Korva Coleman

The Boston Bruins have taken the lead in the NHL's Stanley Cup championships, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 Monday night in Boston. Interestingly, last night wasn't a tense, drawn-out reprise of Games 1 and 2 and did not require an overtime.

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- In Interview, Obama Defends NSA Data Collection.

-- NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces.

And here are more early headlines:

Russia Faces Pressure Over Syria At G-8 Summit. (Reuters)

After four years on the job, the nation's top doctor is leaving. U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced late Wednesay that she plans to step down next month.

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- So Far Not So Bad As Storms Head East, But Threat Remains.

-- Thriller On The Ice: Blackhawks Beat Bruins In Triple OT.

And here are more early headlines:

Yes, the NBA finals are well underway, and yes it's mid-June, but tonight marks Game 1 of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup championship. A strike-shortened season pushed the finals later into the spring than usual.

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Experts Doubt NSA Leaker's Claim About Wiretaps.

-- Spurs Blow Out The Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals.

And here are more early headlines:

Delicate preparations for talks between North and South Korea collapsed like a souffle Tuesday, after both sides objected over who was going to show up to do the talking.

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- As NSA Leaker Disappears, Talk Of More To Come & Charges.

-- In Istanbul, Police Move Against Anti-Government Protesters.

And here are more early headlines:

Speaking to a huge group of children Friday at the Vatican, Pope Francis pushed aside a set of prepared remarks to talk directly to them and answer some of their questions.

One of his frank responses to a girl named Teresa was this: "Anyone who wants to be Pope doesn't care much for themselves, God doesn't bless them. I didn't want to be Pope," reports Reuters.