Singapore's central business district is obscured by haze Friday, June 21, 2013. Air pollution in Singapore has soared to record heights for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia prepared planes and helicopters to battle raging fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries. (AP Photo/Joseph Nair)
Singapore's central business district is obscured by haze Friday, June 21, 2013. Air pollution in Singapore has soared to record heights for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia prepared planes and helicopters to battle raging fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries. (AP Photo/Joseph Nair)
A group of protestors lie on the ground lay on the ground before being searched by police during an anti-government demonstration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 20, 2013. More than half a million Brazilians poured into the streets of at least 80 Brazilian cities Thursday in demonstrations that saw violent clashes and renewed calls for an end to government corruption and demands for better public services. Riot police battled protesters in at least five cities, with some of the most intense clashes happening in Rio de Janeiro, where an estimated 300,000 demonstrators swarmed into the seaside city's central area.(AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
The Miami Heat's LeBron James smiles during a post game news conference following Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, June 21, 2013, in Miami. The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 to win their second straight NBA championship. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. BRAZIL CABINET TO MEET AFTER PROTESTS GROW VIOLENT
About 1 million people rallied in more than 80 cities as Confederations Cup games began; one protester was killed and least 40 were hurt.
2. EDGY INVESTORS WATCH WALL STREET
Asian stock markets fell today and the Dow had its biggest drop of the year yesterday over concerns about the Fed's plans to cut its stimulus program.
3. KEY IMMIGRATION COMPROMISE REACHED
The Senate agreed on a military-style surge to secure the U.S.-Mexican border, boosting momentum for passage of the overhaul.
4. OBAMA NAMING NEW FBI DIRECTOR
James Comey was George W. Bush's No. 2 at the Justice Department, known for a 2004 standoff with the White house over warrantless wiretapping programs.
5. WATCHDOG BLAMES FIRM THAT CLEARED NSA LEAKER
An inspector general says the company that conducted Edward Snowden's background check is under investigation.
6. WHO ISN'T ON GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S JURY
Men. Most of the six women picked to hear the racially charged murder trial are white.
7. CANADA FLOODS WASH CARS AND FURNITURE AWAY
As many as 100,000 people face evacuation, and waters that caused mudslides and closed the Trans-Canada Highway were rising.
8. CLEARING THE HAZE IN SINGAPORE
Indonesia has sent planes and helicopters to tamp down forest fires that are blamed for Singapore's three days of record-high air pollution.
9. WHY CRITICS SAY MAINE GOVERNOR HAS GONE TOO FAR
Paul LePage, who once told NAACP leaders to "kiss my butt," on Thursday used a sexually vulgar phrase to describe how he thinks a lawmaker is taking advantage of people.
10. CHAMPIONS AGAIN
LeBron James' 37 points led the Heat to a 95-88 Game 7 win over San Antonio and Miami's second straight championship.
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