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Watch VideoRaw: First Lady, Daughters Enjoy Irish Sights

Raw: First Lady, Daughters Enjoy Irish Sights

First lady, Michelle Obama took a tour of Ireland's Wicklow Mountains National Park with daughters Sasha and Malia on Tuesday. They are in Ireland while President Obama attends the G-8 summit. (June 18) Full Story

Watch VideoObama: US Has Helped Syrian Rebels

Obama: US Has Helped Syrian Rebels

President Obama told PBS's Charlie Rose that the US has been helping Syrian rebels, even before the White House's recent decision to provide lethal aid. (June 18) Full Story

Entertainment Video News

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

Watch VideoShowbiz Minute: Mirren, Sande, Perry

Showbiz Minute: Mirren, Sande, Perry

Helen Mirren breaks records; Emili Sande organizes a charity gig; Katy Perry talks about love. (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

18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda

18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda

The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. Full Story

World

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. Full Story

News in Pictures

Jury can't reach verdict in Detroit cop's trial

Local

Child's Death Under Investigation

Police in Shreveport are investigating the death of a three-year-old. KSLA-TV reports the child was pronounced dead at the LSU Medical Center around nine last night. The toddler reportedly had bruises on ... Full Story

Politics

IRS worker: No political bias against tea party

An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny of tea party groups' tax forms originated in his Cincinnati IRS office and not in Washington, according to a full transcript of his interview by congressional investigators released Tuesday. Full Story

Finance

US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May

U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy. Full Story

Science & Tech

Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies in Maine

Wilson, Nobel winner for physics, dies in Maine

Physicist Kenneth Wilson, who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions, has died in Maine, where he retired to enjoy kayaking with his wife. He was 77. Full Story