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Dallas Officers Memorialized; Injuries Sideline Abbott (Video)

In the Roundup: The fatal shootings of five Dallas police officers drew President Obama to the Lone Star State this week to memorialize the fallen. Gov. Greg Abbott couldn’t attend Tuesday’s service because of severe burns suffered during a recent vacation.

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In the Roundup: The fatal shootings of five Dallas police officers drew President Obama to Texas this week to memorialize the fallen. Gov. Greg Abbott couldn’t attend Tuesday’s service because of severe burns suffered during a recent vacation, and the injuries now also mean he won't be traveling next week to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

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