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Baltimore is setting up a fourth branch of first responders in addition to fire, police and EMS. They will handle calls for people needing mental health support, but also connection to city services.

President Trump has talked about the U.S. fully controlling the Strait of Hormuz. But for the US military that means much more than imposing yet another blockade on the key waterway.

Can the U.S. control the Strait of Hormuz? NPR's A Martínez asks retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, who commanded the Navy's Fifth Fleet and the Combined Maritime Forces in the Middle East.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says he's turning management of threatened grizzly bears in states that share Yellowstone National Park to state governments. What exactly that means is not yet clear.

There's a word for people who leave the oil and gas business because of its impact on the environment: "climate quitters." A new social group aims to help workers who are considering taking the leap.

The second fatal ICE shooting in one week is now prompting a policy shift at the agency. According to Sen. Angus King, ICE will now suspend most vehicle stops during enforcement operations.

The bad summer fire season predicted for Western states is in full swing, with more and larger fires predicted. Federal officials say they have adequate resources to fight them, for now.

Spain beat a lackluster French team in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal. The final will be decided Wednesday, as England faces current world champion Argentina.

On this day in 1929 and 1975, Michigan AG rulings advanced women’s rights. And in 1940, the world’s tallest man, Robert Wadlow, died in Manistee at age 22.

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke with lawmakers about funding for security and other needs for the court on Tuesday.