BUSINESS

• Many in U.S. don't have bank accounts
  AP IMPACT: Millions opt to do without bank accounts, citing cost, confusion, mistrust
• Clear Channel to use new ratings system
  Radio leader Clear Channel signs up for audience electronic measurement in top 50 cities
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ENTERTAINMENT

• Larry King lands first Hilton interview
  Larry King to interview Paris Hilton on Wednesday, a day after she's to be released from jail
• Lohans battle out divorce in court
  Parents of starlet Lindsay Lohan battle out divorce in Long Island, N.Y. court
• Ferre fashion house looks ahead
  Ferre fashion house will take its time seeking successor to late designer
• 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' singer dies
  Hank Medress, lead singer for The Tokens and their hit 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight,' dies at 68
• Diaz's bag with Maoist slogan raises ire
  Cameron Diaz's bag emblazoned with Maoist slogan raises eyebrows in Peru
• REVIEW: Stratford offers musical feast
  AN AP ARTS REVIEW: A musical feast - not Shakespeare - marks Stratford's 2007 season
• 'The Secret' draws on long tradition
  Best-selling, controversial book 'The Secret' draws on long line of 'New Thought' works
• Critics of 'The Secret' bemoan claims
  Critics of 'The Secret' bemoan its claims, worry about blame-the-victim implications
• N.J. dog crowned world's ugliest
  Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, named world's ugliest dog
• 50 Cent in child support court battle
  50 Cent in court fight over megabucks child support demands; made $33M last year, Forbes says
• Jury: novel bought by company fraudulent
  NYC jury says novelist's character a fraud, awards thousands to movie company
• Woman marries death-row pen pal
  Woman from England marries death-row pen pal at prison in N.C. after 4 1/2 years of courtship
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HEALTH

• Gov't struggles to care for wounded GI's
  War wounded troops returning home raises questions as government struggles with care and cost
• Study links blood sugar to newborn risks
  The higher a pregnant woman's level of blood sugar, the greater risk to newborn, study says
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POLITICS

• Clinton returns to Ark. for fundraiser
  Former first lady of Arkansas Hillary Clinton returns for Democratic fundraiser
• Talk shows influence immigration debate
  Talk shows' influence on immigration greater than ever, complicating prospects of Senate bill
• Obama says some have 'hijacked' faith
  Democratic hopeful Barack Obama says some conservative religious leaders have 'hijacked' faith
• Judge criticizes warrantless wiretaps
  Judge criticizes Bush's decision to order warrantless wiretaps on Americans after 9/11
• Dodd urges mandatory community service
  Presidential hopeful Dodd urges mandatory high school community service, expanded Peace Corps
• Romney objects to campaign attacks
  GOP hopeful Mitt Romney finds repeated campaign attacks on Mormon religion troubling
• New fundraising totals soon in 2008 race
  Candidates McCain, Edwards have most at stake in latest look at 2008 fundraising totals
• Iraqi tribes paid to protect power grids
  Paying tribes to secure power sector not working for Iraq, U.S. auditors say
• Democrats criticize GOP priorities
  Dems blast GOP, say Republicans put higher priority on tax cuts than on veterans' health care
• Bush urges Congress on immigration bill
  President Bush urges Congress to summon the 'political courage' to back immigration overhaul
• US may reduce forces in Iraq by spring
  Senior American commander foresees possible US combat troop reduction in Iraq by next spring
• GOP seeks more immigration enforcement
  Republicans propose immigration crackdowns in effort to revived embattled bill
• Bush pick for No. 3 at Justice withdraws
  Bush's pick for No. 3 position at Justice Department asks his nomination to be withdrawn
• Cornyn aims to ban sales of crime relics
  Texas senator proposes liegislation to ban the Internet sales of true crime artifacts
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SCIENCE

• 41 seal pups die of distemper in Denmark
  Danish authorities say at least 41 harbor seal pups have died in new outbreak of distemper
• Atlantis crew reunites with families
  Atlantis astronauts reunite with families, friends in Houston following 2-week mission
• Robots to look for life in Arctic Ocean
  Scientists to use robots to search remote ridge in Arctic Ocean for array of undiscovered life
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TECHNOLOGY

• 'Manhunt 2' suspension may boost demand
  Analysts say 'Manhunt 2' suspension could boost interest, won't harm company bottom line
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U.S.

• Winner of buried Belvedere died in 1979
  Winner of 1957 Plymouth Belvedere unearthed in Oklahoma died in 1979; nephew may claim car
• Ohio mom's body found; boyfriend charged
  Missing Ohio woman's boyfriend arrested on 2 counts of murder; body believed to be hers found
• Va. gov. meets with VT victims' families
  Virginia governor meets with Tech victims' families, pledges to include them in investigation
• Families torn by toddler backover deaths
  Lives altered when children are killed in backover accidents with relatives at the wheel
• Man charged with killing wife, 3 kids
  Illinois man charged in shooting deaths of wife, 3 children whose bodies were found in SUV
• Former first lady still in hospital
  Lady Bird Johnson remains hospitalized in Austin, Texas, but could go home soon
• Jesse Jackson arrested at gun protest
  The Rev. Jesse Jackson arrested at gun shop demonstration; calls for tougher gun laws
• Mormon church president turns 97
  Mormon church president notes 97th birthday with building dedication in Salt Lake City
• Young student nears end of record flight
  23-year-old aerospace student close to finishing record solo flight around the globe
• Accused officer knew focus was on him
  Police officer accused of killing pregnant girlfriend had blemishes on record
• Ariz. woman's face branded with 'snitch'
  Arizona woman has word 'snitch' branded across her face in apparent retaliation; 4 arrested
• 3 children die in police chase crash
  3 children killed when mom's car crashes during police chase in New York
• Officials: Arrests not tied to protests
  Federal officials say jump in immigration arrests not tied to massive 2006 protests
• ATF: Fire that killed 9 began at dock
  ATF: S.C. furniture store blaze that killed 9 firefighters started in loading dock area
• Nifong's past could get a second look
  Outcome of Duke lacrosse case could mean appeals of ousted DA Nifong's convictions
• States short on fish, game wardens
  States struggle to recruit fish and game wardens amid low salaries and dangerous jobs
• Pa. man behind search for missing Marine
  Pa. businessman behind search for Marine who filmed raising of flag at Iwo Jima
• GI to serve in Iraq after cancer battle
  Ind. National Guard soldier plans to serve in Iraq after receiving treatment for breast cancer
• NYC has reason to celebrate gay pride
  Gay marriage bill is new reason to celebrate gay pride as parade approaches
• Report: Woman denies aiding in slaying
  Report: Woman denies helping kill housemate found buried in a Wisconsin yard
• Six Flags rides shut down after accident
  Six Flags, Cedar Fair shut down more thrill rides after 13-year-old girl's feet cut off
• Georgia wildfire still smoldering
  Georgia wildfire still smoldering as officials declare it largest Southern fire in decades
• 2 held in Ill. deputy shooting, standoff
  2 face charges in Illinois crime spree that included shooting deputy, taking hostages
• Police seek owner of 20 dead Great Danes
  Authorities charge owner of property where carcasses of 20 Great Danes were found
• 3 killed in Champaign, Ill., house fire
  3 people killed as fire sweeps through Champaign, Ill., house early Friday
• Families who lost homes getting help
  Residents of small Colorado town helping families who lost homes in wildfire
• Drugs found in Idaho gunman who killed 3
  Report: Alcohol, marijuana, lithium found in Idaho shooter who killed 3 people and himself
• Farmer: Registration violates religion
  Mennonite sues Pa. over farm rule, fearing 'damnation'; state admits error in rule
• Vermont tribe denied federal recognition
  U.S. denies federal recognition of Vt.'s Abenaki Indians, says group doesn't meet criteria
• Flying fire hydrant kills Calif. man
  Fire hydrant dislodged in car crash kills Oakland, Calif. man; flew like a 'bullet'
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WORLD

• Former Austrian leader Waldheim buried
  Burial held for former Austrian president whose term was marred by wartime service
• Roadside bombs kill 7 US troops in Iraq
  Roadside bombs kill 7 American troops in Iraq; 2 senior al-Qaida militants captured
• Iran warns against nuclear sanctions
  Senior Iranian envoy says threat of U.N. nuclear sanctions could derail negotiations
• Torture charges mar Western Sahara talks
  Allegations of Moroccan police torture of Western Sahara demonstrators mar upcoming talks
• Beijing airport tackles pigeon problem
  Beijing's airport tackles pigeon problem, calling them threat to airplanes
• Islamists release 9 hostages in Pakistan
  Islamists free 3 Chinese women, 6 others after massage parlor kidnapping in Pakistan
• Russian diplomat killed in Burundi
  Russian diplomat fatally shot outside Burundi capital, army says
• Hamas: BBC reporter's kidnappers scared
  Hamas leader says kidnappers of British reporter fear they will be harmed if they release him
• U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,555
  U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,555 Saturday, according to count by The Associated Press
• Nigeria: 4 kidnapped foreigners released
  Kidnappers release 4 foreign workers seized in troubled southern Nigeria
• Nigerian unions call off strike
  Nigerian unions call off general strike after 4 days
• Air travel scary in South America
  South America's scary air: Brazilian collision, Argentine radar troubles raise questions
• U.S. makes improbable Sunni ally in Iraq
  U.S. makes improbable ally of Sunni nationalist group during Diyala offensive in Iraq
• Trial of Saudi religious police delayed
  Unprecedented trial against feared Saudi religious police members postponed
• Hong Kong marks decade of Chinese rule
  10 years under Chinese rule, booming Hong Kong is remarkably unchanged but still wary
• Israel, Fatah crack down on Hamas
  In widening Hamas crackdown, Israel arrests senior activist and Abbas tries to cut cash flow
• US troops salute fallen soldier
  45th US soldier killed in Afghanistan this year remembered with final roll call
• Yemeni guard fires on foreign oil staff
  Yemeni guard opens fire on foreign oil workers at company airstrip, killing 1 and wounding 5
• Karzai warns NATO: Afghan life not cheap
  Afghan leader denounces NATO, U.S.-led forces for killing civilians in 'careless' operations
• EU overcomes divisions in new treaty
  EU leaders overcome deep divisions, agree on new treaty to allow for quicker action
• Eni, Gazprom sign deal on pipeline
  Eni, Gazprom sign deal to study gas pipeline from Russia to Bulgaria
• Blair meets with pope in farewell visit
  British Prime Minister Tony Blair holds long talks with pope; Vatican wishes him well
• U.S.: NKorea may shut reactor in 3 weeks
  U.S. envoy says North Korea could shut down reactor within 3 weeks, return to talks
• Bombings prompt curfew in Colombian city
  Curfew declared in Colombian city after wave of bombings wounds 23
• Dutch religious processions thrive
  Religious processions thrive in Netherlands despite fall in numbers of regular churchgoers
• Iraqi Kurds await Chemical Ali verdict
  Iraqi Kurds look to verdict against Chemical Ali and others accused in 1980s crackdown
• Rays of hope for Africa's AIDS children
  Natasha's story is glimmer of hope on AIDS amid suffering and despair
• Wracked by crises, Lebanon endures
  Lebanon pulls back from brink despite violence and persistent political crisis
• Fight over government seat roils Bolivia
  In Bolivia, fight over government seat feeds efforts to create autonomous regions
• Classrooms emptied as people panicked
  Fear of China triggered exodus ahead of British withdrawal
• Army officer says Gitmo panels flawed
  AP Newsbreak: Army officer says Guantanamo panels relied on vague and incomplete intelligence
• Buenos Aires may go right in mayor race
  Buenos Aires could swing right in mayoral race despite leftist Kirchner's efforts
• 31 dead as boats sink in north India
  31 people drown as 2 boats sink in north India's Uttar Pradesh state
• Heavy rains in south India kill 45
  At least 45 people killed in heavy rains and flooding in South India
• Mubarak: Hamas' takeover a 'coup'
  Egyptian president Mubarak calls Hamas' takeover of Gaza a coup, warns of Palestinian split
• Karzai blasts NATO for civilian deaths
  Afghan President says NATO, U.S.-led forces 'careless' in killing scores of civilians
• Peru Congress cuts age of consent to 14
  Peru Congress votes to lowers the age of sexual consent from 17 to 14, drawing criticism
• Sr. Hamas activist arrested in West Bank
  Senior Hamas activist arrested by Israeli troops in West Bank, Islamic militant group says
• Chirac refuses questions in French case
  Chirac refuses to be questioned in French probe into smear scandal
• Niger rebel attack on army base kills 13
  Rebels attack army base in Niger, killing 13 and take at least 47 prisoners
• Vietnamese president discounts criticism
  AP Interview: Vietnamese president resists US pressure on human rights
• Today in history - June 23
  On June 23, 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for his 'Type-Writer'
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AUTO RACING

