Jul 15 Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, 7th highest in game’s history By Associated Press The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot. Continue reading
Jul 15 Las Vegas could break heat record as Southwest endures scorching temperatures By Ken Ritter, Julie Watson, Associated Press The blistering heat wave was forecast to get worse this weekend for Nevada, Arizona and California, where desert temperatures were predicted to soar in parts past 120 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and remain in the 90s F overnight. Continue reading
Jul 15 Shooting in North Dakota leaves 1 police officer dead, 2 critically injured By Jack Dura, Summer Ballentine, Associated Press One police officer was killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting that also left the suspect dead on a busy street in Fargo, North Dakota, police said. Continue reading
Jul 14 Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Associated Press The latest ruling means the Kentucky prohibition takes effect. It prevents transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 9:13 Battles over wind farms divide rural communities By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes Fierce battles are playing out around the country over how and whether renewable energy should be developed locally. The push for wind farms in rural Kansas has divided communities. Special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports. Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 3:15 A Brief But Spectacular take on second acts As a TSA agent, Benni Latham brought lots of joy to her job. However, after a violent incident at work, she felt the need to pivot. Today, Benni has found rewarding success in pursuing her dream job through commercials and… Continue watching
Jul 14 Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs hold By Hannah Fingerhut, Summer Ballentine, Associated Press The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. Continue reading
Jul 14 Disney asks Florida judge to toss out lawsuit from DeSantis appointees By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Disney and DeSantis have been engaged in a yearlong feud that the governor has touted during his run for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, often accusing the entertainment giant as being too "woke."… Continue reading
Jul 14 Mississippi to allow religious exemptions for childhood vaccinations By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Mississippi is starting the court-ordered process of letting people cite religious beliefs to seek exemptions from state-mandated vaccinations that children must receive before attending day care or school. Continue reading
Jul 14 ‘We’re barely making it.’ Why more New Orleans families are without stable housing By Roby Chavez The most recent Point-in-Time count shows the New Orleans area is losing ground quickly on homelessness. Continue reading