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11:40 AM ET, July 10, 2016

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Michael Flynn / New York Post:
The military fired me for calling our enemies radical jihadis  —  Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who is reportedly being vetted by Donald Trump as a potential running mate, was fired as head of the ­Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in the winter of 2014 after three decades in the military.
Discussion: alan.com and Pamela Geller
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Adam Kelsey / ABC News:
Possible Trump VP Pick Flynn Supports Abortion Rights: ‘Woman Have to Be Able to Choose’  —  The chatter around who will be presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's vice presidential pick has turned to an unlikely dark horse candidate—Retired Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn.
Discussion: Politico
Jim Acosta / CNN:
Gingrich ‘actively lobbying’ to be Trump's VP, source says  —  (CNN)Newt Gingrich is “actively lobbying” to be Donald Trump's running mate, a source familiar with the process told CNN Saturday.  —  The source added that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is very high on Trump's VP list and is getting the “full vet.”
Discussion: The Hill
Wesley Lowery / Washington Post:
Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson taken into custody by Baton Rouge police  —  DeRay McKesson, one of the most prominent activists associated with the police reform protest movement, is in police custody in Baton Rouge, where he traveled earlier Saturday to demonstrate in solidarity …
Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
The Clinton Contamination  —  WASHINGTON — IT says a lot about our relationship with Hillary Clinton that she seems well on her way to becoming Madam President because she's not getting indicted.  —  If she were still at the State Department, she could be getting fired for being …
Nick Gass / Politico:
Dallas police chief: Suspect ‘had other plans’  —  The man believed to have shot a dozen police officers and killing five last Thursday night in Dallas had designs on much larger and broader attacks, the city's police chief said Sunday.  —  “It appears that our search of the suspect's home …
Discussion: Washington Post
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Tegna / WFAA-TV:
No suspect found after SWAT search of DPD headquarters parking garage
Cbscruz / CBS Dallas:
Threat Made On Dallas Police Headquarters
Discussion: WREG-TV
Lauren Evans / Jezebel:
If You Don't Want to Get Raped, Quit Getting So Drunk, Kansas City Star Columnist Advises Women  —  Laura Herrick, a contributor to the Kansas City Star's “Midwest Voices” section, has some thoughts on how women can prevent rape.  So many, many thoughts.  At the risk of ruining the surprise: Every single one of them is bad.
Discussion: alan.com and Raw Story
USA Today:
Gunfire hits San Antonio police headquarters … Multiple gunshots were fired at the San Antonio Police headquarters building Saturday night, and police are seeking a suspect who was seen running from the area, SAPD Chief William McManus said.  —  The shots were fired just before 10 p.m. Saturday.
Jessie Hellmann / The Hill:
Sanders moves toward endorsement after Clinton health proposal  —  on Saturday offered sweeping praise for Hillary Clinton  —  's healthcare proposal, saying it will expand healthcare to millions and will move the U.S. closer toward his goal of universal coverage.
Discussion: Raw Story
Associated Press:
Nude models become artists' canvases on NYC Bodypainting Day  —  NEW YORK (AP) — About 100 naked people gathered on Saturday to paint the town red — and blue, green, orange, magenta and neon yellow.  —  Dozens of artists used the naked bodies as canvases on the third annual NYC Bodypainting Day …
BBC:
Matador Victor Barrio killed by bull in Spain  —  A matador has died after being gored by a bull in Spain - the first bullfighter to die in the ring in Spain this century.  —  Victor Barrio, 29, a professional bullfighter, was killed when the bull's horn pierced his chest.
Discussion: NBC News and Raw Story
Tegna / KARE-TV:
LIVE: Protesters shut down I-94 … ST. PAUL, Minn. — Traffic on Interstate 94 came to a stop Saturday evening as demonstrators entered the freeway, protesting the fatal shooting of a black man by a police officer.  —  The group marched from the Governor's residence in St. Paul around 7 p.m. …
Baltimore Sun:
Woman dies after being stabbed in Roland Park … A 59-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Roland Park as she was walking her dogs Friday night, police said.  —  Officers were called to the 600 block of W. University Parkway around 11 p.m. for a report of an injured person.
Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
Anti-Trump Delegates Are Making A Plan To Pick Their Own Vice Presidential Nominee  —  WASHINGTON — Anti-Trump delegates are preparing a rules change proposal that would chart a path for delegates to choose their own vice presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention, instead of voting for Donald Trump's choice.
Discussion: The Hill and Raw Story
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Michael Warren / Weekly Standard:
Obama: ‘Very Hard to Untangle’ Dallas Shooter's Motive
David Weigel / Washington Post:
Cornel West: Obama's response to shootings was ‘weak’
Discussion: The Hill and Mediaite
John Hawkins / Townhall.com:
How Many People Have To Die Because Of The #Blacklivesmatter Movement?
Patrick Healy / New York Times:
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Struggle to Be Unifying Voice for Nation
Discussion: Althouse
Sean J. Miller / campaignsandelections.com:
Growing Pains for Trump's Email Effort
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and The Week
CBS News:
Republicans to consider softening party's official language on LGBT
Discussion: alan.com
Chris Johnston / Guardian:
Angela Eagle: who is the woman taking on Jeremy Corbyn?
Discussion: Observer and Press Association
Neil Munro / Breitbart:
Obama Pushes More Federal Oversight of Cops After Dallas Attack on Cops
 Earlier Items: 
Gabriella Canales / Victoria Advocate:
Goliad judge only lowers state flag
Discussion: Associated Press
John R. Lott Jr / New York Post:
Obama's false racism claims are putting cops' lives in danger
Bradley Klapper / Associated Press:
AP: Islamic State's Twitter traffic drops amid US efforts
Dylan Matthews / Vox:
No, really, George W. Bush lied about WMDs
Dallas Morning News:
Ousted from Army, Dallas shooter used military skills for murder
Discussion: Fox News
Brian Fung / Washington Post:
The NRA's internal revolt over Philando Castile
Discussion: FOX News Radio
Asawin Suebsaeng / The Daily Beast:
Caitlyn Jenner is Headed to Cleveland During GOP Convention
Discussion: Advocate
 

 
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