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Compromise among senators eyed on border security

WASHINGTON (AP) -- After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to dramatically toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to citizenship to millions living in the country illegally....

Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2

BOSTON (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks kept taking the lead until there were no more chances for Boston to come back and tie it....

AP PHOTOS: The career of James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini, who won three Emmy Awards for his indelible role as mob boss Tony Soprano in HBO's "The Sopranos," died while on vacation in Italy at age 51. While Tony Soprano was a larger-than-life figure, Gandolfini was exceptionally modest and obsessive - he described himself as "a 260-pound Woody Allen." HBO called the actor a "special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone, no matter their title or position, with equal respect."...

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate crime boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" was the brilliant center of one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51....