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Deadly floods are slamming the US Heartland. More than 2,000 miles away, dangerous heat is scorching the Pacific Northwest. The same phenomenon is to blame for both.

Eastern Kentucky flooding update - July 28

There were reports of flash flooding, mudslides and power outages across the mountainous region.

Eastern Kentucky flooding: At least 3 dead, governor expects death toll to reach 'double digits'

A surprise deal focusing on health care, the economy and climate change was reached between Sen. Joe Manchin and fellow Democrats on Wednesday, giving new life to President Biden’s agenda. NBC’s Kristen Welker reports for TODAY.

The proposal is for the release of Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan, who is serving a 16-year sentence accused of espionage.

The brother of Paul Whelan, the metro Detroit man who has been imprisoned in Russia for four years, said he is "cautiously optimistic" that the Russians will take a prisoner exchange offer to bring Paul home.

Flash flooding in eastern Kentucky has caused multiple fatalities with the death toll expected to rise as emergency responders search for trapped and stranded residents.

As illegal activity continues to lead to closures on the new 6th Street Bridge, city leaders are working to find fast solutions.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) reaches a deal with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on a reconciliation bill, now called the ‘Inflation reduction act of 2022.’ The package includes climate, energy and tax reform provisions.

President Joe Biden's $369 billion tax and climate agenda has been resurrected by a surprise deal struck by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday. Bloomberg Government's Jack Fitzpatrick has the details on "Bloomberg Surveillance Early Edition."

President Biden discussed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 proposed by Senate Democrats with provisions address inflation, drug prices and climate change and praised lawmakers for compromising on the spending bill.

President Joe Biden declared the inflation-fighting deal Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer struck with holdout Sen. Joe Manchin a “godsend” for American families and urged Congress to put politics aside and pass the $739 billion package. (July 28)

Biden Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Bill Addressing Inflation And Climate Change

Beshear: Massive damage, loss of life expected from major flooding in eastern Kentucky

These are some of the first calls for help that Perry County Fire and Rescue received following catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky.

At least three people are dead after heavy rain caused massive flooding in eastern Kentucky, prompting the National Guard response.

Catastrophic flooding in central Appalachia killed at least eight people, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear saying he expected the death toll to rise to the double digits in the coming days. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel has the latest.

At least three people have been killed in Kentucky amid "one of the worst, most devastating" floods in the state's history, Gov. Andy Beshear said.

Los Angeles' Sixth Street Viaduct is already seeing trouble just days after its highly-anticipated grand opening.

There were reports of flash flooding, mudslides and power outages across the mountainous region where thunderstorms have dumped several inches of rain.

The Los Angeles Police Department reports the Sixth Street Bridge in downtown Los Angeles will be closed until further notice “due to illegal activity and public safety concerns.”

The reopening comes as the LAPD said it would be closed "until further notice" because of illegal activity since the renovated bridge opened. Lauren Pozen reports.

Since the renovated bridge reopened, it has been plagued with illegal activity. Tina Patel reports.

The Los Angeles Police Department said the bridge has been plagued by illegal activity.