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Lake Erie advocates are hoping a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project in Illinois will block invasive carp species from entering the Great Lakes — but they’re watching to see how officials will pay for it. Representatives of several Great Lakes and environmental groups met Sept. 4 in Perry to talk with Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) about protecting the lake.

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

Jon Krakauer's latest book sheds new light on the death of former NFL player Pat Tillman, who left the Arizona Cardinals to fight in Afghanistan. The author examines the soldier's death by friendly fire, and the government's subsequent effort to cover that up.

There will be protests across the country tomorrow over the Dakota Access pipeline. WKSU's Kabir Bhatia reports on one scheduled for 4 p.m. in Northeast...

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U.S. stock indexes surged about 3 percent Monday after fears eased of a trade war with China. The two major trading partners reportedly are negotiating to improve U.S. access to Chinese markets.

But U.S. shoppers spent more prudently in August and retail sales grew a tepid 0.6% from July, after extra federal jobless benefits expired and families faced a confusing back-to-school season.

More than 1 in 4 U.S. workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus shutdowns began. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits.

As of Wednesday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.305, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.

Astronomical summer officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere — amidst a heat wave — at 4:51 p.m. ET. It's the earliest start to the season since 1796, thanks to quirks in the calendar.