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Watch VideoUnusual Heat Wave Bakes Alaska

Unusual Heat Wave Bakes Alaska

Alaska is dealing with an unusual heat wave. Temperatures have reach 70 in Anchorage almost every day for more than a week, while a more remote area saw a high of 96. (June 19) Full Story

Watch VideoHoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades

Hoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades

The latest possible resting place of Jimmy Hoffa is an overgrown farm field where the calm of chirping crickets is being drowned out by a beeping backhoe, the chop of an overhead news helicopter and the bustle of reporters and onlookers. (June 18) Full Story

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Watch Video'Bachelorete' Hot Topics With Chris Harrison

'Bachelorete' Hot Topics With Chris Harrison

Chris Harrison talks about the controversy surrounding 'Bachelorette' contestant Ben Scott and the idea of Desiree Hartsock introducing this season's suitors to her brother. (June 18) Full Story

Watch VideoBilly Crystal Is 17 Again for 'Monsters'

Billy Crystal Is 17 Again for 'Monsters'

Actor Billy Crystal explains he became 17 again when recreating his character's voice in 'Monsters University' - while director Dan Scanlon and creative advisor John Lasseter describe doing a prequel, 12 years after the original. (June 18) Full Story

National

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. Full Story

Health

Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high

Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high

Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to briefly hit its worst level in nearly 16 years. Full Story

World

Bomb blast, gunmen attack UN compound in Mogadishu

Al-Qaida-linked militants detonated at least one bomb blast and engaged in ongoing battles with security forces in an attempt to breach the main U.N. compound in Mogadishu, officials said Wednesday. Full Story

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Utah man shot in church upgraded to fair condition

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The Latest

Here is the latest news: Injuries a little southeast Louisiana girl received as the result of "WWE" style wrestling moves are being blamed for her death over the weekend. No injuries are ... Full Story

Politics

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic spending cuts enacted this year, according to a GOP senator. Full Story

Science & Tech

Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia

Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia

Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex. Full Story