Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center as comedians repeatedly mocked President Donald Trump’s contested control of the venue. The ceremony unfolded amid a legal fight over Trump’s name on the building and plans for a major renovation.
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A heat dome is expected to bring dangerous and potentially record-setting heat across the central and eastern U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Forecasters warn high humidity could push heat indexes to 100 to 110 degrees, with some areas feeling as hot as 115.
Authorities say 117 dog remains, many with evidence of gunshot wounds, were found at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Humboldt County, California. The sanctuary’s owner says the facility is a no-kill rescue and has not been charged.
Four people have died in Kentucky after thunderstorms triggered flash floods and water rescues across the state. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and urged residents to avoid driving, especially after dark.
The US struck Iranian military targets for a second straight day after CENTCOM said a drone hit the Panama-flagged tanker Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed attacks deepen strains on a June 17 ceasefire agreement.
Utah declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks as the Cottonwood Fire burned nearly 72,000 acres with no containment. Forecasters issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation” warning as dry, windy conditions threatened rapid wildfire growth across the West.