In a close vote, the US House Passes G.O.P.'s $70 Billion Immigration Bill; And the US began attacks against Iran in response to the downing of an Army helicopter; Texas cattle ranchers are wary of New World Screwworm infestation; Vermont poverty rates may mask a growing number of kids who are homeless.

Democrats charge the GOP is laying the groundwork to challenge November's results. The House passed a $70 million budget reconciliation and Senate GOP leaders are frustrated at Democrats blocking intelligence re-authorization.

Social Security's trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts, forcing a 22 percent cut in benefits for millions of American retirees.

Connecticut joins seven other states in passing laws to increase oversight of private equity-owned nursing homes following safety failures and resident neglect allegations.

Progressive Nithya Raman grabbed the number two slot to face Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in November; two airmen recused after a US Apache helicopter was downed near the Straight of Hormuz; A national helpline's success could provide a framework for California; researchers in Iowa are launching environmental testing programs; Montana farmers showcase soil-to-soil agriculture.

Even seasoned crews run into PPE mistakes that put utility workers at risk when the job speeds up. Safer habits start before the first task.

Rural roadsides grow back before you expect. Find out how weather and maintenance timing contribute to rapid roadside vegetation growth in Kiowa County.

Agriculture news and information from the Eads USDA Service Center in Kiowa County, Colorado.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Critic Bob Garver takes a look at "Scary Movie.” Does it leave him frightened about what’s next?