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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan warJune 18, 20137:17 PM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — 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.   House passes far-reaching anti-abortion billJune 18, 20138:37 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a GOP war on women.   10 Things to Know for WednesdayJune 18, 20139:00 PM ET Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:   Military plans would put women in most combat jobsJune 18, 20137:03 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's special operations units.   CBO: Senate Immigration bill would help economyJune 18, 20139:06 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Sweeping immigration legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, at the same time it would bestow legal status on an estimated 8 million immigrants living in the United States unlawfully. 
Latest Headlines  5 things to watch for in Game 6 of NBA FinalsJune 18, 20139:52 AM ET MIAMI (AP) — Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat's reign on Tuesday night:    Duncan's 25 gives Spurs halftime lead in Game 6June 18, 201310:25 PM ET MIAMI (AP) — Tim Duncan scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 50-44 halftime lead over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.  Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron HernandezJune 18, 201310:36 PM ET NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.  
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