Overtime: Menendez arraignment, second Republican presidential debate, AccuWeather forecast

NEW YORK (WABC)—— On Wednesday’s “Overtime,” we discuss the latest indictment against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. Menendez surrendered in a Lower Manhattan courthouse on Wednesday after being accused of paying bribes in exchange for favors and secretly benefiting the Egyptian government. Menendez has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges he faces. Prosecutors said Menendez sold his office’s influence in exchange for money, gold bullion and lavish gifts.

Here are the other headlines from Wednesday’s overtime game:

Second Republican primary debate

Seven Republican presidential candidates took the stage Wednesday night in California for the second Republican primary debate. Former President Donald Trump will not be one of the seven candidates in attendance. ABC’s Tim Pulliam reports live and previews from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

Noise pollution in New York City

A city can sometimes be a very noisy place to live. In fact, one in six adults in New York City experiences tinnitus or hearing loss, according to the Department of Health. About 20% of New Yorkers say they are regularly disturbed by noise in their homes. New York City Councilman Keith Powers joins Josh Einiger in OT to discuss how the city can turn down the volume.

AccuWeather Extended Forecast

Meteorologist Jeff Smith talks about whether we’ll see the sun again before the end of September. Cloudy and humid weather is expected to return to the three states on Thursday, with possible drizzle in some areas.

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