BUSINESS

• Press gets OK to join Toyota's board
  Toyota shareholders approve adding Jim Press as 1st non-Japanese board member
• Blackstone IPO raises $4.13 billion
  Blackstone raises $4.13 billion in biggest initial public offering in five years
• Oil ends down as Nigeria worries ease
  Oil prices settle under $69 a barrel on news that Nigeria strike isn't affecting oil supplies
• U.S. economy to expand in coming months
  U.S. economy to grow modestly in coming months, research group says
• American Greetings profit nearly doubles
  Earnings for American Greetings nearly double in 1Q on strong sales
• H&R Block reports $85.6 million 4Q loss
  H&R Block reports $85.6 million 4Q loss as mortgage arm struggles
• Bob Evans founder dies at 89
  Bob Evans, founder of restaurant chain that bears his name, dies at age 89
• GE, Pearson abandon talks with Dow Jones
  General Electric and Pearson give up talks for acquiring WSJ publisher Dow Jones
• Gold, silver prices decline
  Precious metals prices slip as dollar, bond yields rise
• Product recall
  Product recall
• Chrysler to boost gas mileage
  Chrysler announces measures designed to increase fuel efficiency
• US unemployment applications rise
  Jobless claims rise unexpectedly to highest level in 2 months, Labor Department reports
• Rates on 30-year mortgages down
  Rates on 30-year mortgages edge down slightly after 5 consecutive increases
• WTO talks in Germany collapse
  Talks collapse as trade powers disagree on farm subsidies, goods tariffs
• Big Canadian telecom companies talk deal
  Canada's 2 major telecommunications companies are talking about a possible deal
• Longer maturity Treasurys prices fall
  Longer maturity Treasurys prices off amid falling stocks and subprime market concerns
• Dollar climbs against euro
  Dollar edges up against euro in face of higher U.S. jobless claims
• KFC ransacked in Pakistan riots
  KFC restaurant, 2 banks ransacked in Karachi as residents riot over power outages
• Dow Jones takes over News Corp. talks
  Dow Jones board takes control of talks with News Corp. from Bancroft family
• Corn farmers eager for heavy rainfall
  FARM SCENE: Farmers with thirsty corn crops are anxious for heavy rain to increase yields
• General strike in Nigeria enters 2nd day
  Nigerian strike seeking to overturn government price hikes moves into second day
• Japanese stocks close at new 7-year high
  Japanese stocks close at new 7-year high amid optimism over the nation's economic outlook
• Ariz employers at risk for illegal hires
  Ariz. Legislature OKs employer sanctions on illegal immigrant hirings
• Pep Boys may be next turnaround play
  Pep Boys may be the next turnaround story as its new chief executive digs in
• New low-cost airline Zooms into JFK
  New low-cost airline Zooms into JFK with $199 fare to London's Gatwick Airport
• Calpine files reorganization plan
  Calpine files Chapter 11 reorganization plan in bankruptcy court
• Report: Gambling revenue to hit $144B
  Forecast: Global gambling revenue estimated to hit $144 billion in 2011
• Asia's recovery from crisis is uneven
  10 years after Asian crisis, recovery is uneven; SKorea cruises, Indonesia falls behind
• American Airlines pilots oust union prez
  American Airlines pilots oust their union's leaders in runoff election
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Man accused of taking skull for ashtray
  Mass. police say gravedigger stole body parts to make ashtray and pipe
• Isaiah Washington: ABC axed wrong guy
  Isaiah Washington: ABC should have fired 'Grey's' cast mate T.R. Knight instead
• Paris Hilton: 'I'm much more grateful'
  Paris Hilton says jail time has made her a 'much more grateful' person
• Woody Allen to direct LA opera
  Woody Allen to direct LA opera: 'I have no idea what I'm doing'
• Ala. man's finger gets stuck in gas tank
  Alabama man gets his finger stuck in the gas tank of his truck while trying to clear gunk
• Woman ties county blood alcohol record
  Washington woman ties county blood alcohol record of 0.50 after arrest
• Expert says Spector was near Clarkson
  Forensic expert says Spector likely was within 2 feet of Clarkson when she was shot
• Stars coming out for King Dream Concert
  Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana to headline King Memorial concert
• Man convicted 46 times faces new charges
  Man convicted of 46 felony charges now faces four new charges
• Jagger apologizes _ in Catalan language
  Jagger says he's sorry _ in Catalan language _ to fans in Spain for canceling 2006 shows
• Jimmy Kimmel has emergency appendectomy
  Talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel doing well after an emergency appendectomy, publicist says
• Ex-Marine kills bear with log
  Ex-Marine kills bear with log at Low Gap Camp Grounds in Georgia
• Baltimore police run out of 36, 38 pants
  Baltimore police run out of navy blue uniform pants in size 36 and 38
• 4,000 pounds of pig blood spills on road
  Valve on a truck breaks, spilling 4,000 pounds of pig blood on Oregon road
• Doherty may clean up to marry Moss
  Doherty may clean up his act to marry Moss this summer
• Feces parking ticket proves costly
  Minnesota man to pay nearly $3,000 for putting feces in parking ticket envelope
• Armwrestler sends lookalike to weigh-in
  Armwrestler disqualified from European competition for sending lookalike to weigh-in
• Cyrus hopes daughter stays a good girl
  Billy Ray Cyrus hopes daughter and 'Hannah Montana' star Miley won't follow Lindsay and Paris
• Big shoes for 2008 H'wood Walk of Fame
  Ricky Martin, George Harrison and Cate Blanchett among those getting Hollywood stars
• Pamela Anderson fights Finland fur farms
  Pamela Anderson appeals to Finnish president to end fur farming in Finland
• Wrestling tops cable Nielsen ratings
  Wrestling puts a hold on top spot in Nielsen cable rankings for week of June 11-17
• Lists of best-selling books
  Lists of best-selling books
• 50 Cent ready for collaborations
  50 Cent opens up about collaborating with Timberlake, Blige and others on new CD
• DeVito opens South Beach eatery
  Danny DeVito opens new Italian chop house in South Beach
• White Stripes back to hard-rocking blues
  Music Review: The White Stripes return to hard-rocking blues on new album, `Icky Thump'
• Barker: Remarks not a Rosie endorsement
  Bob Barker says recent remarks about Rosie weren't meant as endorsement for 'Price' job
• Broadbent co-stars in 'Indiana Jones'
  Academy Award-winning actor Jim Broadbent joins latest adventure of 'Indiana Jones'
• Fans flock to 'Sopranos' Jersey haunts
  Still need a 'Sopranos' fix? Take a journey to Jersey to check out the show sights
• Duhamel calls Fergie a `real total star'
  `Las Vegas' hunk Josh Duhamel has a hot career, but calls girlfriend Fergie the bigger star
• Noise charge dismissed, kids' squeals OK
  Charge dismissed in feud over Long Island kids' backyard noise
• Stolen Homer Simpson statue found
  D'oh! Malaysian students forced to return stolen Homer Simpson statue
• N.Z. couple can't name their son '4real'
  New Zealand officials block couple's bid to officially name their new son '4real'
• AFI again rates 'Kane' as top movie
  American Film Institute again rates the 1941 Orson Welles classic 'Citizen Kane' as best movie
• Cops: Fire crew used hydrant for pool
  Kansas firefighters accused of using hydrant to fill private swimming pool
• Wes Craven sues neighbor Pauly Shore
  Horror director Wes Craven sues neighbor, comedian Pauly Shore, over water damage to home
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HEALTH

