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June 24, 2014

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Headlines from June 24, 2014

2nd Bridge Inquiry Said to Be Linked to Christie

By Matt Flegenheimer, William K. Rashbaum and Kate Zernike

Investigations into the administration of Gov. Chris Christie and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have zeroed in on possible securities law violations, people briefed on the matter say.

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 18, 2014, covering June 24, 2014.

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    Album cover for Platinum by Miranda Lambert

    Platinum

    Miranda Lambert

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    Album cover for Frozen by Soundtrack

    Frozen

    Soundtrack

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    Album cover for Just As I Am by Brantley Gilbert

    Just As I Am

    Brantley Gilbert

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    Album cover for Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win by 50 Cent

    Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win

    50 Cent

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    Album cover for Ghost Stories by Coldplay

    Ghost Stories

    Coldplay

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Notable Deaths

2014John Clement, Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1928)[†]

John Twining Clement was a politician in Ontario, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Progressive Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament from 1971 to 1975 and was in the cabinet of premier Bill Davis.

2014Olga Kotelko, Canadian runner and softball player (born 1919)[†]

Olga Kotelko was a Canadian track and field athlete. She held over 30 world records and won over 750 gold medals in her age category for the Masters competition, age 90–95, and was considered "one of the world's greatest athletes" as a result. She held every track and field world record she attempted for her age group.

Ramón José Velåsquez

2014RamĂłn JosĂ© VelĂĄsquez, Venezuelan journalist, lawyer, and politician, President of Venezuela (born 1916)[†]

Ramón José Velåsquez Mujica was a Venezuelan politician, historian, journalist, and lawyer. He served as the president of Venezuela between 1993 and 1994.

Eli Wallach

2014Eli Wallach, American actor (born 1915)[†]

Eli Herschel Wallach was an American film, television, and stage actor from New York City. Known for his character actor roles, his entertainment career spanned over six decades. He received a BAFTA Award, a Tony Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. He also was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1988 and received the Academy Honorary Award in 2010.

Historical Context for June 24, 2014

In 2014, the world population was approximately 7,381,616,244 people[†]