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Mitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer
The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters’ questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health
Man charged with hate crime for destroying LGBTQ Pride flags at Stonewall National Monument
Patrick Murphy, of Denver, was charged with a hate crime and “criminal mischief” for breaking transgender Pride flags, police said. He pleaded not guilty.
Hurricane Idalia’s dangers explained: Will forecasters’ worst fears materialize?
The National Hurricane Center had warned the storm surge could be higher than many buildings. Here’s what to know.
Florida power outage map: See where the power is out as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning. Stay up to date with power outages across the state.
Hurricane Idalia livestreams: Watch webcams planted along Florida coast as storm hits
A hurricane warning has been issued for hundreds of miles of Florida’s coastline as Idalia, with max winds of 130 mph.
Pregnant woman suspected of shoplifting alcohol shot dead by police in Ohio
Ta’Kiya Young, 21, was shot and killed Thursday evening by police officers responding to reports that she had stolen liquor from a Kroger store.
Hurricane Idalia slams Georgia after pounding Florida with ‘catastrophic’ surge: Live updates
Idalia was driving an intense storm surge and flooding for hundreds of miles after its Florida landfall as it roared across Georgia.
Idalia forecast to grow to Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 3 storm Wednesday morning as it steams toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. (Aug. 30)
Six Russian regions targeted in biggest drone attack
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting six of its regions in what appeared to be the biggest drone attack on Russian soil since the start of the fighting. (Aug.30)