During his visit, however, President Biden did not meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Source
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Nevada flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
The National Weather Service said about 6 inches of rain fell on the festival site, which is located in the Black Rock Desert. Source
Louisiana’s Tiger Island Fire ruled arson, officials say
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August. Source
“A poet of paradise:” Tributes pour in following the death of Jimmy Buffett
President Joe Biden called Buffett an “icon” who was as kind a person in real life as he was on stage. Source
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In 1997, Steve Kroft sat down with singer Jimmy Buffett. Best known for his song “Margaritaville,” Buffett has died at the age of 76. Source
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Jimmy Buffett, “Margaritaville” singer, dies at 76; Jason Isbell returns to Saturday Sessions after busy year Source
Nobel Foundation withdraws ceremony invitation to Russia, Belarus, Iran
Some of the lawmakers cited Russia’s war on Ukraine and the crackdown on human rights in Iran as reasons for their boycott. Source
1881 Lake Michigan shipwreck found intact with crew’s possessions
Trinidad sank about 10 miles off the coast of Algoma, “taking all the crew’s possessions and the captain’s pet Newfoundland dog with her,” historians said. Source
Bill Richardson, former New Mexico governor and global diplomat, dies at 75
Richardson helped negotiate the release of detained Americans. Source
The restaurateur going from music to meals
This week, The Dish travels to London to meet Stephen Lironi, a restaurateur who made a portfolio of eateries on the back of a hit music career. His restaurants combine the tastes of his Scottish home with the cuisines of Spain, and his newest venture is the critically acclaimed Maresco. Michelle Miller has more. Source