Nightly News Full Episode - Aug. 21

Weather & Environment - Hurricane Aaron, a Category 2 storm, impacted the east coast with storm surges and flooding [1][4][5][6][10] - The hurricane's windfield was larger than Hurricane Katrina, affecting areas from the Carolinas to Maine [2][10] - Coastal flood warnings were issued from Long Island to Virginia Beach due to strong winds and high tides, with potential storm surges of 2 to 3 feet [12][13] Legal & Justice - Eric Mendez was denied parole in the case of murdering his parents 36 years ago; his brother Lyle's hearing is scheduled for the following day [2][15][16][35][36][38] - A New York appeals court overturned the $500 million penalty against President Trump in a civil fraud case, deeming it excessive [2][22][23][24][25] Politics & Redistricting - California Democrats are moving to pass new congressional maps aimed at increasing the number of Democratic members of Congress by five, in response to similar actions by Texas Republicans [27][28] - Texas Republicans redistricted congressional seats, hoping to add five more Republican seats [27] Health & Wellness - Tennis legend Serena Williams revealed she is using a GLP-1 injectable weight loss drug as part of her fitness journey and is a paid spokesperson for Row, a telehealth company [3][30][31][32] Sports & Human Interest - Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bean signed a $10 million contract extension, impacting his family's life in West Virginia [39][40]