NYTIMES (Stephen Castle) - U.S. Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran Was Probably Based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, U.K. Airfield
A military analyst identified markings consistent with a squadron based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, one of two British bases that host the largest U.S. fighter jet operation in Europe.
NYTIMES (Paula Span) - For Many Patients Leaving the I.C.U., the Struggle Has Only Just Begun
A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.
NPR (Rob Schmitz) - German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave
When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.
NYTIMES (Rylee Kirk and Hannah Ziegler) - At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival
Some of the pedestrians at the parade in New Iberia, La., were critically hurt, according to the authorities, who said the driver was taken into custody.
NYTIMES (Katrina Miller) - Where Are NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Now? Closer to the Moon Than Earth.
The astronauts said they had lost track of which day it is on Earth on their transit to the moon.
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NYTIMES (Yaqoob Akbary) - Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troubles
Floods have killed at least 77 people this week and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes, and an earthquake on Friday killed a dozen more.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond, Jonathan Edwards) - Trump cites national security in appeal to keep building White House ballroom
“Time is of the essence!” Justice Department lawyers wrote, saying a ruling to pause construction puts the president at risk.
ABCNEWS - Crews making progress containing Southern California wildfire
Winds had “dissipated a bit” since Friday, helping the efforts of fire crews.
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NYTIMES (Robert Jimison) - Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.
As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement.