1 00:00:01,533 --> 00:00:03,133 AMNA NAWAZ: We start the day's other news in North Carolina, 2 00:00:03,133 --> 00:00:05,833 where Republican lawmakers say they will vote next week on a 3 00:00:05,833 --> 00:00:09,900 new congressional map that could help them win an additional seat in Congress. 4 00:00:09,900 --> 00:00:14,066 It's the latest move in the nationwide battle over redistricting. Republicans 5 00:00:14,066 --> 00:00:18,866 in Texas and Missouri and Democrats in California have all made similar efforts 6 00:00:18,866 --> 00:00:23,866 ahead of next year's midterm elections. North Carolina last changed its map in 2023. In 2024, 7 00:00:25,833 --> 00:00:30,266 Republicans won 10 out of 14 seats. Before that, the parties were evenly split. 8 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:36,200 New Jersey and parts of New York have declared emergencies as a powerful offshore storm slams 9 00:00:38,333 --> 00:00:41,633 the East Coast. One woman in New York City was killed when a solar panel was blown from 10 00:00:41,633 --> 00:00:46,600 a rooftop. The nor'easter storm is churning its way north after hammering the Carolina 11 00:00:48,633 --> 00:00:51,866 Outer Banks. Strong winds and flooding are expected from Virginia to New Jersey, 12 00:00:51,866 --> 00:00:54,633 where residents are already reporting high surf. 13 00:00:54,633 --> 00:00:57,766 MAN: Never seen the ocean like this. It's probably the craziest I have ever seen. 14 00:00:57,766 --> 00:01:02,733 AMNA NAWAZ: Elsewhere, transit workers in New York City covered subway vents today 15 00:01:04,400 --> 00:01:06,866 to prevent flooding. The city's Columbus Day parade was canceled. 16 00:01:06,866 --> 00:01:10,866 Meanwhile, in Western Alaska, dozens have been rescued after the region was 17 00:01:10,866 --> 00:01:15,266 hit hard by the remnants of Typhoon Halong. Officials there say three 18 00:01:15,266 --> 00:01:20,233 people remain missing after winds and flooding hit the remote coastal area. 19 00:01:20,233 --> 00:01:25,233 Officials in Mexico say the death toll from last week's rains and flooding has risen to at least 20 00:01:27,333 --> 00:01:30,600 64, with dozens people more missing. Most of the fatalities were reported in the states of 21 00:01:32,900 --> 00:01:35,866 Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla near the country's eastern coast. Residents of affected areas have 22 00:01:37,966 --> 00:01:41,700 been cleaning up and assessing the damage, with thousands still without power and running water. 23 00:01:43,233 --> 00:01:45,633 Some areas received more than 20 inches of rain last week, 24 00:01:45,633 --> 00:01:50,600 causing flooding and landslides. Officials are warning that the death toll could rise. 25 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:56,100 Turning now to Madagascar, where President Andry Rajoelina says he had to flee to a secure location 26 00:01:58,333 --> 00:02:02,833 to protect his life. The 51-year-old made the announcement in a speech posted online, 27 00:02:05,100 --> 00:02:08,033 though he didn't disclose his location. The former French colony of some 31 million people off the 28 00:02:10,433 --> 00:02:13,800 coast of Africa has faced weeks of protests led by a youth group calling themselves Gen Z Madagascar. 29 00:02:15,833 --> 00:02:20,066 The demonstrations began over water and electricity outages and quickly 30 00:02:20,066 --> 00:02:24,000 grew to include broader anger at the government. Then, this weekend, 31 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:29,000 an elite military unit joined the cause and the president's office said a coup was under way. 32 00:02:30,900 --> 00:02:34,733 Today, protesters in the capital's main square said their work is not yet done. 33 00:02:37,433 --> 00:02:39,500 STYVE RAZAFINDRAINIBE, Student Protester (through translator): It is only the 34 00:02:39,500 --> 00:02:42,133 struggle on the ground that is over, not the struggle at the negotiating table, 35 00:02:42,133 --> 00:02:47,133 and that is where the change of the system, the desire to change the system takes on its meaning. 36 00:02:47,133 --> 00:02:49,033 AMNA NAWAZ: The situation on the ground in 37 00:02:49,033 --> 00:02:53,700 Madagascar remains fluid with curfews in place in the country's major cities. 38 00:02:55,833 --> 00:02:59,233 Three researchers have won this year's Nobel economics prize for their work on the concept 39 00:02:59,233 --> 00:03:04,133 of creative destruction. That's where new innovations replace older technologies and 40 00:03:04,133 --> 00:03:09,133 businesses. Dutch born Joel Mokyr will receive half of the $1.2 million prize. 41 00:03:10,566 --> 00:03:13,666 Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt will split the rest. 42 00:03:13,666 --> 00:03:17,433 The Nobel Committee said the winners helped shed light on how innovation 43 00:03:17,433 --> 00:03:21,600 drives economic growth and human welfare. The Economics Prize was 44 00:03:21,600 --> 00:03:26,600 established by the Bank of Sweden in 1968 as a memorial to Alfred Nobel. 45 00:03:28,700 --> 00:03:32,300 And on Wall Street today, stocks regained their footing after President Trump tried to ease 46 00:03:32,300 --> 00:03:37,300 concerns about his China tariff threats. The Dow Jones industrial average added nearly 600 points. 47 00:03:39,366 --> 00:03:43,633 The Nasdaq jumped almost 500 points on the day. The S&P 500 also ended sharply higher. 48 00:03:45,700 --> 00:03:50,433 And after 16 years and more than 1,600 episodes, today, Marc Maron wrapped his groundbreaking 49 00:03:52,566 --> 00:03:57,533 podcast "WTF." The actor and comedian started the show in 2009 out of his California garage. Those 50 00:04:00,500 --> 00:04:05,466 humble origins set a template for a generation of podcasters that followed, thanks to freewheeling 51 00:04:07,666 --> 00:04:11,066 and honest conversations with the likes of Robin Williams, Lorne Michaels, and Ariana Grande. 52 00:04:13,266 --> 00:04:16,633 Former President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to appear on the podcast 53 00:04:16,633 --> 00:04:21,633 in 2015, and he returned as Maron's final guest. Obama spoke to Maron's popularity. 54 00:04:23,300 --> 00:04:25,166 BARACK OBAMA, Former President of the United States: And I think that 55 00:04:25,166 --> 00:04:29,233 part of the reason you had such a big fan base during the 16-year run is, 56 00:04:30,733 --> 00:04:35,166 there was a core decency to you and the conversations you had. 57 00:04:35,166 --> 00:04:38,533 AMNA NAWAZ: Maron and his longtime producing partner Brendan McDonald 58 00:04:38,533 --> 00:04:42,233 announced they would end the show earlier this year, saying they were burnt out, 59 00:04:42,233 --> 00:04:45,600 but -- quote -- "utterly satisfied with the work we have done." 60 00:04:45,600 --> 00:04:50,600 In recent years, "WTF" has consistently been one of the most streamed and downloaded podcasts, 61 00:04:51,933 --> 00:04:55,200 boasting more than 55 million listens per year. 62 00:04:55,200 --> 00:04:59,266 Still to come on the "News Hour": the state of the government shutdown now 63 00:04:59,266 --> 00:05:03,500 that President Trump has ordered military members still be paid; 64 00:05:03,500 --> 00:05:08,200 and Tamara Keith and Amy Walter break down the latest political headlines.