President Donald Trump touted what he called a “beautiful” and “very warm” letter that he received Monday from Kim Jong Un as he lavished praise on the North Korean leader and predicted something “very positive” will happen soon. (June 11)
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Tetris puzzle video game going strong at 35
The electric puzzle video game “Tetris” turns 35 this year. It was created by Russian game designer Alexey Pajitnov while he was working as a Soviet computer programmer. Pajitnov says that for fans of the game it’s a “good addiction.” (June 11)
Aerials show rooftop view of NY copter crash
A helicopter that crashed on the roof of a rain-shrouded Manhattan skyscraper killed the pilot and briefly triggered memories of 9/11. The chopper had taken an erratic trip Monday across some of the nation’s most restricted airspace. (June 11)
WH: Biden calling Trump a threat is ‘laughable’
The White House says Joe Biden’s plan to call President Donald Trump an “existential threat” to the nation is “truly laughable” as the two politicians converge in Iowa on Tuesday. (June 11)
Today in History for June 11th
Highlights of this day in history: Alabama Gov. George Wallace makes a symbolic stand against racial integration; A Buddhist monk immolates himself in South Vietnam; Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh executed; Actor John Wayne dies. (June 11)
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NYC chopper crash kills one
The New York City Fire Department is responding to a report of a helicopter crash on the roof of a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan not far from Time Square. FDNY says the pilot has died. (June 10)
Watergate’s John Dean: Mueller left ‘road map’
John Dean, a star witness during Watergate who helped bring down the Nixon presidency, testifies that special counsel Robert Mueller left Congress with a “road map” for investigating President Donald Trump. (June 10)
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Red Sox president: team flying Ortiz to Boston
The Boston Red Sox management and the team’s fans expressed shock and dismay Monday after the news that beloved former player David Ortiz was ambushed and shot in the Dominican Republic. (June 10)
Red Sox send best wishes, aircraft to David Ortiz
The Boston Red Sox have sent their best wishes, and an aircraft, to ex-slugger David Ortiz after he was shot in the Dominican Republic. Red Sox President Sam Kennedy says the team is flying Ortiz back to Boston. (June 10)
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Stroker, Linney, Ratajkowski take over the Tony Awards
Ali Stroker, Laura Linney, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emily Ratajkowski, Tina Fey, Zachary Quinto commanded the red carpet at the Tony Awards. (June 10)