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ALL WEEK
• Hurricane Dorian takes aim at the US mainland. The powerful storm’s uncertain path means the entire southeastern US coast should stay alert. Track the storm here, and if you’re in its path with a weak phone connection, get the text-only version of CNN’s top stories here.
TODAY
• Revisit the greatest films of all time. From “The Wizard of Oz” to “Harry Potter,” CNN’s original series, “The Movies,” has gone behind the scenes to raise the curtain on movie magic at its finest. Don’t miss the final installment, at 9 ET/PT.
• The US Open showcases tennis’ best. The energy has been sky-high so far at the year’s last Grand Slam, including brilliant play from American Taylor Townsend and legend Roger Federer. Don’t miss a moment leading up to the finals. Watch starting at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN.
• The Burning Man gathering begins in the Nevada desert. It’s been called the world’s “biggest and most bizarre party,” with clothing sometimes optional.
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
• Lori Loughlin is due in court. The “Full House” actress is expected at a hearing related to the college admissions scandal. She and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, are among dozens of wealthy parents accused of using bribes to game the competitive college entrance process for their kids.
• The first daughter heads south in support of women. Ivanka Trump and Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan are due to leave for a four-day junket in Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay. Topping their agenda is strengthening US partnerships in the region on the matter of women’s economic empowerment.
WEDNESDAY
• Americans remember 9/11. It’s been 18 years since terror attacks left almost 3,000 people dead in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. A ceremony is scheduled at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center site. Communities and schools around the country also will pause to remember.
THURSDAY
• A key economic forecast drops. Another estimate of second quarter gross domestic product is set to be revealed as analysts warn of a looming global recession. The first GDP snapshot, released last month, indicated that consumers are powering the US economy, though growth was slower than in the first quarter.

FRIDAY
• Felicity Huffman gets sentenced. The “Desperate Housewives” star pleaded guilty to conspiring to pay $15,000 to a fake charity that facilitated cheating when her daughter took the SATs for college. Huffman, who’s among dozens charged in the scam, is due to learn her fate. Prosecutors suggest four months in prison and a $20,000 fine.