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The Department of Justice says Trump's team likely "concealed and removed" classified documents, and Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91. Plus, the world remembers Princess Diana on the 25th anniversary of her death.

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The Justice Department says Trump's team likely 'concealed and removed' classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.

The Justice Department said in a filing last night that it has evidence that classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate were "likely concealed and removed" before the FBI search to retrieve them. The filing came in response from a motion by Trump for a third party to review documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. The DOJ also argued that it had evidence that efforts "were taken to obstruct the government's investigation." In response to the investigation, Trump on Tuesday shared a barrage of QAnon conspiracy theories and inflammatory messages on social media.

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War, has died at 91.

Mikhail Gorbachev, the final leader of the Soviet Union who helped end the Cold War in the early 1990s, died at 91 yesterday after a long illness, according to the Gorbachev Foundation. Gorbachev led the country's transition from communism to capitalism and won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end the Cold War. In 1987, NBC News' Tom Brokaw became the first American journalist to sit down with Gorbachev — you can check out their historic interview here.

👑 The world is remembering Princess Diana on the 25th anniversary of her tragic death.

Today marks 25 years since Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris while being pursued by paparazzi. The mother of Prince Harry and Prince William was just 36 when she died and has become an iconic figure of the British royal family. Here are the facts surrounding her death, how she forever changed the royal family, and how Harry paid tribute to her ahead of the solemn anniversary. Tune in to TODAY at 8 a.m. for more coverage of Diana's legacy.

🦶🏻Are Birkenstocks actually good for your feet? A podiatrist weighs in on the trending footwear.

The Birkenstock sandals that date back to days of the hippies of the '70s (and that backpacking trip your mom once took to Europe) are now popping up on the feet of celebrities all over Instagram and TikTok. We know some people love the style, but we checked with podiatrist Dr. Asim Sayed to see if they're actually good for your feet. The short answer is, yes! "I would recommend them to most people, unless you have some kind of severe ailment," Sayed said. We found deals on 7 different types of Birkenstock styles if you're ready to take that leather-wrapped step.

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Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

Trying to process a loved one's death is a universal feeling that can seem overwhelming. We spoke to author, grief expert and neuroscientist Mary-Frances O'Connor on National Grief Awareness Day yesterday about what she has found in her research that can help anyone trying to deal with the loss of a loved one. She spoke about how grief is different from depression, what she has found is the most typical pattern of grieving, the importance of emotional flexibility, and what it takes for your brain to understand the loss.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

If you are still mulling over what to make or bring to a Labor Day cookout, we have 33 recipes for the holiday from appetizers to entrees that will help you end the summer in style. Try grilled tri-tip steak with chimichurri sauce (above) from chef Matt Abdoo for a delicious, smoky steak topped with a sauce that's fresh, zippy and packed with herbs. Grilled coconut shrimp or grilled vegetable paella are tasty lighter options, too.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

You've heard of the Golden Arches, but how about the Golden Arch? Yes, there are actually a handful of McDonald's locations out of the 38,000-plus around the globe that only have a single golden arch on their sign, causing a double take or two from passing drivers. There's estimated to be only 12 in the world, and their origins date back to the 1950s and the restaurant's original design, before McDonald's adopted its signature "M" logo. Learn more about the quirky history of the McDonald's sign here.