Highlights of this day in history: James Byrd, Jr. dragged to death in Texas; Communists complete takeover of Czechoslovakia; Israel destroys an Iraqi nuclear power plant; ‘Grease’ opens on Broadway; Singer-songwriter Prince born. (June 7)
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Parkland school ex-deputy released from jail
A former Florida deputy charged with 11 criminal counts for failing to confront the gunman in the Parkland school massacre has been released from jail after a judge reduced his bail and lifted other restrictions. (June 6)
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James Corden hopes audience finds ‘joy’ at the Tony Awards
TV talk show host James Corden steps back into the role of Tony Award host this weekend, not planning anything ‘particularly political’ and not worried about any online snark. (June 6)
Meetings continue as Mexico tariff deadline looms
Meetings continue as Mexico tariff deadline looms
US, France praise close ties on D-Day anniversary
France wants the D-Day commemoration to showcase its long friendship with the United States, but relations are strained as President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron meet on the sidelines of the 75th anniversary. (June 6)
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My First Record: Taylor Dye, Maddie & Tae
Taylor Dye of Maddie and Tae was a big, big fan of one pop star – as her dolls found out. (June 6)
My First Record: Brooks & Dunn
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn had different taste in music and different budgets when it came to buying songs in their youth. (June 6)
ShowBiz Minute: R. Kelly, Lee, CMT Music Awards
R. Kelly expected to plead not guilty to 11 new sex-assault charges; Man charged with elder abuse of Stan Lee pleads not guilty; Carrie Underwood wins big at the CMT Music Awards. (June 6)
AP follows D-Day vet as he returns to Omaha Beach
AP follows D-Day vet as he returns to Omaha Beach
AP Top Stories June 5 P
Here’s the latest for Wednesday June 5th: Trump: US has the cleanest air, water in the world; Ohio doctor charged in opioid overdose deaths; Parkland massacre deputy arrested on 11 charges and 97-year-old remembers D-Day with ‘perfect’ jump.