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Northwest dams have devastated the region’s Native tribes, U.S. government acknowledges

By Gene Johnson, Associated Press

A report details how the unprecedented structures devastated salmon runs, inundated villages and burial grounds, and continue to severely curtail the tribes’ ability to exercise their treaty fishing rights.

What’s a heat dome? It’s the reason you might be roasting this week

By Tammy Webber, Associated Press

The National Weather Service has said that the most extreme heat is expected in the Ohio Valley and the Northeast.

Recalled lead-tainted applesauce pouches stayed on Dollar Tree shelves for weeks, FDA says

By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press

Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some store shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

911 services unavailable in Massachusetts during statewide outage

By Associated Press

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox advised the public to contact local police departments if they need help.

Bitter battle over abortion complicates enforcement of new law designed to protect pregnant workers

By Alexandra Olson, Claire Savage, Associated Press

A year after the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect, many women are still confronting employers who don't know about the law, misunderstand its scope or simply refuse to comply.

High inflation curbs spending as retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Retail sales rose 0.1% in May, below the pace that economists projected, according to the Commerce Department.

Shooter who killed 5 at Colorado LGBT club pleads guilty to 50 federal hate crimes, avoids death penalty

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Federal prosecutors have focused on proving that the attack at Club Q — a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people in the mostly conservative city — was premeditated and fueled by bias.

New York’s top court turns down Trump’s request to hear appeal of gag order

By Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The Republican former president has repeatedly railed against the hush money case gag order, which prevents him from commenting on witnesses, jurors and others who were involved in the case.

WATCH: Boeing’s CEO grilled over safety problems in Senate hearing

By David Koenig, Associated Press

Senators asked Calhoun if Boeing retaliated against employees who reported concerns and if he had ever spoken directly with any whistleblowers. He replied that he hadn't but said he would.

Firefighters gaining ground in Southern California wildfire but strong, dry winds coming

By Associated Press

Strong winds mean the fire is expected to keep moving south. Officials had earlier warned residents of the 19,000-person community of Castaic that they should prepare to leave if the fire pushed south.