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Today on America in the Morning Texas Tragedy’s Death Toll Rises The death toll has risen to 120 in last weekend's catastrophic flooding in Texas. Correspondent Clayton Neville says recovery will continue into another day as the number of people reported missing has topped 150. Flash Flooding In New Mexico In neighboring New Mexico, a different storm sent historic flash flooding through a mountain village, the waters strong enough to carry a house down the stream that became a raging torrent. Correspondent Julie Walker reports so far three people have been killed. Doctor’s Silence President Biden's former doctor appeared on Capitol Hill looking into the former president’s competency, but refused to answer questions from a House panel. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Municipal Worker’s Strike Ends The strike that had trash piling up as much as 10 feet high on the streets of Philadelphia is over. Correspondent Jennifer King reports – audio courtesy of WPVI-TV-6ABC Philadelphia. Arms Shipments Continue Again On the same day Kyiv was hit by a massive Russian drone and missile attack, there are reports that the U.S. again is sending weapons to Ukraine. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Baseball’s Robots Normally, it’s up to the umpires at a baseball game to call balls and strikes against a batter, but technology is showing that what we already knew – they’re not always right. Robot umpires are set to make their in-season debut on one of baseball’s biggest stages – the Major League All-Star Game. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Under Investigation The Trump administration has put two repeated targets of President Donald Trump under a criminal probe, although details of what exactly they are being investigated for or how far the Justice Department intends on taking the probes are unclear. Correspondent Rich Johnson reports on the investigations of the former leaders of the CIA and the FBI. West African Leaders To The White House President Trump has promised West African leaders who came to the White House a pivot to trade as the region is dealing with sweeping US aid cuts. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. SCOTUS Florida Ruling The Supreme Court has rejected Florida's emergency bid to let it enforce a controversial immigration law that would ban illegal immigrants from entering the state, leaving in place a lower court's pause on enforcing the measure. Trump Sues California The Trump administration is suing California over the Golden State’s transgender athletes’ policies. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. Latest On Tariffs President Trump sent out letters to seven more nations dictating new US tariff rates unless deals are made, including to the Philippines and Sri Lanka. As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports, this comes as the president is targeting Brazil with steep tariffs, citing what he is calling a “witch hunt” trial against is former president and Donald Trump ally. Finally Dolls are definitely getting more realistic. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the rollout of Mattel’s new Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes and outfitted with medical devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices