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Today in History June 19
Highlights of this day in history: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed; Father's Day first celebrated in the U.S.; The event behind 'Juneteenth'; Author Salman Rushdie born; NBA draft pick Len Bias dies; Entertainer Paula Adbul born. (June ...
Raw: Obama Arrives in Berlin
President Barack Obama arrived in Germany Tuesday for a 24-hour visit, the culmination of which will be a speech on Wednesday at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. (June 18)
Obama Seeks G-8 Support on Syria
President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders attempted to speak with one voice on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement, yet couldn't publicly agree on what this means. (June 18)
Raw: Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano registered a massive eruption, emitting a plume of ash and gas that reached an altitude of 2.4 miles. Note: video is silent. (June 18)
Suicide Bombs Target Baghdad Mosque, Killing 29
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside and near a Shiite mosque in Baghdad Tuesday, killing 29 people and reviving fears the country is headed back toward the widespread sectarian bloodshed.(June 18)
Boeing, Airbus Battle for Sales Supremacy
The Paris Air Show is a platform for the race for sales between Boeing and its European rival Airbus, which is hoping that the event sparks interest in its A350, its long-haul wide-body rival to the 787. (June 18)
Raw: First Lady, Daughters Enjoy Irish Sights
First lady, Michelle Obama took a tour of Ireland's Wicklow Mountains National Park with daughters Sasha and Malia on Tuesday. They are in Ireland while President Obama attends the G-8 summit. (June 18)
50 years ago: JFK's historic "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech
Take a look back at the historic speech delivered by John F. Kennedy in Germany.
Afghan Forces Take Afghanistan Security Lead
Afghan forces have taken over the security lead in Afghanistan, following an official handover from the US-led NATO coalition on Tuesday. (June 18)
Raw: 100K Protesters Flood Brazilian Streets
An estimated 100,000 demonstrators flooded the streets of eight different Brazilian cities, venting frustrations over poor transportation, health services, education and security despite heavy taxes. (June 18)
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