• State moves against troubled LA hospital
  Calif. health regulators move to revoke license of LA hospital where patient died on ER floor
• Portugal adopts law allowing abortion
  Portugal adopts law allowing abortion up to 10th week, but imposes 3-day reflection period
• NJ to weigh $450M for stem cell research
  NJ voters to weigh borrowing $450 million for 10 years of stem cell research
• New treatment promising for Parkinson's
  New gene therapy treatment shows preliminary promise for easing Parkinson's disease
• House approves $50B to fight TB overseas
  House designates $50 million to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis overseas
• WHO strategy to stop drug-resistant TB
  WHO issues global strategy to stop drug-resistant tuberculosis, a growing problem
• Video game addiction: A new diagnosis?
  Is video game addiction a psychiatric disorder? AMA report seeks to declare it one
• Estrogen may offer some heart benefits
  New research suggests estrogen pills may lessen artery buildup for some younger women
• 15-year-old performs surgery in India
  15-year-old performs Caesarean section birth in southern India, sparking outrage
• FDA clears computerized pill box
  FDA clears computerized pill box that doles out scheduled medication
• AMA launches new journal on disasters
  American Medical Association launches first-of-its-kind medical journal on disaster research
• FDA OKs first fibromyalgia treatment
  Pfizer drug wins FDA approval as first treatment for the syndrome fibromyalgia
• Shire may get FDA approval for ADHD drug
  Shire may get FDA approval for Intuniv treatment for ADHD for children
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POLITICS

