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1. DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

   The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

2. Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines

   President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

3. These nuns spent a lifetime helping others. In their last years, who will help them?

   The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?

4. Iran says Strait of Hormuz shut as U.S.-Iran talks set for Sunday in Switzerland

   U.S. and Iranian teams are set to hold 'technical-level' talks, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry. But fighting in Lebanon and claims over the Strait of Hormuz threaten a tentative agreement.

5. Palestinian-American kids find inspiration, and escape, on the soccer pitch

   A dozen miles away from the World Cup games in New York/ New Jersey Stadium, Palestinian-American kids turn to soccer as an escape from the realities of war.

6. A California man's case highlights gaps in care and oversight at DHS detention centers

   Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in oversight and care in DHS facilities.
   

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.
   

10. 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.