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Chicago shootings leave six dead, three dozen hurt over weekend
6/17/13 8:50 AM
Chicago Police are investigating after a violent weekend left at least six people dead and more than three dozen wounded in a series of shootings.
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Great American Backyard Campout 2013
6/17/13 7:27 AM
It's time for the Great American Backyard Campout. ABC7's Adam Caskey got into the spirit Monday morning on Good Morning Washington.

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Current, former US officials back secret surveillance
6/17/13 6:27 AM
In interviews on Sunday talk shows, guests ranging from White House chief of staff Denis McDonough to former Vice President Dick Cheney and former CIA and National Security Agency head Michael Hayden defended the government's reliance on data collection from Americans.
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Doug Davidson of 'Young and Restless' wins Daytime Emmy after 35 years in role
6/16/13 9:24 PM
Doug Davidson of "The Young and the Restless" won lead actor honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday night, earning his first career trophy for a role he's played since 1978. Ben Bailey won for outstanding game show host for "Cash Cab."
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Solar-powered plane lands at Dulles
6/16/13 8:11 PM
A solar-powered plane nearing the close of a cross-continental journey landed at Dulles International Airport outside the nation's capital early Sunday.
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Thomas Penfield Jackson: Judge in MIcrosoft, Marion Barry cases has died
6/16/13 7:05 PM
Thomas Penfield Jackson, who as a federal judge in Washington presided over a historic Microsoft antitrust case and the drug possession trial of former Mayor Marion Barry, has died.
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'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut
6/16/13 4:21 PM
"Man of Steel," which stars Henry Cavill as Superman and Amy Adams as Lois Lane, also nabbed the record for June's biggest opening away from "Toy Story 3" in 2010.

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Alex Ovechkin wins Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP
6/16/13 2:59 PM
Alex Ovechkin capped his great season with the NHL's biggest award. The Capitals right wing won his third Hart Trophy, given to the league's MVP, beating out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders.
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Hasan Rowhani: Moderate cleric wins Iran's presidential vote
6/16/13 2:48 PM
Moderate cleric Hasan Rowhani was declared the winner of Iran's presidential vote on Saturday after gaining support among many reform-minded Iranians looking to claw back a bit of ground after years of crackdowns.
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Kim Kardashian baby, family tweets indicate birth
6/17/13 7:51 AM
It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it?
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Baltimore train derailment 911 calls
6/17/13 7:01 AM
The 911 calls that poured into Baltimore County were understandably frantic after a cargo train hit a dump truck and derailed.
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Jet with former President George W. Bush on board makes emergency landing
6/16/13 9:37 PM
A private jet that had former President George W. Bush on board made an emergency landing after the smell of smoke was reported in the cockpit.
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RG2: RG3's dad speaks about raising his son
6/16/13 8:49 PM
In an exclusive interview with ABC7's Leon Harris, the father of Washington Redskins quarterback RG3 speaks about raising his son. Early on, the proud father knew his little Robert was gifted athletically.

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Justin Rose wins US Open; Phil Mickelson a bridesmaid again
6/16/13 8:02 PM
Justin Rose shot a 1-over 281 total and won his first major championship. He finished two shots ahead of Phil Mickelson and Jason Day. It was the sixth time Mickelson has been the runner-up at the US Open. He has yet to win it.
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Washington Nationals: Indians spoil Strasburg's return, beat Nats 2-0
6/16/13 4:28 PM
Corey Kluber pitched eight shutout innings and the Cleveland Indians spoiled Stephen Strasburg's return with a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
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North Korea proposes talks with U.S. to ease tensions
6/16/13 3:18 PM
North Korea's top governing body on Sunday proposed high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States in an appeal sent just days after calling off talks with rival South Korea.
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Graham: Immigration overhaul will be factor in 2016 election
6/16/13 2:50 PM
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says his Republican Party would head into a "death spiral" if immigration legislation falls short.
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Possible salary increases for Anne Arundel County school employees
6/16/13 1:21 PM
School employees in Anne Arundel County would receive pay raises under an agreement being voted on this week.
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