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Judge rules former Catholic cardinal not competent to stand trial on teen sexual abuse charges

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

A judge has ruled that former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on federal response to Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden says Hurricane Idalia is “still very dangerous” even though it has weakened after coming ashore in Florida on Wednesday morning.

WATCH: White House holds briefing as Hurricane Idalia moves across Florida

By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

State officials, 5,500 National Guardsman and rescue crews were in search-and-recovery mode, inspecting bridges, clearing toppled trees and looking for anyone in distress.

3.6 million workers to be eligible for overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year.

Crews in Maui wrap up search for victims in deadly Hawaiin wildfire, with unknown number still missing

By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

Officials suggested that responders likely have already recovered any remains that are recognizable as such, and they are shifting the response to focus on removing hazardous waste and making the area safe for residents to begin returning.

CNN names former BBC and New York Times executive Mark Thompson as new CEO

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Thompson will be CNN's third leader in less than two years and replaces Chris Licht, who was fired in June.

Category 3 Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s west coast

By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press

Idalia, which threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall, came ashore in the lightly populated Big Bend region, where the Florida Panhandle curves into the peninsula.

Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps

By Hallie Golden, Associated Press

Tribes suffer some of the most severe impacts of climate change in the U.S. but often have the fewest resources to respond. This makes the intensive camps an important training ground and community-building space.

Hurricane Idalia intensifying as it heads for landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast

By Amna Nawaz, Alexis Cox, Solveig Rennan

Hurricane Idalia is gaining strength and barreling toward Florida where it is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday morning. Forecasters are warning of a catastrophic storm surge along with destructive winds, flooding rain and tornadoes. Amna…

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Medicare drug price negotiations could save government billions

By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings, Laura Santhanam

President Biden announced the first batch of drugs designated for Medicare price negotiations that would make them more affordable for older and disabled Americans. But drug manufacturers are attempting to block the effort. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Stacie Dusetzina.

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