Extreme late-season heat is plaguing the West Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle, with heat alerts issued for more than 65 million Americans across six states. trib.al/V2STSI3

The first batch of mpox vaccines arrived in Congo's capital Thursday, authorities said, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency. trib.al/gOJF9NV

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus, or HPV, will soon be available in doctors' offices. trib.al/heyGfmT

Extreme late-season heat is plaguing the West Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle, with heat alerts issued for more than 65 million Americans across six states. trib.al/j8UdpK5

Lady Gaga is opening up about her relationship with fiancé Michael Polansky and their engagement. trib.al/yyhL9U1

A 13-foot Burmese python was confiscated from an upstate New York man who was allegedly keeping the still-growing snake in a small tank, authorities said. trib.al/hGIyQIr

NEW: The FBI conducted searches at the homes of two of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ closest aides on Thursday, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News. trib.al/e41iW2W

Just as the new school year began in many places across the country, news broke that another school shooting was unfolding in Georgia on Wednesday. Here are six tips from experts on how to discuss school shootings with kids: trib.al/DoX10h5

LATEST: The 14-year-old student accused of opening fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday has been charged with four counts of murder, with additional charges expected, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. trib.al/Km7zJbz

A McKeesport, Pennsylvania, resident told ABC News affiliate WTAE-TV that she thought she was "dreaming" after spotting an emu roaming around the neighborhood. The emu's owner eventually came and retrieved the bird. abcnews.visitlink.me/_KEpf9

When a gunman opened fire outside Stephanie Reyna's classroom at Apalachee High School in Georgia, killing math teacher and football coach Richard Aspinwall, she said her classmates jumped into action. trib.al/UHJWRjF

Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported Thursday. trib.al/QGlwowh

Players and fellow coaches are commemorating math teacher and football coach Richard Aspinwall, who was killed in Wednesday's shooting at Apalachee High School. In a post on social media, the team wrote, "We will carry you heavy in our hearts." trib.al/budkwkB

A day after former Pres. Trump asked an appeals court for a stay to delay the Sept. 18 sentencing in his hush money case, prosecutors have asked the court to deny that request. trib.al/gBR7ctm

As he continues to promote religious harmony, Pope Francis visited Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, on Thursday. trib.al/zz9wcXG

BREAKING: Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to nine tax-related charges in a last-ditch bid to avoid a lengthy and potentially embarrassing trial in Los Angeles. trib.al/P0pdxJe

The shooting at Apalachee High School — which left two students and two teachers dead Wednesday — has brought renewed attention to Georgia's lax gun laws. Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/eQuc-k

Tanya Young Williams, a Black New York City shop owner, alleges a man spat on her and assaulted her after seeing a poster of Kamala Harris displayed in the window of her clothing boutique. trib.al/apWQwCQ

We need more than just thoughts and prayers." Pres. Biden addressed the deadly Georgia high school shooting that killed four people, urging Republican lawmakers to work across the aisle and enact stricter restrictions on assault-style weapons. abcnews.visitlink.me/b-aLW4

The FBI conducted searches at the homes of two of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ closest aides on Thursday, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News. trib.al/GNnV0wA