U.S. / National News | journali.sm

Hi, we're new here.

We want to make a newsfeed with just news. No bots, no baby pictures, and no weird uncles sharing questionable articles. Just what's happening in the world.

Be sure to sign up or sign in, so you can choose what sources and topics you see in your news feed.

Please take a look around and let us know what you think.

Chicago’s Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?

MITCH SMITH

Several prominent Democrats already are running for mayor of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson has not said whether he will seek a second term next year.

Can Democratic Socialists Agree on Anything? They Say That’s Not the Point.

EMMA GOLDBERG AND JAMIE KELTER DAVIS

At a national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.

Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary

BAYLISS WAGNER

Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state

The Allure and Peril of Riding an Alaskan Wave for Six Miles

ANNA GRIFFIN AND KERRY TASKER

The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill. Now that the secret is out, how long will authorities allow surfers to catch the wave?

EXCLUSIVE: Ohio man's Puerto Rico murder leaves close friend reliving the call she never expected

A close friend describes the chilling moment she learned Tyler Wilkin was found shot execution-style on a camping trip in Luquillo, Puerto Rico.

Ohio Republican Denies Abuse Accusations, Deepening High-Stakes Family Feud

ANNIE KARNI

Representative Max Miller denied in a livestream the allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife amid worries in the Republican Party that a once-safe seat may be in danger.

A Marijuana Giant That Won Over Trump Has Found Enemies Closer to Home

DAVID OVALLE

Concerns about polluted water and excessive runoff — and the pervasive smell of cannabis — in a small Florida town have made the company, Trulieve, the target of local criticism and state investigations.

Man Charged in Girl’s Abduction Nearly Four Years After She Was Last Seen

MACK LIEDERMAN

The police found the girl, who was 15 when she disappeared in 2022 in Milwaukee, alive in Virginia in May. A man faces more than 60 charges, including abduction, in connection with the case.

Hero sheepdog becomes unlikely rescue partner after unexpected move aids first responders

Drone video captures a sheepdog herding goats away from an emergency helicopter landing zone in Laguna Beach, earning praise as an honorary responder.

Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

CHRISTINA MORALES AND BERNARD MOKAM

Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.

Police identify suspect in deadly Idaho In-N-Out shooting, say he died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

Police identified Chad Williams as the suspect in the Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out Burger shooting that left three people dead and seven others injured.

Spencer Pratt reacts to Spokane devastation with blunt wildfire warning and message of faith

Spencer Pratt urges families not to wait for disaster after Spokane wildfire evacuation displaces thousands, drawing on his Palisades Fire experience.

Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said

New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast

KATIE ROGERS

Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.