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1. James Burrows, director of classic shows 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

   Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work.

2. Air Force One, gifted to Trump from Qatar, arrives at Joint Base Andrews

   The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.

3. Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her

   "Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.
   

4. Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised

   The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.

5. US-Iran talks in Switzerland canceled. And, DHS to give police facial recognition app

   The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to give some local police access to ICE facial recognition technology.

6. What you need to know about the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement signed by Trump

   Here's a look at the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and the challenges that remain to find lasting peace.

7. Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app

   A document from the Department of Homeland Security outlines plans to issue local police facial recognition technology used by federal immigration agents, a move that will expand the scope of ICE surveillance.

8. It's toys vs. tech in 'Toy Story 5.' Here are 4 ways to keep tech in check this summer

   Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have fun IRL this summer.

9. Why did the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool turn green? The quiz knows

   Plus, keep an eye out for our World Cup pun, intrigue around a tarp, and the Obama Presidential Center.

10. Big dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday America

    After a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.