STRIPES - CHOICE Act gives veterans more options when navigating VA claims process | Stars and Stripes
Veterans still need help, transparency and confidence that whatever assistance they choose is operating in their best interest.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv
A large-scale Russian attack killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded 20 in the capital Kyiv, set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of Ukraine's most significant religious landmarks.
A large-scale Russian attack killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded 20 in the capital Kyiv, set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of Ukraine's most significant religious landmarks.Open
NPR (The Associated Press) - Hurricanes use stifling defense to win the Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes held Vegas to five total goals in Games 4 and 5 and used a suffocating defense in a 3-0 shutout Sunday night in Game 6 to win their first championship in 20 years.
The Carolina Hurricanes held Vegas to five total goals in Games 4 and 5 and used a suffocating defense in a 3-0 shutout Sunday night in Game 6 to win their first championship in 20 years.Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump scores once-elusive peace deal with Iran, easing oil prices ahead of elections
The terms of the agreement were unavailable as of Sunday night, but a top Pakistan mediator said both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of all military operations.
JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Debt will balloon to 123% of entire US economy by 2036 without action from Congress: GAO
"Over the long term, it is unsustainable for debt to grow faster than the economy grows," the GAO report says. The public debt is projected to "grow more than twice as fast as the economy over the next 10 years, reaching 123% of the size of the economy in 2036."
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Biden anti-fossil fuel Interior secretary runs to become governor of No. 2 oil-producing state
Deb Haaland easily won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in New Mexico, and she could win the general election. Throughout her career, Haaland has been a staunch opponent of oil and gas production, yet the Land of Enchantment is the second largest producer of oil and gas in the U.S.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Two Republicans to face off in redrawn California district
Under California law, the top two vote getters in each race in the June 2 primary advance to the Nov. 3 general election, regardless of party affiliation.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Virginia report flags financial risks at several rural hospitals
The report, presented to the Joint Commission on Health Care, examined the financial and operational condition of Virginia’s rural hospitals amid concerns about workforce shortages, rising costs and reimbursement challenges.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Political heavyweights look toward November in Silver State
The state's primary on Tuesday set up some major head-to-head battles between candidates who have gained significant endorsements and campaign donations.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Alabama to choose candidates for Tuberville’s open Senate seat
Tuberville, the former Auburn University football coach, is forgoing reelection to pursue a bid for governor.