Today on America in the Morning
Out-Of-Control Georgia-Florida Wildfires

Severe drought conditions in the Southeast has become the fuel for out-of-control wildfires that are burning thousands of acres with no end in sight and forcing residents to flee. 91 counties in Georgia under a state of emergency order, and homes have been destroyed in Georgia and Florida. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that one woman, talking to CBS News, said that she took her kids to school in the morning, and when she picked them up after school, she broke the news to them that everything they owned was burned to the ground.

Latest On Middle East Ceasefires

President Trump is touting a three-week extension of the cease fire between Israel and Lebanon and asks for patience with the war with Iran where no talks are scheduled as saber rattling continues from both sides about the Strait of Hormuz. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Baton Rouge Mall Shooting.

One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon.

Mass Shooting Thwarted

A former police officer from North Carolina was arrested in Florida, charged with allegedly planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans music festival. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the suspect, found with at least 200 rounds of ammunition, was also wanted by Louisiana authorities on an outstanding warrant.

Drug Reclassification

In an historic shift, the Trump administration announced it is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. With what that means, here’s correspondent Lisa Dwyer.

Latest On US-Iran

President Trump announced from the White House that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended by three weeks, but Iran is claiming Israel is violating the truce by attacking Hezbollah positions in Southern Lebanon. There are still no meetings set for the US and Iran as that ceasefire continues, but correspondent Jon Gambrell reports that the president has ordered the U.S. military to "shoot and kill" Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz.

Senate’s Homeland Security Funding

The Senate has taken the first step in a new plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.

California Governor’s Debate

The candidates to become the next California governor took the debate stage this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports on the candidates to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.

Special Forces Soldier Arrested

A U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested on Thursday after allegedly betting on Maduro's removal from office before news of the raid was made public.

Shareholders OK Merger

Stockholders gave their overwhelming approval to the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger. Correspondent Jennifer King reports the deal is not yet done, as there may be regulatory hurdles ahead.

Finally

It’s not just Uncle Sam that wants you, so do our neighbors to the north. Millions of Americans are pursuing Canadian citizenship after a law that took effect in Canada made the process significantly easier for people with Canadian ancestry to claim both sides of the border as home. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

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