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'I call it a bribe': Pennsylvania residents spurn $10,000 data center checks
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Asian stocks start week on back foot, tracking tech-led Wall St losses
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In a former US steel city, ordinary people struggle to get by
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China growth narrowly beats forecasts
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'Liar,' 'clown': Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate
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Faith and fury: Texas Senate rivals offer contrasting visions
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Record El Nino? Depends who's counting
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Women await justice for police killings in Brazil
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On the front line of ocean conservation off Portugal's Madeira
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The painstaking task of cataloguing the world's species
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Wembanyama targets title breakthrough as NBA season tips off
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Nations seek reset at UN talks as nature goals off track
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With LeBron on board it's title or bust for Philly fans
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Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia
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One year after Louvre heist, where are the missing jewels?
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LeBron joins 76ers to chase one more NBA title at age 41
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Knicks face tall task in NBA championship repeat bid
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Rays one win from World Series return after downing Guardians
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Warriors' Curry 'fine' after limping out of practice - Kerr
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Kings' Ben Simmons tears Achilles in training
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
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Lula, Bolsonaro set for first debate showdown in bitter election race
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'Surprise package' Lazio crush Juve to keep pace with Serie A leaders Inter
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Mbappe hits two as Real Madrid rout Sevilla
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China growth expected to miss official target in third quarter
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Browns edge Ravens for division lead, Texans beat Jags
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Lazio crush Juventus to move level with Serie A leaders Inter
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Lyon go top of Ligue 1 as Monaco fall to first defeat of the season
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Leeds draw feels like 'fresh start' for Man Utd's Carrick
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Venezuela opposition alliance reaffirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader
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Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes
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'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd
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Hurzeler lauds 'hard worker' Gomez after Brighton goal from halfway line
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NFL: Paris game to go ahead despite protests in France
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Toulouse hold off Exeter, Northampton save English Champions Cup blushes
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Arteta hails Arsenal 'finishers' after Madueke fells Forest
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Arsenal snatch late win to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held
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Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election
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Arsenal strike late to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held
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Madueke strikes late as below-par Arsenal sink Forest
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Four soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada military base
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Second day of street clashes in Milan
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Ton-up Agha helps Pakistan down Sri Lanka in tri-series opener
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Dupont's Toulouse hold off Exeter as English Champions Cup woes continue
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Man Utd draw at Leeds keeps pressure on Carrick
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys amid Trump spat
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Barca defenders Garcia, Kounde injured before key games
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Paris police in new battles with protesters and looters
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Lula, Bolsonaro to face off in first debate of bruising election
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Multiple deaths, injuries at western Canada military base: minister
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Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of artificially-covered tracks winding through lush green mountainsides.
England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says George
England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie George, after an 11-game winning run.
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Australia under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie revealed on Monday.
Old ally Mourinho between Real Madrid and Champions League last 16
Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday, but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho.
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Europe's elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places
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Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters
Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash once more in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run
Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and a toaster and kettle top her wish list.
Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave
Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.
Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.
African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal
Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the Premier League at the weekend.
Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite having previously agreed a new deal with the Catalan giants, was "unpleasant".
Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the Australian Open on Monday to set up a quarter-final with fifth seed Elena Rybakina.
Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view
Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets dismissal of fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in the Melbourne heat on Monday.
Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash
Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in 33C heat.
Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women
United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it four Americans in the singles quarter-finals for the first time in 25 years.
Musetti vows to push Djokovic 'to his maximum' in Melbourne quarters
Lorenzo Musetti vowed Monday to push Novak Djokovic "to his maximum" after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final against the 24-time major champion.
Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in stifling heat.
Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown in Melbourne
Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and a showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula.
US speed star Lindsey Vonn: Olympic timeline
US speed star Lindsey Vonn will make her return to the Olympics in Cortina, defying the odds at the age of 41.
Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski slopes.
Cheesy apple pie for Keys as victor Pegula dodges Chiefs jersey
Jessica Pegula used the threat of having to wear a Taylor Swift-themed Kansas City Chiefs jersey as motivation to propel her past defending champion Madison Keys and into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.
Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula
"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended to good friend Jessica Pegula on Monday in the last 16.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.
Curry leads Warriors over 'suffering' T'Wolves, Raptors silence Thunder
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, his latest NBA milestone overshadowed by upheaval in Minneapolis.
Darnold, Seahawks defeat Rams 31-27 to reach Super Bowl
Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years on Sunday.
Named after teacher mum, Learner Tien makes Grand Slam milestone
Learner Tien got his name because his mum was a teacher and the rising star of United States tennis still lives at home even as he reached a Grand Slam milestone.
Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in straight sets while Jannik Sinner will hope to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals.