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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...
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
A Milan court has convicted the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of tax evasion. They were given a one year and eight months suspended jail sentence and ordered to pay fines. (June 19)
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Meet Pepper, the latest attraction at the Werribee Open Range Zoo, near Melbourne. She's a Southern White Rhinoceros, only two weeks-old and weighs 185 pounds. (June 19)
Royal baby could give U.K. economy $400m bump
Souvenirs, toys and other collectibles related to the royal baby could bring in an estimated $124 million alone.
Obama: 'Lives Have Been Saved' by NSA Programs
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats....
Obama: Friction in Afghan Talks No Surprise
Speaking at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Obama said it's no surprise that there's friction in early efforts to launch peace talks between the Taliban and Afghanistan's government. (June 19)
Raw: Massive Protests Fill Brazilian Streets
Tens of thousands filled streets throughout Brazil on Tuesday night, to protest government corruption and high taxes. (June 19)
Raw: German President Welcomes President Obama
President Obama arrived in Berlin on Wednesday, and was greeted by German President Joachim Gauck. (June 19)
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