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Five years after Sandy, locals torn on flood protection

By PBS NewsHour, Stephanie Sy

Five years ago, Hurricane Sandy decimated the East Coast, killing at least 60 people and causing an estimated $70 billion in property damage. It’s forced residents in Sea Bright, New Jersey to decide whether to support pricey taxpayer projects to…

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Erdogan defends his actions after coup attempt in PBS NewsHour interview

By Larisa Epatko

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the PBS NewsHour that it is wrong for the United States to deny the sale of guns to his guards in response to his crackdown on terrorist organizations. You can watch excerpts of the…

WATCH: In his UN debut, Trump urges the world body to reform

By Darlene Superville and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump made his debut at the United Nations on Monday, using his first moments at the world body to urge the 193-nation organization to reduce bureaucracy and costs while more clearly defining its mission around the world.

What to watch in Trump’s first meeting with the UN General Assembly

By Larisa Epatko

Speeches start Tuesday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. What is in store for the international body and the “America first” president?…

Trump readies for first Sept. 11 commemoration as president

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump will preside over his first 9/11 commemoration in office on Monday.

Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party.

This New York river dumps millions of fabric microfibers into the ocean daily

By Teresa Carey

The Hudson River dumps 300 million microfibers into the Atlantic Ocean each day, according to a new study. Invisible to the naked eye, these fibers can cause health problems for animals and humans.

WATCH: Trump trumpets MS-13 crackdown in Long Island speech

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Trumpeting his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and violent crime, President Donald Trump is traveling to Long Island to urge Congress to dedicate more funding to the fight.