Subject: Today in 10: Ben Carson redefines the campaign surrogate, Maine does economic tango with China, Toronto Raptors make history
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TODAY IN 10

The Carson effect: Helpful or hurtful? Donald Trump’s rival-turned-pal says things that would get any other campaign surrogate benched. But Ben Carson apparently has earned the presumptive GOP nominee’s trust, speaking to the candidate a few times a week, making the rounds on television on Trump&#8217;s behalf, and calling up House Speaker Paul D. Ryan ahead of Trump’s meeting on Capitol Hill. Full story

Meanwhile, Clinton’s allies worry about her image: Hillary Clinton is relying on the notion that Trump&#8217;s flaws are even greater than her own as she seeks to counter challenges like her poor showing among women and likability ratings. Advisers are working to soften the former first lady&#8217;s stiff public image by highlighting her compassion, and they hope to combat perceptions about her trustworthiness and authenticity by playing up her problem-solving abilities. Full story

Obama blasts Trump, GOP in Rutgers speech: The president&#8217;s commencement address sounded like an aggressive campaign speech as he slammed the Republican&#8217;s proposals and mocked the call to “Make America Great Again.” Full story

Disagreements stall Pentagon’s plan to allow openly transgender troops: Four months after a deadline set by the secretary of defense to finish studying the change, an estimated 12,800 transgender service members are still waiting for new rules to address fitness requirements, uniforms and bathrooms. Full story

Genetic testing sheds light on men’s cancer risk: Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have long-established links to breast and ovarian cancer in women. Now, new research indicates men with the mutations are more likely to contract aggressive, lethal prostate cancer. Full story

Maine&#8217;s weird relationship with China: China has played the villain from Wall Street to the presidential campaign trail, blamed for stealing blue-collar jobs from states like Maine, where the closure of lumber and pulp factories have left thousands unemployed. But after the shifting global economy created a voracious new market for lobster, many in Maine are testing the potential — and limits — of the state&#8217;s economic relationship with China. Full story

Al-Qaeda affiliates are threatening West Africa’s most peaceful cities: Senegal and its neighbors are facing a new threat from extremists moving far from their traditional strongholds in northwest Africa. Since November, militant groups have killed dozens of people in assaults on hotels, cafes and a beachside resort in West Africa, passing through porous borders with impunity. Full story

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty)
Toronto Raptors reach Eastern Conference finals for first time: After years of playoff failures, Toronto finally broke through to the Eastern Conference finals with a Game 7 win over Miami. Next up? LeBron James and the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Full story

‘Game of Thrones’ recap: It’s good to see you again: Many characters are reunited and battle plans become clearer in the season&#8217;s strongest episode to date. Full story

China barely acknowledges 50th anniversary of Maoist revolution: Exactly half a century ago today, China embarked on what was formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, a decade of tumult launched by Mao Zedong to revive communist goals and enforce a radical egalitarianism. The milestone was largely ignored in the Chinese media, reflecting continued sensitivities about a period that was later declared a “catastrophe.” Full story

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