216 BC Hannibal Barca wins his greatest victory over the Romans at Cannae.
47 BC Caesar defeats Pharnaces at Zela in Syria and declares, "veni, vidi, vici,".
1552 The treaty of Passau gives religious freedom to Protestants living in Germany.
1553 An invading French army is destroyed at the Battle of Marciano in Italy.
1589 During France's religious war, a fanatical monk stabs King Henry II to death.
1776 The Continental Congress signs US Declaration of Independence.
1802 Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed "Consul for Life" by the French Senate.

Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced the formation of the Community Board District Office Management Task-force, which is designed to examine best practices, policies and procedures on important issues facing all 12 community boards in the Bronx.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until 11:00 PM tonight.

More protective national air quality standards for ozone and fine particles are now in effect. The AQI has been adjusted to reflect this change. This may lead to an increased frequency of air quality advisories despite recent improvements in air quality.

New York State Air Quality Hotline: (800) 535-1345

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SYRIAN REBELS TURN TIDE. Using Captured Armaments Against The Military.
The Syrian government's own tanks and weapons are now being used against them in another twist as clashes continue taking place in Aleppo and Damascus.

US SENATE COULD GO HOME SOON. Without Considering Internet Security.
Legislation sponsors attempt to overcome GOP resistance to the measure but appear short of the votes needed for it to pass the bill.

THE JUDGE MAY DECLARE A MISTRIAL. During Drew Petersen Trial.

As the United Nations prepares to deliver food relief to people in Aleppo, the UN observer mission in the country renewed its call for the Government and the opposition to refrain from further violence after reports of an increase in fighting and the use of heavy weaponry in the city over the past 72 hours.