Episode 61

The Pickett Fire is growing in California's Napa County, prompting new evacuations as it threatens homes and wineries. The flames, fueled by scorching temperatures and dry conditions, are being battled by hundreds of first responders. Elise Preston reports and Andrew Kozak takes a look at the forecast. Democrats are pushing back against President Trump's plan to send the National Guard to more cities, including Chicago, New York and Baltimore, as troops continue to patrol Washington, D.C. State and local leaders say they have crime under control. Willie James Inman at the White House with the latest. Beef prices are at record highs with the average price of a pound of ground beef topping $6. Lisa Rozner reports on what's causing prices to soar. This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, killing nearly 1,400 people. Today, some communities are still struggling to recover. Kati Weis reports from Alabama's Gulf Coast. Itay Hod reports on a biotech company in California working on a pill designed to help dogs stick around a little longer. A defiant Ukraine marked its independence from the former Soviet Union Sunday amid more fighting with Russia. Chris Livesay reports on how world leaders joined in, voicing their support.