• Senate passes pro-renewables energy bill
  Senate approves energy bill that includes an increase in automobile fuel economy
• Edwards' nonprofit kept his profile high
  John Edwards' nonprofit kept his profile high _ and under the radar of campaign and tax laws
• White House near decision to close Gitmo
  Bush admin. nears decision to close Guantanamo Bay, move terror suspects to other prisons
• Ashcroft: Officials fought over snooping
  Former AG Ashcroft: Administration officials feuded over eavesdropping policy
• Waxman decries Cheney security exemption
  House Democrats denounce Cheney's idea to shut down national security information office
• Romney calls for new strategy on terror
  GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney calls for fresh U.S. strategy in war on terrorism
• Provisions in the Senate energy bill
  A detailed look at provisions in the Senate energy bill
• GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney calls for fresh US strategy in war on terrorism
• Bloomberg-Clinton matchup intriguing
  More New York, New York: What about Bloomberg vs. Clinton?
• Edwards returns to 2004 campaign theme
  Edwards returns to two Americas economic theme in speech to New York college
• House OKs lifting contraception aid ban
  House votes to lift ban on contraception aid to groups overseas that offer abortions
• Obama campaign picks donors for dinner
  Table for 5 _ Obama campaign picks 4 contributors for meal with candidate
• Documents offer unflattering view of CIA
  Documents detail skeletons in CIA's closet: kidnapping, wiretaps, warrantless searches
• Lawmakers seek to open Cuba trade
  Lawmakers propose bill to ease trade and travel restrictions on Cuba
• Senate OK higher fuel economy standards
  Summary Box: Senate votes to raise fuel economy standards
• EPA to rule on CA waiver this year
  EPA to rule by year's end on California global warming emissions request
• Bush likely to see more stem cells bills
  Bush likely to see more legislation on stem cell research from Democratic Congress
• House to cut Capitol energy consumption
  House leaders aim to slash capitol energy consumption by half in 10 years
• House wants Iraq Study Group revived
  House wants to revive Iraq Study Group, calls for independent assessment of war
• McConnell wavering on immigration bill
  New trouble for immigration bill: GOP leader McConnell says he's undecided
• House panel OKs $153M in pet projects
  House panel approves pet projects, giving lawmakers earmarks for home districts
• US scores hospitals on heart care
  Government lets public know how hospitals perform when treating heart patients
• Lawmakers criticize Vietnamese president
  U.S. lawmakers unload on Vietnam's president regarding human rights during private meeting
• Justice official says he was out of loop
  Deputy attorney general says he had mixed feelings about prosecutor firings
• US spy chief scraps satellite program
  US spy chief scraps plans to build multibillion-dollar spy satellite program
• EPA proposes tougher smog standards
  EPA: Current smog standards are too weak to protect health of US population
• Gates: Longer Iraq deployments unlikely
  Gates says no plans now to further extend military deployments in Iraq
• Bush touts proposal to cut back on gas
  Bush tours nuclear power plant while touting proposal for cutting back on gas consumption
• Senators to address Indian violence
  Senators seek to form panel to investigate surge in violent crime on Indian land
• Dems want to reopen black farmer claims
  Democrats want to give black farmers another chance at claims for compensation
• Bill Clinton takes bigger campaign role
  Former President Clinton returns to Iowa, New Hampshire to campaign for his wife
• Cyber attack hits Pentagon computers
  Cyber attack on Pentagon computers prompts officials to take 1,500 off line
• Report: Public records open to thieves
  Some public records continue to expose Social Security numbers to ID thieves
• Gates vows to fix mental health system
  Gates says Pentagon will fix problems with military's mental health care system
• Senators urge partnership with Russia
  Biden, Lugar urge Bush to pursue new strategy in meeting with Russia's Putin
• Two parties near parity in fundraising
  Democrats nearly eliminate Republican's historical edge in fundraising
• Bloomberg's politics are hard to peg
  New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg never quite fit in with either major party
• Unions differ on immigration legislation
  Unions not on same page when it comes to Senate's immigration legislation
• Rice orders Baghdad embassy posts filled
  AP NewsBreak: Rice orders U.S. Embassy posts in Baghdad filled first amid policy concerns
• It's deeds vs. words on health program
  Deeds conflict with words on children's health program
• Bush eyes Blair for Mideast peace role
  President Bush talks with departing British PM Tony Blair about becoming Mideast peace envoy
• Giuliani: Joining Iraq group a mistake
  Giuliani, a no-show at Iraq Study Group meetings, says joining was a mistake
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SCIENCE

