The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, according to the latest numbers from the Labor Department, a sign that the job market could be cooling, some economists said. However, the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 3.6% as President Biden took a different tone, saying the report indicates steady growth. Natalie Brand has more. Source
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Search on for escaped Pennsylvania inmate
A massive search effort was ongoing Saturday for an inmate who escaped from a jail in Warren County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night. Officials said the inmate, a suspect in a homicide, climbed out using bedsheets he tied together. Shanelle Kaul has more. Source
Overdue book returned to Massachusetts library 119 years later
A book that was checked out in 1904 from a library in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was returned this week after being found in West Virginia. Source
Gavin Newsom won’t appeal parole of Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
The office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed Friday that the governor will not appeal a previous ruling by a state appellate court that Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower who participated in the 1969 LaBianca murders, should be paroled. Van Houten is serving a life sentence. Source
Chicago police officers under investigation over sexual misconduct allegations involving migrants
An investigation is underway into allegations of sexual misconduct by Chicago police officers involving at least one migrant who was being housed at a police station. Source
Chicago investigates officer sex misconduct allegations involving migrants
The allegations involve officers and at least one migrant who was being housed at a police station on the city’s West Side. Source
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 season
Acclaimed U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe announced Saturday that she will retire following the conclusion of the National Women’s Soccer League season, which ends in October. The 38-year-old will also still compete in the Women’s World Cup, which begins later this month. Source
U.S. military marks 50th anniversary of the end of the draft amid recruitment struggles
The U.S. military this week is marking the 50th anniversary that it became an all-volunteer force. However, the U.S. armed forces have recently been struggling with a recruiting shortage. David Martin has more. Source
No break from the heat for many parts of the U.S.
The scorching temperatures that have gripped the West and Southwest have showed no signs of abating, with excessive heat warnings expected to run through at least next week. Elise Preston has the latest. Source
6 killed in Southern California plane crash
Six people were killed when a Cessna C550 business jet crashed in Murrieta, California, early Saturday morning. Source