Takeouts: emergency funding for Eurozone, Dallas Braden throws perfect game

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Greece’s Bailout: In an effort to limit the global scope of Greece’s financial crisis, European governments and the IMF have pledged almost one trillion dollars in emergency funding to Eurozone countries. BBC Europe reporter Dominic Hughes explains.

Sports Takeout: Dallas Braden from the Oakland Athletics threw a perfect game yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Takeaway sports contributor, Ibrahim Abdul Matin recaps the game, and looks ahead to the NBA Conference Finals.

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