Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022. Source

Hurricane Helene intensified to a powerful Category 4 storm Thursday evening as it barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. CBS News national correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Tallahassee on what conditions are expected. Source

Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, “Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next.” Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks. Source

President Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House Thursday. Mr. Biden vowed more aid to Ukraine and announced that he had directed the Defense Department to allocate all remaining security assistance appropriated for Ukraine before his term ends. Mara Karlin, former assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plan and capabilities, joins CBS News to discuss. Source

A federal grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on multiple federal charges in an alleged decade-long corruption case. The Democrat is facing five charges including bribery, wire fraud and two counts of solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. Annie McDonough, deputy city hall reporter at the news organization City & State New York, joins CBS News to break down the indictment. Source

Hurricane Helene strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 on Thursday as it neared Florida’s Big Bend area, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell leads a special report. Source

As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday rejected a U.S.-backed proposal for a three-week cease-fire. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said a war “could be devastating” for both Israel and Lebanon. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Beirut. Source

Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters. Source

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after the meeting. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins CBS News to discuss the aid package. Source