Gavin Long didn’t leave much of a mark until he decided to kill policemen in Baton Rouge Sunday. Dean Reynolds went to the shooter’s hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, to learn more about him. Source

Seven children lost their fathers on Sunday when three cops were gunned down in Baton Rouge. Manuel Bojorquez has more on their lives. Source

Authorities released new details Monday of the ambush in Baton Rouge that killed three police officers. The head of the Louisiana state police called the gunman’s actions “chilling.” David Begnaud has more. Source

In an event to promote the new film “Florence Foster Jenkins,” about the real-life talentless soprano, a group of singers was invited to perform on stage at New York’s Carnegie Hall, to show off their very real talent. Source

Several police officers have been taken to a local hospital after being involved in a shootout in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Details are still coming in, but at least two officers have been confirmed to have died from the shooting. Source

In a clip from their first joint interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Donald Trump and Mike Pence discuss the stakes of American foreign policy and how their administration plans to “win” against terror groups abroad. Source

Ford had 12 children, 68 grandchildren, 125 great-grandchildren, and at least 120 great-great-grandchildren. Source

Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says Republicans like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio are “much better off” campaigning for re-election in their home states than attending the convention in Cleveland this week Source

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who was a top contender for Trump’s No. 2 slot, discusses how the presumptive nominee came to his decision on a running mate. Gingrich also explains what he meant by calling Trump a “pirate.” Source

Founded in 1915, the Cleveland Play House was the country’s first professional regional theater, and has witnessed the birth of hit plays and remarkable acting careers ever since. Scott Simon of NPR pays a visit. Source