A weakened Helene brings ‘catastrophic’ flooding as it crosses southern Appalachians Helene, now a post-tropical cyclone, continues to flood parts of North Carolina and the Tennessee Valley. Dozens of storm-related deaths were reported in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Read more on NPR

Justice Department sues Alabama for purging voters from rolls too close to election In a new lawsuit, the Justice Department claims Alabama violated federal law by systematically removing voters fewer than 90 days before a federal election. Read more on NPR

Harris visits the border in Arizona and says she will toughen up asylum rules Vice President Harris is trying to shore up one of her biggest political liabilities while hammering her opponent for his role in inflaming tensions over immigration and border security. Read more on NPR

Sean Combs accused of impregnating, threatening woman in new assault lawsuit In the 12th lawsuit filed against the hip-hop mogul since last November, an unnamed victim alleges that Sean Combs coerced her into sex, impregnated her, then threatened her into silence. Read more on NPR

Something is Missing from London: Children The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it’s a bad sign for the future. We go to Hackney to understand the…