September 6: Scorching September heat wave. Manhunt for escaped inmate intensifies. McConnell’s health in the spotlight. Murdaugh attorneys call for new trial.

Millions of Americans facing brutally-hot temperatures from the South to the Northeast. Also, new sightings fueling the growing manhunt for an escaped killer near Philadelphia. Plus, senate majority leader Mitch McConnell returns to work while still facing questions about his health. And, new twist in Alec Murdaugh’s murder case—his attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin live on TODAY.