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DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Tonight, the FAA has now banned all US Airlines from flying to Haiti, 24 hours after that Spirit Airlines passenger jet with Americans on board was struck by gun fire, bullets piercing the cabin. And tonight here, American Airlines now says one of its planes was shot at, too. Gio Benitez on this again tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA." Gio is very excited about "Monday Night Football." He is ready to keep his streak alive. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

HARRISON FORD (ACTOR) Watch yourself. You're not Steve Rogers. Right. I'm not. ANTHONY MACKIE (ACTOR) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In the meantime, we turn to the other news this Tuesday night, the alleged Russian plot to get explosive devices onto planes bound for the US and Canada. Investigators uncovering it after fires at two shipping hubs in Europe. And tonight here, authorities revealing an image of a possible suspect. ABC's Gio Benitez reports. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're back now with our "GMA" cover story. Singer Shawn Mendes told fans he's still figuring out his sexuality. Gio Benitez is here with this story. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) The trial continues. All right, Eva, thanks so much. We're gonna turn now to holiday price drops. Whether you're planning your family's upcoming travel or want to host a Thanksgiving feast without breaking the bank, we've got ways for you to save. Gio Benitez and Elizabeth Schulze have you covered. So let's begin with Gio and the best time to book that flight. Good morning to you, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to the blockbuster musical "Wicked," and this morning, we are raising a glass at the Tony Award-winning production turns 21 this week. And the show's current leading ladies are here to celebrate with us, Mary Kate Morrissey, who plays Elphaba, and we also have Alexandra Socha, who plays Glinda or Galinda, Galina, eight shows a week. Welcome to you both. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) And welcome back to "GMA" on a Saturday morning, our camera there right next to the Broadway lights because coming up in our half hour here, "Wicked" on Broadway turns 21, and we're going to celebrate the popular show. You see what I did there, popular? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Times Square looking great out there right now, and we are back now with our "GMA" cover story and the new study about what balancing on one leg can say about your health. And we have Dr. Stephanie Widmer here to break it all down. Good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) And welcome back to "GMA" on this Saturday morning. We are celebrating bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh. The musician's death was announced on his Instagram Friday, saying he died peacefully, surrounded by family. Lesh helped define the band's sound for three decades. Jerry Garcia once said when Phil is happening, the band is happening. Phil Lesh was 84 years old, and I know, Whit, that the Grateful Dead, that was your first concert. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA." As we take a look at week eight in the NFL, and the teams going head-to-head, back with us from Bristol, Connecticut, veteran head coach and our favorite guy, Herm Edwards. Always great to have you, coach. Good Sunday to you. Let's talk about the Dolphins versus the Cardinals. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa makes his return back to the field after that concussion back in week two. What can we look forward to in his comeback? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're back now with the airline cracking down on passengers, you know, who cut the line at the gate. This, of course, with the holidays around the corner. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez, he's all over this, to tell us how it works. Good morning to you, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn now to what appears to be an attempted insurance scam caught on camera, a car backing into another car on a busy highway, but the plot was foiled by the victim's dashcam. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is here with the story. Gio, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA." As we take a look at week seven in the NFL with lots of great matchups, ESPN football analyst and veteran head coach, Mr. Herm Edwards, is back with us. Herm, it's always great to see you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to a dramatic rescue at sea. An off duty lifeguard saving a stranded teenager who had been fighting the Pacific Ocean currents for 12 hours in Hawaii. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to the documentary teaming up Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell. They're two of the world's best rock climbers, and they took a 2,600-mile journey an adventure by bicycle, boat and mountain. Here's a look at the two on a daring climb, working together to make the summit. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) All the good music on a Saturday morning. Welcome back to "GMA" here. The class of 2024 is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tonight. And coming up, Whit is gonna have a sneak peek into tonight's induction ceremony, which includes some big names like Cher, A Tribe Called Quest and Ozzy Osbourne just to name a few. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And tonight, we're learning more about a near midair disaster. An American Airlines passenger jet and a Cessna suddenly entering the same airspace. They were just 400 feet from one another. The American Airlines pilots were then alerted by their warning system. Gio Benitez covers aviation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And investigators in Kentucky are trying to figure out what caused a small plane to crash onto a busy street in Louisville. Authorities say the plane carrying the pilot and a flight student made a mayday call Friday afternoon before eventually crashing onto the road, hitting a car on its way down. Now, the two people on the plane and the passenger in the car all hospitalized, but thank goodness, with non-life-threatening injuries. So a little bit of good news there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Are y'all ready to go on an underwater adventure? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are going to start this half hour here with some of the top headlines that we're following right now. In California, the number of dairy workers who have been diagnosed with the bird flu has now grown to at least six. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that all six people worked in the state's agricultural Central Valley and were in contact with infected dairy cattle. Officials say that the risk to the general public remains low. That's good news there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, now to scoring a raise at work. The end-of-the-year performance review season, it is here, and our next guest says it's time to ask for that raise, and joining us with tips to navigate that salary conversation with your boss, like a boss, Joyel Crawford is here, an HR expert and author of the book you're seeing right there, "Show Your Ask." Welcome to "GMA." