Netanyahu to meet with Trump Today for the first time since the Iran war began; a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Japan; Pennsylvania borrowers face new student loan repayment hurdles; North Carolina summer meals program fights hunger during hot weather; Sierra Nevada meadow restoration boosts the California drinking water supply.
States are cracking down on organized retail crime with new laws targeting cargo theft, gift card fraud and other sophisticated schemes that have evolved beyond traditional shoplifting.
Colorado celebrates its 150th statehood anniversary this weekend with events ranging from art markets in Denver to pancake suppers in small towns across the state.
The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an order targeting mail-in voting before midterms; Haitian TPS ends, leaving Florida families in limbo; UNH tick project aims to safeguard public health in Massachusetts; Phoenix heat measures counter federal policies.
Trump demands the Senate stay in session and end the filibuster to pass a voter restriction bill and democracy groups call on people to get involved to protect the midterms.