White House announces final plans to close so-called “gun show loophole”
The White House is announcing new gun safety reform with plans to close the so-called “gun show loophole.” Officials in the Biden administration say that under the new rule background screenings will soon be required before anyone can buy guns online or in person at gun shows.
Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium, report finds
Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization, issued a scathing assessment of the lunch kits after testing allegedly found high levels of heavy metals, lead and cadmium, in some store-bought versions. It also found concerning amounts of sodium.
Eye Opener: Deadly storms bring flooding and tornadoes to the South
Deadly storms bring heavy rain, widespread flash flooding and at least 10 tornadoes to the South. Also, Arizona Republicans refuse to repeal a strict, new statewide abortion ban, despite bipartisan backlash. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
WWII bomber and crew’s remains found in South Pacific
The bomber was found in Andrew Forrest’s ongoing search for his uncle who has been missing in action since 1943.
Woman found slain 38 years ago in California is identified
The remains of a woman found dead near a San Diego highway in 1986 have finally been identified as Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo, authorities said.
Hawaii “on the verge of catastrophe” as water crisis continues
The island home to Hawaii’s capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island’s only source of freshwater.
Stunning new Roman frescoes uncovered in the lost city of Pompeii
Experts say the frescoes on the walls of an ancient banquet hall in Pompeii are among the finest ever found in the city destroyed by a volcano almost 2,000 years ago.
Drowning horse rescue captured in dramatic video
Video shows the horse lying in the retention pond struggling to stay above water as rescuers rush to save him.
Republicans in Arizona legislature block effort to immediately repeal abortion ban
Following the near-total abortion ban ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court, Republicans in the state’s legislature are blocking efforts to immediately repeal it. Doctors say it is putting them in a difficult position.
Tornadoes sweep across the South, leaving devastating damage
At least 10 tornadoes swept across the south from Texas to Alabama. The severe storms downed trees and powerlines, ripped roofs off some buildings and tore through others. The storm system is headed up the eastern seaboard Thursday.