxonMobil of lying about plastics being recyclable Axios: School book bans rose dramatically in past academic year Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s Headlines: Israel has ramped up strikes on Lebanon, aiming at Hezbollah and leaving nearly 500 dead and 1,500 injured. As global leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, discussions center on the fallout from the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine. Back in the U.S., Lindsey Graham’s push to change Nebraska’s electoral system hit a roadblock. A man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump could face life in prison. FBI stats show violent crime dropped 3% last year. California is suing ExxonMobil for misleading the public on plastics recycling. And book bans in U.S. schools have tripled, with Florida and Iowa leading the charge. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Lebanon says 500 people were killed and 1650 injured in Israel bombing AP News: World leaders are gathering for the UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy Axios: Nebraska Republican torches party's hopes for extra electoral vote NY Times: U.S. to Seek Attempted Assassination Charge for Trump Golf Course Suspect  AP News: FBI finds violent crime declined in 2023. Here's what to know about the report WA Post: California accuses ExxonMobil of lying about plastics being recyclable Axios: School book bans rose dramatically in past academic year Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices