1.  White House Bans CDC Testifying in School Reopening Hearing

 MUZZLED 

Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) invited the CDC director last week to testify before the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee.

2.  Dad in ICU Exposed to COVID by Son Who Refused to Stay Home

  FAMILY’S PLEA 

Michelle Zymet has been called an “awful mother” for blaming her stepson but she believed it was important to share the Florida family’s story as a warning.

3.  I’ve Been Staying Calm With Palo Santo

 AROMATICS 

I don’t know about aromatherapy, but Palo Santo works.

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4.  Accused Murderer: Arbery Should’ve Complied With Our Arrest

 BOND DENIED 

William Bryan, Jr., argued in a court filing that the Black jogger should have known he was under citizens arrest and was lawfully killed when he fought back.

5.  Kuwait Officials Stole $100M, Spent It on Pacquiao Swag: DOJ

 PAY BACK 

Seven lawsuits seek the forfeiture of a private jet, a yacht, and real-estate purchased with funds allegedly embezzled by Kuwait Ministry of Defense officials.

6.  Minneapolis Council: Racism Is a ‘Public Health Emergency’

 PROGRESS 

The resolution approved Friday calls for city leadership to take several steps to combat racial inequality in Minneapolis.

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7.  Ruth Bader Ginsberg Undergoing Chemo for Recurring Cancer

 ONE TOUGH LADY 

The liberal Supreme Court justice said she would continue working daily.

8.  Unidentified Agents Grabbing Portland Protesters Off Streets

 WHO ARE YOU? 

The mysterious officers have been using unmarked vehicles to patrol the city.

9.  Pentagon to Ban Confederate Flags at U.S. Military Bases

 DON’T TELL TRUMP 

The new flag policy is said not to mention the Confederate flag specifically, so as not to upset President Trump.

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10.  Father and Son Plead Not Guilty to Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

 ARRAIGNED 

The McMichaels are accused of killing Arbery during a botched attempt at a citizens arrest.

11.  Tamar Braxton Hospitalized for Suspected Drug Overdose

  STABLE CONDITION 

NME reports the overdose was being treated as a possible suicide attempt.

12.  C.T. Vivian, Civil-Rights Hero, MLK Lieutenant, Dies at 95

 ‘COURAGEOUS MAN’ 

Honoring him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, President Obama said: “Time and again, Rev. Vivian was among the first to be in the action.”

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13.  Navy Officer Charged With Giving Classified Info to Russians

 TOP SECRET 

Chief Petty Officer Charles Briggs faces a slew of charges, from disclosing classified information to obstructing justice to viewing child pornography.

14.  Investigators Say PG&E Caused Yet Another Wildfire

 AGAIN?!? 

The company pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for its negligent role in 2018 fires in June.

15.  Fired New Mexico Cop Charged With Murder for Chokehold

 LETHAL FORCE 

Officer Christopher Smelser allegedly threatened Antonio Valenzuela saying “I’m going to f*cking choke you out, bro” before the man died from asphyxial injuries.

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