Flash Flood Strands Motorists in Wichita Kansas Area
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in south-central Kansas forcing Wichita firefighters to rescue dozens of people including motorists trapped in cars. Sedgwick County emergency management director Julie Stimson said rainfall ranged from 1.5 to 7 inches since Monday and urged people to avoid flooded roads. Gov. Laura Kelly declared a disaster emergency to aid state response. The Wichita Fire Department deployed boats for rescues as water reached windshields at times.
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Ford recalls 492000 Explorers over detaching door trim
Ford is recalling 492,145 Explorer models from 2016 and 2017 due to a door trim part that can detach while driving, creating a road hazard. The issue covers vehicles built from June 11, 2015 to April 19, 2017. No remedy yet, letters to owners begin June 9.
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Washington man supplied chemicals used in California fertility clinic bombing
Federal authorities say Daniel Park of Washington provided 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate used to bomb a California fertility clinic. Park was arrested in New York after returning from Poland. U S Attorney Bill Essayli identifies the chemical as an explosive precursor. Bartkus, who sheltered Park, was killed in the blast.
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Judge dismisses murder charges in 2019 shooting case
In Atlanta, U S District Judge Michael Brown dismissed murder charges against Sung Kim, a former police officer who fatally shot 21-year-old Jimmy Atchison while he was hiding in a closet. Brown ruled the officer acted in self defense, calling the shooting textbook self defense, despite activism claiming unjustified violence and claims Atchison raised hands to surrender.
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Measles Vaccination Rates Fall Across U S After Pandemic
A Johns Hopkins study in JAMA finds measles vaccination rates declined in nearly 80 percent of over 2 000 U S counties after the COVID 19 pandemic with outbreaks continuing this year. Unvaccinated individuals drive most cases and three deaths have occurred as nations face a worsening trend toward 2025.
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Gaza aid group pauses food deliveries after deadly shootings
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation halted food distribution at three sites in Deir al Balah Gaza after health officials reported dozens killed in shootings near the sites this week. Israeli strikes killed 26 overnight into Wednesday while witness accounts blamed Israeli forces.
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Tax bill would add deficits while cutting taxes
The Congressional Budget Office projects a 3.75 trillion tax cut but a 2.4 trillion rise in deficits over ten years under Trump’s plan. It also forecasts 10.9 million more uninsured by 2034, including 1.4 million undocumented in state programs, with nearly 1.3 trillion in spending reductions.
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Trump says Putin vows to respond to Ukrainian airfield attack
Trump says Putin told him in a call he will respond to Ukraine's weekend drone strikes on Russian airfields. The two leaders spoke as Zelenskyy rejected Russia's ceasefire proposal and urged direct talks. Ushakov said the call was positive and productive.
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