A group of seniors at an Ohio senior living facility joined together to write a murder mystery novel as a way to stay engaged during the pandemic. Adriana Diaz has their story. Source

Several of former President Donald Trump’s Republican rivals in the 2024 race are calling on him to take part in next week’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Christina Ruffini reports. Source

Lolita, a beloved killer orca whale who spent over 50 years in captivity, died this week at the Miami Seaquarium. Source

Soon after the 2019 fire that toppled the spire of Notre Dame and consumed its timber-and-lead roof, French President Emmanuel Macron named Georgelin to lead the restoration work. Source

Canada has seen a record number of wildfires this year — contributing to choking smoke in parts of the U.S. Source

One person was killed and eight people were wounded in a mass shooting in West Philadelphia early Saturday. Source

Sunday’s ballot has the names of eight candidates, including Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption crusader who was killed Aug. 9 while leaving a campaign rally. Source

The deaths are part of a relentless spiral of violence that has fueled the worst fighting between Israel and the Palestinians ​in the West Bank in nearly two decades. Source

Southern California prepares for first tropical storm in decades; Sports gambler Billy Walters shares unusual rags to riches story in new book Source

Defense attorneys for alleged killer Bryan Kohberger focused on the DNA evidence linking him to the murders of four Idaho college students in a court appearance Friday. The defense has questioned the validity of the DNA and offered an alibi for Kohberger, but an independent criminal defense attorney said it’s a weak argument. Elise Preston reports. Source