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Pro-government supporters chant slogans and wave flags as they protest on Istanbul"s iconic Bosporus Bridge, late Thursday, July 21, 2016. Turkish lawmakers approved a three-month state of emergency, endorsing new powers for Turkey"s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that would allow him to expand a crackdown that has already included mass arrests and the closure of hundreds of schools, in the wake of the July 15 failed coup. less Pro-government supporters chant slogans and wave flags as they protest on Istanbul"s iconic Bosporus Bridge, late Thursday, July 21, 2016. Turkish lawmakers approved a three-month state of emergency, endorsing ... more Photo: Petros Giannakouris, AP FILE - In this May 18, 2010 file photo, TV personality Gretchen Carlson appears on the set of "Fox & friends" in New York. Fox News CEO Roger Ailes is resigning from the network immediately, according to a statement by 21st Century Fox on Thursday, July 21, 2016. The decision comes amid allegations by Carlson that she was fired after refusing his sexual advances. less FILE - In this May 18, 2010 file photo, TV personality Gretchen Carlson appears on the set of "Fox & friends" in New York. Fox News CEO Roger Ailes is resigning from the network immediately, according to a ... more Photo: Richard Drew, APThis image released by the Disney Channel shows the character Elena who becomes a crown princess in a scene from, "Elena of Avalor," premiering July 22 on Disney Channel. (Disney Channel via AP)
This image released by the Disney Channel shows the character Elena who becomes a crown princess in a scene from, "Elena of Avalor," premiering July 22 on Disney Channel. (Disney Channel via AP)
Photo: Disney Channel, AP10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:
1. DAUNTING CHALLENGES FACE TRUMP POST-CONVENTION
At the top of the list: Unifying a fractured party and quieting Americans" concerns about his preparedness for the presidency.
2. WHO"S TOP CONTENDER IN DEMOCRATIC VEEPSTAKES
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine emerges as the favorite to join the ticket as Clinton"s running mate.
3. ROGER AILES OUT AT FOX NEWS
The chief executive is leaving the network he built from scratch amid allegations that he forced out a former network anchor after she spurned his sexual advances.
4. BRAZIL NABS 10 IN OLYMPICS ANTI-TERROR SWOOP
The suspects allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and discussed possible attacks during next month"s Rio games.
5. WHY NYPD OFFICERS ARE BEING HAILED AS HEROES
After a man hurled a clicking object into their van, the two cops sped off, determined to get the device away from the crowds in Times Square. Only later did they learn the object was harmless.
6. CRACKDOWN IN TURKEY RAISES ALARM
Concern grows that Erdogan is seizing the moment to cement his personal power and steer Turkey from its secular roots toward a more pious Muslim model.
7. THERAPIST WOUNDED DESPITE OBEYING POLICE COMMANDS
The shooting in Florida illustrates the longstanding fear among black men that almost any encounter with police can go awry with potentially deadly results.
8. WHAT"S CAUSING FRESH WORRY OVER ZIKA
Brazilian researchers say they have found that a second common mosquito is able to transmit the virus to humans.
9. US SAFETY REGULATORS STEER CLEAR OF TESLA
A Tesla in Autopilot mode can drive itself but it"s not a "self-driving" vehicle at least as far as the regulators are concerned.
10. SORORITY OF DISNEY PRINCESSES GETTING NEW MEMBER
Disney"s first Latina princess is taking her bow on TV in the new animated series "Elena of Avalor."
Source: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/us/article/10-Things-to-Know-for-Today-8400221.php
