The Short List

Wed Jun 21 2023

The search for the missing Titanic submersible has grown after noises were heard underwater. A House committee sparred over a report by a special counsel on the origins of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Howdy! It's Julius and Sydney here, tagging in for Laura. Let's get into Wednesday's news, shall we?

But first, the Rocky Balboa statue stays. 🥊 Sylvester Stallone says Adele wouldn't buy his home unless he agreed to keep the statue of the iconic film character at the residence.

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Search for submariner expands after underwater sounds heard

More underwater noises were detected and rescue efforts expanded Wednesday in search for the missing Titanic submersible carrying five passengers, said Capt. Jamie Frederick, the First Coast Guard District response coordinator. The search enlarged across a surface area roughly twice the size of Connecticut and 2.5 miles deep, Frederick said. Search vessels were redirected Tuesday after aircrafts detected underwater noises in the search area. Meanwhile experts fear the submersible may only have a day's supply of oxygen left. Any decision on changing the search and rescue mission to a recovery mission would involve discussions with family members, Frederick said.

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This undated image courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions, shows their Titan submersible beginning a descent. Rescue teams expanded their search underwater on June 20, 2023, as they raced against time to find a Titan deep-diving tourist submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic with five people on board and limited oxygen.

HANDOUT, OceanGate Expeditions/AFP via Getty Images

Lawmakers argue over report on Trump, Russia

Lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee sparred over a report by special counsel John Durham on the origins of the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election . Republicans argued the FBI and Justice Department had no justification to pursue a investigation to begin with, while Democrats said Wednesday's hearing was called to distract from the 37-count federal indictment against Trump for his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House. Here are key moments during today's hearing.

What everyone's talking about

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Summer is here ☀

The summer solstice – the precise moment when the sun is at its highest point in the sky each year – has arrived. The solstice marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and experiences the maximum intensity of its rays. This day is known as the "longest" because it sees the most hours of daylight each year. But the real heat is yet to come: On average, there is a one-month lag between the solstice and peak summer temperatures , according to the National Weather Service.

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Revellers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice.

Kin Cheung, AP

USWNT World Cup roster has blend of legends, new stars

The U.S. women's roster for next month's World Cup was announced Wednesday – and it features a group of exciting newcomers and decorated veterans. The experienced members of the USWNT are some of the most accomplished stars in the sport. Notable veterans include Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Rose Lavelle. The team's newcomers may be untested in international tournaments, but they've shown incredible potential. Twenty-two-year-old Sophia Smith is the reigning U.S. Soccer Player of the Year and NWSL's MVP. And forward Trinity Rodman was a finalist for the Ballon d'Or before her 21st birthday. 👉 See who else made the cut for the World Cup that begins July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.

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