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Masks are back in the summer COVID-19 surge. Steve Bannon heads to court for his contempt of Congress trial. And a new report on the Uvalde school shooting finds "systemic failures" of police response.

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President Biden avoids specifics when asked about Iran and Saudi Arabia. A lawyer representing hundreds of women files a lawsuit against Uber. And the federal government introduces 988 as a national suicide hotline. 

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or text HELLO to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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Inflation continues to spiral as banks start openly predicting an economic recession. Bans on abortion medication have led to difficulties for some women obtaining drugs for other health issues. And Russia looks to Russify parts of Ukraine it's captured. 

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The January 6th committee presents a blow-by-blow account of a fateful meeting, and of a "spontaneous" march that Donald Trump had pre-planned. President Biden starts a Middle East trip that will include a visit to Saudi Arabia. And scientists are staring slack-jawed at new photos from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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As health officials urge many Americans to mask up again, Moderna offers measured optimism about its new vaccine due in the fall. A wildfire at Yosemite National Park threatens some of the country's oldest living trees. And Sri Lanka's president resigns after angry protesters break into his house.

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Facing frustrated supporters, President Biden promises executive action on abortion rights. Japan mourns former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after an assassination in broad daylight. And Elon Musk tries to back out of buying Twitter.

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After a whirlwind 48 hours of resignations, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces he'll step down. Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia, as family members of Paul Whelan express mixed emotions about a possible deal. And Theranos executive Sunny Balwani is convicted of fraud.

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Police say in a confession, the suspected shooter in Highland Park admitted he also drove to Wisconsin to potentially commit a second massacre. Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone agrees to be deposed by the January 6th committee. And the city of Detroit admits to massively overcharging residents for property tax, but says it can't reimburse them.

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Illinois officials say the lead suspect in the 4th of July parade shooting had already had weapons confiscated after violent behavior, but that didn't stop him from buying several guns later. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces the biggest threat to his power since taking office. And John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate President Reagan, tells ABC News what he thinks of gun safety laws now that he's free from custody.

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A gunman unleashes a hail of gunfire on attendees of an Independence Day celebration in Highland Park, Illinois. Akron, Ohio officials impose a curfew as outrage builds over a deadly traffic stop. And a new COVID variant is re-infecting people just weeks after previous symptoms.

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