1. Trump ‘Didn’t Warn Own Officials’ About Troop Cut in Germany

  BREAKDOWN 

National-security officials reportedly learned of the move from newspapers.

2. 14 States Record Highest-Ever COVID Infection Rate: Report

 THIS ISN’T OVER 

The deadly virus now appears to be burning through rural areas, in contrast to the beginning of the U.S. outbreak.

Calling all news junkies and know-it-alls. Test your knowledge with the all-new Daily Beast Crossword. 

 Be there or be square.

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4. Iran to Execute ‘Informant’ Who Gave Soleimani Intel to U.S.

 PERMANENTLY SILENCED 

An American drone strike in Iraq killed the Iranian military commander back in January.

5. It’s the Perfect Time to Get Yourself a New Dress on Sale

 DRESS TO IMPRESS 

These dresses will take you from a walk in the park to a dinner al fresco with ease.

6. Judge Blocks Removal of Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Statue

 STALLED PROGRESS 

A lawsuit claims the state promised to “affectionately protect” the Confederate statue in 1890.

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7. Barr Contradicts Trump’s Claim About ‘Inspecting’ Bunker

 PLOT THICKENS 

Trump said last week that he had only gone into the bunker, usually reserved for emergency use, to perform an inspection.

8. Black Filmmaker Gets Crazy Footage of Own Pepper-Spraying

 ‘THAT WAS CRAZY’ 

Christopher Frierson thought he would be safe with police as a member of the press, but said: “I was wrong.”

9. Judge Orders Minneapolis Cops to Stop All Chokeholds

 NEVER AGAIN 

A court order forces the City of Minneapolis to introduce a list of changes in the wake of George Floyd’s violent death.

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10. Daniel Radcliffe Denounces J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Tweets

 ‘TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN’ 

The Harry Potter star affirmed his support for transgender youth in a blog post for The Trevor Project.

11. Bon Appétit, Refinery 29 Editors-in-Chief Resign

 86’D 

The resignations come just a day after The New York Times Opinion editor’s resignation launched a media shakeup.

12. New Orleans Police Admit They Fired Rubber Balls at Marchers

 COPPING TO IT 

The superintendent says rogue officers fired the so-called stinger rounds without permission.

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13. Man Who Shot at Seattle Protester Charged With Assault

 CAUGHT 

Nikolas Fernandez allegedly drove his car into demonstrators and shot at a protester on Sunday evening.

14. GOP Pol Wants NJ Gov Punished for Attending Protest

 REALLY, DUDE? 

He says Gov. Phil Murphy broke the state’s social-distancing rules.

15. Special Prosecutor Named for Shooting of Black Protester

 SECOND LOOK 

The veteran assistant U.S. attorney will lead the grand jury that will decide whether to charge white bar owner Jake Gardner in the death of James Scurlock.

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