Thomas said he accepted a private plane flight because of ‘the increased security risk’ after the Supreme Court’s abortion opinion leak last year.
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‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates
Gradual weakening of Idalia was expected, but the tropical storm remained capable of destruction with ‘life-threatening’ flooding in the Carolinas.
U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’
Haiti’s gangs have created a dangerous situation in the country, where kidnappings and violence is rampant. Calls for an international force to help stabilize Haiti have led to no action.
Idalia makes history along Florida’s Big Bend, McConnell freezes again: 5 Things podcast
Idalia is downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Georgia, Carolinas and Florida, McConnell to consult a doctor after freezing again: 5 Things podcast
5 people shot in Illinois, 2 in critical condition
Five people have been shot in Peoria, Illinois and two of them were in critical condition, police said. The wounded, as well as a sixth person who suffered a laceration, were taken to a hospital. (Aug. 31)
Rare blue supermoon dazzles stargazers around the world
A rare blue supermoon – the closest full moon of the year – dazzled stargazers Wednesday night. It was the second full moon of August, thus the blue label. And it was unusually close to Earth, therefore a supermoon. (Aug. 31) (AP Video/Thanassis Stavra…
At least 73 people dead after fire engulfs building occupied by the homeless in Johannesburg
At least 73 people died when a fire ripped through a multi-story building in Johannesburg overtaken by homeless people, authorities said Thursday.
Mongolia to grab world’s attention during papal visit
Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)
‘We will be back’: Covenant families disappointed in Tennessee special session, vow to press ahead
Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.
Some US airports strive to assist fliers with dementia
Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP video: Mike Pesoli)