"Idalia's Deadly Impact: High Tides, Georgia Tragedy, and More in Today's Rundown"

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Tropical Storm Idalia moves offshore from South Carolina after causing significant damage in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. A fire in a five-story building in Johannesburg kills at least 73 people and raises questions about building safety. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell freezes during a press conference, prompting concerns about his fitness to lead. Russia destroys a drone approaching Moscow, following a series of drone attacks in Ukraine. A senior official at the Department of Health and Human Services calls for reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance, prompting a review by the DEA.
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