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Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup

Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup

A group of girls and young women gathered early Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro’s working-class Manguinhos neighborhood to watch the Brazilian team compete in the Women’s World Cup and pray for a win in the make-or-break match.
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Thai reformist party will not be part of coalition to form the next government, former ally says

Thai reformist party will not be part of coalition to form the next government, former ally says

BANGKOK (AP) — The Thai political party that won the most seats in May's general election will not be part of the coalition to form the next government, its former ally said Wednesday, amid strong opposition from conservative lawmakers over its propo
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29 inches of rain from Saturday to Wednesday was Beijing's heaviest rainfall in 140 years

29 inches of rain from Saturday to Wednesday was Beijing's heaviest rainfall in 140 years

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in 140 years over the past few days. The city recorded 744.8 millimeters (29.
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Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction, killing of 6-year-old girl lured to abandoned factory

Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction, killing of 6-year-old girl lured to abandoned factory

BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — A man who abducted a 6-year-old Missouri girl and beat her to death at an abandoned factory two decades ago was put to death Tuesday evening, shortly after the U.S.
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Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss

Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S.
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Trump has now been indicted for a 3rd time. Here's where all the investigations stand

Trump has now been indicted for a 3rd time. Here's where all the investigations stand

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has now been indicted for the third time , with the former president being charged Tuesday in Washington over his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press.
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Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey’s most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence, died Tuesday after a sudden illness. She was 71.
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Police charge Australian man with 1,600 child abuse offenses in 'one of the most horrific cases'

Police charge Australian man with 1,600 child abuse offenses in 'one of the most horrific cases'

SYDNEY, Australia — Australian police on Tuesday charged a former childcare worker with abusing 91 girls in what officials are calling one of the worst such cases in recent history. The 45-year-old man faces life in prison.
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support and the players a greater voice as the tour tries to complete its business partnership with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf
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