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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian cities. The aerial war has intensified, with Moscow menacing cities across Ukraine with hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones , while ...
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As soon as he swung the bat, Ty France believed he had hit a two-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead in the ninth inning of their NL Division Series opener against Milwaukee. Brewers manager Pat Murphy figured France’s drive was heading foul instead. Neither was correct. ...
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Start delayed again as cars struggle in wet conditions ahead of F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia
The start has been delayed again after several cars seemed to experience technical problems on the formation lap following heavy rain as Formula 1 holds its Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Heavy rain delayed the formation lap by 40 minutes and when it eventually got under way, Le...
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Sabalenka knocked out of China Open in straight sets by Nikola Bartunkova
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Brewers edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener that features bizarre play in 9th inning
William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat San Diego 3-2 in their NL Division Series opener Saturday night after a potential go-ahead homer by the Padres' Ty France hit the American Family Field roof and landed in out...
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Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer
Polls opened Sunday morning in Bosnia for a general election in which most citizens of the multi-ethnic Balkan nation are focused on everyday problems, while some mainstream politicians are whipping up war-era tensions that have kept the country divided since its brutal 1992-95 c...
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Medical plane missing: Gulfstream G-100 bound for Boston to Bermuda goes missing near Nantucket, Massachusetts, US Coast Guard says
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Cornell University president says university 'must do better' in new statement
After "one of the most difficult weeks in our history," Cornell President Kotlikoff said Saturday that the university "must do better."
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Misiorowski lasts just 4 innings in NLDS opener before bullpen leads Brewers to 3-2 win over Padres
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Westbury community walks in memory of LePaul Warren, calls for action on youth gun violence
Nearly 300 people gathered in the Westbury community to remember LePaul Warren, a student who was shot and killed before school, turning their grief into a call for action against gun violence. Family members, students, alumni and community leaders joined the walk, honoring Warre...
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Silva unanimously outpoints Cong to claim the UFC women’s flyweight championship
Natalia Silva unanimously outpointed Wang Cong to claim the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship Saturday night at UFC 332. Silva (21-5-1) extended her winning streak to 15 bouts after largely dominating Wang (10-2) over five rounds. “This is incredible for me,” Silva said. ...
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Houston Zoo introduces baby star tortoises, vipers, geckos, and skinks in time for spooky season
The Houston Zoo announced a new generation of baby reptiles, including animals that are the first of their kind in the zoo's history.