The storm is set to impact the southwestern U.S. with heavy rainfall starting Friday through early next week, “peaking on Sunday and Monday,” according to the National Hurricane Center​. Source

The drills will be conducted as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region. Source

A three-day string of record high temperatures apparently caused at least as many deaths in the region, authorities said, but cooler air was moving in. Source

NFL player Drue Chrisman gives us a look at his off-season side gig. Librarians share how they received a message in their spam folder with a famous name attached: Obama. Plus, more heartwarming videos. Source

When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, “I do not.” Source

The storm, which isn’t expected to still be a hurricane by the time it reaches California, is forecast to bring heavy rain to the southwestern U.S. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

The Pentagon is considering a deal that would allow five men suspected of plotting the 9/11 attacks to avoid the death penalty. Scott MacFarlane reports. Source

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said this week he is considering a moratorium on all land transactions in Lahaina in an effort to protect locals from opportunistic buyers. Lilia Luciano has details. Source

Currently, the U.S. produces only enough offshore wind energy to power about 32,000 homes. However, the White House wants to increase that to 10 million homes by 2030, and says that offshore wind energy will eventually create 44,000 jobs. Ben Tracy has more in “Eye on America.” Source