As the East Coast braces for severe thunderstorms, record heat sears the South Thunderstorms — some of which may be severe — are in the forecast from Atlanta to Binghamton, N.Y. Meanwhile parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast are expected to see record heat. Read more on NPR

‘Hank the Tank,’ the bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured near Lake Tahoe Bear 64F is believed to be one of three animals who’ve broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe in the last year and helped themselves to messy meals, enchanting the internet. Read more on NPR

India’s Parliament reinstates opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker The reinstatement comes ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Supreme Court has stayed the defamation conviction that led to Gandhi’s ouster from Parliament. Read more on NPR

Latest on Ukraine: Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes; Kyiv removes Soviet symbol Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more on NPR

Montgomery’s mayor is promising justice after a Riverfront brawl Police say several people were arrested and at least four warrants have been issued after a brawl broke out Saturday at the Montgomery Riverfront Park. Read more on NPR