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President Biden meets with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man accused of ordering the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. New York City police believe Ivana Trump died yesterday from an accidental fall. Former President Trump called his first wife "a wonderful, beautiful and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life." In Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court today. She listened from inside a defendant's cage, as her lawyers submitted evidence in her defense. The Secret Service is accused of deleting text messages from January 6th that investigators wanted to see. At least 23 people were killed when a Russian missile hit close to a residential building in a city in the center of the country. Italy is in the middle of a severe drought that threatens some of the country's most famous food exports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dozens of people are unaccounted for in southwest Virginiaafter sudden and severe storms washed some homes right off their foundations. Inflation is still rising in America and the newest figures are raising serious concerns about our economy. Turning overseas, President Biden's visit to Israel is focusing squarely on Iran.The president tells an Israeli TV channel that he wants to restart talks to end Iran's nuclear program -- and if diplomacy fails, military force is "a last resort." The family of a Palestinian-American journalist, shot to death while covering violence in the West Bank, is unhappy the president will not meet with them in Israel. U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian courtroom this morning to tell her side of the story. And in London, Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted three men. This week a 27-year-old man named Gerson Fuentes was charged with raping a ten year-old girl in Ohio. The little girl traveled to Indiana for an abortion, because under a new law, the state of Ohio would have required her to give birth, unless her life was in danger. The case is showing the impact of America's new abortion laws. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New outrage after leaked surveillance video shows the full extent of police inaction during the Uvalde massacre. Family members are shocked. After another day of dramatic testimony, the January 6th committee alleges Donald Trump tried to tamper with a witness. President Biden landed in Israel this morning,beginning a four-day visit to the middle east. He plans to meet with the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian authority, and Saudi Arabia -- with an eye on regional rival Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A public hearing today of the January 6th committee will look at whether Donald Trump helped mobilize extremist groups at the Capitol. Firefighters are in a desperate battle to save the giant Sequoias from raging flames. The families of victims in Uvalde, Texas are still looking for answers -- after the deadly shooting in their community. The president will leave Washington tonight for a long-expected and politically delicate visit to the Middle East. In Tokyo this morning, thousands of people lined the streets to say farewell to Japan's longest- serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An out-of-control wildfire is forcing evacuations in Yosemite National Park.The flames are covering more than 3 square miles, and are threatening the park's famous giant sequoias -- some of the largest trees in the world. Trump ally Steve Bannon now says he's willing to testify before the committee investigating the January 6th riot. An amazing explosion of public anger in Sri Lanka has forced the president and prime minister to resign. Tens of thousands of protesters occupied the homes of the two leaders in the capital city of Columbo. Rescuers are still trying to get people out of an apartment building in Ukraine where Russian rockets killed at least 19 people Saturday. The WNBA all-stars show solidarity with Brittney Griner -- as she remains in a Russian prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been assassinated during a campaign event and a suspect is under arrest. Under intense pressure from his own party, President Biden is set to take executive action on abortion rights today. The House Select Committee investigating the assault on the Capitol will question a key witness today. The IRS is asking for two unusual audits of former FBI director James Comey and ex-deputy director Andrew McCabe to be reviewed by the Treasury's inspector general. In the U.K., Boris Johnson is generating controversy -- even after agreeing to step down as prime minister. And actor James Caan has died at the age of 82. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After defying calls to step down, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally agrees to resign. This comes after a series of scandals, and demands from inside Johnson's own party for his departure. He is still in office for now, until a new leader can be chosen -- but that too could change. Police say the man accused of killing seven people at a July 4th parade thought about carrying out a second attack.A new report on the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas confirms police could have stopped it before 19 children and two teachers were killed. Protests have taken a surprising turn in Akron, Ohio, where officers shot Jayland Walker more than 60 times last week after a traffic stop and foot chase.The Mississippi abortion clinic at the center of a Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade is about to shut down. The state's trigger law banning almost all abortions takes effect today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A 21-year-old accused of opening fire on the July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois is charged with first-degree murder. Officials say he was able to buy high-powered rifles legally, three years after he was declared a "clear and present danger" by police. This morning, those seven stolen lives are being mourned by their families and a stunned community. There is increasing pressure on the Biden administration today -- to help WNBA star Brittney Griner come home. In Washington today, we could hear from a crucial witness in the investigation into the January 6th riot. In the U.K.,Prime Minister Boris Johnson is once again under pressure to resign, after the latest in a series of scandals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A gunman at a Fourth of July parade kills at least 6 people and injures dozens more in a Chicago suburb. President Biden reacted to the shooting, by urging Americans to fight the gun violence epidemic. Philadelphia police are looking for a gunman who wounded two officers during a July 4th event last night. Protesters believe police bodycam video released by the authorities in Akron, Ohio fails to explain why 8 officers opened fire, hitting Jayland Walker more than 60 times. The protesters are also demanding a Justice Department investigation of the police department's culture and policies. In the war in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy is vowing to retake areas captured by Russia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A record number of travelers packed into airports over the weekend. The TSA estimates it screened more than 6 million people Friday through Sunday. That is close to pre-pandemic numbers. The January 6th committee says it may recommend criminal charges for former President Trump. Newly- released video shows a police chase that ended with officers shooting a man more than 60 times. This morning, we're learning more about a deadly mass shooting in a shopping mall in Denmark -- a country where gun violence is rare. Russian forces are expected to step up their offensive after claiming to have taken control over Ukraine's eastern-most province. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.