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Journalists Condemn Raid on Kansas Newspaper
Dozens of news organizations have condemned a police raid at a local newspaper in Marion, Kansas.

Thieves Steal Up to $100,000 of Merchandise at Store
A group of people stole up to $100,000 worth of merchandise from a shopping mall in Los Angeles.

USCG, Navy Find 4 Missing Divers Off North Carolina Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy have successfully rescued four missing divers off the coast of North Carolina.

Your Monday Weather Forecast for Aug. 14, 2023
Cheddar News checks in with a coast-to-coast forecast of the weather for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

Inconsistent Reporting of Heat Deaths Slows Prevention Efforts
Officials who set policies and fund programs can’t get money and other support needed to make a difference as the risk of extreme heat rises.

Insurers Won’t Cover New Alzheimer’s Treatment for Some Customers
Alzheimer’s mainly affects the elderly, who are eligible for Medicare, but people under 65 — even, rarely, as young as their 30s — also can get diagnosed. They are more likely to have commercial coverage.

Driverless Taxis Expand in San Francisco Over Safety Concerns
The vote by the state's Public Utilities Commission came despite reservations from city officials and residents spurred by erratic behavior that resulted in unmanned vehicles blocking traffic, including the path of emergency vehicles.

Teen Survives Nearly 100-Foot Fall at Grand Canyon
The teenager was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday for injuries including nine broken vertebrae, a ruptured spleen, a collapsed lung and a concussion. He was discharged Saturday.

Hawaii's Governor Warns That Scores More People Could be Found Dead Following Wildfires on Maui
Authorities are also warning that the effort to find and identify the dead is just beginning. Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said Saturday that crews with cadaver dogs have covered just 3% of the search area.
