Irene Wreaks Havoc On Long Island, NY

• Potential first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the year develops in the Gulf

  

• Fans celebrate World Cup matches around Boston as weather closes Fan Fest

  

• Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance

  

• Bayville, N.Y. holds dubious distinction: No one is officially running for mayor

  

• Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for Gilgo Beach serial killings

  

• Heat index to reach triple-digits in North Texas this week

  

• Tornado warning and watch issued for metro Atlanta, 37 other Georgia counties, thousands without power

  

• Chicago alderman proposes renaming Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV