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1. After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?

   The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.

2. Current Ebola outbreak could surpass largest on record

   New modeling from the CDC shows that if measures aren't taken immediately, this outbreak could sicken more than 20,000 just in the next 3 months.

3. Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

   Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

4. Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

   The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.

5. South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls

   A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.

6. The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs. Many are in restaurants, bars and hotels

   U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.

7. China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities

   A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.

8. Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

   The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.

9. The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan

   Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.

10. Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

    After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.