6/15: Americans brace for the largest interest rate hike in decades. Flooding and rockfalls force evacuations in Yellowstone National Park.
The Federal Reserve appears set to announce its biggest interest rate hike in almost 30 years. The goal is to slow down the surge in prices, on everything from rent and mortgage payments -- to groceries and gas -- without triggering a recession. A Senate deal on gun reform gets a conditional boost from GOP leader Mitch McConnell. There was another round of primaries last night -- and Trump-backed candidates had strong showings in critical battleground states. Parts of Yellowstone National Park may be closed for the rest of the summer season, after historic flooding overwhelmed bridges and roads -- forcing more than 10,000 visitors to be evacuated. The Southern Baptist Convention is vowing to make changes -- after a disturbing report on sexual abuse. Basketball star Britney Griner will be held in Russia for at least a few more weeks, after a court extended her detention for the third time.
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