Sony chief says time needed to study proposal Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:54:59 -0400 TOKYO (AP) — Sony Corp. needs more time to study a key proposal from a U.S. hedge fund to spin off a part of its entertainment unit as a way to propel its fledgling revival, the chief executive told shareholders Thursday.
Iraqis vote in 2 Sunni-dominated provinces Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:46:40 -0400 BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi state TV says voters have begun casting ballots in two Sunni-dominated provinces amid tight security aimed at thwarting insurgent attempts to disrupt the elections.
Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:11:01 -0400 LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.
Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:10:09 -0400 BOSTON (AP) — After struggling for more than 120 minutes to score even once, the Blackhawks beat Boston goalie Tuukka Rask a half-dozen times in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals to send the series back to Chicago tied two games apiece.
House votes to delay food safety rules Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:45:55 -0400 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted late Wednesday to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.
Rangers give starter a win for first time in June Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:39:48 -0400 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Justin Grimm threw his last pitch, the Texas Rangers were trailing the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics.
Oregon St. knocks Indiana out of CWS with 1-0 win Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:30:27 -0400 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the kind of pitchers' duel the College World Series hadn't seen in three decades, Matt Boyd was just a bit superior to Aaron Slegers.