Hurricane Florence rolled ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, splintering buildings and trapping hundreds of people in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.

Supporters of safe injection sites say they not only prevent people from dying from overdoses, but they also reduce the transmission of diseases commonly spread by unclean needles. It is an option that city council member Jeremiah Ellison wants the city to take a serious look at.

In a statement released by the White House, Kavanaugh said: "I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time."

Gov. Mark Dayton is responding to a recent request that he launch a large-scale, grand-jury investigation into clergy sexual abuse. Dayton said Friday that he is planning a meeting later this month with several county attorneys to discuss the matter and possible ways to proceed.

Campaigns across the state are promising to make health care more affordable for Minnesotans. How can they do that without bankrupting the system? And are their plans feasible?