Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm’s wake. Source
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A San Francisco coffee roaster’s mission to deliver the perfect cup
For nearly a century, Graffeo Coffee, a Bay Area institution, has been perfecting the traditional process of roasting the perfect coffee bean. Their goal is to help customers brew the perfect cup of joe. Itay Hod reports from San Francisco. Source
Jimmy Carter, America’s oldest living president ever, turns 100
The birthday tributes have already started for Jimmy Carter, who will turn 100 this Tuesday. They celebrate a lifetime of service to others. The Carter family gave Mark Strassman a unique glipmse into the former president’s long life. Source
Hamas leader in Lebanon killed in Israeli airstrike
Hamas’ leader in Lebanon is the latest Palestinian militant group commander killed there by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including Hezbollah’s longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Source
Mezcal producers preserve traditional methods as demand for liquor grows | 60 Minutes
Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape. Source
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza speaking out after prisoner swap | 60 Minutes
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was one of eight Russian dissidents freed in the largest international prisoner swap since the Cold War. He says he thought he was going to be executed on the day he was taken from his cell. Source
Florida insurance carriers used altered hurricane damage reports, whistleblowers say
Adjusters in Florida say insurance companies altered Hurricane Ian damage reports to underpay homeowners. Whistleblowers detail what they found. Source
Israel confirms death of another Hezbollah commander, strikes targets in Yemen
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict “has to be avoided.” Source
Israel kills another Hezbollah commander, strikes targets in Yemen
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict “has to be avoided.” Source
Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people. Source