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Day: July 31, 2026

News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34

In our news wrap Friday, this week’s powerful earthquake in Japan has claimed at least 34 lives, a sweltering heat dome descended over much of the West, a Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California and President Trump says the U.S. has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles to aid in its fight against Russia.

Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks

After years of battles over its use — and a long-running drought — states that rely on the Colorado River are facing the prospect of further cutbacks. Years of gridlock among the states prompted the federal government to step in. A new blueprint lays out new requirements for managing the shrinking river. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien explains what’s at stake for our series, Tipping Point.

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