Travel & Weather Disruptions - Labor Day weekend saw millions facing extreme weather, causing travel disruptions and fatalities [1][4] - Thunderstorms in the South and Midwest may affect flights in Miami, Dallas, and Kansas City, while Newark faced delays due to staffing issues [5][6] - TSA screened 174 million passengers returning from Labor Day weekend [7] - Dangerous rip currents led to nearly 600 rescues over the weekend in LA County [7] - Heat wave impacted 25 million people across the West, with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit above average [8] International Crisis - A 60 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan resulted in at least 800 deaths, with the toll expected to rise [11][13] - The Taliban Health Ministry requested international assistance due to widespread disruption and fragile homes [13] Political & Social Issues - Protests occurred in Chicago against potential deployment of National Guard troops for immigration crackdown [2][14] - Murders are down 32% in Chicago this year, but a Democratic alderman believes federal help is needed [16] - Nine former CDC directors criticized the Health Secretary for endangering public health and downplaying measles vaccines [2][19][21] Human Interest & Rescue - A father rescued a child from a monorail track at Hershey Park [2][27][30] - An Army football player rescued a driver from a burning car [3][42] - Miami Dade Fire Rescue and the Coast Guard rescued four people from a capsized boat 7 miles offshore [43][44] Social Issue: Homelessness - Over 42000 Americans over 65 were homeless last year, and researchers estimate there could be more than 100000 by 2030 [34] - The average social security check has not kept pace with inflation, contributing to senior homelessness [34] Sports - Bill Bellichic is making his college coaching debut at the University of North Carolina, generating significant hype [3][39][40] - UNCC single game and season tickets are sold out [40]

Weather & Travel - Millions face messy travel due to dangerous conditions on the last big weekend of summer [1] - Flash flood warnings are in effect in Texas, with intense rain causing highway crashes involving big rigs [6] - 6 million are under severe risk of flash flooding in Texas and New Mexico, while heat alerts impact 25 million out west [10] - Extreme heat, with temperatures ranging from 90 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, is expected to extend past Labor Day in the West [11] Immigration & Legal Matters - Guatemalan children were seen deplaning after a federal judge blocked their removals from the US [2][12] - A federal judge halted the removals of Guatemalan children for at least 14 days, arguing they are entitled to special due process protections [14] - The president intends to sign an executive order requiring voter ID to vote and ban mail-in voting, which would likely face legal challenges [16] - ICE and Border Patrol plan to increase manpower and scale up operations to arrest immigrants in Chicago as early as this week [18] Crime & Safety - Police are investigating a suspected homicide after a man was found dead at Burning Man Festival [3][23] - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was seriously hurt with a spinal fracture after a car crash in New Hampshire [3][25] - In Chicago, five people have been killed and 31 others shot this weekend [20] International Affairs - Israel is launching deadly strikes in Gaza City, with a potential ground assault involving 60,000 reservists [4][26] - The Trump administration reportedly discussed a plan to move all 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip with compensation [30] - The Chinese president hosted a summit with leaders from Russia, India, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, and other countries [4][32] Health & Public Safety - New COVID cases are rising across the country, impacting hospitals [36] - The FDA narrowed approvals for the COVID vaccine to adults 65 and over, or younger people with underlying health conditions [37] - CVS will require a COVID vaccine prescription in 13 states plus DC, and won't administer vaccines in 3 states for now [38][39] - 53% of children hospitalized last season had no underlying conditions, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics [41] Human Interest - A boy was rescued after walking on closed monorail tracks at Hershey Park [4][34][36] - A granddaughter's TikTok video of her grandparents singing happy birthday went viral with over 3 million views, leading to over 500 birthday cards from 15 countries and all 50 states for her grandmother's 90th birthday [43][45]

Well, six million people across Tennessee and parts of South Carolina and Kentucky. They're under flood watches today after a severe storm slammed Chattanooga just overnight. Three people were killed when a tree fell on their car as torrential rain and flash flooding shut down roads, stranded those drivers, sparked water rescues.One man is missing after first responders saw him get swept away by those very flood waters. More than 6 ines of rain fell in parts of Chattanooga, making it the second wetest day i ...

To protect religious devotees, @davidfickling writes that India must cap visitors after deadly flash flooding at pilgrim sites in the Himalayan foothills (via @opinion) https://t.co/YWUSJ9HOMX ...

Aaron McGloin tonight joins us live now. Aaron, you have much more on those Maryland rescues happening right now. >> Yeah, that's right, Tom.I want to show you this harrowing video out of Maryland. It shows first responders carrying two children from a submerged car to safety. You see them cautiously weighed through the waters, rescuing those children.And it's a shocking scene and the latest from this dangerous summers storm. Tonight in New York, a severe storm slamming the city with pounding rain leading t ...

Shanghai has evacuated around 280,000 people and canceled flights as a tropical storm nears China’s financial hub, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall that threatens flash flooding https://t.co/hsCKb2zbGb ...

Tonight, the White House revealing President Trump's new medical diagnosis. The president experiencing swelling in his legs, now diagnosed with chronic Venus insufficiency. The White House also explaining this bruising on his hand appearing to be covered in makeup.Tonight, we'll show you the letter from his doctor assuring the country the president remains in excellent health. Flash flooding in the Midwest as a month's worth of rain hit Kansas City in under 24 hours. In New Jersey, we hear from a man who su ...

Weather Events & Geographic Impact - Flash flooding occurred in New Mexico, near the Lincoln National Forest, with this year's event reported as worse than the previous year due to fires removing vegetation [2] - A house was destroyed by the flash flood in New Mexico [3] - River gauge downstream went from 2 feet to 15 feet in about 90 minutes [4] - Tornado warnings were in place outside the Philadelphia area [5] - Destructive winds with gusts up to 80 miles per hour impacted areas from Maryland towards Delaware, specifically Chester Town [6] - Flash flood warning issued for Philadelphia [8][9][10] Travel Disruptions - Significant airport delays reported, with ground stops at Dulles, Reagan, Baltimore, and New York airports experiencing delays of approximately 120 minutes [7] Potential Risks & Concerns - Flash flooding poses a considerable threat, especially in the Delaware River stretch between Pennsylvania and New Jersey [9][10] - There are concerns about potential destruction and loss of life due to the severe weather events [9][10]

New Yorkers will struggle through intense heat throughout the day Tuesday, along with thunderstorms in the afternoon that pose the risk of dangerous flash flooding https://t.co/jXevSxrH10 ...

The amount of devastation here in Ker County, Texas, really is mind-blowing. You consider trees like this that have been torn out of the ground. Uh they're lying across the walkway here in this park we've set up in in Kurville.There are other trees where you can see they've been snapped in half. The bark has been stripped off in some cases. Off in the distance here, you may be able to see some of the heavy equipment that's been brought in trying to remove these trees and all the other debris that was just p ...