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JAMIE LEE CURTIS ("FREAKY FRIDAY") Look at me. I know, we seem to be inside each other. LINDSAY LOHAN ("FREAKY FRIDAY") [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, boy, that simulation just shows you just how dangerous it is. Ginger, thank you for sharing that with us. And we're going to turn now to new issues for Boeing as strike talks break down for the troubled company. Our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is here with the latest, starting with the new FAA safety alert. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with Southeast Strong and the help happening after Hurricane Helene. Gio is on the ground in North Carolina with Mercy Chefs providing meals to hospital workers, patients and the community in and around Asheville who so desperately need it. Good morning again to you, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Hey, Whit and Janai, good to see you guys. The volunteers from Mercy Chef, they are here right now. They are here to begin feeding so many people who are in need. We'll talk to some of them very, very soon here. But we also wanted to introduce you to one of the reporters who calls this area home. So let's bring in Ed Diorio from our ABC affiliate here in Asheville, WLOS News 13. Ed, thank you so much for being here. How is it going for you, because this is your town? This is your home. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) Good morning, America. It's our second hour. And we are southeast strong. "GMA" live in North Carolina with the heroes helping communities recover after Helene. Plus, the very latest on how you can help. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are back now here on "GMA" from hard hit Asheville, North Carolina, for our special coverage, southeast strong, help after Helene. We are showcasing the stories of neighbors helping neighbors impacted by the devastating hurricane, and these stories, they are sure to touch your heart. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It's now time for Hispanic Latin American Heritage Month. To celebrate the history and culture, we asked some Hispanic and Latin American members of the ABC team about their family's experiences. Gio Benitez is here to share their stories. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Right now, the rescue at sea during hurricane Helene. You may have seen that the coast guard saved a man and his dog from his disabled boat. Gio Benitez is here with the inside story of how they pulled off the daring rescue. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In the meantime, to the emergency unfolding outside Cincinnati, as I mentioned, at this hour. The toxic and flammable chemical leak from a train in Ohio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we are back now on "GMA" as we take a look at week three in the NFL and the teams going head-to-head. ESPN football analyst and our buddy, veteran head coach, Herm Edwards joining us now. Welcome back, Coach Edwards, and great job on the trivia earlier, finally getting one up on Janai here. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And welcome back to "GMA." We're having so much fun here, because we're talking about holiday travel. The start of fall means Thanksgiving isn't too far off. So, we're looking for advice on that travel. And going.com's Katy Nastro is back this morning. Great to see you, Katy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, it sure is there. Pierre, thank you so much for that. And we're gonna turn now to the hearings into the Titan submersible disaster. Newly released video shows the doomed sub's tail cone after it imploded, as a key witness testified. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez has the story. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS. ABC NEWS (Off-camera) And we are back with another "GMA" cover story, the changes to Uber accounts. The app is launching a new, wider verification feature this morning. Our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is back with a first look at how it works, what it means for passengers. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But right now, Michael, new details about the Titan submersible tragedy that resulted in the death of five people. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It will run for several, several weeks, we know that. Kayna, okay, thanks to you. Also this morning, we are remembering Tito Jackson, one of the famous Jackson 5, older brother to Michael and Janet Jackson. Gio Benitez is here with more. Good morning to you, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And welcome back to "GMA" as we take a look at week two in the NFL, and the teams going head-to-head. ESPN football analyst and veteran head coach, Herm Edwards, is back. Coach Edwards, we had you for trivia earlier. We got a double dose this morning. We're going to give you a little bit more time for this segment, we promise. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we're going to turn now to the ultimate world cruise. We all watched on social media, of course, as passengers took that nine-month cruise around the world. Now, they're back and speaking with us as other cruise lines launch their own long voyages. Take a look at this. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) As you noted, a staggering toll. Ian Pannell for us, thank you. Now to the dangerous close call between passenger jets. One plane forced to slam on its brakes after another plane crossed in front of it as it was taking off at the airport in Nashville. Our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez joins us now with more on how this all happened. Gio, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, there's much more to talk about with the start of the football season. We are thrilled to have ESPN football analyst and veteran head coach, our buddy, Herm Edwards back for another season. Good morning, Herm. Coach Herm, it's great to have you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now, a new study found that the popular weight loss drug Wegovy may also reduce the risk of death. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, you know what makes her very geeky? Space. Let's talk about this story because we've got a history made by a 21-year-old college student. She just became the youngest woman ever to go into space. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Welcome back to "GMA," and the college football teams looking to make a solid start this year in the week one matchups. "Gameday's" Desmond Howard, former Heisman trophy winner, Super Bowl MVP, best dressed 2004, the resume keeps getting longer. Desmond, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And one of the two doctors charged in the overdose death of beloved actor Matthew Perry appeared in federal court in Los Angeles on Friday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, and we are on the case collecting clues for the fourth season of "Only Murders in the Building." Season 3 has been nominated for 21 Emmys, and now our favorite sleuthing trio is back, and so is their neighbor, Howard Morris. He's played by Michael Cyril Creighton, and here's a look at the brand-new season. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Also in court, a convicted killer pleading guilty to escape charges yesterday after spending two weeks on the run in Pennsylvania. You might remember this video of Danilo Cavalcante making that dramatic escape from Chester County Prison last year, scaling two walls in a jail exercise yard, then climbing over razor wire and jumping from a roof. Cavalcante also pleading guilty to burglary charges. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Our "Play of the Day" now. (Voiceover) Love that. WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]