• Drifting icebergs are hotspots of life
  Icebergs that break off Antarctica and drift away turn out to be hotspots of life
• Bad weather keeps shuttle in space
  Bad weather keeps shuttle in space for an extra day; another try set for Friday
• Families' eldest boys do best on tests
  Being treated as eldest child seems to make boys do better on IQ tests
• Simulated trip to Mars is planned
  Looking for adventure? Apply for a simulated trip to Mars: 520 days of 'extreme confinement'
• Museum portrays medicine through art
  The Wellcome Collection science museum portrays medicine through art
• Baby manta ray at Japan aquarium dies
  Manta ray in Japan claimed to be the first to be born in captivity dies after 4 1/2 days
• Iowa agency issues wild parsnip warning
  Iowa agency issues wild parship warning; invasive weed can cause rashes, blisters, itching
• Glacial lake vanishes in southern Chile
  Scientists seek explanation after 5-acre glacial lake disappears in southern Chile
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TECHNOLOGY

• Release of 'Manhunt 2' game suspended
  Take-Two, Rockstar Games suspends release of violent 'Manhunt 2' video game
• Perezhilton.com shut for several hours
  Gossip Web site Perezhilton.com shut down for hours over complaints about copyrighted photos
• Touch-screen phones poised for growth
  Apple iPhone expected to drive mobile phone industry toward fancier touch screens
• EU probe to look at all search engines
  EU data privacy adviser widens Google probe to all Internet search engines
• Sony sees shift from recovery to growth
  Sony CEO promises shift from recovery to growth, make PlayStation 3 a profit driver
• Ohio Gov.: stolen tape had taxpayer info
  Tape stolen from intern's car had information on 225,000 taxpayers, Ohio governor says
• Swiss Internet terror trial opens
  Swiss trial opens for 2 accused of supporting terror on Internet
• EU clears launch of Internet broadcaster
  EU clears NBC and News Corp. to launch Internet broadcaster aiming to rival YouTube
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U.S.

• Military death notices to be probed
  Lawmakers to examine military improvements in notifying families of killed service members
• 'Brown v. Board' school may be spared
  Kan. historical society won't allow demolition of school from Brown v. Board of Education case
• Minister's wife moved to mental facility
  Woman convicted in shooting death of preacher husband moved from jail to mental facility
• DA: Halberstam driver to be charged
  DA: Student who drove Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist during crash will be charged
• Marion Barry avoids prison in tax case
  Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry avoids prison time over tax filing troubles
• Illinois bank standoff ends peacefully
  Standoff in small town Illinois bank ends peacefully; 5 hostages unharmed
• Pa. mothers surrender in 5 fire deaths
  Pittsburgh mothers surrender in children's fire deaths; Kids left alone while moms went to bar
• Texas man executed for killing ex
  Texas executes man for stalking, killing ex-girlfriend
• Calm winds help Colo. firefighters
  Colo. firefighters take advantage of break in winds, some evacuees get to go home
• 1,800 search for missing Ohio woman
  1,800 volunteers search yards, fields for missing pregnant woman in Ohio
• Guantanamo: A tainted legacy
  After 5 years, Guantanamo prison reflects tainted legacy
• Gov. OKs Florida's biggest tax cut ever
  Florida Gov. Crist signs first part of historic property tax-cut legislation
• Police: 3 or 4 people fatally beat man
  Police: Man fatally beaten after car he was in struck toddler attacked by small group, not mob
• Girl's legs severed on Superman ride
  Girl's legs severed on Six Flags' Superman Tower of Power ride
• Report of `bootleg' video at school
  Dad says teacher gave a bad lesson by showing bootleg version of `Shrek' film to 5th-graders
• No drugs found in Va. gunman's system
  Toxicology tests show Virginia Tech gunman had no drugs or toxins in his system
• Obituaries in the news
  Obituaries in the news
• Mob trial opens with bloody descriptions
  Plenty of blood, gore and drama as prosecutors open biggest Chicago mob trial in years
• 911 tapes: S.C. fire began behind store
  911 tapes suggest fatal S.C. fire began behind store; employee says workers took smoke breaks
• Report blames trooper in Corzine crash
  Report: Trooper at fault for crash injuring New Jersey governor
• Judge allows video in Padilla case
  Judge in Padilla case allows edited bin Laden video; defense worried it will deny fair trial
• Kidnapped GIs' leader disputes report
  AP Interview: Commander of slain soldiers says they weren't told to stand guard for 36 hours
• Amistad sets sail on slave trade route
  Amistad re-creation embarks upon trans-Atlantic voyage retracing infamous slave trade route
• Interim replacement for Nifong sworn in
  Nifong's predecessor sworn in as interim replacement for disgraced Duke prosecutor
• Search for missing resumes after floods
  Search for missing people resumes after flash floods in N.Y.'s Catskills; 1 body found
• U.N. states lag on Iran sanction reports
  Less than 40 percent of U.N. members have filed reports on compliance with Iran sanctions
• Gov's commute costing Ill. taxpayers big
  Illinois governor's day trips from Chicago home to Springfield have cost taxpayers $76,000
• Police cleared in Minn. guardsman death
  Police cleared in shooting of gun-toting Minnesota guardsman on highway
• Appeal of Bush assassination plot heard
  Court hears appeal in Bush assassination plot, lawyer argues confession was forced
• Ex-bank exec guilty of Nantucket killing
  Former N.Y. bank exec convicted of Nantucket stabbing death of ex-girlfriend who spurned him
• Teen arrested in mother's death, burning
  Texas teen accused of killing mother and spending $7,000 from bank account
• Bishops weigh political involvement
  Catholic bishops weigh political involvement after Communion stir in 2004
• Rebuilding is spotty along main highway
  Rebuilding is spotty along hurricane-battered Gulf Coast highway in Mississippi, Louisiana
• Man convicted in Detroit shooting spree
  Man convicted in shooting spree that left 2 dead, 3 wounded outside Detroit day care
• Disney bid gets 14K names against homes
  14,200 signatures collected in attempt to block affordable housing near Disneyland
• Airline apologizes for sewage on plane
  Continental Airlines apologizes for sewage overflow during transatlantic flight
• Atheists sue N.D. over youth ranch
  Atheist group suing North Dakota over Christian-affiliated Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
• Pilot stranded in Miss. tree for 2 days
  Oregon pilot survives 2 days in wreckage of small plane that landed in Mississippi tree
• Dogs seized from filthy Long Island home
  Missing dog up for sale on Web site leads police to Long Island home; more than 50 dogs seized
• 4 charged with homicide, abuse in Wis.
  Search for missing Fla. toddler leads to Wis. house of horrors; 4 charged with homicide, abuse
• N.H. town hopes for end of standoff
  In N.H. town where tax evaders dodge arrest, residents want their quiet way of life back
• Violence at Milwaukee Juneteenth Day
  Police disperse crowd after fights break out at end of Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee
• 2 dead, officer wounded in Ky. shootout
  Kentucky shootout leaves 2 men dead, police officer wounded
• Prospector finds shipwreck in Lake Erie
  157-year-old shipwreck found in Lake Erie; 38 died in sinking of the General Anthony Wayne
• 2 girls kicked off Ore. bus for kissing
  2 girls kicked off Portland, Ore., bus for kissing each other; transit agency chief apologizes
• Exhibit examines history of gay veterans
  San Francisco exhibit highlights history, contributions of gay veterans
• Tapes at trial tie wife, hubby's killer
  Tapes in murder-for-hire trial show ties between admitted shooter, victim's wife, persisted
• Naval Academy combats sexual harassment
  U.S. Naval Academy steps up efforts to combat sexual harassment after recent embarrassments
• Ex-wife: Drag-racer devastated by wreck
  Ex-wife says drag-racer devastated by wreck that killed 6 at charity parade in Tennessee
• Lawyer: Ex-school official admits bribes
  Ex-New Orleans school official who ran as corruption fighter pleads guilty in bribe case
• Missing GI's wife won't be deported
  Wife of Mass. soldier missing in Iraq does not face deportation, federal officials say
• S.D. governor, feds reach deal on warden
  South Dakota governor, feds reach deal about embattled game warden's future
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WORLD

• U.S. envoy satisfied with N.Korea visit
  U.S. nuclear envoy, North Korea had 'a good discussion' during surprise visit
• Deadly day for U.S. military; 14 killed
  U.S. military: 14 American troops killed; suicide bomber hits city hall in northern Iraq
• Iraqi orphans moved to better facilities
  Severely malnourished Iraqi orphans are moved to better facilities in Baghdad
• Abbas mulls early Palestinian elections
  In bitter wrangling with Hamas over legitimacy, Abbas considers early elections, aides say
• Testy passengers storm Brazil airports
  Brazilian airports boost security against passengers angered by delays
• Turkmen president, U.S. commander meet
  Report: U.S. military commander, Turkmen president met about security, terrorism
• No progress on EU treaty
  Germany, France try to convince Poland to accept EU treaty
• Greek Orthodox church leader has cancer
  Controversial leader of Greek Orthodox Church diagnosed with cancer
• NATO urges longer Afghan tour for Canada
  NATO head hopes Canada stays in Afghanistan beyond 2009
• Opposition says Mugabe must reform now
  Zimbabwe opposition leader says economic crisis could force Mugabe's hand
• Putin: Vietnam worse than Stalin purges
  Russian president says no one should seek to make Russia feel guilty about Stalin-era purge
• Ex-Mexico governor re-arrested for drugs
  Former Mexican governor released, re-arrested for extradition to U.S. on drug charges
• French fighter intercepts tourist plane
  French fighter jet intercepts tourist plane, pilot detained
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,545
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,545 Thursday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Lebanon says Islamic militants defeated
  Lebanese defense minister says Islamic militant group defeated at northern refugee camp
• 1 NATO soldier, 8 Taliban killed
  Afghan violence kills 1 NATO soldier, 8 Taliban; U.N. halts food shipments to volatile areas
• U.S. woman avoids ouster from Britain
  U.S.-born 80-year-old woman wins battle against deportation from Scotland
• Australia to ban alcohol for Aborigines
  Australia plans to ban alcohol, pornography for Aborigines to fight child abuse
• Iraqi political talks boost al-Maliki
  Iraqi talks seek to keep al-Maliki in power under new leadership bloc
• Revelers welcome summer solstice
  Here comes the sun: Revelers celebrate summer solstice at ancient monument of Stonehenge
• Blair chairs last Cabinet meeting
  Applause, accolades and appreciation at Tony Blair's emotional last Cabinet meeting in London
• Chinese diplomat defends Darfur efforts
  China's Darfur envoy says Beijing doing best to solve crisis; considers sending peacekeepers
• Britain and U.S. sign defense deal
  Britain and United States sign deal to improve sharing of defense technology
• Egypt calls summit to isolate Hamas
  Fearing militancy at home, Egypt calls regional summit in push to isolate Hamas
• Darfur conflict worsens environment
  Darfur conflict worsening environmental damage, and climate change means continued drought
• Hamas has tough road in disarming Gaza
  Hamas faces tough road in trying to collect guns, leaving plenty of weapons in Gaza Strip
• Report: Images show new Pakistan reactor
  Satellite images show Pakistan expanding nuclear program, watchdog group says
• Thai law expands definition of rape
  Gender rights activists applaud new broader Thai rape law
• Spanish police find explosives
  Spanish police find ETA car with explosives in town near border with Portugal
• Pope worried for Christians in Iraq
  Pope greatly concerned about the fate of Christians in Iraq
• Anne Frank House receives archive
  Anne Frank House to receive family archive of photographs and letters
• Court blames Russia for Chechnya deaths
  European rights court blames Russia for slayings of 4 Chechens in 2003
• U.N. halts S.Afghanistan food deliveries
  UN halts food deliveries to southern Afghanistan over attacks, looting
• Russia: Iran no missile threat
  Russia says Iran is no threat, warns U.S. against rejecting joint missile defense
• FBI investigating cruise ship incident
  FBI launches investigation into missing cruise ship passenger
• Gay activists march through Jerusalem
  Hundreds of gay activists march in Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox hold counterdemonstration
• Somalia violence kills 6; curfew imposed
  Explosions, gunfire kill 6 in Somalia; government imposes nightly curfew
• 10 die in nursing home fire in Russia
  Fire at nursing home kills at least 10 in Siberia
• China: criticism of CO2 emissions unfair
  China says rich nations shouldn't criticize its CO2 emissions while buying its products
• Disgraced scientist back in lab
  AP EXCLUSIVE: Disgraced South Korean scientist back in lab to restore his credibility
• Japan kicks off coastal whaling season
  Japan whaling town carves first catch of the season _ with school kids in attendance
• Gunmen driven from Nigerian oil facility
  Nigerian government drives gunmen from oil installation, killing 12
• Iran no threat to Russia: Moscow
  Iran poses no threat to Russia: top military officer, diplomats
• Prince William turns 25
  Prince William turns 25, gains access to some of inheritance from Princess Diana
• Allen: Fallujah to be clear of al-Qaida
  AP Interview: U.S. commander predicts Fallujah will be cleared of insurgents by August
• Chinese governor apologizes over scandal
  Provincial governor apologizes for Chinese slave scandal
• Pakistanis protest suspension of judge
  More than 5,000 rally against suspension of Pakistan's top judge
• US Gen: Militia kidnapped 5 Britons
  U.S. commander in Iraq blames secret militia cell for kidnapping of 5 Britons in Iraq
• Man slashes students in China; 4 hurt
  Knife-wielding man slashes 4 students, wounding 1 seriously, in southeast China
• China bans dyed hair, smoking for police
  China says no to dyed hair, jewelry or smoking for police
• World refugee population certain to rise
  World refugee population increases for first time in 5 years, largely due to Iraq war
• What will remain of the EU charter?
  A look at the European Union's moribund constitution and parts that could be salvaged
• Explosions strike Baghdad's Green Zone
  Series of mortars or rockets slam into U.S.-controlled Green Zone in Iraqi capital
• Mexican judge orders ex-gov's release
  Mexican judge orders release of former governor sought by US on drug charges
• Thailand charges ousted premier Thaksin
  Thai government charges former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife with corruption
• Iraqi poet Nazik al-Malaika dies at 85
  Nazik al-Malaika, Iraqi who penned Arabic poetry in free verse, dies at 85
• Today in history - June 21
  On June 21, 1788, the United States constitution went into effect
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BASEBALL

• Dodgers rally past Jays with 6-run 8th
  Russell Martin doubles to spark 6-run rally in the 8th as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 8-4
• A's designate OF Bradley for assignment
  Oakland Athletics designate oft-injured outfielder Milton Bradley for assignment
• Giambi agrees to meeting on steroids
  Yankees' Jason Giambi agrees to meet with baseball steroids investigator George Mitchell
• Joe Girardi declines offer from Orioles
  Joe Girardi declines opportunity to replace fired Sam Perlozzo as Orioles manager
• Rocket can't hold lead as Rockies sweep
  Clemens can't hold on for 350th win as Rockies complete sweep of Yankees with 4-3 victory
• Castillo, Bedard lead Birds over Padres
  Alberto Castillo hits 1st home run in more than 2 years, leading Orioles over Padres 6-3
• Pinch hitters help Rangers edge Cubs
  Kenny Lofton and Frank Catalanotto have clutch pinch hits in the 9th as Rangers edge Cubs 6-5
• Randolph heads All-Star coach selections
  Randolph, Bochy picked as NL coaches; Gardenhire, Washington to lead AL at MLB All-Star game
• Sosa hits 600th HR against former team
  Sammy Sosa hits 600th home run against former team; Guerrero, Holliday hit key homers
• Orioles hire MacPhail as president
  Promising hime wide autonomy, Baltimore Orioles hire Andy MacPhail as president
• Shoulder surgery ends Schmidt's season
  Dodgers' Jason Schmidt, their marquee free-agent signing, has season-ending shoulder surgery
• Thompson fills void and Cardinals win
  Brad Thompson pitches 7 strong innings, leading pitching-starved Cards to 5-1 win over Royals
• Red Sox homer 5 times; rout Braves 11-0
  Julian Tavarez pitches 7 scoreless innings, and Red Sox homer 5 times in 11-0 rout of Braves
• Sosa joins elite club with 600th homer
  Rangers' Sammy Sosa hits 600th home run, making him the fifth player to reach the milestone
• Guerrero's homer helps Angels rally 8-4
  Vladimir Guerrero's 3-run in seventh inning helps Angels rally past Astros 8-4
• Weaver finally delivers as Mariners win
  Jeff Weaver finally delivers for Mariners, throwing 4-hitter in 7-0 win over Pirates
• Streak over, Blake still lifts Indians
  Casey Blake puts Indians ahead with 2-run single in 8-run 6th in 10-6 win over Phillies
• A's ace Haren not at best, still wins
  Eric Chavez's sacrifice fly in seventh inning lifts Athletics to 5-3 victory over Reds
• Hunter adjusts and Twins beat Mets 6-2
  Torii Hunter hits 2-run homer and Minnesota Twins beat Mets 6-2, losers of 13 of 16
• Cubs, Padres swap Barrett, 2 players
  Cubs trade embattled catcher Michael Barrett to Padres for Rob Bowen, Kyler Burke
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BASKETBALL

