Things to know today: American basketball star Brittney Griner's trial begins in Russia; summer travel sees bounce ... and chaos; new abortion rulings.
Today is Friday, July 1, 2022. Let's get caught up.Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history. TODAY'S WEATHERWe are tracking various systems that could put a damper on holiday travel, and a risk of flooding for parts of the Gulf Coast. CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam has the latest forecast.***
World News AP Russian missiles kill at least 19 in Ukraine's Odesa region Ukrainian authorities say Russian missile attacks on residential buildings in a coastal town near the port city of Odesa have killed at least 19 people, including two children. Video of the pre-dawn Friday attack showed the charred remains of buildings in the small town of Serhiivka, located about 50 kilometers southwest of Odesa.
National News AP Supreme Court decision may slow transition to cleaner energy The Supreme Court ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants could have far-reaching consequences for the energy sector. It could also make it harder for the Biden administration to meet its goal of having the U.S. power grid run on clean energy by 2035.
Healthy Aging AP Same-sex couples updating legal status after abortion ruling The Supreme Court's decision eliminating the constitutional right to abortion is causing anxiety for people in same-sex marriages, particularly those with children. The decision last week overturning Roe v. Wade didn't directly affect the 2015 ruling that paved the way for gay marriage.
National News AP Improving weather aids fight against Sierra Nevada wildfire Improving weather has helped firefighters stop the spread of a Sierra Nevada wildfire that forced evacuation of several hundred people from their homes and injured 13 firefighters and a civilian. Authorities say the size of the Rices Fire remains at 904 acres Thursday while containment has increased to 20%.
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Russian trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner opensUS basketball star Brittney Griner, accused of having cannabis oil in her luggage, arrives for her trial at a court near Moscow
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‘Won’t let them break me’: Letters from Brittney Griner reveal struggle in RussiaThe wife of Brittney Griner said the WNBA star is doing her best to “hold on” until she is released from Russian custody.
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