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Webb telescope directly observes exoplanet CO2 for first time

Webb telescope directly observes exoplanet CO2 for first time

The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed the key chemical of carbon dioxide in planets outside of our solar system for the first time, scientists announced Monday.

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Trump to visit top US arts venue after takeover

Trump to visit top US arts venue after takeover

US President Donald Trump will on Monday visit the Kennedy Center in Washington for the first time since his stunning takeover of the top arts venue that he branded too "woke."

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McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff

McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick's Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass in Florida.

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Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital

Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital

In a war-ravaged neighbourhood of Sudan's capital Khartoum, the stench from a gaping sewage pit is unbearable as Red Crescent workers pull a bloated body from deep underground.

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Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal

Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal

For Volodymyr Zelensky, his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump was a stark demonstration of how important personal ties with Donald Trump will be to his chances of ending the war with Russia on acceptable terms.

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McIlroy wins Players Championship title in playoff

McIlroy wins Players Championship title in playoff

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick's Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass.

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'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint

'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint

Countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings -- a sector that accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas pollution, the United Nations said Monday.

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Plastic pellets spotted in water after North Sea ship crash

Plastic pellets spotted in water after North Sea ship crash

A retrieval operation is underway after plastic pellets, likely spilled in a crash between a cargo ship and a tanker off the coast of England, formed a "sheen" in the sea, the British coastguard said Monday.

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US retail sales weaker than expected as consumer health under scrutiny

US retail sales weaker than expected as consumer health under scrutiny

US retail sales logged smaller gains than expected in February according to government data released Monday, edging up from an earlier decline with all eyes on consumer spending strength amid growing worries of a recession.

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After ending Man Utd goal drought, Hojlund admits struggles

After ending Man Utd goal drought, Hojlund admits struggles

Rasmus Hojlund admitted he has not been at the top of his game after ending his three-month goal drought in Manchester United's 3-0 win at Leicester.

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