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New Zealanders assess damage after 7.1-magnitude earthquake (The Starting Point)

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Pakistan floods: How to help (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - More than 15 million people are affected by Pakistan’s worst flooding in 80 years, with at least 1,600 fatalities, according to estimates from the government of Pakistan. While the severity of their needs has not yet been fully assessed, the number is greater than those who were affected by the 2005 South Asia tsunami (5 million), the 2005 South Asia earthquake (3 million), or the 2010 Haiti earthquake (3 million). The estimate of 290,000 homes destroyed or seriously damaged is almost the same as those destroyed in Haiti. Below are organizations that are working on relief and recovery in the region.

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2010 Colorado Senate race: Incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet vs. Tea Party-backed Ken Buck (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - In its Aug. 10 primary, Colorado set up one of the most intriguing U.S. Senate match-ups in the country, which could be a bellwether race for the national midterms. Sen. Michael Bennet must face the curse of Obama-backed incumbents -- despite running his first election campaign -- against Tea Party-backed Republican Ken Buck, who had suddenly risen to the nomination over the early GOP favorite, former state Lt. Gov. Jane Norton. Search Engine Optimization

Virginia's 2nd District race: Republican Scott Rigell challenges Democrat Glenn Nye (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - Considered a toss-up race, the Virginia contest between Rep. Glenn Nye and Republican Scott Rigell is causing a good deal of concern for backers of Nye, a freshman Democrat. While he's voted in line with the conservative 2nd Congressional District, recent events involving the Department of Defense cuts could directly impact his re-election chances in a bad way. Search Engine Optimization

Indiana's 9th District race: Republican Todd Young looking to upend Democrat Barron Hill (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - The Tea Party has already dubbed Barron Hill's Democratic seat as a high-priority target, as has the GOP; the district has traded hands a few times between Hill and former Rep. Mike Sodrel. But this time, Sodrel lost in the primary to newcomer Todd Young, who was named a "Young Gun" by the National Republican Congressional Committee. He's looking to defeat the veteran representative by rallying conservatives in the district against the Democratic Congress and, by extension, his opponent. Search Engine Optimization

Video: Move over, Shrek, for Japan's aquatic ogre (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - And you thought Shrek liked hanging out only in his swamp. Turns out there's a fish that greatly resembles the green ogre swimming off the coast of Japan. Search Engine Optimization

Hurricane Earl causes minimal damage in North Carolina (The Starting Point)

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Ohio's 18th District race: Democrat Zack Space fighting to defend seat against Republican Bob Gibbs (The Newsroom)

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Ohio's 16th District race: Contest between Republican Jim Renacci and Democratic incumbent John Boccieri heating up (The Newsroom)

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More Americans expected to travel over Labor Day weekend (The Starting Point)

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