• Postseason NBA Schedule
• Greg Oden works out for Blazers
  Greg Oden, the prohibitive favorite to be the No. 1 pick in NBA draft, works out for Portland
• Beard leads Mystics past Mercury 106-101
  Alana Beard has season-high 29 points and Washington Mystics beat Phoenix Mercury 106-101
• Smith's 23 helps Shock ride out Storm
  Katie Smith has 23 points and Deanna Nolan scored 18 to lead Detroit over Seattle 87-71
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Tar Heels reach 2nd straight CWS finals
  North Carolina powers past Rice for 7-4 win to reach 2nd straight College World Series finals
• Postseason EFL Schedule
• Column: 8th-grader locks in his college
  Column: Still mulling over high schools, 8th-grader locks in his college
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FOOTBALL

• Lawyers: 'Pacman' to fight Vegas charges
  Lawyers for 'Pacman' Jones say suspended Titans cornerback will fight Las Vegas felony charges
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GOLF

• Cristie Kerr leads by 1 at Wegmans LPGA
  Cristie Kerr opens with 6-under 66 to take 1-stroke lead at storm-delayed Wegmans LPGA
• Finchem wants drug test policy in golf
  PGA commissioner calls on golf to come up with policy to test for performance-enhancing drugs
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HOCKEY

• Postseason NHL Schedule
• Bruins hire Claude Julien as coach
  Claude Julien hired as Boston Bruins coach 2 months after he was fired by New Jersey Devils
• Giguere, Ducks sign 4-year, $24M deal
  Goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere decides to stay with Ducks, signing 4-year, $24 million contract
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LAW CENTER

• High school sports recruiting limited
  Supreme Court upholds limits on high school sports recruiting
• Strict standard set on investor suits
  High court imposes strict standard for lawsuits in setback for investors
• Court backs rules governing prison terms
  Supreme Court ruling ups difficulty for defendants to challenge their prison sentences
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MORE SPORTS

• Release of Landis' book defies gag order
  Tour de France champ Floyd Landis' book to be released despite arbitration gag order
• Javelin thrower Greer is healthy again
  Breaux Greer reigns over javelin, can't be reined in from speaking his mind
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NASCAR

• Fans back Earnhardt's move to Hendrick
  Fans support Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move to Hendrick Motorsports, even if it costs them
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PERSONAL FINANCE

• Summer can hold stress for small business
  Summer is often a stressful time for small businesses and their owners
• Lights, locks, alarms can deter burglars
  Lights, locks, alarms can deter would-be burglars when family goes on vacation
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SOCCER

• Brad Davis leads Dynamo over Chivas USA
  Brad Davis scores 3 goals to lead Dynamo to a 4th straight victory, 4-0 over Chivas USA
• U.S. hangs on to reach Gold Cup finals
  U.S. gets a few breaks in hanging on to beat Canada 2-1 to reach finals of CONCACAF Gold Cup
• Ex-Thai PM to buy British soccer club
  Manchester City backs $162 million takeover bid by former Thai prime minister
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TENNIS

• Ivo Karlovic into semis at Nottingham
  Ivo Karlovic into Nottingham Open semis with 7-6 (10), 7-5 win over Juan Martin del Potro
• Henin, Mauresmo reach Eastbourne semis
  Justine Henin and Amelie Mauresmo reach the semifinals at Eastbourne
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