Idalia strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday and barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast as authorities warned residents of vulnerable areas to pack up and leave. (Aug. 29) (AP video by Daniel Kozin)
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday, August 29th: U.S. targets 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations; Hurricane Idalia surges toward Florida; UNC shooting suspect denied bond; 127-year-old water main gives way under NYC’s Times Square.
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Tennessee lawmakers adjourn tumultuous session with accusations of shoving
Tennessee lawmakers have ended a special session touted to improve public safety following a deadly school shooting. Two legislators had a brief physical interaction in the House chamber after the session adjourned. (Aug. 29) (AP Video: Kristin M. Hall…
UNC Student charged in killing denied bond
UNC Student charged in killing denied bond
10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
President Joe Biden celebrates a new phase of his administration’s efforts to lower medical costs, by saying “we’re going to keep standing up to Big Pharma.” Officials announced the first 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations. (Aug. 29)
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Miami Mayor Suarez drops out of 2024 presidential race
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is ending his bid for the presidency, dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate. The two-term mayor became the first candidate to drop out of the crowded GOP field. (August 29)
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Idalia brings heavy rains to Cuba on its way to Florida
Idalia strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday and barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. (Aug 29)
Nearly 2 million gallons of water flood New York’s Times Square after pipe breaks
A 127-year-old water main under New York’s Times Square gave way, flooding midtown streets and the busy Times Square subway station. Subway service was suspended through much of Manhattan on the 1, 2 and 3 lines. (Aug. 29)
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Florida governor: Make last hurricane preparations
Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging people along a wide stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast to make their final preparations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. The hurricane is now forecast to become an extremely dangerous Category 3 storm. (Aug. 29)
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Pakistani court suspends Khan prison sentence
A Pakistani appeals court has suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s corruption conviction and three-year prison term. The Islamabad High Court also granted him bail, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Khan would be released since he faces a mult…