Chicago police said a 29-year-old female officer died and a second officer was seriously wounded after an exchange of gunfire during a traffic stop. The officer killed Saturday night was identified as Ella French. Elise Preston reports. Source

Ella French’s death was the first fatal shooting of a Chicago officer in the line of duty since 2018. Source

Reducing emissions in the phase of growing freight volumes Source

The Titans have practiced nine times in training camp so far, and the team’s first preseason game is scheduled for Friday night in Atlanta against the Falcons. Source

“Stars in the House” is the livestream show that launched at the start of the pandemic featuring appearances and performances from celebrities around the country. The group recently held its first in-person show to celebrate its success. Our own Dr. Jon LaPook played a special role. Source

How can a team on Earth effectively explore intricate, dark, unfamiliar landscapes on another world? Fully autonomous robots. Source

The committee last week sent a letter to Cuomo’s legal team asking him to provide any additional evidence before it concludes its inquiry on August 13. Source

The efforts mark a new, more stringent chapter in the Biden administration’s border policy. Source

The resolution lays the groundwork for spending boosts and tax breaks aimed at strengthening social and environmental programs. Source

Data in the document underscores the danger posed by the mutant strain of the virus first spotted in India Source