Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- 5 Big Unanswered Questions About The Russia Investigations.

-- Franklin Downgraded To Tropical Storm As It Moves Across Mexico.

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-- As Eclipse Madness Sweeps U.S., A Stonehenge Made Of Cars Prepares.

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North Korea Considering Missile Strikes Near Guam. (CNN)

Another Venezuelan Mayor Is Ordered Jailed. (AP)

Turkey Seeks To Arrest More Journalists. (Reuters)

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North Korea Announces Release Of Jailed Canadian Pastor. (Yonhap)

Russian Plane Flies Over Washington; U.S. Officials Aboard. (UPI)

Report: Smugglers Deliberately Drown Migrants Off Yemen. (IOM)

Iraq Calls Official Holiday Because Of Excessive Heat. (AP)

VIDEO: Cardinals' Molina Hits Grand Slam After Cat Takes Field. (CBSSports)

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