1. Furious Afghan Official: U.S. Abandoned Base With No Warning

  SNEAKING OUT 

U.S. forces moved out of the base early Friday, but its new commander said the operation happened secretly.

2. Britney Spears Planning to ‘Officially Retire,’ Says Manager

 FINAL CURTAIN 

Larry Rudolph, Britney’s manager since the mid-1990s, has abruptly quit his role.

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4. 189 People Dead in 500+ Shootings for Fourth of July Weekend

 BLOODY HOLIDAY 

The Gun Violence Archive has compiled data from shooting incidents and gun-violence victims over a 72-hour period between Friday to Sunday.

5. Condo Search Urgently Steps Up as Storm Elsa Threatens Site

 RACE AGAINST TIME 

Surfside’s mayor said that workers are throwing everything they can at the effort.

6. Have a Hole in Your Window Screen? This Tape May Help

 CREAKY SCREEN 

This tape is just a roll of screen material that is easy to slap on to any screen in your home to make it as good as new.

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7. Saudi Prince Accused of Modern-Day Slavery in France

 SHOCKING 

Seven women, most from the Philippines, worked for the prince and his family in Saudi Arabia before escaping during a trip to France.

8. J.D. Vance Disowns Anti-Trump Tweets: ‘I Regret Being Wrong’

 BACK IN LINE 

The author wrote in 2016 that he found Trump “reprehensible” and that he would vote for independent Evan McMullin.

9. Woman Allegedly Tried to Decapitate Her Dog With a Sword

 WHY? 

Five other dogs were seized from Pauline Waldron’s home. She was released without bail at her arraignment.

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10. Mastermind Behind Activist Berta Cáceres’ Murder Convicted

 JUSTICE 

At the time of her murder, Cáceres opposed a dam project backed by Castillo Mejía’s company, Desa.

11. McEnroe’s Remarks on Young Brit’s Wimbledon Exit Too ‘Harsh’

 SHATTERED DREAMS 

Emma Raducanu, 18, was basically unknown until her upset wins against top 100 players.

12. Crowd Gathers at Home of Man Who Yelled Slurs at Neighbors

 REAL UGLY 

Edward Cagney Matthews was filmed yelling the n-word at neighbors even after police came to defuse the situation.

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13. ESPN’s Rachel Nichols Apologizes to Maria Taylor on Air

 SORRY 

The apology came after Nichols lamented losing out on hosting duties to Taylor last year, calling the decision a “diversity” move.

14. Iconic ‘Goonies’ Director Richard Donner Dies at 91

 R.I.P. 

He is survived by his wife, Lauren Shuler Donner.

15. Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. Defaced With Swastikas

 HORRIFIC 

“This hate and desecration has no place in our city,” Mayor Robert Garcia tweeted after the incident.

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