'There is no message': The search for ideological motives in the Minneapolis shooting The FBI is calling the attack at a Minnesota Catholic church an act of domestic terrorism driven by "hate-filled ideology." Extremism analysts say the picture may be more complex. Odette Yousef
It's been a week of chaos at the CDC. Here are 5 things to know Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week. Diane Webber
KUOW board considers appointing former Washington state senator accused of rape KUOW’s board of directors is considering appointing former State Senator Joe Fain, CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce — who was accused in 2018 of raping a woman 11 years earlier. Scott Greenstone
Federal appeals court affirms Washington’s redrawn legislative district map The three-judge panel found no evidence of racial gerrymandering to boost the electoral power of Latino voters in the Yakima Valley. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Trump ends Harris' Secret Service detail It's typical that former vice presidents have Secret Service protection for 6 months after leaving office. In Harris' case, she had received an extension of her detail. Trump is ending the extension. Deepa Shivaram
Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader Thailand's Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her position as prime minister, ruling that as the country's leader she violated constitutional rules on ethics. The Associated Press
Democrats' big, blue branding problem What’s so wrong with the Democratic party? And what’s it gonna take to fix it? Libby Denkmann
Federal judge says Kari Lake can't fire Voice of America director A federal judge has ruled that Trump administration official Kari Lake can't unilaterally fire the director of Voice of America. David Folkenflik
Public media stations in rural America say emergency-alert funding is in jeopardy Without Congressionally-approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather. Michael Copley
As recess winds down for Congress, town halls offer window into voters' top concerns Townhalls in two very different districts — a safe red seat in Missouri and a competitive blue seat in Ohio — offer a window into the issues that could help decide next year's midterm elections. Barbara Sprunt
