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Photos: Deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri

Over 20 people have died since severe storms and tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri overnight. Meteorologists are beginning to survey the damage.

Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator

Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.

Fatal explosion outside fertility clinic was ‘intentional,’ police say

At least one person was killed in the explosion that damaged the fertility clinic, authorities said. The FBI said the explosion was “intentional act of terrorism.”

More than 20 dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri

Powerful storms and tornadoes tore through several Midwestern and Southern states overnight Friday, leaving carnage and flattened buildings in their wake.

Local farmers react to Trump’s announcement of tariffs on Mexican tomatoes

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Robert Guenther of the Florida Tomato Exchange about new efforts to limit the import of Mexican tomatoes to the U.S.

Trump’s attacks on DEI are complicating corporate sponsorship of Pride events

NPR’s Scott Simon asks Twin Cities Pride Executive Director Andi Otto about partnering with corporations amid efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

The first time we had ‘one big, beautiful bill’ we called it Reaganomics

Budget reconciliation may not be catchy, but it’s been a vital tool for many presidents, including Ronald Reagan, whose first federal budget was a watershed in the history of federal fiscal policy.

At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms

The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that caused damage in Missouri, left hundreds of thousands without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a heat wave to Texas.

Wisconsin judge’s case is rare but not unprecedented. There’s another near Boston

Massachusetts Judge Shelley Joseph was accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade authorities more than seven years ago. Her case is still unresolved.

Sean Combs trial: Cassie concludes four days of testimony

On Friday, Sean Combs’ defense lawyers questioned Cassie Ventura about how much of the former couple’s activities she willingly participated in. “I had to fight my way out,” she said.

DOJ may drop case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max crashes, despite families’ outrage

Boeing agreed last year to plead guilty to defrauding regulators after the crashes of two 737 Max jets, in 2018 and 2019, that killed 346 people. But a federal judge rejected that proposed plea deal.

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