National Govt & Politics
AP Top Stories June 20 A
Here's the latest news for Thursday, June 20: James Gandolfini dead at 51; Immigration bill compromise close; Calls for new TWA 800 investigation; Men's Wearhouse spokesman fired.
Ex-Hit Man's Past Is a Shock to Some Neighbors
Some neighbors of a former mob hit man have been shocked to find out about his past during his testimony against former reputed Winter Hill Gang boss James "Whitey" Bulger this week. (June 20)
Reining in 'Bad News' Sports Parents
Bad behavior on the sidelines at kids' sports games isn't new. But now park districts and leagues are trying to get parents and other adults to chill out. One park district in suburban Chicago has posted signs to remind them to behave. (Jun...
Does Future of Human Race Depend on Kansas Mine?
If the world's population is wiped off the map by a meteorite or nuclear missiles, the survival of the human race might just depend on a few thousand people huddled in the bowels of an eastern Kansas mine. (June 20)
Fans: Gandofini 'Put New Jersey on the Map'
Fans of the Sopranos are expressing shock and sadness at the death of actor James Gandolfini. Particularly fond memories of Gandolfini could be found in Bloomfield, New Jersey, where the final scene of 'The Sopranos' was filmed. (June 20)
Today in History June 20
Highlights of this day in history: Lizzie Borden found innocent of a grisly double murder; Britain's Queen Victoria begins rule; Race-related rioting hits Detroit; Muhammad Ali convicted in Vietnam War-era draft case; 'Jaws' premieres. (Jun...
Senators reportedly on verge of immigration deal
With a small group of Senators reportedly on the verge of striking a border security deal on immigration reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he may start the parliamentary process on Thursday to force an end to debate in order to bring about final action next week on sweeping ...
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
HBO and his managers say James Gandolfini - best known for his role as Tony Soprano in TV series 'The Sopranos' - has died in Italy at age 51. (June 19)
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of New York, saying new evidence points to the often-discounted theory that a missile strike may have downed the jumbo jet. (June 19)
AP Top Stories June 19 A
Here's the latest news for Wednesday, June 19: Russians say arms reduction will have to involve more countries; FBI director urges caution on NSA program changes, HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls and Heat wave in Alaska.
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