Why the Biden administration is considering working with the Taliban. A study finds that what you eat when you’re 40 could affect your health decades down the road. And a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter faces the possibility of jail in a defamation lawsuit. Here’s what to know today. Biden admin weighs an unlikely partnership to track […]
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Biden rebukes Supreme Court immunity ruling and Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5: Morning Rundown
The Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling is attacked by President Joe Biden. Hurricane Beryl churns toward Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. And transgender runner Nikki Hiltz sets a trial record on their way to the Olympics. Here’s what to know today. Biden attacks the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling as emboldening a lawless president A […]
Presidential debate takeaways and Oklahoma schools required to teach Bible: Morning Rundown
President Joe Biden’s debate performance amplifies Democrats’ biggest fears about his candidacy. Oklahoma public schools are now required to teach the Bible, the state’s top school official said. And new research suggests how certain gut bacteria could trigger weight gain. Here’s what to know today. Some Democrats call for Biden to step aside The debate […]
Tropical Storm Alberto floods Texas coast and Biden’s debate prep: Morning Rundown
The first named storm of the hurricane season slams Texas and Mexico. A deceptive video of President Biden goes viral on big platforms despite fact-checks. And the world’s oldest wine has an odd taste. Here’s what to know today. First tropical storm of hurricane season causes flooding in Texas Storm Alberto, the first named tropical […]
Vladimir Putin signs partnership with Kim Jong Un and baseball legend Willie Mays remembered: Morning Rundown
Vladimir Putin signs a strategic partnership with Kim Jong Un in North Korea. Texas faces the first storm warning of the hurricane season. And baseball loses one of its legends. Here’s what to know today. Kim Jong Un and Putin sign pact to help each other if attacked in rare North Korea visit Image: TOPSHOT-NKOREA-RUSSIA-DIPLOMACY […]
New Mexico wildfire prompts evacuations and protection for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens: Morning Rundown
President Joe Biden pushes for higher taxes on the wealthy when Trump-era cuts expire. A fast-moving New Mexico wildfire prompts evacuations. And an executive action to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation is announced. Here’s what to know today. Biden pushes to end Trump-era tax cuts and raise taxes on the wealthy The […]
Abortion pill remains available and Wyoming landslide highlights wealth disparities: Morning Rundown
Trump’s fundraising email subjects veer from hugs to guillotines. What to know about mifepristone after the Supreme Court struck down a challenge to accessing the abortion pill. And a landslide in Wyoming deepens the disparities between the ultrawealthy and local workers. Here’s what to know today. Trump’s fundraising emails are a roller coaster Photo illustration […]
Record rainfall causes flooding in Florida and Southern Baptists formally oppose IVF: Morning Rundown
Preparations are being made for the possibility that Donald Trump won’t be able to attend the Republican National Convention. Record rainfall floods parts of Florida. And a beautiful and rare discovery is made in Pompeii’s biggest dig in a generation. Here’s what to know today. Republicans prepare for a convention Trump may not attend Donald […]
Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden trial and Apple’s AI update: Morning Rundown
The Biden campaign is betting Donald Trump’s unfiltered rhetoric will win them supporters in the upcoming debate. Apple debuts an AI makeover for the iPhone. And a Missouri death row inmate set to be executed today says he feels his legal team hasn’t ”been representing” him. Here’s what to know today. Biden campaign zeroes in […]
Biden border action and extreme pre-summer heat: Morning Rundown
Opening statements are set to begin in Hunter Biden’s gun trial. Triple-digit heat moves across the Southwest. And court documents allege a former small-town mayor accused in three murders was enraged by his wife’s revelation of a sexual assault. Here’s what to know today. With jury selected, Hunter Biden trial begins opening statements Opening statements […]
Trump allies spin guilty verdict and third bird flu case detected: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump becomes the first former president to be convicted of a crime. A third person in the U.S. is infected with bird flu. And neighbors in California express shock at the arrest of an 81-year-old in “serial slingshot” shootings. Here’s what to know today. Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony charges A New […]
Closing arguments in Trump trial and Israeli tanks reach central Rafah: Morning Rundown
Closing arguments are set to begin in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial. Severe weather across the U.S. kills 24. And actor Richard Dreyfuss’ controversial comments at a “Jaws” screening spark backlash. Here’s what to know today. Trump’s hush money trial enters its final phase Image: Former President Donald Trump (Mark Peterson / AFP – Getty […]