Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire, and Polls Find Trump Ahead in Sun Belt States

Plus, the White Sox go for a record (low).

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On Today’s Episode:

Israel Urges Civilians in Lebanon to Evacuate Ahead of Strikes on Hezbollah, by Patrick Kingsley

Trump Shows Signs of Strength in Sun Belt Battlegrounds, Polls Find, by Adam Nagourney, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker

Top Aides Resign From Embattled North Carolina Candidate’s Campaign, by Eduardo Medina

Congress Unveils Short-Term Spending Deal, by Karoun Demirjian

On Chicago’s South Side, White Sox Fans Know Misery. But Not Like This, by Julie Bosman