Authorities are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, as the primary suspect in the politically-motivated shootings that killed Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in Minnesota over the weekend. He is considered armed and dangerous, and a $50,000 reward is being offered for information on his location. (NPR)
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims Iran’s regime targeted President Trump for his efforts to thwart Iran’s nuclear weapons program, and worked to assassinate him. He made the comments Sunday on Fox News, shortly before it was reported that Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tensions have escalated into military exchanges between Israel and Iran. (UPI)
Torrential rains caused flash flooding in northern West Virginia, killing 4 people, including a 3-year-old child. Several people are still missing, and authorities are assessing damage to roads, bridges, and infrastructure. This comes at the same time heavy rains in San Antonio have also resulted in 13 deaths, with all missing persons found. (CBS News)
Two men were struck by lightning while attempting to summit Torreys Peak in Colorado. Rescuers used a helicopter to evacuate the more seriously injured man from 14,200 feet, believed to be the highest helicopter rescue in Colorado. The other man was less seriously hurt and was rescued later. (ABC News)
Rain dampened President Trump’s celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, with a parade of thousands of troops, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft. The event coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. Trump swore in 300 new service members and delivered a short speech praising the Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest” force. (UPI)
