WSJ This Morning

Southern California spill leaks at least 126,000 gallons of oil into ocean and closes beaches, Democrats weigh cutting programs or reducing scope to trim $3.5 trillion bill, and reasons you should remain calm despite stocks' terrible month.

Changing recommendations for boosters lead to confusion for the vaccinated and their doctors, why are millions leaving organized religion, and the best places to live in the U.S.

Democrats delay Infrastructure vote as talks fail, immigration officers will have more discretion over arrests, deportations, and 11-year-old Arizona golfer defies 67 million-to-1 odds with two holes-in-one in same round.

Infrastructure bill in peril as Democrats strain to unite party, Republicans attack Biden's defense of Afghan pullout, and principal orders pizza for 400 elementary school students.

Republicans block latest effort by Democrats to advance debt- ceiling bill, top generals face questions on Afghanistan pull out and, how you could feel the impact of a U.S. government shutdown.

GOP Senators block democratic bill to fund government, R. Kelly found guilty on all counts of racketeering and sex trafficking, and some homeowners are wishing they never agreed to sell.

What caused fatal Amtrak derailment in Montana, job hunters are putting their vaccination status on LinkedIn and on their résumés, and is live-stream shopping the future of retail.

Insurers are restoring deductibles and co-pays, leaving patients with big bills, how burned-out workers can make a career change, and Saudi Arabia tries out for Its first Winter Olympics.

Arizona GOP's never-ending election audit confirms President Biden's win, CDC panel recommends Pfizer boosters for seniors, certain adults, and mountain biker's life saved by off-duty doctor who happened to come along on the trail.

President Biden pushes Democrats to find consensus on budget package, FDA clears Covid-19 booster shots from Pfizer for high-risk people, and wildfire victims left with nothing get hope from donated RVs.

Debt-limit suspension passes the House, Biden vows to get border crisis under control and inside the battle over monoclonal antibodies.

600 more Homeland Security agents sent to Del Rio, Texas, amid Haitian migrant crisis, Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for kids ages 5 to 11, and Florida woman's lost dog turns up on Facebook nearly a year later.

Body matching description of missing Gabby Petito found in remote area of Wyoming, U.S. closes part of Texas border at Del Rio, and 4-year-old tipping his hat to Disney princesses gets love from millions.

What is the proper treatment for long COVID, how can parents keep Instagram from ruining their daughters' self-image, and what happens when college football dominates a town.

U.S. judge blocks expulsions of migrant families under Trump-era order dispute, how California's recall could reverberate in future elections, and man recycles over 1 million cans for Make-A-Wish.

Star gymnasts rip FBI's failures, Biden backs top general after reported "secret" calls with China and why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic?

Gavin Newsom beats California recall effort, officials call for General Milley to resign over alleged China calls, and is it cheaper to book hotels in advance or to wait.

Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall on the Texas coast, President Biden campaigns with California governor on eve of Republican-backed recall election, and bride flies 800 miles to share 'first dance' with 94-year-old grandpa.

Surgeon General insists the government 'has the legal authority' to enforce Biden's vaccine mandates, Louisiana declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Nicholas targets battered region, and former flight attendant pushing beverage cart to honor 9/11 victims arrives at Ground Zero.

How Gen Z has come to understand the 9/11 attacks, 9/11 brought us together, why did the pandemic split us apart and her father died on 9/11, now she helps other children overcome grief.

President Biden boosts vaccine requirements for large employers, federal workers, Biden administration sues Texas over its abortion law, and how America will remember Sept. 11 on 20th anniversary.

Taliban interim government agrees to let foreigners leave Afghanistan, Texas abortion law roils businesses, and get ready to pay if you're heading back to the city.

President Biden tours northeastern states hammered by Ida, Taliban name new Afghan government, and National parks face overcrowding.

Northeast see progress one week after Hurricane Ida, Department of Justice vows to protect those seeking abortion from new Texas law, and the world's top 10 spots for workations.

