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1:35 PM ET, July 21, 2016

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New York Times:
Donald Trump Sets Conditions for Defending NATO Allies Against Attack  —  CLEVELAND — Donald J. Trump, on the eve of accepting the Republican nomination for president, said Wednesday that if he were elected, he would not pressure Turkey or other authoritarian allies about conducting purges …
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New York Times:
Transcript: Donald Trump on NATO, Turkey's Coup Attempt and the World  —  Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, discussed his views on foreign policy in Cleveland on Wednesday with David E. Sanger and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times.  Here is an edited transcript of their interview.
Breitbart:
Exclusive — Sarah Palin to Ted Cruz: Delete Your Career  —  In an exclusive statement to Breitbart News, former Alaska Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin weighed in on Senator Ted Cruz's refusal to honor his pledge and endorse the GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Ted Turns the Tables on Trump.  Hard.  —  As you know, I believe in my heart that Ted Cruz is an odious weasel.  I base this on observing him for years now and on the accounts and traumas of many close friends who've known him for far longer.  But that was a singular moment.
Christopher Massie / BuzzFeed:
Cruz Campaign Manager: Christie “Turned Over His Political Testicles Long Ago”  —  Jeff Roe responded to the New Jersey governor's criticism of Cruz's convention speech.  —  Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images  —  Ted Cruz's campaign manager responded on Thursday to Chris Christie's criticism …
New York Times:
Ted Cruz Stirs Convention Fury in Pointed Snub of Donald Trump  —  CLEVELAND — The Republican convention erupted into tumult on Wednesday night as the bitter primary battle between Donald J. Trump and Senator Ted Cruz reignited unexpectedly, crushing hopes that the party could project unity.
Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
It's Official: Hillary Clinton Is Running Against Vladimir Putin  —  The Republican nominee for president, Donald J. Trump, has chosen this week to unmask himself as a de facto agent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a KGB-trained dictator who seeks to rebuild the Soviet empire by undermining …
Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Cruz defends distance from Trump: I won't be ‘servile puppy’ … (R-Texas) on Thursday morning defended distancing himself from Donald Trump  —  , refusing to say he's voting for Trump and ripping the Republican National Convention's response to his speech the night before.
Jordyn Phelps / ABC News:
Ted Cruz ‘Not in the Habit’ of Endorsing People Who Attack His Family  —  After getting booed during his address to the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Ted Cruz this morning defended his decision not to endorse Donald Trump after the real estate mogul's attacks on his family during the primary campaign.
Discussion: Associated Press, Althouse and Politico
Nahal Toosi / Politico:
Trump's remarks on NATO set off freakout  —  Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States shouldn't automatically come to the defense of fellow NATO members if they are attacked brought swift and sharp rebukes from longstanding American allies — and other Republicans — on Thursday …
CNN:
Cruz booed  —  Cleveland (CNN)Ted Cruz sensationally withheld …
Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Kasich doesn't regret skipping convention
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and Mediaite
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Ted Cruz's massive political gamble, explained
Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Ted Cruz Booed for Failing to Endorse Donald Trump, Tells RNC to ‘Vote Your Conscience’
Eli Flesch / Hollywood Reporter:
Michael Moore Tells Bill Maher: “Trump Is Going to Win”
Discussion: Towleroad and Scared Monkeys
Dara Lind / Vox:
Ted Cruz is betting Trump will lose disastrously in November and he can pick up the pieces
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Cruz: I won't be a ‘servile puppy dog’ for Trump
Discussion: ABC News, Allen B. West and Towleroad
The Right Scoop:
EPIC! Ted Cruz SCHOOLS delegate on why didn't honor his pledge and support Trump [WATCH!]
Discussion: Vox Popoli
Tara Golshan / Vox:
Why Mark Cuban went from saying Trump is the “best thing” for America to #NeverTrump
Discussion: Business Insider and Mother Jones
Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
I Choose Ted  —  I find it nothing short of hilarious …
Discussion: RedState and Washington Monthly
Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:
G.O.P.'s Moneyed Class Finds Its Place in New Trump World
Discussion: American Prospect and WhoWhatWhy
Roll Call:
Jeers and Boos: Transcript of Ted Cruz's Speech
Johari Canty / WSVN-TV:
Video shows moments before North Miami Police shot unarmed man  —  A therapist who works with people with disabilities is telling his story after he said North Miami police shot him while he was trying to help his patient with autism.  —  Cellphone video was released Wednesday afternoon …
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Michael E. Miller / Washington Post:
Fla. police shoot black man with his hands up as he tries to help autistic patient
Discussion: Daily Kos and The Week
Scott Whitlock / NewsBusters:
MSNBC Warns Sensitive Viewers Before Showing Anti-Hillary Buttons  —  Warning, sensitive MSNBC viewers may want to look away.  That's essentially what Rachel Maddow told liberal watchers on Wednesday night before showing a picture of anti-Hillary Clinton buttons at the Republican convention.
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Kyle Smith / New York Post:   Mike Pence proves you can be both kind and ruthless during rousing RNC speech
Elon Musk / Tesla Motors:
Mobile Menu  —  Master Plan, Part Deux  —  The first master plan that I wrote 10 years ago is now in the final stages of completion.  It wasn't all that complicated and basically consisted of:  —  And...  The reason we had to start off with step 1 was that it was all I could afford to do with what I made from PayPal.
Associated Press:
Brazil police arrest at least 10 in possible ISIS-linked Rio Olympics attack plot  —  Brazilian police arrested 10 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group on social media and discussed possible attacks during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, officials said Thursday.
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CNN:
Brazilian police arrest 10 suspected of planning terrorist acts during Olympics
Discussion: The Week
Suffolk University:
Suffolk University Ohio Poll Shows Trump and Clinton Tied at 44 Percent  —  As Donald Trump and the Republican delegates prepare to close out their party convention in Cleveland, a new Suffolk University poll of Ohio voters shows the race a dead heat in the Buckeye State …
Discussion: Political Wire and Politico
 
 
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Naples Daily News:
Police say stolen boat that crashed off Marco belongs to dentist who killed lion
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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Clinton launches ad using quotes of Trump praising her
Discussion: Hot Air
Bloomberg:
The Strange Politics of Peter Thiel, Trump's Most Unlikely Supporter
Discussion: Business Insider
Laura Wellesley / Washington Post:
We need to eat less meat. Should the government step in?
Discussion: Hot Air
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FOP takes issue with convention speakers
Zach Carter / The Huffington Post:
Tim Kaine Calls To Deregulate Banks As He Campaigns To Be Clinton's VP
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
WH slams Christie plan to purge government employees
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