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 is the latest Palestinian militant group commander killed there by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including Hezbollah’s longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah. Source

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 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

Adjusters in Florida say insurance companies altered Hurricane Ian damage reports to underpay homeowners. Whistleblowers detail what they found. Source

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 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 has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people. Source

Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, talks with Major Garrett about voter enthusiasm in her state, how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting her district and the politics of a potential government shutdown on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.” Source

Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Nevada after a fundraiser in Los Angeles. Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania as his rethoric and insults draw new scrutiny and backlash, including from some Republicans. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from Eirie, Pennsylvania. Source