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Selcan Hacaoglu / Bloomberg:
Turkey's Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist — Turkey's army says it seized power in the country as warplanes flew over the capital and tanks blocked roads in Istanbul. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said his government is still in control and will resist.
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The Other McCain, Politicus USA and Jihad Watch
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Patrick Kingsley / Guardian:
Turkey coup attempt: military claims takeover of government - live — A solider in Istanbul has been filmed saying “it's a coup, go home.” — The Associated Press is now carrying fuller quotes from the Turkish prime minister's interview with NTV. — Having confirmed his belief …
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BBC:
Turkey army group announces takeover on TV — An army group in Turkey says it has taken control of the country, with bridges closed in Istanbul and aircraft flying low over Ankara. — PM Binali Yildirim earlier denounced an “illegal action” by a military “group”, stressing it was not a coup.
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Bryan Bender / Politico:
Obama rejects military coup in Turkey — President Barack Obama called on all parties to “support the democratically elected government of Turkey” on Friday amid an ongoing attempt military coup in the country, an important but fickle U.S. ally whose cooperation is crucial to defeating the Islamic State terrorist network.
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RedState, The Gateway Pundit, Allen B. West and The Week
New York Times:
President of Turkey Urges Resistance as Military Attempts Coup — ISTANBUL — Military factions in Turkey attempted to seize control of the country Friday night, setting off a furious scramble for power and plunging the crucial NATO member and American ally into chaos in what already was one of the world's most unstable regions.
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Reuters:
Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan says ‘We will overcome this’ — Turkey's military said on Friday it had seized power, but President Tayyip Erdogan said the attempted coup would be put down. — If successful, the overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003 …
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Oath Keepers, The Daily Caller, The Week and New York Magazine
Krishnadev Calamur / The Atlantic:
What's Going On in Turkey? — Here's what we know: —The Turkish military says it is taking over Turkey in order to restore democracy. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was on vacation, said those who attempted the coup would face the “highest price.”
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Business Insider, Al Jazeera English, New York Times, NPR, The Week, Fox 59 and Mashable
Barney Henderson / Telegraph:
Low-flying jets seen in Ankara amid military coup attempt
Low-flying jets seen in Ankara amid military coup attempt
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The Gateway Pundit, The Daily Caller, Allen B. West, Hit & Run, National Review and Little Green Footballs
Haaretz:
Turkish Military Says It Has Seized Control From Ankara Government
Turkish Military Says It Has Seized Control From Ankara Government
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Al Jazeera English:
Timeline: A history of Turkish coups
Timeline: A history of Turkish coups
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Business Insider, PRI and The Week
Steve Almasy / CNN:
Turkish military units attempt uprising, PM says
Turkish military units attempt uprising, PM says
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FOX6Now.com, Allen B. West, CBS Miami, The Week and John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Trump reportedly thought about dumping Pence as VP. Which is believable, thanks to Trump. — Somebody close to Donald Trump's campaign is apparently leaking something very unhelpful. … Trump spokesman Jason Miller is forcefully denying it: … Needless to say, having rumors …
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Kelly O'Donnell / NBC News:
News Leaks Drive Confusion on Trump VP Decision — Donald Trump planned to announce his selection of a vice presidential running mate just before noon Friday, but a deadly terror attack in France - coupled with statements from the candidate himself that appeared to conflict with leaked reports …
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Washington Post, CNBC, Mother Jones, Hot Air, The Week, Politicus USA and Mediaite
Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Trump tried to back off Pence pick: report — considered abandoning Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate late Thursday night after offering him the job, CNN's Dana Bash reported Friday: … Bash elaborated on her report Friday on CNN television. — “Around midnight last night …
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Mark Hemingway / Weekly Standard:
For Social Conservatives and Fans of Religious Liberty, Pence Pick Will Sting
For Social Conservatives and Fans of Religious Liberty, Pence Pick Will Sting
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New York Times:
Mike Pence: A Conservative Proudly Out of Sync With His Times
Mike Pence: A Conservative Proudly Out of Sync With His Times
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Indianapolis Star, Common Dreams and CNBC
New York Times:
How Donald Trump Finally Settled on Mike Pence
How Donald Trump Finally Settled on Mike Pence
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Trump on VP: 'I haven't made a final, final decision'
Trump on VP: 'I haven't made a final, final decision'
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Washington Post, Hit & Run, AOL, Talking Points Memo, Hot Air, WTHI-TV and NPR
Jeb Bush / Washington Post:
Trump does not represent the future of the country — or the GOP — Jeb Bush was governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007 and a 2016 Republican candidate for president. — Call it a tipping point, a time of choosing or testing. Whatever you call it, it is clear that this election …
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Louise Mensch / Heat Street:
EXCLUSIVE: France ‘Suppressed Reports of Gruesome Torture’ at Bataclan Massacre — HEAT STREET EXCLUSIVE - A French government committee has heard testimony, suppressed by the French government at the time and not published online until this week, that the killers in the Bataclan appear …
Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
Ivanka Trump's Rabbi Pulls Out of Appearing at Republican Convention — CLEVELAND — Yet another prominent person Donald J. Trump hoped would appear at the Republican National Convention has rebuffed his invitation, the latest sign of disarray in the campaign's planning of an event that starts in just three days.
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LGBTQ Nation and Joe.My.God.
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Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Ivanka Trump's rabbi backs out of convention role
Ivanka Trump's rabbi backs out of convention role
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Raw Story
Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
Tim Tebow Says He Won't Speak at the Republican Convention
Tim Tebow Says He Won't Speak at the Republican Convention
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NBC News, ThinkProgress and Lawyers, Guns & Money
Mark Mazzetti / New York Times:
Congress Releases Secret 9/11 Document Detailing Possible Saudi Ties to Al Qaeda — WASHINGTON — Congress on Friday made public a long-classified document detailing possible connections between the Saudi government and the Sept. 11 terrorist plot. — The 28-page document is a wide-ranging catalog …
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Keyan Milanian / Mirror.co.uk:
Nice terror attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel told police 'I'm delivering ice cream' when questioned just hours before massacre — WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The 31-year-old French-Tunisian later drove the lorry he had hired two days before through packed crowds who were headed home after Bastille Day firework celebrations
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Kenneth P. Vogel / Politico:
GOP convention organizers apologize to Sheldon Adelson — CLEVELAND — The last-minute plea for $6 million from Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson to rescue the Republican convention has erupted in controversy, as four of the five signatories to the letter from party organizers never saw …
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Jon Ward / Yahoo:
Mike Lee predicts backlash after RNC smothers delegate rebellion
Mike Lee predicts backlash after RNC smothers delegate rebellion
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CNN:
Bastille Day terror attack leaves dozens dead in Nice — Are you in Nice? Did you see what happened on the Promenade des Anglais? If it's ok for you to do so, WhatsApp us on +44 7435 939 154 to share your photos, comments and video. Please tag #CNNiReport in your message.
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TMZ.com:
from Job and Gym — Dani Mathers is getting it from all ends for posting that photo of a woman in the gym sauna — she's now out of a job and looking for a new gym too. — The 2015 Playmate of the Year has had a regular gig for years on the ‘Heidi and Frank’ radio show on L.A.'s KLOS …
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Josef Adalian / Vulture:
Jon Stewart Will Be Part of Stephen Colbert's RNC Show — Pro tip for anyone who's been bummed about the absence of Jon Stewart during this election cycle: Make sure to watch Monday's edition of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The former host of The Daily Show will appear …
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
Head to Head: Here's Who's Winning Battleground States — Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump in four of the most diverse presidential battleground states, according to brand-new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist polls. — Clinton is ahead of Trump by eight points among registered voters in Colorado …
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