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1. Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature

   Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.

2. Trump DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases, including violent assaults on cops

    The Trump Department of Justice purged government news releases with information about prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021.

3. Which players will make the cut? The U.S. World Cup soccer roster is revealed today

   Some veterans from the last World Cup — like forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams — are certain to make the cut. The full roster will be announced at 3 p.m. ET.

4. Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis

   Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. The major Paris tennis tournament was named after him in 1928, a decade after his death in combat.

5. An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

   Temperature records are breaking and triggering government warnings, with London hitting 95 degrees the past two days. Experts say unpredictable and extreme weather is becoming more frequent.

6. How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify military invasions and immigration raids

   President Trump isn't much of a Bible-quoter, but some members of his administration are, and they have used Scripture to frame controversial policies as justified by the Good Book. 

7. Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart

   Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites as envoys continued negotiations for a deal that would end the three-month war.

8. U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

   The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.

9. Therapists are using AI to take notes. Is it a useful tool or a breach of trust?

   New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy.

10. In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall

    An unusual coalition of people across the political spectrum have banded together to rally against a border wall in the Big Bend.