Lady Gaga attends a press conference, ahead of her appearance at the MTV Video Music Aid event, where she expressed her dedication to helping the Japanese people recover from the tsunami disaster. (June 23)
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In an address to the nation, President Barack Obama revealed that he is withdrawing 10000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year, and more than 20000 in addition no later than September 2012. (June 22)
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President Barack Obama says no country is more endangered by the presence of extremists than Pakistan. He says it is important to work with the Pakistani government to attack the problem. (June 22)
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In a prime-time speech to a war-weary nation, President Barack Obama said he’s commencing the pullout from Afghanistan this summer, and hopes to have all his 30000 surge troops home by next year. (June 22)
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A Marine reservist who was detained during a security scare near the Pentagon last week has been linked to the shootings last year at the Marine Corps museum and several DC area military recruitment stations, officials said Wednesday. (June 22)
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A jet carrying 286 passengers slammed on its brakes and aborted a takeoff this week at Kennedy Airport after another plane began taxiing toward the runway it was using, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday. (June 22)
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Duke point guard Kyrie Irving could be the No. 1 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, even though he only played in 11 games last season due to a toe injury. (June 22)
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Dozens of firefighters battled a large warehouse fire southeast of Atlanta on Wednesday. The blaze sent plumes of thick, black smoke into the sky. No serious injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation. (June 22)
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Churchill Downs, the longtime home to the Kentucky Derby, was hit by a possible tornado Wednesday. The high winds damaged property, but did not injure any humans or horses at the track, officials said. (June 23)
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James “Whitey” Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” list for his alleged role in 19 murders, has been captured near Los Angeles after living on the run for 16 years, authorities said Wednesday. (June 23)
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