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Scientists use clues from trees to put the current drought into perspective

To say it’s dry in the West is an understatement – the U.S. is experiencing the most intense drought in modern history, U.S. Drought Monitor reported this week. The consequences are significant for the economy of the West and the rest of the country, which depends on resources that come from there. CBS News climate specialist Jeff Berardelli explains. Source

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Families search for closure 36 years after MOVE bombing

On May 13, 1985, a years-long confrontation between the city and a Black liberation organization known as MOVE ended with a bombing, killing nearly a dozen people – including children. Now, it’s emerged that the remains of some of the victims were never returned to their families and may have been mistreated. Family members speak about their initial loss and the pain that’s followed 36 years later. Source

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The story behind one of baseball’s most legendary contracts

The Mets are sitting atop National League East and enjoying a good return so far on the team’s $196 million payroll. But included in that figure is nearly $1.2 million for a player that hasn’t stepped to the plate in more than 20 years, and one the team will continue to pay for another 14 years. Here’s more on the now-infamous arrangement between an athlete and an owner, and the most notorious Ponzi scheme in history. Source

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Vice President Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the southern border on Friday since taking office. She toured immigration facilities and said the Biden administration is making what she described as “extreme progress” in addressing the surge in migrants from Central America. Republicans criticized her for not visiting sooner and for the timing of her trip. Christina Ruffini reports. Source

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Rescue crews continue to search for dozens missing in Surfside building collapse

Overnight, crews continued to search through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors after the Champlain Tower South condominium came crashing down. At least four people are confirmed dead and more than 150 are unaccounted for. Mark Strassmann is in Surfside with the latest on the rescue efforts and the possible warning signs this building may have been in danger of collapsing. Source

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