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Trump campaigns in Iowa and Pennsylvania as legal troubles mount

Former President Trump held events in Iowa and Pennsylvania over the weekend as his legal troubles continue to mount. Trump faces another possible indictment as early as this week. Skyler Henry reports.

American nurse and her child kidnapped in Haiti, organization says

Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, is affiliated with the Christian humanitarian organization El Roi Haiti.

Millions of Americans struggle amid persistent heat dome

A lingering heat dome has brought dangerously high temperatures to much of the U.S. for several weeks. Millions of Americans are struggling to stay cool. Lee Cowan reports.

Pittsburgh police arrest suspect in brutal attack on newlywed found in 'puddle of blood' during honeymoon

A homeless man in Pittsburgh is accused of brutally attacking a newlywed enjoying his honeymoon in a hotel lobby. Heiko-Lamar Calhoun allegedly slammed the man's head into the ground.

California NAACP wants emergency declared over Oakland's crime

NAACP leaders in California are calling for a state of emergency over crime in Oakland after the organization's branch in the East Bay blamed efforts to defund police and limit prosecutions for putting the city in a "doom-loop.

Fighting for Anthony: The Struggle to Save Portland, Oregon

The city has long grappled with street homelessness and a shortage of housing. Now fentanyl has turned a perennial problem into a deadly crisis and a challenge to the city’s progressive identity.

One person is dead and multiple were wounded in Indiana shooting, police say

A shooting at a large party in Indiana early Sunday morning left one person dead, police said. A hospital said 19 people were being treated for injuries at its facility.

Around the world

Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry

The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.

Putin presides over military parade with no mention of war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a military parade in celebration of Russia's Navy Day, but the war in Ukraine went unmentioned. The parade came after drones attacked Moscow early Sunday morning. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.

In Odesa, Attacks Stoke Hatred of Russia

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia views Odesa as a culturally important part of his nation. But many in the Ukrainian city reject the connection and view the country that has been attacking it with loathing.

The French embassy in Niger is attacked as protesters waving Russian flags march through the capital

Security in Niger took a turn for the worse Sunday, as protesters marched through the capital in support of the recent military coup, the French embassy was attacked, and a regional economic bloc raised the possibility of military intervention if the president was not reinstated within a week.

Denmark seeks to legally prevent burnings of Quran or other religious scriptures

Denmark's foreign minister said Sunday the government will seek to make it illegal to desecrate the Quran or other religious holy books in front of foreign embassies in the Nordic country.

Nero’s Theater Believed to Be Found in Rome

A dig at a palace set to become a hotel has unearthed traces of a theater that archaeologists hypothesize was built by Nero, the emperor with a disputed reputation for tyranny and debauchery.

West African ECOWAS bloc suspends ties with Niger and authorizes use of force if president not reinstated within a week

West African ECOWAS bloc suspends ties with Niger and authorizes use of force if president not reinstated within a week

Technology

‘X’ on Twitter’s Headquarters Faces Investigation Over Permit Violations

An “X” sign, installed on the roof of the company’s headquarters in San Francisco as part of its rebranding, lacked proper permits, officials said.

Aided by A.I. Language Models, Google’s Robots Are Getting Smart

Our sneak peek into Google’s new robotics model, RT-2, which melds artificial intelligence technology with robots.

Amazon is failing to accommodate disabled workers, labor group claims

Some injured and disabled Amazon workers said they were placed on short-term disability or fired after requesting accommodations.

Why the U.S. government may try to break up Amazon

Under the assertive leadership of Chair Lina Khan, the FTC is targeting the world's biggest online retailer.

Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say

In four new studies, researchers found complicated results from experiments on Facebook’s and Instagram’s algorithms, suggesting there was no silver bullet to fixing the platforms.

New smartphone wants you to use it less

A smartphone startup named Nothing is trying to make a splash with their latest device - the Nothing Phone (2). Ironically, it's packed with features designed to help you use your phone less. The first thing you'll notice about the Nothing Phone (2) is the clear back panel filled with LED lights.

Social media stars, rarely unionized, try to navigate Hollywood's hot strike summer

Social media influencers — who make their livings as entertainers but aren't typically part of entertainment unions — now face the complicated labor politics of a Hollywood strike wave.

Sports News

Meet the 3 moms on the U.S. roster at the Women's World Cup

Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Julie Ertz are making history by being moms while playing at the highest level of soccer.

Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

After becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next.

Why Catchers Are Rarely Moved at the Trading Deadline

Adding a new catcher at the trading deadline is a fairly rare occurrence. One reason for that is the time it takes to bond with a pitching staff.

What causes cardiac arrest in young athletes like Bronny James? Doctor explains

While cardiac arrest in athletes may not always make headlines, it occurs more often than many realize.

Cardinals' Nolan Gorman misses Sunday's game against Cubs with lower back tightness

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman was scratched from Sunday's game with lower back tightness.

LeBron James speaks about Bronny James' cardiac arrest for first time

"Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love," the NBA star wrote on Twitter.

Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals 5-2 after dealing Scherzer

Justin Verlander earned his 250th career victory in what could be his final start for the New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 after trading Max Scherzer to Texas

Politics News

Justice Alito says ‘no provision’ in Constitution allows Congress to regulate Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito responded to an effort in Congress that has some lawmakers pushing to impose a code of ethics on the court.

Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning librarians from exposing minors to 'harmful' material

A judge has blocked a law from taking effect in Arkansas that would have allowed criminal charges to be brought against librarians for exposing minors to "harmful" materials.

No presidential 'staycation' as Biden heads back to Delaware

There's never been much talk of a summertime "staycation" for the U.S. president, or Congress for that matter.

Optimistic signs about the economy

There were some positive signs last week that the economy might be holding firm. Mark Strassmann has the details.

DeSantis rocked by Black Republican revolt over slavery comments

Most saw it as an unforced error at a time when Black Republicans feel they're making strides within the party.

Here are the 25 members of Congress who drive electric cars

AOC and two House Republicans have gone plug-in. Ted Cruz is thinking about it. Josh Hawley says, "Absolutely not." In all, at least 25 members of Congress drive electric vehicles, a POLITICO E&E News tally found.

Record heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioning

As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures and leaving dozens dead, the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses