The Black Lives Matter Network advocates for dignity, justice, and respect.  —  In the last few days, this country witnessed the recorded murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hands of police, the latest victims in this country's failed policing system.

Gingrich: White Americans 'don't understand being black in America'  —  Former Speaker Newt Gingrich on Friday said white Americans “don't understand being black in America” as he reflected on a series of shootings across the nation this week.  —  “It took me a long time and a number …

Cops: Tennessee shooter targeted white victims, similar to Dallas ambush  —  BRISTOL, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the name of the suspect behind Thursday morning's random shooting in Bristol, TN that claimed the life of an area newspaper carrier and injured three others, including a local police officer.

Investigative Update Regarding the Deadly Attack on Police Officers  —  The following is an update on the progress of the investigation:  —  At this time, detectives have interviewed over 200 officers and it appears at least 12 officers discharged their duty weapons.

Clinton rebuts FBI charge of recklessness  —  on Friday strongly disputed the FBI's finding that she and her aides were “extremely careless” in their handling of classified information.  —  Clinton, giving her first public interviews since the Justice Department's decision not to press charges against her …

Megyn Kelly And Mark Fuhrman Agree That African-Americans' Grievances With Police Are Overblown  —  MEGYN KELLY (HOST): There's been, you know, a big brush.  A lot of these folks paint with a very big brush, Mark, and they find a couple of shootings that are deeply problematic.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls Dallas protesters ‘hypocrites’ for running from sniper's bullets  —  Updated at 5:28 p.m.: This story has been revised to include additional comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick saying he might have chosen the wrong words and additional comment from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Reed arrives, tells protesters to be safe, don't block highways  —  Updated 9:20 p.m.: Reed has arrived at the protest, and tells protesters they can continue, but making sure they did not enter the Connector.  —  Right now I want to make sure all you of you are safe," Reed said.

Sanders scores platform victory, calls for $15 minimum wage  —  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Bernie Sanders' crusade to shape the Democratic party platform scored a win late Friday night, with the approval of an amendment calling for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 over time.

Trump barred from speaking to NYPD officers; Bratton says Dallas tragedy not a photo op  —  The Donald got nixed.  —  On Friday morning Donald Trump begged the city's top cop to let him speak to a 3 p.m. roll call at the NYPD Midtown North Precinct in the wake of the murders …