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Damaging storms halted flights at O’Hare and Midway and caused large power outages across Illinois and Indiana, disrupting travel and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.

Federal charges filed after a Saturday night capsize near Liberty Island killed a mother and infant, spotlighting illegal charters and boating safety on crowded summer waterways.

White House contacted the Justice Department about reviving a dropped vandalism case; House Democrats requested records — raising questions about political involvement in criminal prosecutions.

Hobbs picked John Giles as her running mate, creating Arizona’s first governor–lieutenant joint ticket — voters will elect the top two executives together, reshaping the governor’s race.

Today’s primary will name the Republican nominee for a reliably GOP Senate seat and measure former President Trump’s influence over a crowded field.

Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine detained over four years, was released and is en route to a U.S. hospital; his return could affect negotiations to free Americans abroad.

Report says he used a decoy Air Force One and a catering-truck transfer amid an Iran threat, raising security and transparency questions about presidential travel.

Powerful quake destroyed buildings and killed 100-plus, creating regional disruption that may affect travel, supply chains and prompt international aid.

Toyota recalled about 655,000 Camrys because a display error can disable warnings and turn signals at startup; owners will need dealer repairs to restore those functions.

A roughly $238 million Q2 loss and a paid “Truth API” selling priority access to the president’s posts could affect investors and traders reacting to market-moving messages.

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s 21-year-old son was arrested on felony child sexual exploitation charges, spotlighting online-exploitation enforcement and drawing attention because of the family’s public profile.

With replacement window closed, Miller remains a candidate amid domestic abuse claims, keeping a vulnerable GOP House seat contested this fall.

90-day waiver lets foreign ships carry fuel between U.S. ports to ease shipping strains tied to the Iran war, possibly easing gas prices and affecting maritime jobs.

Primary pits progressive and establishment candidates and tests Trump-backed hopefuls, offering a preview of competitive November races.

A progressive challenge to the governor’s pick could change Democrats’ 2026 strategy in a state Trump won in 2024.

Russian strikes killing at least 10 and claims of Russian resupply from North Korea could affect U.S. and allied aid decisions and broader security concerns.

Andy Green set a hydrogen-powered speed record at Bonneville, a milestone for hydrogen combustion technology that could accelerate cleaner-fuel vehicle development and related engineering work.

New Houthi missile and drone strikes near Bab el-Mandeb, with four killed on a vessel, threaten shipping routes and could disrupt global trade and energy flows.

Frank Kendall says he’ll sue after the Pentagon revoked his clearance, highlighting disputes over security access and Air Force One-related investigations.