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9:55 PM ET, July 15, 2016

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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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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.
Bryan Bender / Politico:
Obama rejects attempted military coup in Turkey  —  President Barack Obama called on all parties to “support the democratically elected government of Turkey” on Friday after an attempted military coup in the country, a strategically located but fickle NATO ally whose cooperation is crucial …
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 …
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.
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 …
Krishnadev Calamur / The Atlantic:
What's Going On in Turkey?  —  Here's what we know:  —A group of Turkish military officers says it is taking over the country in order to restore democracy.  It's unclear who is leading the coup or how much support it holds within Turkey's armed forces.
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 …
Mark Hemingway / Weekly Standard:
For Social Conservatives and Fans of Religious Liberty, Pence Pick Will Sting
New York Times:
How Donald Trump Finally Settled on Mike Pence
Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Trump tried to back off Pence pick: report
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.
Discussion: The Hill, LGBTQ Nation and Joe.My.God.
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Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Ivanka Trump's rabbi backs out of convention role
Discussion: Raw Story
Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
Tim Tebow Says He Won't Speak at the Republican Convention
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 …
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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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
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE - 'He drank alcohol, ate pork and took drugs. …
New York Times:
Terrorist Attack in Nice, France, Leaves 84 Dead and 202 Injured
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 …
Discussion: RedState and Politico
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 …
Discussion: Fox News Insider
Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Clinton meets with Warren amid VP speculation  —  (D-Mass.) on Friday amid a string of conversations with advisers aimed at closing in on a running mate, according to multiple reports.  —  They met at Clinton's home in Washington, D.C., NBC's Monica Alba reported.  The meeting reportedly lasted about an hour.
Discussion: alan.com
Mark Mazzetti / New York Times:
In 9/11 Document, View of a Saudi Effort to Thwart U.S. Action on Al Qaeda  —  WASHINGTON — The long-classified document detailing possible connections between the government of Saudi Arabia and the Sept. 11 terrorist plot released on Friday is a wide-ranging catalog of meetings and suspicious coincidences.
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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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Austin American-Statesman:
Family: Lakeway father, son die in Nice, France attack
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 …
Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Newt Gingrich Explains His Calls to ‘Test’ Muslims in America  —  Newt Gingrich clarified a suggestion he made in which he said that American Muslims should be “tested” to see if they are loyal to the United States.  —  The former Speaker of the House, who was widely considered …
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Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
Sharia Does Not Mean What Newt Gingrich Thinks It Means
Discussion: Slate, Techdirt and Raw Story
Frank S. Abderholden / Chicago Tribune:
Sheriff: Pokemon Go players robbed at gunpoint near Lake Villa  —  A smartphone owner plays Pokemon Go.  (Gary Middendorf / Daily Southtown)  —  Two teenage brothers playing Pokemon Go Thursday night in unincorporated Lake Villa were robbed of their cellphones at gunpoint by two men.
Discussion: WTKR-TV
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WGN Web Desk / WGN-TV:   2 teen Pokemon Go players robbed at gunpoint near Lake Villa
 
 
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