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Report: Taliban offers to hand over captive U.S. soldier

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl disappeared in eastern Afghanistan four years ago. A Taliban spokesman told the Associated Press that Bergdahl is in good condition. The Taliban said they will free him in exchange for five senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay. CBS News contacted a Taliban spokesman who would neither confirm nor deny the report.

James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51

HBO and his managers say James Gandolfini - best known for his role as Tony Soprano in TV series 'The Sopranos' - has died in Italy at age 51. (June 19)

Men's Wearhouse Founder Fired

George Zimmer speaks out on his surprising termination. Get the details.

FBI Arrests 2 Local Men for Radiation Terror Plot

FBI arrests 2 local men for radiation terror plot

Obama Renews Call for Nuclear Reductions

President Barack Obama is calling for a one-third reduction of the world's nuclear stockpiles. Speaking at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate, he says he intends to seek negotiated cuts with Russia to move beyond a Cold War nuclear posture. (June 19)

Obama: 'Lives Have Been Saved' by NSA Programs

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. (June 19)

Miami Heat Wins in Overtime

Miami Heat Wins in Overtime

Three Charged for Enslaving Mother and Daughter

Three Charged for Enslaving Mother and Daughter

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