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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Compromise among senators eyed on border securityJune 19, 201310:48 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to citizenship to millions living in the country illegally.   Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51June 19, 201311:17 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate crime boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" was the brilliant center of one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.   AP PHOTOS: The career of James GandolfiniJune 19, 201311:40 PM ET James Gandolfini, who won three Emmy Awards for his indelible role as mob boss Tony Soprano in HBO's "The Sopranos," died while on vacation in Italy at age 51. While Tony Soprano was a larger-than-life figure, Gandolfini was exceptionally modest and obsessive — he described himself as "a 260-pound Woody Allen." HBO called the actor a "special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone, no matter their title or position, with equal respect."   10 Things to Know for ThursdayJune 19, 20139:30 PM ET Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:   US tries saving Taliban talks after Karzai objectsJune 19, 20136:13 PM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. and scuttled a peace delegation to the Taliban, sending American officials scrambling to preserve the possibility of dialogue with the militants. 
Latest Headlines Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2June 19, 201311:50 PM ET BOSTON (AP) — Brent Seabrook's goal 9:51 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night and tied the Stanley Cup finals through four games.      Mattingly, Dodgers salvage split at Yankee StadiumJune 19, 201311:43 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) — Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his hands in the air and shouted, "Pow!" 
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