The Solar Eclipse, Hamas-Israel 6 Months, Biden & Trump Campaigns, NJ Earthquake Reaction

Today on America in the Morning

Solar Eclipse Today
Americans will be looking to the sky today with protective glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from the path of totality.
  
Six Months Of War
Six months ago, more than 1200 Israelis were murdered and about 250 people were taken captive when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and launched a brazen attack. John Stolnis has an update on where things stand, six months after October 7th.
  
More NJ Aftershocks
Aftershocks were felt all weekend after an earthquake that struck New Jersey was felt in New York City and surrounding states. Pamela Furr reports the quakes have also brought criticism for the emergency response.
  
Caitlan Clark’s College Career Ends
It’s the end of a brilliant college career for Iowa’s Caitlan Clark, and history for the University of South Carolina. 
  
Business News 
Another week of trading begins on Wall Street. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Monday business.
  
Trump To Announce His Abortion Plan
Donald Trump said he would put out a statement this morning on abortion following a Florida court ruling that prompted questions about whether he supports the state’s looming ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
  
Update On Bernie Sanders Office Fire
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting a fire at the Vermont office of Senator Bernie Sanders.   Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
   
Preparing For The Solar Eclipse
From Texas to New York and Maine, millions of Americans are hoping that cloud cover doesn’t block today’s solar eclipse. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, some states have issued states of emergency due to the influx of eclipse watchers, and from cities like Dallas to small towns across along the path, people are anxiously waiting.
   
Trump & Biden’s Weekend
It was an eventful weekend on the Presidential campaign front. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details. 
  
Israel’s People Respond To Gaza War
As we mark the six month passing since the terrorist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Southern Israel that killed over 12 hundred people and took over 200 hostage, Charles de Ledesma reports that Delaware Senator Chris Coons, speaking on Fox News Sunday, says what the Israeli military is doing is strategic, and we can also not forget about the hostages that Hamas continues to hold and refuses to release.
  
Investigating The LA Heist
As the investigation into the brazen heist of $30 million dollars in a Los Angeles storage facility continues, questions are being raised as to if the theft has inside connections. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.
  
New Details On Combs Investigation
A lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian “King” Combs sexually assaulted a woman working on a yacht chartered by his father. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.
  
Mass Shooting Lawsuit
He lost his brother during a mass shooting on a California mushroom farm in 2023, and now the surviving brother has filed a lawsuit against the farm’s owner. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.
   
Colorado Power Outages
The cleanup continues in Colorado from weekend storms and high winds that blew down electric lines. Authorities with Xcel Energy report more than 150,000 customers lost power including in Denver.
   
Tech News 
Eclipse photos are all the rage, but you'll want to take some precautions today. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.
   
Sports – Robert Workman  
The Final Four and more.  
    
Finally  
Jelly Roll was one of the big winners at the C-M-T Awards. Kevin Carr has the details.
   
It didn’t go off exactly as planned, but when the drawing was finally held, an Oregon Powerball player is the winner of the $1 point 3 billion dollar jackpot.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.
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