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Gradual weakening of Idalia was expected, but the tropical storm remained capable of destruction with ‘life-threatening’ flooding in the Carolinas.

A Greyhound bus collided with a Buick Enclave travelling in the wrong lane around 3:24 a.m. Police said the Buick driver died at the scene.

Authorities say at least 64 people died in Johannesburg when a nighttime fire ripped through a multi-story building that had been used by homeless people. An emergency services spokesperson said another 43 people were injured in the blaze that broke ou…

Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)

Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.

Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP video: Mike Pesoli)

Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s leader after ousting just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba. (Aug. 31)

Crystal River, a low-lying coastal community in western Florida, is reeling from the worst flooding event in decades because of Hurricane Idalia.

The U.S. government has filed a court motion to intervene in the salvage case of famous liner The RMS Titanic. The motion aims to prevent any objectionable expedition.

Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent …