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New revelation in Alton Sterling case
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The shooting at a congressional baseball practice reminds us of something we too often forget: We are one country, and we’re all in this together. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.

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1. Congressional shooting

We could see the first arrests in connection with the ongoing Russia investigation today, and that could be, to put it mildly, a game changer. On Friday, a federal grand jury in Washington approved the first charges

The Republicans’ new health care bill went from being on life support just days ago to dancing down the halls after 217 GOP voters pushed the bill through the House. Now it’s on to the Senate, where more challenges and drama most certainly await. 

2. President Trump

All week it seemed the GOP health care bill was all but doomed. But it got a spark of life after two Republican House members flipped their votes. The breakthrough appears to be an amendment that adds $8 billion for pre-existing conditions. House leaders are confident they have the numbers and will call the bill up for a vote today. Here’s what’s in it.

New Majority Leader of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy speaks during the Faith and Freedom Coalitions Road to Majority Conference on June 20, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
McCarthy: We have enough health care votes
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Trump signed an executive order on religious liberty that, in theory, allows churches and other religious organizations to become more politically active. The idea is, the IRS cannot punish such organizations for political actions that stop short of endorsing a candidate. However, it’s something many religious leaders and groups already do without fear of punishment. 

3. London fire

The “No Spin Zone” is no more. Fox News let Bill O’Reilly go and canceled “The O’Reilly Factor,” after weeks of pressure, an advertiser exodus and an internal investigation into sexual harassment claims against the show host. It is a shocking end of an era. O’Reilly essentially was Fox News for the 21 years he was there, and just three weeks ago, the notion that something could knock him from his perch would have been unbelievable. Fox insiders say he wasn’t particularly liked but was considered invincible. Obviously, he wasn’t.

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Comey defends 2016 actions, reveals concerns with 'credibility' of Obama DOJ
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4. Fed rate hike

Wow, the feds really screwed this up. The top federal banking regulator says that years ago, officials saw lots of red flags at Wells Fargo that could have stopped the fake accounts scandal. We’re talking, like, hundreds of whistleblower complaints about the bank’s aggressive sales tactics. An internal report says the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency provided “ineffective” oversight of the bank. The regulator did confront a Wells Fargo exec about the complaints but apparently didn’t follow up. Bank leaders say they’ve eliminated the unrealistic sales goals that drove the scandal.

Speaking of liberal world leaders, Hillary Clinton will soon launch a political organization aimed at funding “resistance” groups that are standing up to President Trump. The organization will be called Onward Together and will identify small activist groups whose work could benefit from funding. 

5. Fried potatoes study

Hundreds of thousands of anti-independence protesters rallied in the Catalan capital of Barcelona yesterday after Madrid took unprecedented measures to quash the region’s bid to split from Spain.

EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 04: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh smiles during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force's (RAuxAF) 603 Squadron on July 4, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
British Prince Philip retires from public life
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BREAKFAST BROWSE

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This is a pic of a 2nd grade teacher getting some last-minute paperwork done while she’s in labor. Talk about dedication to her job.

Pope with Schoolwork

Men behaving badly

A Baylor University frat is suspended for a ‘Cinco de drinko’ party where some dressed as construction workers and maids and chanted “Build the wall.”

His mom wanted to name him Jr.

His dad went with Darth Vader.

The Astros beat the Dodgers in a wild World Series Game 5 

Scout’s honor

When a 16-year-old Girl Scout takes on a right-wing demonstrator at a neo-Nazi rally, the Girl Scout always wins.

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Hard landing

Heavy traffic gets a lot worse when a small plane comes out of nowhere and crashes in a fireball right next to the road. And you thought your commute was rough.

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Moment plane makes fiery crash landing
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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Pot party

University awards posthumous aeronautics degree to Trayvon Martin

AND FINALLY …

Like the rest of us, Buddy the beagle probably had a challenging week, so he lets off some steam by tickling the ivories. (Click to view)

7-year-old’s classmates just love her new prosthetic leg