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New York flooded by heavy rains, subway partly paralyzed

New York flooded by heavy rains, subway partly paralyzed

Heavy rains overnight in the northeastern United States left parts of New York City under water on Friday, partially paralyzing subways and airports in the country's financial capital.

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Stocks get a boost as inflation pressures ease in US, Europe

Stocks get a boost as inflation pressures ease in US, Europe

Stocks advanced on most European and US markets Friday on signs of slowing inflation on both sides of the Atlantic, rekindling hopes that central bankers will hold back on further interest rate increases that could crimp economic growth.

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NSYNC reunites for first song in more than two decades

NSYNC reunites for first song in more than two decades

The boy band NSYNC has released their first song in more than 20 years, reuniting to record "Better Place" for the soundtrack of the upcoming "Trolls" movie.

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Top US military officer steps down after tumultous term

Top US military officer steps down after tumultous term

General Mark Milley stepped down on Friday after a tumultuous term as the top US military officer that saw him face repeated crises abroad and on the home front, where he served through the chaotic final months of the Trump presidency.

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US government teeters on brink of shutdown with no deal in view

US government teeters on brink of shutdown with no deal in view

The US government was on the verge of a shutdown Friday as Congress struggled to reach a deal to keep agencies running, prevent national park closures, and avoid the suspension of salaries for federal employees and military staff.

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Chelsea boss Pochettino given 'bad news' over Chilwell injury

Chelsea boss Pochettino given 'bad news' over Chilwell injury

Mauricio Pochettino said he has received "bad news" about Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell's latest injury blow.

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Guardiola urges Grealish and Doku to fight for Man City place

Guardiola urges Grealish and Doku to fight for Man City place

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City wingers Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku to prove they deserve a place in his attack.

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US auto union chief calls on 7,000 more members to strike

US auto union chief calls on 7,000 more members to strike

The biggest US automobile workers' union, UAW, called on 7,000 more members to join an already major strike against the top three Detroit car manufacturers Friday.

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China swimmers sign off in style as 'Faker' gets gold and more

China swimmers sign off in style as 'Faker' gets gold and more

Qin Haiyang and Zhang Yufei ended the Asian Games swimming with a bang Friday to help hosts China surge beyond 100 golds, as South Korean gamer "Faker" won a controversial military exemption to go with his medal.

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US Senate titan Dianne Feinstein dead at 90

US Senate titan Dianne Feinstein dead at 90

Veteran Senator Dianne Feinstein, a titan of US political history who notched a string of legislative achievements during a trailblazing three-decade career in the Senate, has died. She was 90.

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