An Ignoble Experiment: The 7: A shocking serial killer case in Britain; hundreds still missing in Maui; the voice behind Mario steps down; and more

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By Hannah Jewell and Jamie Ross

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Around 850 people are still listed as missing from the Maui wildfires.

The latest: About 85% of the disaster area had been searched as of Sunday, officials said. The death toll from this month's fires stands at 115 but is expected to rise.
What else to know: President Biden visited the devastated town of Lahaina yesterday to survey the damage from one of the deadliest wildfires in American history.

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Donald Trump's bond was set at $200,000 in the Georgia election case.

The details: The agreement, approved by a judge yesterday, sets strict rules for the former president's release. He was told not to intimidate any witnesses or co-defendants.
What's next? Trump said he plans to surrender in Atlanta on Thursday. He faces charges that he and 18 allies conspired to try to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.

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Tropical Storm Hilary led to flooding but no reported deaths in California.

What happened? The storm drenched the Southwest, causing power outages, school closures and disrupted air travel. See photos of the damage here.
It broke records: The city of Palmdale picked up half its average yearly rainfall in one day on Sunday. California is now entirely drought free for the first time in years.
What else to know: Officials warned residents not to swim in contaminated floodwaters.

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A British nurse who killed seven babies was sentenced to life in prison.

What happened? Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, 33, murdered the newborns and attempted to kill six others between 2015 and 2016. She was sentenced yesterday.
What's next? The U.K. government will lead an inquiry into how Letby was able to continue working despite alarms raised by her colleagues. She will never be released.

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The FDA approved a shot given in pregnancy to protect infants from RSV.

What to know: The shot, approved yesterday, was found to be 82% effective at protecting infants from severe illness in their first three months, with no major safety concerns.
Bigger picture: It's another advance in the fight against the virus, which is the top cause of hospitalization in young children. An antibody treatment was also recently approved.

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Sha'Carri Richardson won the 100-meter world championship yesterday.

What happened? The American defeated two Jamaican rivals in Budapest, crossing the finish line in 10.65 seconds — the fastest race of her life and a championship record.
The comeback: She's had a tumultuous three years after she missed the Tokyo Olympics following a positive marijuana test. She's now the fastest woman in the world.
The men: U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles won the 100 meters in 9.83 seconds on Sunday.

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The voice actor behind Mario is stepping down after 27 years.

Who is he? Charles Martinet. His cry of "It's a-me, Mario!" has become a familiar catchphrase since his breakout performance in 1996's "Super Mario 64."
What to know: The 67-year-old is moving into a new role as a "Mario Ambassador," Nintendo said yesterday. The news sparked an outpouring of appreciation from fans.

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