My WBZ Morning Headlines 6/16/2008

[0:14]" WBZ news time 8 o'clock 58 and murky in Boston good morning I'm Deb Lawler at Walsh's office here's what we're following in the WBZ newsrooms. A confident Celtics nation looks forward to game six."

[1:12]" But the fuel on the -- The posted -- six Tuesday night the Lakers saved their season."

[2:10]" At a bulletin board material for Celtics fans but some may think it goes a bit too far Jim hill writes on espn.com net rooting for the Celtics is like saying Hitler was a victim. And that's not sitting well with the fans it very much this means to me that she doesn't like so it's obviously and it. Clinton's perspective like that just means she has no respect served people you know we're die hard fans have an adult life. We're talking about -- you can -- Some sort of basket artist ESPN issued a statement saying the column as originally posted made some unacceptable comparisons and it has been edited. A -- shot and killed after allegedly charging up police with a knife WBZ is Karen Twomey has more."

[2:54]" Police were called to the -- home of John Crosby to reports that the man was exhibiting erratic behavior when they arrived they found Crosby wielding a knife. During the ensuing 45 minute standoff -- police contacted state police to request a crisis situation negotiator. But they say before help could arrive -- charged up -- with a knife. The officers fired their weapons one of them hit Crosby who was rushed to Beth Israel deaconess hospital where he later died. Both officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation Karen Twomey WBZ Newsradio 1030."

[3:27]" Tim Russert son is talking about his father's death -- Russert appeared on the today show on NBC this morning saying he and his grandfather big Ross are taking things in stride."

[3:37]" He said -- BSE can had a good line egos you know he was like the picture you in the catcher -- the umpire who lost our catcher are on the roster pitcher so how. He's still in good spirits and he has that way is speaking from people who buffalo have."

[3:52]" Tim Russert its chair was empty on meet the press yesterday Tom Brokaw hosted an hour long tribute to Russert in his place. WBZ news time 8659 degrees in Boston are looking for some thunderstorms later today. For gay couples in California this week will be the start of the rest of their lives same sex couples can legally marry an estate starting today. I spoken ABC's Alex Stone in San Francisco this morning where mayor Gavin Newsom will preside over a ceremonial first wedding at City Hall."

[4:22]" He will perform the first one today and it's going to be a couple they've been together for a thirty some odd years it's a lesbian couple. Billy somewhat of a private ceremony today they will be in an area with about 250 of their friends and one -- two print reporters and photographer and then they will come out. In front of cameras and in front of the public within City Hall into the cake cutting and and more of the celebration but. What most of the cities are doing here today they're doing one symbolic ceremony. I did to take it off and then they're closing up their clerks and recorders offices and in the open up tomorrow. And hold many of these ceremonies so today nobody won here in San Francisco. Tomorrow they're expecting hundreds of people in line even though they all have appointments and that waiting to get married tomorrow."

[5:07]" ABC's Alex Stone in San Francisco. Saudi Arabia is getting ready to turn up to speed on his oil pumps work from the UN secretary general is -- the world's largest oil producer will increase production. -- 200000 barrels a day next month. In the meantime Saudi Arabia's call for a meeting of oil producing and consuming countries next weekend to discuss ways of dealing with soaring energy prices. Hundreds of homes remain evacuated in Iowa City, Iowa the latest big town hit by the midwest flood crisis."

[5:36]" Iowa river is still rushing past and through. Much of the University of Iowa campus several downtown streets are now streets as floodwaters for an out of control. Still overtaking homes and businesses. The rivers are expected to stay above flood stage for another week. Jim bristled at CBS news Iowa City, Iowa."

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[6:05]" WBZ news time 8 wait time to get some business news state or standing by at marketwatch.com with good morning Steve."

[6:13]" Good morning Texas -- in serious satellite radio could be one step closer to a merger reports say the FCC chairman will recommend the approval of the deal. But with conditions such as price caps on some services. Final vote could come within three weeks. Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers could be in trouble. The Wall Street Journal reports those two executives can be charged with securities fraud within the next week. The collapse of the funds helped lead to that credit crisis Lehman Brothers which has been caught up in the crisis will release its earnings report shortly. -- IG the world's largest insurer is ousted CEO Martin Sullivan. This after the insurer suffered record losses from risky mortgage investments. Business of business reports at 838 past the hour I'm Steve war marketwatch.com and WBZ Newsradio 1030."