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unbelievable story. but first, the race for control of the united states congress. the battle comes down to netting five house seats and one senate seat. thats what the gop hopes to do in five weeks. the four yellow states on our senate fox power rankings map. these are the biggest ones to watch. they are arizona where democrat mark kellys lead over blake masters is now at six. in georgia, five points separate raphael warnock and republican herschel walker who is facing a controversy t...

of sweet and low has the potential to kill 500 people fentanyl seizures sky rocking across the country. these parents know too well the horrific consequences. >> zach was a 17-year-old high school senior. he had no history with abusing drugs or alcohol. so it was a complete shock to us when he was at his desk and passed away two days after christmas of 2020. >> she went on the stream to get replacement nor a benzodiazepine. it was straight-up fentanyl and killed instantly. >> got drugs...

and giano caldwell, but first this. >> john: to kick off "america reports," life expectancy in america dropping to the lowest level in more than two decades, according to the cdc. deaths from drug overdoses and covid fueling the decline. john roberts in washington. sandra, good wednesday to you. >> sandra: im sandra smith in new york city. plunged to an average of 76.1 years in 2021. fentanyl poisoning driving that number with more than 72,000 deaths by the end of last year. >> john: p...

an update any minute on that massive search operation and the recovery. also likely to respond to questions on whether evacuation orders came too late. the number of people killed by hurricane ian now at 108. our team is standing by live in the storm zone with more. plus the new details revealed in that oath keepers trial including from an fbi agent about the militia groups digital footprint. what else were hearing from a secret recording that was shown. and the worlds richest man ...

and as ukraines counteroffensive continues, russian forces step up their attacks on ukrainian power plants. we have a special report on the frontline. look at it. desolation. this is what months of — look at it. desolation. this is what months of attritional _ look at it. desolation. this is what months of attritional warfare - look at it. desolation. this is what months of attritional warfare does| months of attritional warfare does to a town. welcome to world news america on pbs an...

captured. chris joining us, national border patrol council spokesman. chris, this was dumped on the media late last night and i always find that -- i wouldnt call amusing, but telling because the assumption is that it will get lost assuming there are no news shows on the weekend and youre on one now thats live so were talking about it. what do you make of that number and what its telling you and what youve been reporting and telling folks for quite some time? >> well, you know, that nu...

continues to squeeze american families. brand-new numbers showing prices rising more than expected last month yet again. hello, welcome, everyone. sandra smith in new york. mike, great to have you again. >> mike: great to be here again, mike emanuel. wholesale inflation, 8.5% in september, slightly above the 8.4% predicted. >> sandra: biden administration bogged down with economic challenges. the president saying there is a chance, he says, for a "very slight recession," in a new inter...

probation who then fled the scene. that mother will join us in moments and she says she wants to put california in her rearview mirror for good. >> mike: headlines piling up in cities across america. murder, assault, rape, robbery, too much to keep track, even those who stand up to serve are themselves targeted. just this morning, three swat officers were rushed to the hospital after being shot while serving a murder warrant in philadelphia. authorities just now giving new information ...

hopes on former president obama. >> bill: he was stumping wasnt he? georgia, michigan, wisconsin. a desperate attempt to drum up enthusiasm. democrats bracing for what could be a bad night. watch. >> i understand why you might sometimes just want to tune out. just watch football. but im here to tell you that tuning out, milwaukee, is not an option. you have a choice between folks who will say anything and do anything to get power, and leaders who share our values. >> dana: underscoring...

>> gillian: and republicans say they are so optimistic they are spending big in deep blue districts no one saw coming. democrats say abortion rights are on the ballot and still a top concern for their voters. is that gonna translate at the polls? >> john: congressman tom emmer is here. john roberts in washington, good to spend another 60 minutes with you. >> gillian: you too, john. im gillian turner in for sandra smith. right to the races now. >> john: final sprint to election day, the...