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At least 16 die in ‘epic’ Kentucky floods, including 6 children  Reuters Live updates: Deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky  CNN Kentucky children die during historic flooding after being swept away, cousin says  Fox News Eastern Ky. needs love, cash, paper towels and leaders

House overcomes internal rancor to pass assault weapons ban  The Washington Post After 18-year-lapse House passes semi-automatic gun ban  CBS Los Angeles Assault weapons ban passed in House of Representatives  Fox News Bill to ban assault weapons across the United States  News 19 WLTX

British troops have taken part in a joint “high-readiness exercise” alongside Finnish forces, as Finland moves closer to joining NATO.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, July 29, 2022  The White House

Actor says in emotional video statement to comedian he attacked on stage: ‘I apologize to you… I’m here, whenever you’re ready’

The Biden administration is wary of making the designation despite strong calls from Congress and pleas from Ukraine.

A federal judge has seized control of a Mississippi jail after citing “severely deficient” conditions at the facility. Seven individuals died last year while detained at the jail.

Former president Donald Trump endorses Tudor Dixon for governor  MLive.com Donald Trump endorses Tudor Dixon to be Michigan’s governor  Detroit News Donald Trump endorses Tudor Dixon in Republican race for governor  Detroit Free Press Former president Donald Trump endorses Tudor Dixon for Michigan

Exclusive: DHS inspector general knew of missing Secret Service texts months earlier than previously known  CNN Jan. 6 texts missing for Trump Homeland Security secretary and deputy  The Washington Post More missing texts, this time from Trump DHS officials, raise new Jan.

Hundreds of stranded residents were rescued by aircraft and boats, Gov. Andy Beshear said. There is more rain in the forecast.