Hurricane Idalia's financial toll could reach $20 billion
While storm left a trail of destruction, several factors combined to limit the damage, report concludes.
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Judge rules Andrew Lester will stand trial for Ralph Yarl shooting
Lester, a retired aircraft mechanic, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
More than 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck
Even 4 in 10 high-income households earning more than $100,000 are living paycheck to paycheck, a new study finds.
Meet "Merman Mike," California's underwater treasure hunter
Michael Pelley, known as "Merman Mike," takes thousands of YouTube viewers along with him on underwater missions to find people's lost possessions.
DOJ moves to close "gun show loophole"
If approved, the proposed rule would expand background check requirements to cover more sellers.
Biden to visit Florida areas hit by Hurricane Idalia
President Biden said he will visit Florida on Saturday and called on Congress to replenish FEMA's disaster fund.
Capitol physician says McConnell "medically clear" to continue duties
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.
Pictures of Idalia's aftermath in Georgia, Carolinas show damage
Pictures and videos taken in and around cities touched by Idalia, like Charleston and Savannah, show flooding and debris in the hurricane's aftermath.
2 students stabbed at Florida high school in community cleaning up from Idalia
The suspect was taken into custody, Clearwater Police Department said.
Affected by Idalia or Maui fires? Here's how to get federal aid
Here's what anyone facing losses after a federally declared disaster needs to know about the types of aid available.
Proud Boys Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl sentenced in Jan. 6 case
Biggs and Rehl were the first of the Proud Boys co-defendants to be sentenced after a jury found them guilty of numerous felony counts tied to the Jan. 6 riot.
White House asks Congress to pass spending bill to avert shutdown
If Congress cannot pass a short-term spending bill, a partial government shutdown would begin after Sept. 30.
Hawaiian doctor provides free medication to Maui wildfire survivors
If Maui wildfire survivors lost their necessary medication, "it would be another disaster," said Dr. Cory Lehano. "We have the ability to take care of these people ... so let's do it."
This week on "Sunday Morning": "A Nation Divided?" (September 3)
In this rebroadcast of the Emmy Award-nominated special edition hosted by Ted Koppel, we look at America – the things that are keeping us apart, and the many ways we can still come together.
Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce alcohol and other cravings, some users say
While Ozempic's interaction with the reward centers in our brain could help explain this, Dr. Tamika Henry, founder of Unlimited Health Institute, says more studies are needed.
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region
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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
