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President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden prepare for their final debate, and their first in which mics will be disabled. The Department of Justice reveals a big settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid production. And Pope Francis signals a seismic shift on LGBTQ rights in the Catholic church.

On the same day a Louisville police officer gives ABC his first public reaction to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a grand juror reveals what options were outlined by prosecutors. The Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Google that could threaten its position on phones. And El Paso hospital staffers are in tears as COVID cases surge.

On the same day a Louisville police officer gives ABC his first public reaction to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a grand juror reveals what options were outlined by prosecutors. The Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Google that could threaten its position on phones. And El Paso hospital staffers are in tears as COVID cases surge.

In a revealing phone call with campaign staffers, President Trump pits himself squarely against "Fauci and these idiots," leading to questions about his role as a leader and candidate in his final weeks on the trail. Early voting has ramped up nationwide, so what can we glean from the numbers so far? And a leading scientist says the next 6-12 weeks could be the "darkest" days of the pandemic.

In a revealing phone call with campaign staffers, President Trump pits himself squarely against "Fauci and these idiots," leading to questions about his role as a leader and candidate in his final weeks on the trail. Early voting has ramped up nationwide, so what can we glean from the numbers so far? And a leading scientist says the next 6-12 weeks could be the "darkest" days of the pandemic.

A surge of hospitalizations have confirmed fears that a third coronavirus wave is happening across nearly 40 states. President Trump escalates rhetoric against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan, after men were arrested for planning to kidnap her. And a horrific murder in France prompts vigils... and new questions about whether educators can safely teach children about extremism.

A surge of hospitalizations have confirmed fears that a third coronavirus wave is happening across nearly 40 states. President Trump escalates rhetoric against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan, after men were arrested for planning to kidnap her. And a horrific murder in France prompts vigils... and new questions about whether educators can safely teach children about extremism.

With President Trump refusing to participate in a virtual debate, both candidates participate in televised town halls with voters. A nationwide "third surge" of COVID-19 cases has economists concerned about continued layoffs. And the 2020 census has ended.

With President Trump refusing to participate in a virtual debate, both candidates participate in televised town halls with voters. A nationwide "third surge" of COVID-19 cases has economists concerned about continued layoffs. And the 2020 census has ended.

As Judge Amy Coney Barrett completes her testimony on Capitol Hill, our Supreme Court contributor Kate Shaw breaks down what hints she gave on her potential tenure - and where opportunities were missed. COVID cases continue to surge in the US, and now parts of Europe are seeing a bona fide second wave. And Facebook and Twitter had plans in place for the final days of the campaign, but now they're instituting last minute rules for election day and beyond.