• Hamlin takes first, but fill-in gets win
  Denny Hamlin comes in first in Milwaukee Busch; replacement gets win because he started race
• All around, life's good for Jeff Gordon
  Jeff Gordon content personally and professionally, but trying to juggle both lives
• Johnson, Gordon return after inspection
  Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon return to the track in Sonoma after passing NASCAR inspection
• Benson wins at Milwaukee Mile again
  Johnny Benson wins his 2nd straight NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the Milwaukee Mile
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BASEBALL

• Indians win, inspired by wounded soldier
  Inspired by soldier they visited at Walter Reed, Indians go out and rally past Nationals 4-3
• Morneau to have more tests in hospital
  Twins' Justin Morneau to undergo more tests in hospital because of bruised lung
• Without Morneau, Twins rip Marlins 11-1
  Without injured slugger Justin Morneau, Twins pour it on against Marlins, winning 11-1
• Navarro breaks slump as Rays nip Dodgers
  Dioner Navarro breaks out of 2-for-34 slump with tiebreaking HR as Devil Rays top Dodgers 4-3
• Brewers top Royals for 5th straight win
  Brewers win their 5th straight, 7-1 over Royals; Corey Hart hitting .422 last 10 games
• Mets down A's on Wright's double in 9th
  Mets down A's 1-0 on David Wright's 9th-inning double; Lo Duca ejected, tosses equipment
• Cox tossed for 131st time in his career
  Justin Verlander pitches Tigers past Braves, 2-1; Cox tossed a for a record-tying 131st time
• Jones not so chipper about coming back
  Chipper Jones back in Braves' lineup, but says he felt pressured to return from groin injury
• Giants snap skid, beat Yankees 6-5 in 13
  Giants top Yankees 6-5 in 13 innings, ending 8-game losing streak; Schierholtz blooper wins it
• Rangers continue feasting on NL teams
  Rangers continue feasting on NL teams; beat Astros 7-2 for 7th win in 9 games vs. NL
• Cubs squeeze by punchless White Sox 2-1
  Ryan Theriot's suicide squeeze in 9th lifts Cubs past White Sox 2-1; Sox have lost 21 of 26
• Phils' 6-game streak in St. Louis ends
  Cardinals down Phillies 8-3, ending Philadelphia's 6-game winning streak in St. Louis
• Thomas hits 498th HR in Blue Jays' rout
  Frank Thomas hits homer No. 498, Matt Stairs gets 4 hits as Blue Jays rout Rockies 11-6
• Giambi-Mitchell meeting not until July
  Jason Giambi's meeting with steroids investigator George Mitchell not until July at earliest
• Tigers' starter pitches well in debut
  Detroit's Kenny Rogers pitches well in season debut; Matsuzaka leads Red Sox to win
• Angels beat Pirates 5-4 in 11 innings
  Orlando Cabrera's single in the bottom of the 11th inning leads Angels to 5-4 win over Pirates
• Dice-K gives BoSox 2-1 win over Padres
  Daisuke Matsuzaka outpitches Greg Maddux, leads Red Sox to 2-1 win over Padres
• Reds rout Mariners 16-1; Griffey honored
  Ross, Phillips and Harang help Reds rout Mariners 16-1; Griffey honored
• Roberts sparks Birds to rout of D-Backs
  Brian Roberts triples, homers and has 3 RBIs to lead Orioles to 7-1 rout of Diamondbacks
• Bonds hits his 749th career home run
  Bonds hits his 749th career home run, moves within 6 of tying Aaron's record of 755
• Twins' Morneau bruises lung in collision
  Twins' Justin Morneau taken to hospital with bruised lung after collision against Marlins
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BASKETBALL

