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Stories from June 28, 2025

Severe weather risk for Saturday night: threat for large hail, tornadoes and strong winds

Severe weather risk for Saturday night: threat for large hail, tornadoes and strong winds

Severe storms are expected Saturday night, bringing threats of hail, high winds, and tornadoes. While the severe risk diminishes Sunday, isolated strong storms remain possible as slightly drier air filters in.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hundreds of thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes

Hundreds of thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel. The caskets of Revolutionary Guard chief Gen. Hossein Salami and missile program head Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh were paraded Saturday through the city.
by The Associated Press

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At least 60 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as ceasefire prospects inch closer

At least 60 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as ceasefire prospects inch closer

Palestinian health workers say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 60 people in Gaza. Strikes on Friday and Saturday hit areas sheltering displaced people, with dozens of bodies taken to Gaza hospitals.
by The Associated Press

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The GOP megabill faces a final hurdle in the House. Here’s what’s inside the plan

The GOP megabill faces a final hurdle in the House. Here’s what’s inside the plan

Senate Republicans released the full text of their massive tax and spending bill that contains many of President Trump's top campaign promises. Here’s a look at what’s in and what's out.
by Elena Moore

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Heat index soars for Saturday; threat of severe storms

Heat index soars for Saturday; threat of severe storms

Another weekend of heat and humidity is on the way as temperatures and dew points rise with a warm front lifting north. The steamy setup could fuel strong to severe thunderstorms, with another round of severe weather possible.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world

At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world

Hundreds of mourners, including former President Joe Biden, honored Melissa and Mark Hortman Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Gov. Tim Walz said Melissa Hortman would be remembered as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters, Peter Cox and Catharine Richert

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