Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data
The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man’s access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 22
All the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv's need for more U.S. Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine officials say.
Annin Flagmakers: The oldest, largest flagmaker in the U.S.
Jericka Duncan visits Annin Flagmakers' factory in South Boston, Virginia.
Money for repairs to national parks going to D.C. beautification projects
About 400 sites managed by the National Park Service are facing a maintenance backlog estimated at more than $24 billion, but the money aimed for repairs is being diverted. The Washington Post reports the Trump administration has used at least $90 mill...
Critical hearing this week for suspect in Charlie Kirk murder
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, will be in court for a major hearing this week. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Funeral underway for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
In Iran this weekend, millions took part in public funeral services for the country's slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and called for revenge for his death in a U.S. and Israeli airstrike. Leigh Kiniry has more.
Trump attacks Democrats in 4th of July speech marking 250 years of America
President Trump's speech marking America's milestone founding stressed patriotism and partisanship. He branded Democrats as communists after a series of victories by democratic socialist candidates across the country. Taurean Small reports.
Extreme weather mars 4th of July weekend; seaplane makes hard landing in NYC river
A number of cities broke temperature records over the Fourth of July weekend. In storm-ravaged New Jersey, authorities say at least 19 deaths are blamed on the heat. Meanwhile, a seaplane was forced to make a hard landing in New York City's East River ...