Hurricane Sally slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, bringing extreme danger to many communities. The wind is a huge concern — but the water is the biggest threat, with forecasters warning of historic floods. David Begnaud reports from Pensacola Beach, Florida. Source
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Environmentalists pan Facebook’s new climate change hub
Social media company faces criticism for allowing false information on global warming to proliferate. Source
Congressional report blasts Boeing for deadly 737 Max jet failures
A scathing new report from the House transportation committee reveals Boeing engineers and pilots warned about the potential dangers of the 737 Max jet, years before two deadly crashes that killed 346 people. The report also finds the plane was approved to fly by the FAA, even though it was ultimately proved unsafe. Source
Hurricane Sally bringing “historic and catastrophic” flooding as it hits Gulf Coast
The storm has just made landfall and is already decimating an area from west of Tallahassee, Florida to Mobile Bay, the National Hurricane Center says. Source
Trump tells undecided voters at town hall that he “up-played” coronavirus
In an ABC News town hall with undecided voters, President Trump repeatedly praised his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The president also defended police officers and gave a vague promise of immigration reform. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
5-year-old with cancer granted wish, asks for gift for whole family
This 5-year-old Louisiana boy with cancer was granted one wish – and he selflessly asked for something he and his three brothers could enjoy together. Source
Breonna Taylor’s family receives $12 million civil suit settlement from the city of Louisville
Six months after the death of Breonna Taylor during a “no-knock” police raid, a wrongful death civil lawsuit between her family and the city of Louisville, Kentucky has been settled. The settlement includes a number of police reforms, but Taylor’s mother tells Jericka Duncan it is not enough. Source
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden campaigns in Florida for Latino vote
On the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went down to Florida in an attempt to help secure the Latino vote in November. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Titan of the Week: Senior Manager of Ticket Sales Jim Rice
Meet Jim Rice, Senior Manager of Ticket Sales, who begins his sixth season with the Tennessee Titans. Source
Hurricane Sally bringing “historic and catastrophic” flooding already
The storm has just made landfall and is already decimating an area from west of Tallahassee, Florida to Mobile Bay, the National Hurricane Center says. Source