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News Wrap: Biden tours aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida

In our news wrap Saturday, President Biden and the first lady surveyed the damage from Hurricane Idalia in Florida, India launched a spacecraft to study the sun’s atmosphere, politician and diplomat Bill Richardson, who negotiated the release of several Americans…

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Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in Vietnam War

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy.

WATCH: Biden gives remarks after economy adds 187,000 jobs in slowing but steady growth

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks after the August jobs report shows economy added 187,000 positions, evidence of a slowing but still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.

Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

It's the latest effort by Biden's top officials to combat rising gun violence nationwide. People who sell firearms online or at gun shows would be required to be licensed and run background checks on the buyers before the sales.

PHOTOS: Florida surveys damage in aftermath of Hurricane Idalia

By Daniel Kozin, Associated Press

Hurricane Idalia is unleashing life-threatening wind and rain in Florida and Georgia…

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.

What are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare?

By Laura Santhanam

New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.

WATCH: Biden addresses health care costs and 1st drugs for Medicare price negotiations

By Tom Murphy, Amanda Seitz, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The administration on Tuesday released a list of the 10 drugs for which prices will be negotiated directly with the manufacturer.

WATCH: White House briefing as Biden meets with Costa Rican President Chaves

By Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press

Biden and Chaves plan talks on strengthening U.S.-Costa Rica trade tries, creating new jobs, advancing democracy and promoting a more orderly immigration process.

Biden will observe 9/11 in Alaska after Asia trip

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will participate in the annual observance at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan.