From PBS NewsHour.

Tuesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as the most powerful storm in the country’s recorded history. Israel launches strikes in Gaza in retaliation for an attack on its soldiers, once again testing the ceasefire deal with Hamas. Plus, critical food stamp benefits for millions of Americans become the next potential casualty of the ongoing government shutdown.

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Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel launches strikes on Hamas

News Wrap: U.S. strikes boats in Pacific, killing 14

Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues

Ex-Trump official: Pressure to end shutdown ramps up Nov. 1

National implications of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court race

Dodgers, Blue Jays set World Series records in marathon game

A Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness

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00:00 – Introduction
02:38 – Hurricane Hits Jamaica
13:18 – Strained Ceasefire
17:08 – News Wrap
22:15 – Shutdown Impact: Parrott
29:51 – Shutdown Impact: Short
35:36 – Vote 2025
40:55 – Fall Classic
50:06 – Brief But Spectacular