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10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. GREEK BANKS REMAIN SHUT AS ECONOMIC CRISIS DEEPENS

Pensioners queue up by ATMs from dawn hoping to withdraw their pensions as global stock markets sink and the euro edges down.

2. WHAT’S BEHIND DARING NY JAIL BREAK

The June 6 escape of two convicted murderers from a prison highlights security lapses and bares a culture of liberties and personal relationships in a maximum-security facility.