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A congressman's wife died after taking an herbal remedy for weight loss, and more of the latest.

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A judge rules a redacted version of the affidavit used to secure a search warrant on former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate can be made public, and a coroner's report shows a congressman's wife died after she took an herbal remedy. Plus, how to tell your friends they need to use better manners when you're out to dinner.

THE LATEST

Judge rules a redacted version of Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit be made public Friday.

A redacted version of the affidavit that helped obtain the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate will be unsealed Friday, after a judge agreed to do so following the Justice Department's proposed redactions. The affidavit explains why the estate was searched by the FBI on Aug. 8. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart wrote Thursday the department had provided enough reason to redact parts of the affidavit, claiming that not doing so would reveal identities of witnesses and other "uncharged parties" involved.

A congressman's wife died after taking an herbal remedy marketed for weight loss and diabetes.

Lori McClintock, the wife of California Rep. Tom McClintock died at 61 last year from dehydration due to gastroenteritis caused by "adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion," a coroner's report found. The coroner's office, which ruled the death an accident, found a "partially intact" white mulberry leaf in her stomach. The herbal remedy is generally considered safe and used for ailments like diabetes and high cholesterol. But her death has underscored the risks of the booming dietary supplements industry. "Many people assume if that product is sold in (the U.S.), somebody has inspected it, and it must be safe. Unfortunately, that's not always true," Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said earlier this year. Read more on this story from Kaiser Health News here.

🦛 Fritz the baby hippo met his famous sister, Fiona, for the 1st time.

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has published a video of baby hippo Fritz meeting his older sister and the zoo's resident celebrity, Fiona. In one clip, Fritz swims toward his 5-year-old sister, while their mother, Bibi, looks on. "The exposure was brief, but a great first step," said the zoo's director of animal care. Fritz, who was born on Aug. 3, will meet other hippos in separate groups soon, the zoo said. Fiona (you may remember) became a star in 2017 after she was the first hippo born at the zoo in 75 years and beat the odds to survive despite her premature birth. Watch the cute video here.

She thought she had a head cold. It was brain inflammation that nearly killed her.

Amy Gruenhut thought she just had cold and flu symptoms, but she could not shake them. They soon progressed to vomiting, blurry vision, trouble swallowing and a terrible pressure in her head. It turned out to be viral encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain caused by a virus or infection. Gruenhut, an avid runner, was unconscious for two weeks. She shared the details of her arduous recovery with us, the lingering effects of the illness, including how it affected her speech, and symptoms to look out for.

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You're at dinner with some friends. The ambiance is nice and the food is delicious. It's a wonderful night … except for the fact your friends are total savages at the dinner table. They burp, chew with their mouths open and reach across the table. How do you politely tell them their table manners stink? TODAY's own Mister Manners has some helpful tips about when to speak up about someone's table manners, how to say something after the faux pas has occurred, and when you may need to grit your teeth and just keep quiet.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Chef Ed Brown, who runs the restaurant Aces on the grounds of the U.S. Open, stopped by TODAY to share one of his signature dishes of the late summer Grand Slam, roasted Faroe Island salmon . Ed uses tomatoes and mint to form a rich pesto to spoon over top of the salmon once it's done. It's so good, you'll want a spoon to sop up the extra. He also shares an important seasoning tip: Don't season the fish too early, or else it might stick to the pan. Check out the full recipe here.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Earlier this month, an adorable child named Tariq captured the hearts of millions after going viral online for his love of corn. The delightful interview even landed the boy a nickname: Corn Kid (aka "The CEO of Corn). And now, that video has even inspired a song that's been popping on TikTok, with more than 30 million views. You can check it out here. "Nebraska should make this their state song," said one commenter.