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Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup following a vote by FIFA's 211 members

Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup following a vote by FIFA's 211 members

BANGKOK (AP) — Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s 211 members chose the South American bid over a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
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Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship

Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele is playing some of his best golf without a trophy to show for it.
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Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league

Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league

SYDNEY (AP) — Three A-League players were arrested Friday for alleged betting corruption after police claimed they manipulated the number of yellow cards they received in games last year, Football Australia said.
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US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil

US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Early estimates indicate up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilled into surrounding waters when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat and slammed into a bridge near Galveston, Texas, the U.S.
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House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies

House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden Thursday for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, passing legislation that seeks to force the weapons transfer as Republicans worked to highlight Democratic divisions over the Is
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Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice.
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US military says Gaza pier project is complete and aid will soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages

US military says Gaza pier project is complete and aid will soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday that humanitarian aid will soon begin flowing onto the Gaza shore through the new pier that was anchored to the beach overnight and will begin reaching those in need almost immediately.
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House panel advances Garland contempt after White House blocks access to Biden special counsel tape

House panel advances Garland contempt after White House blocks access to Biden special counsel tape

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with an effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress hours after the White House blocked access to an audio recording of President Joe Biden’s interview
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South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa urged the United Nations’ top court on Thursday to order a cease-fire in Gaza during hearings over emergency measures to halt Israel’s military operation in the enclave’s southern city of Rafah.
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Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister

Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister

BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack.
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