The number of mothers who die due to pregnancy or childbirth is ‘unacceptable’ That’s what epidemiologist Jenny Cresswell of the World Health Organization said of death rate data in a new report she authored — “equivalent to almost 800 deaths a day or a death every 2 minutes.” Read more on NPR

Alex Murdaugh takes the stand to testify in his murder trial It’s the latest dramatic shift in a case that has drawn attention because of the Murdaugh family’s status as a wealthy and prominent family. Watch the testimony live. Read more on NPR

Alex Murdaugh takes the stand to testify in his murder trial It’s the latest dramatic shift in a case that has drawn attention because of the Murdaugh family’s status as a wealthy and prominent family. Watch the testimony live. Read more on NPR

Dylan Lyons, a 24-year-old TV journalist, was killed while reporting on a shooting Spectrum News 13 confirmed that 24-year-old reporter Dylan Lyons was killed while covering a shooting on Wednesday, along with a 9-year-old girl. Her mom and a station photojournalist were injured. Read more on NPR

Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply Grocery giants including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons are struggling with their supply chains, particularly with products sourced from Spain and Morocco where extreme weather has damaged crops. Read more on NPR