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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Karzai suspends talks with US over Taliban moveJune 19, 20136:35 AM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan president on Wednesday suspended talks with the United States on a new security deal to protest the way his government was being left out of initial peace negotiations with the Taliban meant to find a way to end the nearly 12-year war.   Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programsJune 19, 20137:47 AM ET BERLIN (AP) — Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.   10 Things to Know for TodayJune 19, 20135:59 AM ET Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:   Budget office view boosts Senate immigration billJune 19, 20133:22 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that says the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.   Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonusesJune 19, 20134:19 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. 
Latest Headlines  Protesters out again in Brazil's biggest cityJune 19, 20137:11 AM ET SAO PAULO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament — people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get low-quality public services and a system of government infected with corruption.    5 things learned from Game 6 of NBA FinalsJune 19, 20133:42 AM ET MIAMI (AP) — Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night:    Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifyingJune 19, 20133:45 AM ET SANDY, Utah (AP) — As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense. 
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