Highlights from US Domestic News: Debate, Disaster, and Legal Actions

Key US domestic news events include the 'Midwestern nice' vice presidential debate, Biden and Harris touring Hurricane Helene damage, a doctor's expected guilty plea in Matthew Perry's death, and the US Supreme Court addressing gun and transgender rights, among other significant updates.

The recent US vice presidential debate, featuring Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, was marked by civility and a focus on shared ideas, defying the campaign's hostile climate. The debate may be pivotal ahead of the November 5 election.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris aim to assess the extensive damage left by Hurricane Helene, which claimed at least 140 lives across the southeastern US. Their visits come amid accusations from Donald Trump that Biden has neglected the disaster's impact.

Additionally, a California doctor is expected to plead guilty in connection with the overdose death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, while the White House supports union dockworkers striking for better labor conditions. Also on the docket is the Supreme Court's new term, tackling crucial issues such as gun rights and online pornography.

(With inputs from agencies.)