What are the most important stories today in the U.S.?

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Major U.S. stories today include deadly Midwest storms and flooding, historic wildfires in the West, a fatal shooting at the CDC, Intel's CEO meeting with Trump, and MLB's first female umpire.

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Intel CEO to visit White House, WSJ reports

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Intel CEO Lipu Tan is set to visit the White House for talks with President Trump.
The visit follows Trump's public call for Tan's resignation due to concerns over his ties to Chinese firms. 7s
Tan aims to explain his background and show commitment to U.S. interests, highlighting Intel's national security role. 19s
Reuters previously reported Tan invested at least $200 million in Chinese technology and manufacturing companies, some linked to the Chinese military. 49s
Intel and the White House have not commented on the reported meeting. 1m 5s

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Intel CEO to visit White House, WSJ reports

Reuters

2 days ago

Intel CEO to visit White House, WSJ reports

Intel CEO Lipu Tan is set to meet President Trump amid controversy over his ties to Chinese tech firms and national security concerns.

Jen Pawol makes history as MLB’s first female regular season umpire

CBC News

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Jen Pawol makes history as MLB’s first female regular season umpire

Jen Pawol became the first female umpire to officiate a regular season MLB game, breaking a major gender barrier in sports.

Severe weather rips through Midwest

CBS America

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Severe weather rips through Midwest

Violent storms in the Midwest resulted in at least one fatality, major flooding, and widespread damage in Wisconsin and Nebraska.

Milwaukee inundated with floodwaters, one dead in Nebraska

CBS America

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Milwaukee inundated with floodwaters, one dead in Nebraska

Severe weather caused flash flooding in Milwaukee and deadly winds in Nebraska, leading to one death and mass evacuations.

Major fires continue to burn across western U.S.

CBS America

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Major fires continue to burn across western U.S.

Thirty-seven major wildfires are burning across nine western states, with significant evacuations and ongoing firefighting efforts.

CDC leadership believes office was intended target of Friday shooting

CBS America

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CDC leadership believes office was intended target of Friday shooting

A shooting at CDC headquarters in Atlanta killed a police officer; leadership believes the CDC was the intended target.

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