Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott and Halsey were some of the stars to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. (June 14)
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Today in History for June 14th
Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Germany’s troops enter Paris during World War II; TWA Flight 847 hijacked; Stars and Stripes adopted as official U.S. flag; Leftist guerrilla Che Guevara and real estate mogul Donald Trump born. (June 14)
Video purports to show Iran removing ship mine
Video purports to show Iran removing ship mine
Prosecutors drop charges against 8 in Flint crisis
Michigan prosecutors have dropped all criminal charges against eight people involved in the Flint water crisis, more than three years after investigators began examining what left the city’s water system tainted with lead. (June 13)
Phil Mickelson discusses missed chances at US Open
Phil Mickelson talks about a few that got away during his opening-round 72 at the US Open on Thursday (June 13)
Breakdancers say getting into the Paris 2024 Olympics is ‘huge’
Getting hip to breakdancing’s appeal with young audiences, organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics want the dance sport that spread from New York in the 1970s to become a medal event at the games. (June 13)
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Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. led by police in handcuffs
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. was led by police in handcuffs Thursday. He was arrested an charged with forcible touching after a woman accused him of groping her at a New York City night spot. (June 13)
More research monkeys retire when studies finish
Giving monkeys a break: More research monkeys are being retired to sanctuaries when their work is done, but funding and quality of care are the biggest roadblocks. (June 13)
Six detained in David Ortiz shooting
Six suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been detained in the shooting of Ortiz, the Dominican Republic’s chief prosecutor said. Authorities have declined to give a motive for the shooting at a popular Santo Domingo bar Sunday night. (Jun 12)
Today in History for June 13th
Highlights of this day in history: The Pentagon Papers hits newsstands amid the Vietnam War; Thurgood Marshall nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court; The ‘Miranda’ warning; Pioneer 10 leaves solar system; Swing legend Benny Goodman dies. (June 13)