George W. Bush urges unity...LA Gov. calls protest response appropriate...AG defends Clinton email decision

DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush say he's urging Americans to remember their "common ideals" as a means of bridging divisions. Bush joined President Barack Obama in speaking at a memorial service today for five Dallas officers killed last week. He told the crowd Americans know we have one country and don't want the unity of grief and fear, but hope.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The governor of Louisiana is defending the police response to protests over the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Critics have questioned the riot gear and weaponry carried by police officers, but Gov. John Bel Edwards says the equipment is necessary for officers to defend themselves. He pointed to an incident in which a Baton Rouge police officer had his teeth knocked out with a rock thrown by protesters.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — A black Army veteran accused of killing a woman and injuring a police officer and two others when he shot at passing cars along a Tennessee highway has been indicted on charges including murder and attempted murder. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the agency is still looking into the exact motivation for the crimes. Authorities have suggested Lakeem Scott targeted police officers and others because he was troubled by incidents involving black people and law enforcement officers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Loretta Lynch says she saw no reason not to accept the FBI's recommendation to close the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server without filing charges. She's been on Capitol Hill defending her decision before the House Judiciary Committee. Democrats on the committee are questioning why the hearing is even happening as the country faces larger problems with police violence.

SEATTLE (AP) — Starbucks says a price hike on coffee and other drinks that went into effect today has nothing to do with a plan to boost worker pay. The Seattle-based chain announced the 5 percent increase on base pay yesterday. Today, many customers found their drinks cost an extra 10 to 30 cents. A Starbucks spokeswoman says the moves "are separate decisions based on distinct factors and long-range planning."

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