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Tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Debby kills 1 in North Carolina

By John Minchillo, Makiya Seminera, Associated Press

Searchers have found a body in a home destroyed by a tornado in North Carolina that was spawned by Tropical Storm Debby.

Helicopter crash at Alabama military base kills instructor and injures student, official says

By Associated Press

A helicopter crash at a military base in Alabama on Wednesday killed a flight instructor who was operating the aircraft and injured the one other passenger, a student, said the local county coroner who was called to the scene.

News Wrap: Tropical Storm Debby expected to make 2nd landfall in Carolinas

In our news wrap Wednesday, the effects of Tropical Storm Debby are being felt as far north as the Great Lakes, the number of women getting abortions in the U.S. went up in the first three months of the year…

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False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports

By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas, Mekhi Hill

The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future…

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Panda diplomacy makes a comeback with new duo set to debut in San Diego

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris

The first pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than two decades are about to make their big debut in California. It’s the latest development in what’s known as “panda diplomacy,” and the exchanges between China and the U.S.

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Poll reveals how extreme heat is changing people's lives in big and small ways

By Isabella O'Malley, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

A poll found that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.

Milwaukee hotel employees charged with being party to felony murder in D'Vontaye Mitchell's death

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Prosecutors charged four Milwaukee hotel employees with being a party to felony murder in connection with a Black man’s death.

Tropical Storm Debby swirls over Atlantic coast, dumping rain on the Carolinas ahead of expected second landfall

By Russ Bynum, Jeffrey Collins, John Minchillo, Associated Press

The latest forecast says Debby could restrengthen over the ocean before its center moves inland again in South Carolina by Thursday.

LISTEN: NASA holds briefing after delaying SpaceX launch to solve Boeing Starliner crew troubles

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Tuesday marks the two-month point at the space station for Starliner's two test pilots, who should have been back by mid-June.

Abortions have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The #WeCount report says a major reason for the increase is that some Democratic-controlled states have laws to protect prescribers who use telemedicine to see patients in places with abortion bans.