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'Nice for them': White House jokes about Putin, Xi meeting

'Nice for them': White House jokes about Putin, Xi meeting

The White House said Friday that it had not seen any surprising advance in relations between China and Russia despite Vladimir Putin exchanging a hug with Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing.

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OpenAI team devoted to future risks left leaderless

OpenAI team devoted to future risks left leaderless

An OpenAI team devoted to mitigating the long-term dangers of super-smart computers was leaderless on Friday after two high-profile figures left the company.

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Zverev equals Becker record to set up Rome final with Jarry

Zverev equals Becker record to set up Rome final with Jarry

Germany's Alexander Zverev equalled compatriot Boris Becker's record by reaching an 11th Masters final on Friday when he ended the Rome Open giant-killing run of Alejandro Tabilo to set-up a title showdown against Nicolas Jarry.

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Chelsea boss Pochettino feared sack after Wolves loss

Chelsea boss Pochettino feared sack after Wolves loss

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he feared the sack after an embarrassing 4-2 defeat against Wolves earlier this season.

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Colombia transfers inmates after Bogota prison chief killed

Colombia transfers inmates after Bogota prison chief killed

About 15 inmates were transferred from a major Colombian prison on Friday, hours after the facility's director was gunned down on a street in the capital city, authorities said.

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Fatality, Scheffler arrest cause concern, chaos for PGA rivals

Fatality, Scheffler arrest cause concern, chaos for PGA rivals

A fatal accident near the entrance to Valhalla on Friday and the subsequent arrest of top-ranked Scottie Scheffler rattled rivals at the PGA Championship.

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City of Los Angeles celebrates Ohtani

City of Los Angeles celebrates Ohtani

The city of Los Angeles feted their newest superstar on Friday, the City Council proclaiming May 17 "Shohei Ohtani Day" in honor of the Dodgers' Japanese slugger.

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Dow finishes above 40,000 for first time as rally pauses in Europe

Dow finishes above 40,000 for first time as rally pauses in Europe

The Dow scored its first-ever finish above 40,000 points Friday in a flourishing end to a week of records after a subdued session in Europe and a rally in some Asian markets.

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Scheffler shaken, shocked and quivering after arrest and jail

Scheffler shaken, shocked and quivering after arrest and jail

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler, known for his stoic shotmaking under pressure, was shaken to his core on Friday after being arrested before his second round of the PGA Championship.

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Mercedes workers reject union in Alabama in setback for labor

Mercedes workers reject union in Alabama in setback for labor

Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama facilities have rejected a union drive in a setback to the United Auto Workers' ambitious campaign to organize the American South, according to results released Friday by US authorities.

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