1. Militia Held After Protester Is Shot at Conquistador Statue

  FLASH POINT 

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller later announced that the Oñate statue would be removed; federal and state investigators probing armed right-wing group’s involvement.

2. North Korea Blows Up Joint Liaison Office, Says South

 TALKING IS OVER 

The building was a de facto joint embassy designed to help the two countries communicate.

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3. This Is the Only Face Mask I Like Wearing

 FACE IT 

Purple’s face mask is breathable, machine-washable, and you’ll hardly remember you’re wearing it.

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4. NYPD: Cops Not Intentionally Poisoned by Shake Shack Staff

 ‘CLEANING ERROR’ 

The city’s police unions initially claimed three officers’ milkshakes were deliberately poisoned.

5. Ford Plans to Unveil New Bronco on OJ Simpson’s Birthday

 ‘PURELY COINCEDENTAL’ 

The infamous Hall of Famer was in a white Ford SUV during the 1994 televised police chase after his wife’s murder.

6. NFL Commissioner Goodell Urges Teams: Sign Kaepernick Now

 OPEN DOOR 

Goodell also said that, if the quarterback doesn’t want to play again, he can come work for the NFL to fight inequality.

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7. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Dad Dies After Falling Sick With COVID-19

 ‘TREMENDOUS SADNESS’ 

The congresswoman was raised by her father and grandfather following her mother’s death when she was a baby.

8. Gorka May Take On Leadership Role at Voice of America: CNN

 EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE? 

The government media organization has seen several recent resignations, and the Trump administration may push for conservative voices at the broadcaster.

9. Another Man Apparently Found Dead Hanging From Tree: Report

 AGAIN? 

After two black men were found dead this month, hanging from a tree. Their families insist they were not suicidal.

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10. Teen Involved in Stabbing of Tessa Majors Gets 18 Months

 ‘HORRIFIC CASE’ 

The teen pleaded guilty, allowing him to avoid a murder charge.

11. Oklahoma State Coach Promises ‘Changes’ After Boycott Threat

 ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ 

Head coach Mike Gundy appeared in a video with Chuba Hubbard and pledged to make “some changes.”

12. Golden State Killer to Plead Guilty, Avoid Death: Report

 TAKING THE DEAL 

Joseph James DeAngelo, 74, has reportedly agreed to admit to a slew of crimes he hasn’t been charged with to avoid the death penalty.

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13. Pence Lies About OK’s COVID Numbers Ahead of Trump Rally

 BLATANT 

The vice president and head of the White House coronavirus task force falsely claimed cases have “declined precipitously” in that state.

14. ‘Black Lives Matter Foundation’ Not Affiliated With Movement

 MISTAKEN IDENTITY 

The foundation, which actually seeks to bring together police and their communities, has been mistaken by many as a charity supporting the racial justice movement.

15. NYPD to Disband Plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit

 ‘BIG MOVE’ 

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea likened the decision to the end of stop-and-frisk.

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