Damage From Alberto, Biden & Trump Debate Prep, Oakland Mayor's Home Raided, Remembering Donald Southerland

Today on America in the Morning Alberto Swamps Mexico, Texas & Louisiana In the East and around the Great Lakes, 100 million Americans are dealing with the first heatwave of 2024. However in the Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of this hurricane season was downgraded to a Tropical Depression, and is being linked to at least three deaths in Mexico and storm damage in two states. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Prepping For Debates President Biden and former President Trump are spending the weekend in prep mode for Tuesday night's CNN debate, while the top 3rd party candidate is officially out. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Remembering Donald Sutherland His resume included leading roles in movies such as MASH, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and the Hunger Games, and countless roles on TV. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on the death of actor Donald Sutherland at the age of 88. Murderer Captured A multi-state manhunt ended after a triple-murder suspect wanted for a killing spree in Alabama and Oklahoma and two carjackings was found in Arkansas and taken into custody. Norman Hall has details. SCOTUS Rules On Taxes The Supreme Court has ruled on a tax relating on foreign income. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details. Judge Says No To Bannon A judge has said no to a request by Steve Bannon to delay his July first deadline to report to prison for ignoring a congressional subpoena. Saying No To Leaf Blowers You can hear them anytime folks come to cut your lawn. Now the Garden State is joining a growing list considering a ban on those roaring gas-powered leaf blowers. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports. Oakland Mayor’s Home Raided Federal agents raided the home of the Oakland, California mayor, who is also facing a recall vote due to out-of-control crime. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. New Mexico Wildfire Worsens The death toll is rising in New Mexico from two still-out-of-control wildfires. The latest from correspondent Jennifer King. Crew Can Leave Crew members on the cargo ship Dali will be allowed to leave the country under an agreement that allows lawyers to question them as part of investigations into the cause of the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. More Weapons For Ukraine The United States announced it is sending Ukraine air defense missiles. As correspondent Jackie Quinn reports, the weapons will be rushed to Ukraine as Russia steps up its attacks during their summer offensive, and also believes that at some point after their war, Kyiv will become a part of the NATO alliance. New York’s Social Media Plan New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the psychological effects of social media on children can no longer be ignored. Bob Brown has the latest on a plan she signed into law. Fraud Worse Than Feared A new IRS report says the vast majority of over one million pandemic-era COVID credit claims shows widespread fraud. Correspondent Norman Hall reports. Update On Fundraising The tide seems to have turned in fundraising for the president and former president who are seeking the White House, according to their campaigns. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Rollercoaster Incident Shock at an Ohio amusement park when a man is hit by a rollercoaster. Correspondent Haya Panjwani describes how it happened. Finally A former United States Marine died alone at a nursing home in Maine. But, as correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports, after the funeral home posted a request for people to attend his burial, his sendoff included a 40-mile escort, and a cemetery overflowing with tributes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices