News Summary for June 19

Today, our lead story: The direct conflict between Israel and Iran escalates to a perilous new level. We'll bring you the latest on the strikes, the high-stakes diplomatic countdown as the U.S. weighs intervention, and the devastating human cost.Then, here at home, a verdict is reached in the closely watched Karen Read murder trial. We'll have the outcome and the fallout. Plus, a look at the deep political and social fault lines on display across the country, from Juneteenth celebrations to immigration crackdowns.And finally, the national weather outlook, with severe storms threatening the East and a dangerous heatwave building across the West and Central United States.