1. Secret CIA Memo: Putin Likely Directing Anti-Biden Campaign

  RIGHT TO THE TOP 

The Washington Post reports the Aug. 31 memo also warns about the activities of Ukrainian Giuliani associate Andriy Derkach.

2. Pivotal GOP Sen. Cory Gardner Backs Trump on RBG Successor

 FALLING IN LINE 

Only two Republican senators have said they will oppose taking up Trump’s nominee, which is two short of thwarting a vote.

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3. Don’t Miss FRONTLINE’s Acclaimed Election Year Series

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“The Choice” provides a thoughtful, in-depth examination of the presidential candidates as people and as leaders—beyond tweets, caricature, and spin.

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4. Six Louisville Cops Under Internal Probe Over Breonna Death

 SAY HER NAME 

Police declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of a potential update from Kentucky’s attorney general on the Taylor investigation.

5. NFL Dishes Out $1M Fines After Coaches Refused to Wear Masks

 COUGH UP 

The Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos, and the San Francisco 49ers and their three coaches will all have to pay out.

6. These Face Masks Will Work, Even if You Have a Big Head

 HEY, FOOTBALL HEAD! 

Whether you’re bearded or big-headed, these face masks have got you covered.

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7. Manhattan DA Says Trump Could Face Tax Fraud Investigation

 THE PLOT THICKENS 

Cyrus Vance’s office said news reports and testimony justify a grand-jury investigation for a range of crimes, including tax fraud.

8. Both ‘Ambushed’ LA County Deputies Discharged From Hospital

 ‘ROAD TO RECOVERY’ 

The 31-year-old female deputy and 24-year-old male deputy miraculously survived after the apparent ambush near a metro stop in Compton.

9. Fauci Aide Unmasked as COVID Troll Will Retire

 STEPPING DOWN 

After The Daily Beast reported on extensive derogatory comments Bill Crews made toward the NIAID and Fauci.

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10. Parents, Teen Charged After Bash That Made School Go Remote

 BUSTED 

Around 50 to 60 high-school students attended the party—without wearing masks or social distancing, police said.

11. Betsy DeVos Under Investigation Over Fox News Interview

 AGAIN AND AGAIN 

The secretary of education may have violated the Hatch Act by criticizing Joe Biden in a taped Fox News interview that was promoted by her agency.

12. Trump Supporters Loudly Boo GOP Lt. Gov. for Promoting Masks

 DENIALISM 

“All right, I get it!” Ohio Gov. Jon Husted said amid a chorus of boos.

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13. L.A. Executive Pleads Guilty to Rigging Daughter’s ACT Score

 FESSING UP 

Mark Hauser admitted Monday to paying $40,000 for a doctored ACT score as part of the college admissions scam.

14. Judge Orders Protesters to Stay Away From Planned Parenthood

 TOO CLOSE 

“The right to protest does not include protesting to shut Planned Parenthood down or to harass its patients and health care providers.”

15. Ex-Madison Police Chief Will Investigate Jacob Blake Case

 JUSTICE FOR JACOB BLAKE 

Noble Wray will provide an independent report to the Kenosha County district attorney with his findings.

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