The event had originally been scheduled for Saturday but was pushed back one day because of severe weather conditions. Source
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Weakened Hilary still posing serious risks for California and Southwest
The one-time Category 4 hurricane was downgraded all the way to subtropical cyclone but the National Hurricane Center warns it could still bring “life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding.” Source
Biden heading to Maui amid criticism of White House response to wildfire
The president and first lady will view the destruction and meet with locals as his administration’s response to the devastating Lahaina blaze is questioned. Source
In a rural “ambulance desert,” sometimes help isn’t on the way
Millions of Americans live more than a 25-minute drive from the nearest ambulance station — and it can be a matter of life or death. Source
Storeowner shot dead after dispute over LGBTQ+ pride flag
The suspect “made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store” before the shooting, sheriff’s officials said. Source
Tropical Storm Hilary hitting Southern California as Southwest braces
The National Hurricane center says “potentially historic” rainfall could cause “life-threatening to catastrophic” flash flooding along with landslides and mudslides. Source
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Southern California braces for storm after Hilary makes landfall in Mexico; Animals in Maui shelter flown to Portland Source
8/20/2023: Who is Ray Epps?; The Domino Effect; Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Ray Epps: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Fight to cut South’s maternal mortality rate. And, Yannick Nézet-Séguin: The 60 Minutes Interview. Source
11-state salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles
More than two dozen cases of salmonella across 11 states have been linked to small turtles. Tennessee has been hit the hardest. Source
High ocean temperatures lead to devastating coral bleaching
High ocean temperatures have led to devastating coral bleaching off the coast of Florida. The heat kills off the algae the coral needs to survive, which in turn impacts other marine life. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source