Sick of feeling sluggish? Gordon Deal has some tips for you to try.

Will the war in the Middle East have any effect on the markets? Matt Peterson from Barron's gives us a look.

Doyle Rice from USA Today breaks down what could have caused North Carolina's catastrophic flooding.

Special Counsel says Trump committed 'private crimes' in bid to stay in power, how could the war in the Middle East affect markets, and how to have more energy.

Looking to travel to Europe? Charles Passy from MarketWatch joined Gordon Deal to help you get the biggest bang for your buck.

We get a look at the debate performance of the two VP candidates from Julia Mueller of The Hill.

Brett Samuels from The Hill joined America's First News with a look at possible October surprises that could roil the Trump-Harris race.

Vance and Walz hit the debate stage, North Carolina in crisis mode as Helene rescues continue, and tiny home for less than $20,000 available on Amazon.

JD Vance is taking a different approach to the debates than his running mate, Donald Trump. Shelby Talcott from Semafor has the story.

John McCormick from the Wall Street Journal breaks down the balancing act Tim Walz is walking as the Democrat VP candidate.

Gordon Deal details the ways you can help the victims of Hurricane Helene.

Southern Colleges and Universities are seeing a boom from students in the North. Doug Belkin from the Wall Street Journal brings us the latest.

Hurricane Helene's death toll tops 130 as Southeast digs out from storm's devastation, dockworkers launch strike, and how to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

A woman in Utah become a hero to a stranger she met on Y Mountain. We hear the story from Gordon Deal.

On today's Mike Drop, what happens when you find your own obituary in the paper.

Both Presidential candidates are sending out dueling messages to the men in America. Joey Garrison from USA Today has the story.

What Americans say out loud isn't always how they feel inside. Erica Pandey from Axios takes us behind the headline.

Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from storm's devastation, Israel strikes targets in Yemen, and hero weatherman rescues woman trapped in floodwaters on live TV.

The Civil War still echoes in the South, forcing towns to take sides, how to spot and help someone who is thinking about committing suicide, and what to do on your first day of a cruise.
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Is it a good idea to buy a home with friends? Dalvin Brown from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.

Karissa Waddick from USA Today explains why a certain voting bloc feels unseen.

Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, New York City Mayor Eric Adams charged with corruption offenses, and the hottest (and sweatiest) place to find a date.

Hurricane Helene forecast to explode into catastrophic category 4 ahead of Florida landfall, Congress approves bill averting government shutdown, and North Carolina high schooler pulls couple and dog from pickup truck sinking in floodwaters.

A dog saves the life of its disabled owner. Gordon Deal has the story.

What are you actually paying for when you live in a dorm? Daniel De Vise from USA Today gives us a look.