More than 30,000 NIPSCO customers remained without power Saturday after deadly storms struck northwestern Indiana beginning Aug. 11. Residents have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the utility, while Gov. Mike Braun has asked FEMA for an expedited major disaster declaration.
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Tropical Storm Moke is expected to pass south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to islands still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Forecasters warned of possible life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island.
The Postal Service posted final mail-in ballot rules that remain blocked by federal court injunctions but could take effect if those orders are lifted. The rules would require states to share voter and ballot data and redesign ballot envelopes with barcodes.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the former Kansas Republican who became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without succeeding a spouse, has died at 94. She served three terms and was known for moderate politics, bipartisan work and an independent streak.
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane expressed condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver after the death of Oliver’s 2-year-old son. Authorities in Harris County, Texas, reported a toddler drowning on June 28, though the team has not disclosed a cause of death.
A laptop caught fire on American Airlines Flight 2398 from Atlanta to Dallas, and one passenger was treated and released after landing. The pilot reported a cabin fire and possible burn injuries to several passengers, while the airline said the crew quickly contained the device.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods after last-minute talks failed. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and said Canada will respond “dollar for dollar.”
Trump’s lawyer demanded that the Center for American Progress retract a report finding National Guard deployments did not measurably reduce violent crime. The think tank rejected the threat as baseless and said it would stand by its research.