Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, June 16, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BERGDAHL SWAP DEAL MEANS LITTLE FOR AFGHAN-TALIBAN TALKS Any peace negotiations between Kabul and its fundamentalist foes are on hold till a new president takes over in Afghanistan. 2. HOW IRAQ CHAOS COULD INFLUENCE OBAMA ON AFGHANISTAN The turmoil raises questions about whether the U.S. presidents plans to keep a small military presence in Afghanistan until the end of 2016 can prevent similar violence there. 3. WHO THE NEW NBA CHAMPIONS ARE The San Antonio Spurs win their 5th title, beating the Miami Heat 104-87 in Game 5 of the finals. 4. FORTY EIGHT KILLED IN ARMED ASSAULT ON KENYAN TOWN The authorities are blaming an al-Qaida-linked Somali group for the deadly attack. 5. WHATS ON THE MENU AT THE WORLD CUP Parmesan for the Italian team, Cheerios for the Americans and chipotle chiles for the Mexicans--each team is making sure its players get top nutrition and familiar dishes away from home. 6. MOSCOW HOPES TO SPUR CRIMEAN TOURISM WITH SUBSIDIZED PACKAGE TOURS Russia is paying to revive its citizens love for the regions coast despite its aging charm and infrastructure. 7. CAR RACING LEGEND OUT OF COMA Michael Schumacher, the Formula One ex-champion, has left the French hospital where he has been treated for nearly six months after a skiing accident. 8. VOICE OF AMERICAN TOP 40, SHAGGY GOES SILENT Casey Kasem, who counted down the hits for a quarter century, died at 82 after suffering the effects of dementia. 9. COLOMBIANS RE-ELECT LEADER IN A VOTE FOR PEACE President Santos victory signals public approval of his peaceful bid to end the nations decades-long guerrilla conflict. 10. BARISTAS TO GET BARGAIN ON THEIR EDUCATION Starbucks is offering 135,000 of its U.S. employees steep discounts on online college degrees.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:52:19 +0000
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