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The Washington Post looks at recent clashes between left- and right-wing protesters and asks whether law enforcement is treating both equally. CNN reviews evidence that militia activity is growing. And a former FBI agent, who previously worked undercover in far-right groups, writes for the Guardian about his recent research, showing a growing alliance between the far right, police officers, and the White House.

The Washington Post gives an inside look into how the White House pressured the FDA to rush the approval of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19, as well as overstate its efficacy. After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the Wall Street Journal has a helpful Q&A about colorectal cancer. And Time says the pandemic has caused delays to preventative screenings that could help diagnose early-stage cancers. ESPN has the details of the NBA and its players union’s plan to support social justice and advance civic engagement. And Slate has a piece about how WNBA players have been protesting against inequality and racial injustice for years.

On the final night of the Republican National Convention, President Trump highlighted his record in office, and painted a dark picture of the country overrun by angry mobs and violence. The Atlantic analyzes the effectiveness of this type of messaging. Politico speaks to top current and former officials at the Department of Homeland Security who say they tried to warn the administration about the rising threat of violent domestic-extremists — but that their concerns fell on deaf ears.  Plus, what would a second term for Trump bring? Fox News explains why the Republican Party decided not to put forward a new platform this year, opting instead to adopt the 2016 platform. In the Atlantic, David Frum lists 13 ideas that he argues unite the Republican Party.  Vox offers an explainer on what a second term could mean for health care. And the Washington Monthly looks at what’s at stake for immigration.

Apple News has coverage of the third night of the RNC. The Washington Post is out with a profile of Mike Pence that describes his role in the White House and his relationship with President Trump. The Guardian says Pence can reach voters that Trump struggles to win over himself. ESPN, the Washington Post, and Yahoo Sports roundup a remarkable day in sports, after multiple teams from the NBA and other professional leagues postponed games over the shooting of Jacob Blake by police. Apple News highlights essential reporting of Hurricane Laura which made landfall in southwest Louisiana. An AP reporter hikes into a redwood forest in California and finds that many of the trees survived the recent wildfires.

Apple News has the highlights from the second night of the Republican National Convention.   The Washington Post profiles the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and his rise as a cultural icon of the right. The Atlantic has an inside look at the internal rivalries among the Trump siblings and the competition to take over their father’s legacy.   The Washington Post has the story of how scientists have been able to trace a chain of coronavirus infections from a conference in Boston to patients all over the world.   Frustrated athletes, parents, and coaches have questioned the Big Ten Conference commissioner’s decision to cancel all fall sports due to coronavirus concerns. ESPN finds out exactly what happened and examines whether the criticism is justified.

Apple News has key takeaways from the first day of the RNC, where a big theme was that America’s suburbs are at risk. Politico reports that the Trump administration has previously supported the removal of exclusionary housing regulations. And Politico reporter Zack Stanton talks to Thomas Sugrue, director of metropolitan studies at New York University, about the evolution of the suburbs and some misunderstandings about these areas. NPR and the Washington Post report that more than half a million mailed ballots were rejected in this year’s primaries. And ABC News says Florida could be a surprising model for states preparing to count more mail-in votes during the election this fall. Plus, some tips from Apple News to make sure your vote counts.   Vox breaks down why the flu vaccine might be more important than ever this year. And NPR  explains how to make sure you get a flu shot.

Gerald F. Seib writes for the Wall Street Journal that Donald Trump has fundamentally reshaped the Republican Party. And, in the Washington Post, Ashley Parker says the president’s “outsider” messaging needs to pivot to that of an incumbent.   ProPublica reports that election officials are fielding harassment and threats from both ends of the political spectrum.   The Atlantic has an essay by two Brooklyn high school teachers explaining why they may go on strike over school reopening plans.   And it’s Kobe Bryant Day. The LA Times explains how the Lakers and the wider basketball world are honoring the late star.

Apple News has a roundup of Democratic National Convention coverage. And Politico describes the lessons Republicans have learned from the DNC as they prepare for their own convention next week. Two weeks after opening, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced it would move to remote learning due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. The News & Observer talks with students as they move out of their dorms. GPS is becoming increasingly vulnerable to interference and could be nearing the end of its usefulness. The New Yorker has the story.

Roll Call and Politico look at Kamala Harris’s legislative record and her positions on key issues and policies. The Washington Post fact-checks some of the statements Harris made during her presidential campaign. USA Today asks experts why the stock market continues to perform well amid economic and health crises. The Washington Post describes how a heat dome is causing extreme weather across the Southwest.

Vox explains the policies that make up the Democratic platform. A news anchor from Iowa tells PBS NewsHour that many residents are still desperate for help, a week after severe weather tore through the state. And in an op-ed for Washington Post, a local newspaper columnist says Iowa has been abandoned by the national media. USA Today breaks down the challenges facing this year’s census and why many experts are concerned about a historic undercount.