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Politics Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans President Trump signed a series of executive orders doubling down on law enforcement, particularly related to Washington, D.C., but he equivocated on whether he will send troops to Chicago next. Franco Ordoñez
Science The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it? U.S. officials confirmed a case of the flesh-eating parasite in a person who traveled from El Salvador. Screwworm typically affects cattle in South America, but has spread north in recent years. Rachel Treisman
Business Evergrande's delisting in Hong Kong: key facts to know At its peak, China Evergrande Group was worth more than $50 billion. But it all came crashing down in 2021. It was massively in debt and unable to complete some existing projects. The Associated Press
Business Dr Pepper will unwind its merger with Keurig after buying Peet's for $18 billion Seven years after they merged, the soft drink maker and coffee pod innovator will become separate companies again. CEO Timothy Cofer said separate coffee and beverage businesses would be more nimble. The Associated Press
Politics Mississippi sends National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. Mississippi capital has one of the highest murder rates in the country.
How a Palestinian scholar from Gaza is fighting to stay in the U.S. A Gaza scholar at Yale lost his wife, children and mother in Israeli airstrikes.
Education COVID babies are starting kindergarden Millions of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic start kindergarten this year.
Arts & Life Is Edinburgh's Fringe still fringe, or has it — gasp — gone mainstream? It began on the edgy margins of a mainstream festival — which it's now eclipsed. But nearly 80 years on, performers and spectators say rising costs threaten the Fringe's alternative vibe. Lauren Frayer
Arts & Life Roots of Rock: Rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins Perkins, who died in 1998, wrote "Blue Suede Shoes," the hit song sung by Elvis Presley, which became the first Sun label record to sell over a million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1996. Terry Gross
Arts & Life Roots of Rock: Guitarist Scotty Moore recounts playing with Elvis Moore, who died in 2016, booked gigs for Presley during the early part of the musician's career and later penned the memoir, That's Alright, Elvis. He spoke in 1997 about recording "Blue Suede Shoes." Terry Gross