1.  Ex-Chief of Staff John Kelly Defends Mattis’ Rebuke of Trump

 ‘HE GOT NASTY’ 

Kelly also refuted President Trump’s claims that he had fired the former defense secretary in 2018.

2.  Barr Dodges When Pressed on Far-Right Extremism at Protests

  DEFLECTION 

“I did make that point,” he dodged. “I am not going to get too specific.”

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3.  A SodaStream Is a Summer Must, Especially When It's On Sale

 NOW STREAMING: SODA 

It’s extremely easy-to-use and takes most drinks to the next level. For $60, you’re elevating your summer drinks for pennies on the bubble.

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4.  QB Drew Brees: ‘I Ask Your Forgiveness’ for Flag Remarks

 ‘BREAKS MY HEART’ 

The quarterback apologized for criticizing Colin Kaepernick by saying he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag.”

5.  GOP Senator Applauds Mattis Op-Ed, Questions Trump Support

 BREAKING RANKS 

The Alaska Republican broke with her GOP colleagues in endorsing Mattis’ censure of President Trump's actions this week.

6.  YouTuber Jake Paul Charged After Scottsdale Mall Looting

 ‘I UNDERSTAND THE ANGER’ 

Paul claims that he did not take part in looting and was at the mall to record and share what was happening.

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7.  Cop Kills 22-Yr-Old After Mistaking Hammer for Gun: Chief

 ‘WHAT THREAT?’ 

The officer said he fired at Sean Monterrosa five times after mistaking the hammer in his pocket for a gun.

8.  Tacoma Man’s Death After Police Restraint Was Homicide: ME

 JUST LIKE FLOYD 

Manuel Ellis’ died of hypoxia, respiratory arrest, and physical restraint, the medical examiner determined.

9.  Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Statue Will Be Torn Down: Governor

 MOVING ON 

The statue will be removed from its massive pedestal in Richmond’s Monument Avenue and put into storage.

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10.  ‘Horrifying’: NYPD Cops Caught Beating Cyclist With Batons

 ‘OH MY GOD’ 

The video appears to show at least three NYPD officers beating a cyclist in the street.

11.  Key Witness to George Floyd’s Death: He Didn’t Resist Arrest

  ‘NO FORM OR WAY’ 

Maurice Lester Hall was with Floyd during his fatal encounter with the Minneapolis police.

12.  New Unemployment Claims Below 2m for First Time Since March

 FAR FROM OVER 

Total number of Americans who have sought aid since the start of the lockdown is around 42 million.

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13.  Black Pittsburgh Reporter Removed From BLM Coverage

 ‘DISINGENUOUS’ 

After she shared images of the mess Kenny Chesney fans leave after tailgating, jokingly comparing it to those decrying the looting amid current protests.

14.  Hong Kong Criminalizes Making Fun of China’s National Anthem

 NO LAUGHING MATTER 

The approval came as Hong Kongers are set to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

15.  Black Trans Woman Targeted in Shocking Minneapolis Attack

 #ALLBLACKLIVESMATTER 

Iyanna Dior was attacked by a Minneapolis mob outside a gas station following a car accident.

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