It’s been nearly a week since deadly wildfires started in Maui. As the death toll rises, residents are searching for missing loved ones and seeking answers about the government’s actions before, during and after the disaster. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Hawaii. Source
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Georgia grand jury to hear witness testimony this week in 2020 election probe
A grand jury in Georgia is set to hear witness testimony in the state’s investigation into alleged efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn election results in 2020. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta. Source
Wastewater indicates COVID cases are rising nationally
COVID cases and hospitalization rates are rising, as fall quickly approaches. CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for Public Health at KFF, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss. Source
Lahaina community bands together to provide wildfire relief and healing
Families in Lahaina, hit by a devastating wildfire, are coming together to help each other in a time of need. “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
Niger coup leaders say they’ll prosecute president for “high treason”
They made the announcement just hours after saying they were open to resolving the crisis diplomatically. Source
Mexican detention center fire victims’ families getting $8 million each
Security camera footage showed security personnel made no attempt to evacuate the migrants once the fire broke out. Source
As Maui wildfires death toll nears 100, anger grows
Residents say Hawaii’s famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search for bodies — and survivors — continues. Source
Community with high medical debt questions its hospitals’ charity spending
Pueblo, Colorado, residents have higher-than-average medical debt, while the city’s two tax-exempt hospitals provide relatively low levels of charity care. Source
Coast Guard searching for 4 divers missing off the Carolinas
They were diving off a pleasure craft and didn’t resurface, the Coast Guard says. Source
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Hundreds still missing after devastating Maui fire; Community comes together after Maui fire Source