They defeated the Netherlands 2-0 to win a record fourth Women’s World Cup title. Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle both scored, helping the team to a perfect tournament.
Top British Diplomat Assails Trump’s ‘Inept’ Presidency In Leaked Memos
U.K.’s ambassador to the U.S., Kim Darroch, paints Trump as an incompetent leader of a “diplomatically clumsy” administration, in memos sent to U.K.’s Foreign Office and leaked to the Daily Mail.
As NASA Aims For The Moon, An Aging Space Station Faces An Uncertain Future
The International Space Station is getting older, and NASA is hoping that commercial businesses will take over so that the space agency can focus its efforts on a return to the moon.
With Rural Health Care Stretched Thin, More Patients Turn To Telehealth
Advances in online tech are revolutionizing health care, with patients now emailing doctors, filling prescriptions or even getting therapy via a video session. But what if you can’t afford broadband?
How Hydroponic School Gardens Can Cultivate Food Justice, Year-Round
In neighborhoods with limited access to healthy foods, school gardens can help close the gap — for students and the wider community. Some schools are now expanding the season by growing indoors.
Jeffrey Epstein Arrested On Sex Trafficking Allegations
The multimillionaire financier has been taken into federal custody on allegations related to sex trafficking.
João Gilberto, Master Of Bossa Nova, Dies At 88
The Brazilian singer and guitarist, who won wide acclaim for his abundant technical skill and minimalist style, was behind one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, 1964’s Getz/Gilberto.
Suspected Gas Explosion Injures At Least 21 People In South Florida Shopping Center
No fatalities have been reported in the immediate aftermath of the explosion, which occurred Saturday at a shopping complex in Plantation, Fla.
Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff Continues Sensational Wimbledon Run
The 15-year-old was down a set and two match points, but she defeated Slovenia’s Polona Hercog to advance to the tournament’s round of 16. She is the youngest woman to advance this far since 1991.
Iran Will Surpass Uranium Enrichment Limits, Officials Say
Iranian officials announced Sunday that the country would take its second step away from the 2015 nuclear deal by beginning to enrich uranium above permitted levels.
A Day’s Work On Delhi’s Mountain Of Trash
It’s almost as tall as the Taj Mahal. It smolders and festers. And it’s a source of income for slum dwellers nearby.
Women In National Security Push To Move Beyond ‘The First’ And ‘The Only’
For years, women have fought for inclusion in the high-stakes world of national security. Now, they say, the effort to build a pipeline of qualified women leaders is paying off.
Southern California Hit With Another Big Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude was 7.1. It’s the biggest earthquake in the area in 20 years and follows a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Thursday.
Judge To Review Claims Of Census Citizenship Question’s ‘Discriminatory’ Origins
While the Justice Department continues exploring possible ways to add a question about citizenship to the census forms, a federal judge in Maryland is moving ahead with reopening two cases against it.
UNESCO Adds Ruins Of Ancient Babylon To Its List Of World Heritage Sites
The city, condemned in the Bible and a source of black magic in the Quran, has been ravaged by war and neglect. For decades, preservationists have pushed for the site to be restored.
Police Identify The ‘Blue Bell Licker’ In Viral Video
A woman seen in a viral video licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream before placing it back on a store shelf could face legal repercussions.
World Cup Final: It’s The Juggernaut Vs. The New Kid As U.S. Takes On The Netherlands
For two soccer-crazed nations, just one question remains: Will the U.S. continue its march of greatness undaunted, or can the Dutch pull off an upset for the ages?
American Billionaire Among 7 People Killed In Bahamas Helicopter Crash
Chris Cline, a West Virginia native who came to be called the King of Coal, was en route to Florida when the copter went down in the waters off Grand Cay.
Puerto Rico Harnesses The Power Of The Sun For A Renewable Energy Future
Puerto Rico has a plan to rebuild its energy grid and move to 100% renewable power by 2050. Many communities are working toward that themselves, without help from the government.
It Was A Balmy 90 Degrees In Anchorage — For The First Time On Record
The Alaskan city just had its hottest and driest June ever, with average daily temperatures 5 degrees above normal. Crews are also battling wildfires across the state.
Kindness Vs. Cruelty: Helping Kids Hear The Better Angels Of Their Nature
A hardwired, us-vs.-them mentality can easily pull kids away from kindness, toward cruelty. Here’s what parents can do about it.
Sudanese Rejoice As Opposition, Military Agree To Power-Sharing Deal
The preliminary agreement, reached a month after a deadly military crackdown on protesters, calls for control to rotate between military and civilian leaders for three years, until elections are held.
Iranian American Small Businesses Struggle Under Rising Tensions
In Southern California’s Tehrangeles, business owners feel the effects of the travel ban, sanctions and increasing White House threats of war against Iran.
‘We Are Americans’: Somali Refugee Family Reflects On Making A Life In The U.S.
Aden Batar directs a refugee resettlement program in Utah. It is the same organization that helped resettle his family 25 years ago, when they fled a harrowing civil war in Somalia.
Declaring His Independence, Rep. Amash Leaves The GOP
The 39-year-old, whose father was a Palestinian refugee, wrote in The Washington Post that he supported Republican candidates throughout his early adult life and was elected as a Republican.
In Rural Areas, Homeless People Are Harder To Find — And To Help
Homelessness is often considered an urban problem. But rural Americans often experience homelessness as well. Advocates struggle to reach homeless rural residents and connect them with services.
Satirical Staple ‘MAD’ To Exit Newsstands And Recycle Its Classic Material
At MAD magazine’s peak in the early 1970s, more than 2 million people subscribed to it. The magazine will shift to printing collections of old content and end-of-year specials with new material.
Australian Student Alek Sigley ‘Released From Detention’ In North Korea
The 29-year-old smiled at reporters upon arriving at the airport in Beijing Thursday, telling them he felt “great.” But he declined to elaborate on his whereabouts since he was first reported missing.
Good News About Democracy: It’s Good For Your Health
A study finds that for countries worldwide, the “democratic experience” — through free and fair elections — plays a larger role than GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
‘He’s A Flawed Character And They Do Not Care’: The Rise Of U.K.’s Boris Johnson
The larger-than-life British politician is expected to replace Theresa May as prime minister.
‘I Want To Get The Hell Out Of Here’: Thousands Of Palestinians Are Leaving Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have left Gaza in the past year, as conditions there have worsened.
Netflix Promises To Quit Smoking On (Most) Original Programming
The streaming content giant said it will stop showing smoking or e-cigarette use in future shows unless it is “essential.” New research finds tobacco imagery on popular shows has skyrocketed.
Memphis Hospitals Suspend Debt Collection Suits, Including Suits Against Employees
After an investigation by journalists found the Methodist hospital system had filed 8,300 lawsuits in five years, the hospital announced it will be “reviewing” its policies in the next 30 days.
University Of Alaska Readies For Budget Slash: ‘We May Likely Never Recover’
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed $130 million, or 41%, from the budget of a university system that serves more than 26,000 students. Layoffs, elimination of programs and campus closures are likely.
Woman Accused Of Turning In Husband’s Guns To The Police Will Face Misdemeanor Charge
Courtney Irby had taken her husband’s guns from his home, and given them to police. At the time he was under arrest for allegedly ramming her car with his.
DOJ Still Looking To Add Census Citizenship Question, Official Tells Court
Amid tweets by President Trump that he still wants the 2020 census to ask about citizenship, an official says the Justice Department has been told to find a way to make that happen.