• Mystics defeat Sky behind Milton-Jones
  Washington Mystics defeat Chicago Sky 99-86 behind 22 points from DeLisha Milton-Jones
• Postseason NBA Schedule
• Hammon leads Silver Stars over Sun
  Becky Hammon scores 20 points, Sophia Young adds 17 to lead Silver Stars past Sun 71-58
• Sparks overcome Monarchs 96-88 in 2OT
  Sparks overcome 19-point 3Q deficit to beat Monarchs 96-88 in double-overtime
• Shock stage big rally to beat Mercury
  Shock rally from 16-point deficit in the 3rd quarter to beat Mercury 87-84
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BOXING

• Hatton KO's Castillo with body shot
  Ricky Hatton wins biggest fight, knocking out Jose Luis Castillo with body shot in 4th round
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COLLEGE SPORTS

• Beavers a win away from 2nd CWS title
  Defending champion Oregon St. downs N. Carolina 11-4 in Game 1 of College World Series finals
• Postseason EFL Schedule
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FOOTBALL

• Pacman surrenders, makes bail at $20,000
  Titans cornerback Adam 'Pacman' Jones surrenders to Vegas police, is released on $20,000 bail
• Tank Johnson pulled over for speeding
  Tank Johnson stopped by police in Phoenix suburb; cops draw blood to determine if he was drunk
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GOLF

• Williamson leads Travelers by a stroke
  Jay Williamson takes 1-shot lead at Travelers Championship in Conn.; Hunter Mahan in 2nd
• Purtzer seizes 3-stroke Champions lead
  Tom Purtzer takes 3-stroke lead at Champions event in Mass.; Watson among 7 tied for 2nd
• Ochoa leads by a stroke at Wegmans LPGA
  Lorena Ochoa shoots a 67 to take a 1-stroke lead at Wegmans LPGA in Pittsford, N.Y.
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HOCKEY

• Postseason NHL Schedule
• Nigerian forward's NHL dream comes true
  Akim 'The Dream' Aliu drafted by Blackhawks; seeking to become 2nd Nigerian in NHL history
• Predators owner pushes to finalize deal
  Predators owner Craig Leipold pressures billionaire Jim Balsillie to finalize sale
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LAW CENTER

• 8 cases await rulings by Supreme Court
  Race, religion, speech cases await rulings in Supreme Court's final days
• Supreme Court cases still to be decided
  Supreme Court cases still to be decided this term
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MORE SPORTS

• Richards fails to make U.S. 400 squad
  Sanya Richards fails to make U.S. 400-meter team for worlds, ending string of 18 straight wins
• Swiss yacht Alinghi wins Cup opener
  Swiss yacht Alinghi begins defense of America's Cup with 35-second victory over New Zealand
• U.S. beats Japan in World League match
  Riley Salmon, Gabriel Gardner lead U.S. to straight sets win over Japan in World League match
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SOCCER

• Findley leads SLC past D.C. in debut
  Robbie Findley scores twice in debut, leading Real Salt Lake past D.C. United 2-1
• FC Dallas edges Rapids 1-0 on Toja goal
  FC Dallas edges Rapids 1-0 on Juan Toja's 4th goal of the season
• American women dominate Brazilians, 2-0
  U.S. women's soccer team dominates Brazil, 2-0; Kristine Lilly scores 123rd international goal
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TENNIS

• Henin beats Mauresmo in Eastbourne final
  Henin tops Mauresmo 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2) to win Wimbledon tuneup Eastbourne International
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