While a heat wave grips much of the country, campers at a New Hampshire campground are staying cool with blocks of ice harvested from a frozen lake months ago. The National Weather Service warns of potentially record-breaking heat index readings above 100 degrees in many places across the Midwest and New England. Meanwhile, a new Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom has reignited debates over the separation of religion and government. In other news, the recent Putin-Kim summit provided rare glimpses into North Korea, a decision by the US to redirect air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine signals escalating tensions with Russia, and President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration to help combat deadly wildfires in New Mexico. Additionally, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign income, actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at 88, Border Patrol reports a decrease in arrests since asylum restrictions were announced, and celebrations honor baseball legend Willie Mays and Negro League players.
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