Ian has weakened into a tropical storm but could become a hurricane again, as it continues its path northward and as millions of Floridians are dealing with its devastating effects. Leaks in the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines are releasing methane into the atmosphere – we’ll tell you the environmental and diplomatic impacts. Former President Donald Trump seemingly doesn’t want to go on record about the FBI search of his Florida residence. A new report says there’s a 98% chance of a global recession. Plus, an MLB superstar has set himself up to smash a league record.

Despite weakening to a Tropical Storm, Ian continues to barrel through Florida leaving a trial of destruction. Moscow says it’ll annex the Russian-occupied areas of four Ukrainian regions in a ceremony on Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Demilitarized Zone that divides North and South Korea. The FDA wants to changes the standard for food labelled “healthy” - we'll bring you the details. And, we'll tell you why Taiwan is ask for China's help.

Millions in Florida are without power as Ian, now a tropical storm, hits the state with heavy rain and threatens flash flooding. Russian Navy ships were observed close to where the Nordstream pipeline leaks later began, as another leak has been found. A US fighter jet has “brought down” an Iranian drone in Iraq - we’ll bring you the details. US Stocks shot up on Wednesday, sparked by a move in the UK. And, rap legend Coolio has died.

Hurricane Ian has been downgraded to a Category 2 storm as it hammers Florida’s west coast. We’ll also tell you about a deadly shooting at a hospital in Arkansas. Plus, the US State Department is rebuking the results of Russia’s referendums in four occupied regions in Ukraine. Two suspects have been arraigned on federal robbery charges for stealing more than a million dollars worth of jewelry from a pastor and his wife. Lastly, singer Lizzo performed with a special piece of US history.

Hurricane conditions are spreading across parts of southwest Florida as the Category 4 storm moves inland. Plus, the US plans to send another round of military aid to Ukraine as Russia’s war there continues. A mortgage lender in New Jersey has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle allegations that it discriminated against communities of color. Lastly, journalist Katie Couric opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis.

Hurricane Ian could be one of the most powerful storms to make landfall in the US, and its impact is already being felt in Florida. Americans have been told to leave Russia along with fears people with joint citizenship could be drafted into the army. There's more drama in the special master's review of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Israel raided a city on the West Bank today in one of the deadliest clashes this year - we'll bring you the details. Plus, the first fully electric passenger plane takes its first successful flight.

People in some parts of Florida are being told it's now too late to evacuate, as Hurricane Ian strengthens to a category 4 storm. A major gas pipeline between Russia and Western Europe has been damaged - but was it sabotage? California's governor has passed new laws to protect abortion rights in the state. A new Alzheimer's drug has shown some promising results - we'll bring you the details. Plus, a Brazilian soccer play is racially abused by a fan.

Hurricane Ian is expected to hit Florida today and it’s strengthened to a category 4 storm. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Noru made landfall in Vietnam this morning, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. Pro-Russian authorities claim people in four occupied regions of Ukraine voted to join Russia - we’ll tell you how the world is reacting. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’ll support a proposal to make it harder to overturn presidential elections. Plus, Wolverine will be returning to the big screen.

Florida officials are urging residents to evacuate as Hurricane Ian gains strength. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called out Russia’s so-called referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine. The Senate voted to take up a stopgap bill as Congress races to avoid a government shutdown. A Texas judge ruled that the state attorney general doesn’t have to appear at a hearing related to an abortion access lawsuit. Lastly, singer Shakira is fighting a tax evasion case in Spain.

Hurricane Ian is barreling towards Florida as a Category 3 storm. The US is introducing a resolution that condemns Russia over referendums in occupied regions of Ukraine. President Joe Biden announced steps to lower health care costs. We’re following new developments in the special master’s review of evidence seized at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home. Lastly, we’ll explain the major federal civil suit on behalf of a man left partially paralyzed while in police custody.