Kids are struggling with long-term Covid effects, why returning to the office will be 10 times harder than the transition to working from home, and what you should know about Labor Day.

How New Orleans upgraded the Levee system after Katrina, how to deal with stress in your life, and new homeowners find the most heartfelt message written on wall by family before them.

The aftermath of Ida, U.S. official describes Afghanistan evacuation mayhem, and the next lockdown baking challenge.

New York, New Jersey governors declare emergencies amid flooding from Tropical Storm Ida, Supreme Court declines to block restrictive Texas abortion law, and toddler tries running away from home when Cocomelon is turned off.

President Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, strong winds push California wildfire closer to Lake Tahoe, and Texas couple celebrates their kids leaving the nest in viral photo shoot.

Last U.S. troops leave Afghanistan after nearly 20 years, Hurricane Ida leaves more than one million without power in Louisiana, and how to deal with stress.

Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocking out power in New Orleans, rockets target U.S. troops as Afghanistan withdrawal enters final stage, and bars reserve seats for fallen soldiers.

The pandemic endgame isn't here yet, pandemic amplifies school bus driver shortage concerns, and what youth sports coaches want parents to know.

Kabul airport attack kills 13 U.S. service members, Supreme Court blocks new eviction moratorium, and pilot and fiancee save 17 in Tennesee flood.

U.S. still searching for Americans in Afghanistan, a wildfire is heading for Lake Tahoe, and expert tips for waking up on time.

President Biden maintains deadline for Afghan pullout, House passes $3.5 trillion budget blueprint, and Florida restaurant receives $10,000 tip from generous customer.

FDA gives Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine full approval, Kathy Hochul is sworn in as New York's first female Governor, and how to gameplan your office days.

Tennessee flooding turns deadly, Pentagon orders airlines to help with Afghan evacuees, and airmen help pregnant Afghan mother deliver baby aboard Air Force C-17 evacuation flight.

As America returns to school, teachers are looking for thousands of missing kids, how traffic has changed through the pandemic, and the rise of Pop Its.

NATO pledges to speed evacuations from Afghanistan as criticism mounts, Texas Supreme Court declines to back governor's ban of school mask mandates, and man honors 9/11 crews by pushing drink cart from Boston to New York.

President Biden says Aug. 31 deadline in Afghanistan might have to be extended, at least 35 missing after Fred sweeps North Carolina, and Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help with infant's heart surgery.

Evacuations from Afghanistan gather momentum as Taliban promise peace, U.S. reports more than 1,000 COVID deaths in single day, and father and son take bike ride of a lifetime to Statue of Liberty.

President Biden defends Afghanistan pullout amid bipartisan criticism, how you can help victims of the Haiti earthquake, and cat's meowing helps rescuers find owner.

Afghanistan government collapses as Taliban take Kabul, Haiti earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,200, and money-saving hacks and lessons learned during the pandemic.

Schools reopen to mask confusion, the surprising benefits of talking to strangers, and metabolism in adulthood does not slow as commonly believed.

US military to help evacuate Americans from embassy in Kabul, more school districts in Texas sue Governor over mask-mandate ban, and Delta Air Lines sends 3-year-old girl named Delta special care package.

U.S. officials warn collapse of Afghan capital could come sooner than expected, Kathy Hochul promises culture change in Albany, and which tech companies consumers trust the most.

Andrew Cuomo resigns as New York's Governor, Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill, and the enduring power of Rickrolling.

Senator Schumer sets up final vote on $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, New York Assembly to hold hearings in Andrew Cuomo impeachment probe, and small towns offer up to $20K just to get you to live there, work remotely.

Taliban seize key targets in Afghanistan, top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, resigns amid scandal, and ways to fix flying.

Workers' anxiety grows as Delta casts a shadow, how watching sports makes us happier, healthier, and we live in a golden age of dinosaur chicken nuggets.