Sarah Schweinsberg reports on the drought gripping the West; Mary Reichard talks to the Heritage Foundation’s Mike Gonzalez about what’s driving the protests in Cuba; and Emily Whitten talks to two Christian counselors about ways to help friends who are hurting. Plus: commentary from Cal Thomas, a striking discovery, and the Thursday morning news.

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