The Justice Department has confirmed that federal prosecutors are charging Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Police arrested Routh on Sept. 15 after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted him with a high-powered rifle at a Trump-owned golf course. Routh was already facing two federal firearms charges in connection with the incident. Source

Speaking at the U.N. Tuesday, President Biden said President Vladimir Putin’s war “failed” to destroy Ukraine and weaken NATO. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the war. He urged allies to make decisions on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, despite Putin’s threats against it. Source

Helene could become the second hurricane to make landfall over Florida’s Big Bend region this year. Jason Allen takes a look at how the state and local residents are preparing for the storm. Source

Tropical Storm Helene is churning in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to hit the Florida coast in the next few days, possibly as a major Category 3 hurricane. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Source

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

Former President Donald Trump outlined his plan to lower taxes for American manufacturing in Georgia on the campaign trail Tuesday, while Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign held a “Republicans for Harris-Walz” event. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News digital reporter Aaron Navarro have the latest. Source

A woman has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her and recording the alleged attack in a newly filed lawsuit. He remains in federal custody in connection with charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Source

Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions. Source

Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions. Source

A quarter of voters who find Donald Trump insulting are voting for him over Kamala Harris anyway. Source