Where’s the Water? Drought Threatens California’s Lifeline
Thursday: Amid another dry year, the state’s water supply is low — but the effects may not be seen in urban areas.
Evictions Surprised Trailer Park Residents, Protest Stunned Officials
An uproar in the hills of eastern Kentucky has raised questions about what a city owes to those dislodged by its growth — and how to govern in an age of social media and protest.
Supreme Court Case Throws Abortion Into 2022 Election Picture
Supporters and opponents of abortion rights say a major ruling just before the midterm elections could upend political calculations for the two parties.
Kremlin Escalates Fight With U.S. Funded Journalists, Officials Say
The fight over the future of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has significant implications for press freedom across Russia.
Gaza Conflict Stokes ‘Identity Crisis’ for Young American Jews
A new generation is confronting the region’s longstanding conflict in a very different context, with very different pressures, from their parents’ and grandparents’ generations.
Former Police Officers Charged Over Arrest of Woman With Dementia
Video of the 73-year-old woman being thrown to the ground has led to scrutiny of the Loveland Police Department in Colorado.
Footage Shows Louisiana Troopers Punching and Dragging Man Who Died
Body-camera footage obtained by The Associated Press showed Ronald Greene apologizing and screaming, “I’m scared,” as he was jolted with a stun gun after a high-speed chase in 2019.
A Deluge Unleashes Floods in a Louisiana City [Video]
Lake Charles, which had been hit by Hurricanes Laura and Delta, has had some of the worst of recent storms that have dumped more than a foot of rain in Louisiana.
House Backs Jan. 6 Commission, but Senate Path Dims
The vote was a victory for Democrats, who were joined by 35 Republicans in pushing for a full accounting of the deadly riot. But Mitch McConnell voiced opposition, clouding Senate prospects.
Near-Complete Abortion Is Signed Into Law in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion measures, banning it after six weeks of pregnancy, as Texas lawmakers take a hard-right approach to major issues.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Postal Service
With enough Republican support to pass the Senate, the announcement of the Postal Service Reform Act is an unexpected indication of bipartisan compromise in a divided Congress.
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