The Navy said that only about 35% of candidates for the crew make it to graduation. Source
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Floods kill more than 100 after record rainfall in western Europe
Entire neighborhoods lay in ruins after the worst deluge to hit the region in more than 200 years sent torrents of floodwater careening through towns and villages. Source
SWAT commander killed, 4 wounded after standoff with gunman
Authorities captured the suspect following an hourslong police standoff in Levelland, about 30 miles west of Lubbock. Source
What Taliban advances could mean for the future of Afghanistan
On “The Takeout,” host Major Garrett talks with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata, who’s been covering the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (July 18)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist killed in Afghanistan
Reuters says, according to Afghan army, Danish Siddiqui was killed in the crossfire as he covered a battle between Taliban militants and Afghan forces. Source
Canada likley to reopen border to vaccinated Americans in August
With COVD cases dropping and vaccination efforts steaming ahead, PM Justin Trudeau says non-essential travel from U.S. likely to resume in mid-August. Source
2 charged with plotting to attack Democratic HQ in Sacramento
Both Northern California residents are accused of conspiring to destroy the building with fire or explosives, and one faces various weapons charges. Source
Los Angeles County to require masks indoors, even for the vaccinated
The order goes into effect Saturday at 11:59 pm local time. Source
Los Angeles County to require masks indoors regardless of vaccination status
As community transmission increases in Los Angeles County, face masks for residentswill be mandated again, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis presents county data at a press conference on what drove the latest order. Watch an excerpt of his remarks here. Source