NEWSNATIONNOW (Associated Press) - Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones
The ruling does not affect a $1.4 billion judgement against Jones in Connecticut, but is a significant legal victory for Jones.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing assistance to Syria's military.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Michele Tafoya projected to win GOP nod for MN Senate: AP
Her opponent was not clear as of press time, with Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, D-Minn., locked in a close contest for the party nomination.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says
Police who responded to the shooting found the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Kumamoto Region In Japan
(AP) A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu July 28. Part of a shopping center in Kashima Town collapsed, leaving dozens of people missing or injured, officials and reports said.
NPR (Ava Berger) - What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along
The El Niño weather pattern could limit how many Atlantic storms form this year. But unusually warm waters temperatures mean the risk of destructive storms is still high.
NEWSNATIONNOW (MIKELLA SCHUETTLER, THOMAS PEIPERT and GENE JOHNSON, Associated Press) - Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
A hospital statement says there’s no evidence staff was responsible for the switch.
NEWSNATIONNOW (JON GAMBRELL and FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press) - US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed attacks from both sides threaten the interim deal reached last month, with the U.S. and Iran both saying [...]
NEWSNATIONNOW (RONALD BLUM, Associated Press) - Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Christian Pulisic was forced off the bench after injuring his right foot in the 52nd minute.
NEWSNATIONNOW (CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press) - Momentum slows: US hiring falls to 57,000 in June
The figures suggest companies remain wary of the economy’s health, with inflation at a three-year high.