Israel braces for retaliation from Iran
U.S. and Israeli military officials are maintaining close coordination ahead of threatened attacks by Iran and its proxies in revenge for the recent killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Ramy Inocencio has details.
Tim Walz’s long history with China
Republicans are suspicious of his relationship with China, but Tim Walz has a record of criticizing the Chinese government.
Team USA sees success on the basketball court, track
Both Team USA’s women’s and men’s basketball teams will play for gold this weekend after advancing out of the semifinal round. While on the track, an incredible performance by Sha’Carri Richardson helped the U.S. secure gold in the women’s 4×100 relay. Jamie Yuccas has the latest from the Paris Olympics.
More than 60 killed in Brazil plane crash
A passenger jet carrying more than 60 people crashed into a residential area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday. The airline VOEPASS said there were no survivors. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Book excerpt: “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin
To celebrate the centenary of the writer, poet and civil rights activist, read his stirring essay “My Dungeon Shook,” written as a letter to his young nephew, in which he encapsulates the ironies of race relations in America.
Trump’s plane diverted in Montana due to mechanical issue
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hit with ballot access lawsuit in Pennsylvania
A Democrat-aligned super PAC is trying to keep RFK Jr. off the ballot in Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois.
How a mother invited her son’s killer to be her neighbor
In 1993, Mary Johnson’s 20-year-old son was murdered during an argument at a party. The killer was a 16-year-old boy named Oshea Israel. After being released from prison, Israel moved in next door to Mary and they formed an unlikely friendship. Steve Hartman has their story in “On the Road.”
Harris, Walz campaign in Arizona as immigration issue looms large
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, campaigned in the battleground border state of Arizona Friday, as both Harris and her opponent, former President Donald Trump, released new ads this week talking tough on immigration. Nancy Cordes reports.
Debby still packing a punch as it drenches Northeast and causes flash flooding in some areas
Overloaded creeks and streams caused flash flooding in portions of the Northeast and hundreds of flights were canceled as the remnants of Debby moved north Friday. Tom Hanson has the latest.
