Two people were killed and 10 wounded in two shootings along a New Orleans parade route and celebration attended by thousands, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests. Source

In 2000, Morley Safer traveled to the tiny kingdom of Bhutan, perched in the Himalayas, where gross national product mattered less than “gross national happiness.” Source

Trump has indicated that the revelations about the accuser and payment have not deterred him from Hegseth’s selection as defense secretary. Source

Russia hits Ukraine with massive missile and drone attack; Youth symphonies from U.S. and Mexico come together for performance Source

First, a report on the identification of 9/11 victims’ remains. Then, a look at what Australian stars bring to Hollywood. And, why Bhutan is building Mindfulness City. Source

More than 20 years after 9/11, hundreds of families still wait for word of a missing loved one, as the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner continues the heart-wrenching task of identifying remains. Source

Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reflects on the 2024 election with Major Garrett, talks about Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, and looks ahead to how Democrats can navigate the next two years of full GOP control in Washington. Source

Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back. Source

The performance was part of an effort to bridge communities through creativity and innovation during this year’s “World Design Capital” designation. Source

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. “Succession” star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia. Source